This session encourages Year 7 to 11 students to look at how their current interests and skills link to areas of HE study and career prospects. The workshop also helps students to look at the potential benefits of going to university, and how the choices they make in school and college will help them towards their future career.                                                           

This session is designed for students in Year 7 to 11 to find out more about going to university. It explores the wide range of courses available to study at different types of HE institutions, and provides guidance as to what students should be thinking about now if they want to progress to university in the future.

This session focuses on how we can support our own wellbeing and looks at ways in which we can identify the positives in our every day lives to help us move forward and succeed, particularly in the current environment. 

This session focuses on the experience of a student, the journey to University and the Higher Education experience from a student perspective. 

This interactive session will help students in Year 7-11 find out more about budgeting and financial wellbeing. The session allows you to take part in a quiz to test your financial knowledge and take part in a food shopping activity to learn more about budgeting.

Spotlight on… – These sessions are an opportunity for students to find out more about a specific subject area at HE level (with a different subject areas available) and is delivered by a subject specialist. Attendees will be invited to take part in a subject specific interactive activity, and the session will also provide attendees with information about typical entry requirements (GCSEs, A Levels/BTECs, etc) at HE level for the different subject areas, and what students should be thinking about as they progress to university.

Subject areas will be: Performing Arts and Media, English and Creative Writing, Business, Biosciences, Geosciences, Law and Criminology, History

• This session will provide students with information on how to write successful job applications, create CVs and Covering Letters, as well as how to prepare for interviews. This session would be particularly useful for students who are applying for sixth forms/colleges, or students who are simply looking ahead to the future.

• This interactive session allows students in Year 7-11 to put their knowledge of university to the test. You will take part in different quiz rounds, and test your knowledge of university myths, entry criteria, subject choices and much more.

• This session provides advice and guidance to students in developing their study skills. It will cover multiple topics including time management and organisation, prioritisation, learning techniques and how to avoid distraction when studying. 

• Introduction to HE – This session is designed for parents and guardians of students (from Year 7 upwards) to find out more about University and Higher Education. It explores the wide range of courses available to study at different types of HE institutions and provides guidance as to how parents and guardians can support their children in regard to their progression to university in the future. 

• Student Support and HE – This session will provide parents and guardians of students (from Year 7 and upwards) with information and guidance relating to the range of student support that is available in HE institutions. The session will also provide advice and guidance as to how parents and guardians can support their students in relation to accessing these services.