A HIGHER education convention will be held at the G-Mex in Manchester on March 4 and 5.

About 11,000 sixth-formers and mature students will be attending the event where 130 universities and colleges will be setting-up stalls to give informations and advice to prospective entrants.

Entrance is free of charge to the convention which runs from 12pm-4pm on Monday and from 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm on Tuesday.