While you can turn up on the day, we strongly recommend registering in advance. This helps us prepare for your visit and means you’ll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know before you arrive.
Free Event · All Welcome
HESTA Open Event – 2nd December 2026
Explore courses, meet the tutors who'll teach you, and see our facilities for yourself. One evening could help you decide what's next.
- Wednesday 2 December 2026
- 4:30pm – 6:30pm
- Humber Energy Skills Training Academy
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What Would You Like to Know?
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This is Your Chance to...
- Try our areas before you commit. Get hands-on in workshops and studios
- Ask tutors about what studying is actually like
- See where you could be learning: our facilities are impressive!
- Get help with your application on the spot if you're ready
We Know You Have Questions...
- Where could this lead? Talk to tutors about career paths and progression routes
- Is my child safe here? Meet our wellbeing team and hear about our approach
- What support is available? Learn about wellbeing, SEND, learning support, and how to let us know about any access needs
- How do finances work? Free meals, bursaries, travel support — we'll explain it all
- What happens if they struggle? Discover our early intervention and support systems
What You'll Experience
A chance to explore the college, meet the people, and get a real feel for what studying here is like.
Get hands-on
Many of our subject areas will have workshops and taster activities running throughout the evening. It's a great way to get a feel for a course before you commit.
Meet your future tutors
Chat one-to-one with the people who'll be teaching you. They can tell you about the course, where it leads, and what to expect.
See the facilities
Walk around our campus and see the workshops, studios, labs, and learning spaces for yourself. Our student ambassadors will be around to show you the way.
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before you arrive
Getting here
Address
Humber Energy Skills Training Academy
Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DL
By Car
There is parking available on site.
By Train
Doors open at 4:30pm and close at 6:30pm. Most visitors spend 1–2 hours — come and go as you please.
What to bring
- Yourself and your questions for us!
- A notepad (optional but handy)
- Comfortable footwear for walking around
- Any certificates you'd like to discuss
- Your phone for photos & notes
Common Questions
Absolutely! We actively encourage parents and carers to attend. You’ll be able to talk to tutors, meet our support teams, and ask about things like financial support, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.
That’s completely fine, many visitors feel the same way! Our Careers team will be available throughout the event to help you explore your options. They can discuss your interests, strengths, and career goals to help identify courses that might suit you. There’s no pressure to decide on the day.
Yes, there is car parking on site.
The event runs from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, but you don’t need to stay the whole time. Most visitors spend between 1 to 2 hours exploring the areas they’re interested in. You’re free to arrive and leave whenever suits you.
Still have questions? Get in touch — we are happy to help.
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