Looking Ahead to Autumn 2026 & Beyond: Join Our Postgrad LIVE Study Fairs 2026–2027 

As we move into the 2026–2027 student recruitment cycle, the postgraduate landscape continues to evolve - but one thing remains consistent: students still value direct, meaningful engagement when making important decisions about their future.

While digital marketing plays an essential role in student recruitment, in-person engagement provides something that online channels cannot always replicate - the opportunity to build trust, answer individual questions and influence decision-making at a critical stage of the applicant journey.

That's why universities across the UK and beyond continue to choose Postgrad LIVE as part of their postgraduate recruitment strategy.

Our 2026–2027 programme offers ten opportunities to connect directly with prospective Masters and PhD students in key student recruitment markets across the UK, helping institutions generate enquiries, strengthen brand awareness and engage high-intent applicants at the moments that matter most.

Introducing the Postgrad LIVE 2026–2027 line-up

Autumn 2026

📍 Bristol - 7 October 2026

📍 Sheffield -14 October 2026

📍 London - 20 October 2026

📍 Middlesbrough - 3 November 2026

📍 Belfast - 10 November 2026

Spring 2027

📍 Manchester - 3 February 2027

📍 Birmingham - 9 February 2027

📍 Liverpool - 17 February 2027

📍 London - 23 February 2027

📍 Glasgow - 2 March 2027

Together, our fairs provide access to a broad range of postgraduate audiences across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, helping universities build visibility throughout the recruitment cycle.

Why multi-fair packages deliver better results

Many institutions choose to attend more than one Postgrad LIVE fair and for good reason.

A single event can generate valuable conversations and enquiries, but attending multiple fairs enables universities to create repeated touchpoints with prospective students throughout the year.

Postgrad LIVE by the numbers

The demand for face-to-face postgraduate guidance remains strong.

Our Spring 2026 series welcomed:

🎓 1,600+ prospective postgraduate students - 46% were international students currently studying in the UK and 54% were interested in Masters study

🏛️ 97 exhibiting universities and organisations

📍 Events across five major UK cities

👥 420+ attendees at our London fair alone

These figures reflect the continuing value of in-person recruitment activity. Students are actively seeking opportunities to speak directly with universities, ask detailed questions and compare their postgraduate options before making important decisions about their future.

Consistent brand presence & greater regional coverage

Students often engage with universities several times before applying. A presence across multiple fairs helps reinforce your messaging and keep your institution front of mind. Different locations also attract a variety of student audiences. Exhibiting across multiple cities helps ensure your institution is visible in the regions that matter most to your recruitment strategy.

Increased lead generation & better value

More fairs mean more opportunities to connect with prospective applicants, grow your enquiry pipeline and identify high-intent students. Universities booking four or more Postgrad LIVE fairs receive a 15% discount on each event, helping teams maximise their recruitment budget while expanding their reach.

A recruitment channel that continues to deliver

The success of our Spring 2026 season demonstrated that demand for face-to-face postgraduate guidance remains strong. More than 1,600 students attended our fairs, with universities consistently highlighting the quality of engagement and the value of speaking directly with prospective applicants.

As students continue to seek personalised advice and reassurance before committing to postgraduate study, in-person recruitment events remain a powerful way to build connections, answer questions and inspire applications.

Secure your place

Whether you're planning activity for Autumn 2026, Spring 2027, or both, now is the ideal time to secure your place and build a recruitment strategy that delivers results throughout the year. If you are new to Postgrad LIVE please ask us about our introductory offer. 

Explore all upcoming Postgrad LIVE events and exhibitor options here. You can also hear from past exhibitors as they discuss the many benefits of attending our events.