H.E. News - U.K.

DoctorsLive - SurgeryLive Virtual Operating Theatre Experience


DoctorsLive are a group of doctors passionate about inspiring the next generation of students into Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Professions. We delivered virtual workshops throughout the pandemic which received great feedback, so we wanted to reach out to more keen students.


Our SurgeryLive course is an innovative and interactive virtual course which gives students a real glimpse of what it's like to be a surgeon in an operating theatre, delivered by practising NHS surgeons. The day course includes:



We aim to make the course as interactive as possible to give students a real taste of what it is like to be a surgeon and to be in the operating room using the latest innovative virtual technology. Students will also get a chance to learn how to suture with their own suturing kit.


These sessions are aimed at students aged 14+ who are interested in a career in Healthcare. Certificates will be provided for participation as virtual work experience. I should be very grateful if you would forward our information on to any students whom you think may be interested.


The next SurgeryLive date is Saturday 4th December 2021 10am - 5pm GMT. For more information, please visit our website below. Please note places are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis (deadline 14th November 2021):


https://doctorslive.co.uk/surgerylive/

Posted: 4 November 2021

University of Reading - Webinars for International Students

Over the past few weeks, we've been delivering a wide range of webinars covering student focussed topics, such as what is like to be an international student, what our student accommodation is like, and much more. If your students weren't able to join these webinars, you can still access our library of the recorded webinars so we encourage you to share this resource with your students. 

Watch our webinars

Posted: 28 May 2021

The Medic Portal Webinars

The portal holds a number of webinars to support students aspiring to study Medicine.  Check here for details and recordings.

Posted: 18 March 2021

University of Reading - Updates

Posted: 1 March 2021

Oxbridge Webinar Recording


Admissions staff and undergraduates from St Catharine's College introduce Oxford and Cambridge and the application process in this friendly, engaging presentation and Q&A. This is for teachers and students who are considering applying to Oxbridge this year and, in particular, for students who aren’t sure whether Oxford or Cambridge are right for them.

 

Watch the video here > 

Posted: 16 March 2021

UCL Study Prep course

UCL Study Prep an online course has been developed by UCL's Widening Participation and Access team. The course covers topics such as ‘Reading and Writing at University’, ‘Citation, Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism’ and ‘Lectures, Seminars and Other Classes’. In addition, it features UCL staff and students discussing their personal experience of university study. New this year is a section with some of our students talking about ‘Learning During Covid-19 Conditions’.

 

The course was a great success last year and received many positive comments about it when it was launched last year. It has been revamped for this year.  This can be a useful resource for students in their final or penultimate year of schooling as they prepare for university study. 


Posted: 22 February 2021

University of Reading - Webinars for International Students

Past webinars can be accessed here.

Students can also register for upcoming webinars at the same link.


Posted: 4 February 2021

University of Essex - Academic Workshops for Students

Delivered by our world-renowned academics, our taster sessions are designed to engage and inspire students, whilst providing a flavour of what a subject is like at undergraduate level. These sessions can be delivered virtually to your classroom as standalone workshops, as part of a lecture series or one-day conference.

 

We have a variety of pre-recorded talks and tasters available on-demand here, as well as an introduction into further topical talks you may wish to book for your students. We know that curriculum deliver is of the upmost importance at the moment, and therefore we are also able to offer bespoke curriculum-based sessions to suit your timetable. Academic workshops can be requested via our online booking form.

 

We also have a range of virtual events coming up - we'd love to see you there! 

Event programmes can be viewed online, and you can register your interest here.

Posted: 21 January 2021

Warwick - Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline Extended

Posted: 13 January 2021

Imperial College Medicine Degree: Admission process update

We have created bespoke resources for schools and students, which can be found here. This page contains some specific information for teachers too, including a FAQs document and a short presentation that form tutors could use during the limited form time with their classes to give them quick and effective information about our programme. The page also links to other pages that we recently created and updated: the MMI page about MMIs this year, the Taking a Gap Year, Virtual Open Day, Student Blog pages. The idea is to give students all the information they need in one place and point to places where they can ask questions and liaise with us (such as Social Media links as well as the Student Room’s Ask Me Anything thread).

In addition to this, we would like to update you on this year's Multiple Mini Interviews. This year, candidates will not have to travel to Imperial College, but they will be able to complete the interview session a-synchronously, which means they will not be interviewed "live", but will be allowed to record a video with their answers. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to select a preferred interview date, and additional resources will be provided to guide them through this year’s admissions process.

We understand that many may have questions about the new process and we would like to reassure you that MMIs will be carried out in the fairest possible way.

Firstly, allowing candidates to record a video and upload it eliminates network and connection issues that might present themselves in an online-synchronous interview.

Secondly, this process standardizes the recruitment process and allows all candidates will be asked the exact same questions in the same manner.

We have created a dedicated page that will tell candidates everything they need to know about MMIs this year, including: preparation tips, instructions on uploading your video and links about work-experience information. Candidates will also have the chance to trial this over the Christmas break, in order to make sure they know exactly what to do on their interview in January!

Posted: 30 November 2020

University of Warwick - Updates

Warwick Taster
It is with great pleasure to share with you that our taster lectures went very well! The feedback was very positive. Students really enjoyed the sessions and it’s lovely to see that their participation and enthusiasm in the subject areas. Here please feel free to share to your students to watch back if they are interested.

IFP Webinar
If you have any Form5 /Senior Middle 2 /IGCSE students or equivalent who are considering going to the UK earlier before completing an international diploma qualification, International Foundation Programme (IFP) at Warwick would be one of the best options for them. They may join our upcoming webinar to learn more about the programme.

UG Scholarship deadline
Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship 2021 (NEW) (Link)

73Question!
Lastly, apparently the '73 questions' YouTube videos are becoming a popular thing! I was talking to one of the applicants today and she said she watched this video about 73 questions with Warwick and loved it. Apart from listening to the amazing sharing from the interviewee, you can also get a feeling of how beautiful it was in  early autumn at Warwick. They have done one with LSE, Loughborough etc too. Enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqdPmNKLZ04

Posted: 30 November 2020

The Glasgow School of Art - Online Portfolio Workshop

It is a 2 week paid programme, aimed at students planning on making an application for a Fine Art, Design, or Architecture programme within the next two years (2021 and 2022 entry). The initial drive behind putting this together is our awareness of how measures taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted on the student’s ability build their portfolio of work. However, it is also suitable for students that have not had their school contact time affected.

It is designed to offer projects, with one on one tutor feedback, that will enable them to expand their existing breadth of work in their portfolio and to take away skills that will help them further develop their own independent leaning tools when building their portfolio going forward. Full details, and how to book, are in the link below:
GSA Open Studio: Online Portfolio Workshop

It begins on Saturday 5th December and deadline for registering will be Monday 30th November. We only have 30 places available and these will be on a first come first served basis so I would advise students interested to register as soon as possible. However, booking has only just gone live so at the time of this email so all 30 places are currently available – but this will soon change!

The programme will be suitable for students thinking of applying to any art school within the UK and not limited to those wanting to make an application to GSA.

Posted: 16 November 2020

University of Bristol - Update from the International Office

LNAT deadlines for Law applications 2021
Please take note of the following LNAT deadline if your students are applying for Law at Bristol. We can take their application before they have sat their LNAT but we need the LNAT score before making an offer. 

Pearson is regularly updating their website with information including country-specific testing information.  Check Pearson updates here.

Watch our undergraduate subject sessions: Here

Download our digital international guide: Here

Bristol's new School of Anatomy: Read more.

Download our brand new School of Economics brochure: Here

Learn about student experience from the School of Education: Here

Posted: 12 November 2020

Queen Mary, University of London - Top 5 tips on preparing a UCAS personal statement

Posted: 6 November 2020

Norwich University Architecture + Design Competition

Norwich University is proud to announce the 2020 Architecture Design Competition: Learning Spaces

Competing students and teams will submit an innovative and unique design for an outdoor classroom no later than December 10, 2020. All entries will receive feedback from the faculty of the Norwich University School of Architecture + Art, who will also be available to provide advice and guidance to registered competitors during the competition.

Eligibility: Open to all high school students. Students may register and compete either as individuals or as teams. 

Prizes:  First Prize: $8,000 scholarship to Norwich University ($2,000 per year for four years) Second Prize: $4,000 scholarship to Norwich University ($1,000 per year for four years)  Complete Entry Submission: $2,000 scholarship to Norwich University ($500 per year for four years) 

Posted: 4 November 2020

Newcastle University - Updates

MBBS & Dentistry Interview Preparation Sessions
The Interview Prep Sessions are aimed at 2021 entry applicants for MBBS and Dentistry. Prospective applicants for 2022 and beyond are also welcome to attend, however it is very much focused on getting 2021 applicants ready for their interviews in the coming months.

Booking form: https://bit.ly/3djYtQv 

Mini Med Sessions
Our Mini-Medical School runs every autumn for students to learn more about clinical approaches and practices

Mini Medical School sessions are almost at capacity for bookings but the booking form is still live: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/engage-with-us/mini-medical-school/

Nutrition and Dietetics Webinar Series
We have introduced a new course in Dietetics for 2020 entry. The first 4 sessions cover an introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics and careers these degree programmes can lead to. The second half of the series will introduce students to the current research at Newcastle.

Students can sign up here: https://bit.ly/37uX49b  

Posted: 30 October 2020

University of Bristol - Medicine 2021 Information Session

Prospective students interested in studying Medicine at the University of Bristol for our 2021 intake may find the below information session of interest. This video provides key information around application, course content, placements, and student experience. This recording is available until Thursday 15 October 2020, please share with your students before this date. 

Posted: 16 September 2020

University of Bristol - Southeast Asia undergraduate student lecture series

You can find recordings of our past SEA student lecture series below: 

Posted: 16 September 2020

Medical Doorway - Study Medicine at Brunel University in London

Medical Doorway has announced that applications are now open for the MBBS programme at Brunel University in London.

The MBBS offered by Brunel is only open to international students, creating a new pathway for students who want a UK medical qualification. The number of medical school seats for international students in London is at a premium. The Brunel University programme offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring doctors who want the added convince and experience of studying and living in one of the world's most connected capitals.

Applications can be made directly and 100% free with Medical Doorway giving applicants a fifth option in addition to their four UCAS choices.

For more information check out the Brunel University section of our website or e-mail us at hello@medicaldoorway.com. Applications can be made by clicking here

Posted: 15 September 2020

The Medic Portal - 5 Popular Personal Statement Posts

Posted: 15 September 2020

University of Cambridge - International Webinar Series

Recordings of all the sessions can be accessed via these links:

Check the Cambridge website for the most up to date information as things have been changing more rapidly than usual this year.

Do register for the Virtual Open Days on 17 and 18 September.

Any questions about applying to Cambridge please contact internationaladmissions@admin.cam.ac.uk or contact a College admissions office directly.

Posted: 3 September 2020

Durham University - Updated videos

 Posted: 1 September 2020

The Medic Portal

The Medic Portal is a resource for aspiring medicine applicants.  The website has information on...

Posted: 25 August 2020

University of Bristol - Updates

Clearing & confirmation
Bristol's undergraduate clearing vacancies for October entry are now on its website.  Students can call or complete online form from 13 August to apply for a live available course.


Pre-departure briefings
Bristol is hosting online pre-departure briefings throughout August. These are aimed at offer-holders due to start at Bristol this year and are designed to provide extra guidance and help.  Students are encouraged to attend the appropriate briefing for their region. If their country or level is not listed, they should attend the general all countries briefing. 


New start dates
Bristol continues to update its advice pages with information for new and returning students this academic year. Current planned start dates or undergraduates:
Online induction: 28 September
Teaching: 5 October

Advice for 2020 prospective students


Accommodation
We understand that students may have concerns about booking accommodation for 2020/21 and our accommodation team are changing the process to allow for some flexibility for COVID-19.

We have now published information on our website about these changes and, as further decisions are made, more updates will be posted on this webpage.  

Booking accommodation in 2020/21


Blended leraning in 2020/21
We have adapted our teaching to include more online delivery, so we can keep everyone as safe as possible. We call this blended learning. We will be offering as many in-person teaching opportunities as we can as safely possible.

If students cannot come to Bristol, for example, if you are unable to travel, it may be possible to study your course online-only for the 2020/21 academic year or begin online-only and travel to Bristol at a later date. 

Posted: 12 August 2020

Live Q&A: Applying to Oxford and Cambridge from Asian countries Sunday 16 August

A live online Q&A run by InsideUni, a non-profit student-led project aiming to make Oxford and Cambridge applications more accessible for everyone.

Live Q&A: Applying to Oxford and Cambridge from Asian countries Sunday 16 August, 9AM BST

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1185888545103439/

Current Oxford and Cambridge students answer your questions about their experience applying from Asian countries!

If you have any questions, feel free to message InsideUni through their social media channels:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideuni.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inside.uni/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/inside_uni?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWl1VmWzO20JJHIhe9vyJQ

Posted: 5 August 2020

Queen Mary, University of London - Additional Clearing Information

Students can find a guide to clearing, top tips, and FAQs on our dedicated Clearing and Adjustment pages. We also have a Clearing Hotline which students can call directly, to speak with a member of our Admissions team: +44 20 7882 6530. The can also contact the Global Engagement team via email at globalengagment@qmul.ac.uk.

Posted: 24 July 2020

UCL Virtual Open Week: 20-24 July 2020

An overview of the academic sessions: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/ucl-virtual-open-week-july 

Book tickets: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/ucl-undergraduate-open-days 

Posted: 21 July 2020

Keele University Virtual Open day

There is a virtual open day for students interested in 2020 entry on Saturday 15 August, followed on Sunday 16 August by a virtual open day for those thinking of joining us in 2021.  Both events require prior booking, please direct students to the links below.

Book a place on the virtual open day (2020 entry)

Book a place on the virtual open day (2021 entry)

 Posted: 17 July 2020

Durham University - Updates

FAQs

Durham has two FAQ pages which are being updated on a regular basis; 

 Durham University’s Communications team will be contacting all offer holders for September 2020 intake in due course with a detailed briefing on the arrangements being made for their arrival. The briefing will include information on arrivals, induction, and arrangements for the start of the new term.  


Department of Engineering

Durham’s Department of Engineering will be launching streamed undergraduate programmes for 2021. Previously, students studied general engineering for the first two years and specialised in year three (and four for MEng) The BEng and MEng General Engineering options still remain, but applicants can now choose streamed options in aeronautical, civil, electronic, mechanical, and new and renewable energy. For further information, please see: https://bit.ly/3fzwZ9S or contact my colleague, Kate Brennan – Recruitment Manager (Science Faculty) at kate.brennan@durham.ac.uk 


Video for Prospective Students

You may be interested in viewing a new video produced by the University for prospective students, which can be found at: https://youtu.be/dAR-VIRXw4U 

Posted: 16 July 2020

University of Nottingham - Clearing

International students can choose from a range of courses at University of Nottingham. 

Search for available courses

Our entry requirements during Clearing might differ from those listed on our online course pages, so please contact us to check eligibility. We will be in touch with those who submit the form as quickly as possible.

Posted: 13 July 2020

University of Exeter - Clearing

Clearing vacancies 2020 go live!

If you have students who aren’t currently holding an offer of a place at university, have had a change of heart about their course, or perhaps the plans they had for the next year are on hold for the moment, then Clearing is a great option for them.

Details of our 2020 entry Clearing vacancies can be found on our vacancies webpage.

Plus check out our dedicated Clearing webpage with essential information for students, teachers and parents.  There are also top tips and advice from our Admissions team and you can hear straight from our students about their experience of Clearing - including Jasmine, studying Liberal Arts at the Streatham Campus, Exeter.

Posted: 10 July 2020

UCL Virtual Open Week – 20-25th July 2020

If students have not been able to book onto their subject sessions of choice during our first Virtual Open Week next week (some of them are fully booked), we have another one coming up in July, so they will not miss out. This will also include a separate session for parents and carers on the Saturday. Students can pre-register for more information here:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/ucl-undergraduate-open-days

Posted: 8 July 2020

University of the Arts London - Sessions offered by official representative

1) University of the Arts London: Pathways into Fashion

Wednesday 8 July, 17:00 - 18:30 (HKT)

Wednesday 8 July, 23:00 – 9 July 00:30 (HKT)

This webinar is for prospective international students interested in studying Fashion at pre-degree and undergraduate level at UAL. Led by Conchita Currie from London College of Fashion, this session will provide particular insights into the International Preparation for Fashion (IPF) and International Introduction to the Study of Fashion (IISF) courses at London College of Fashion (LCF), as well as the FAD Fashion and Textiles pathway at Central Saint Martins. It will aim to convey to students the importance of these courses as routes into undergraduate study on our fashion programmes both at LCF and CSM, as well as displaying the huge variety of specialist options available within the Fashion world.


2) Moving to London and Living in Halls

Wednesday 15 July 2020, 17:00 - 18:00 (HKT)

Wednesday 29 July 2020, 23:00 – 30 July 00:00 (HKT)

UAL Accommodation services and student recruitment teams will share information and answer questions about university life and living in halls of residences, including the latest UK government guidance on self-isolation and social distancing, as well as our social programme plans and other services UAL teams have been planning to deliver in the autumn.


3) University of the Arts London: Portfolio Advice

Wednesday 15 July, 17:00 - 18:30 (HKT)

Wednesday 15 July, 23:00 – 16 July 00:30 (HKT)

Led by Chris Brown from Central Saint Martins, this will be another chance to participate in the webinar providing international and EU students with a detailed overview of what we look for in a creative portfolio for our pre-degree and undergraduate courses. 


4) Living in London

Tuesday 14 July, 21:00 – 22:15 (HKT)

Thursday 30 July, 18:00 – 19:15 (HKT)

 This session will be a chance for students to find out what it's like to live in London and to speak to our current students to get an insider’s perspective on where to live and hang out in our capital city (from getting the night bus to getting a job while studying), as well as discovering some extracurricular societies and activities students can take part in. 

 

5) Postgraduate Study at UAL: Study Proposal and Application Process

Wednesday 29 July, 17:00 - 18:30 (HKT)

Led by Chris Brown from Central Saint Martins, this session will provide students with an overview of the range of Masters courses available at UAL and the postgraduate application process, including advice on preparing the application, study proposal and creative portfolio. 

Limited places are available on a first come, first served basis. Please do not hesitate to contact Chamberlain, UAL's Recruitment Representative for University of the Arts London (Hong Kong & Macau, at 34268000 for registration or further information.


Posted: 8 July 2020

Warwick - Update

What will teaching and learning look like next year?

Campus is reopening for teaching in the autumn term, and classes are expected to start in the week of October 5 2020. We will be offering a blend of face-to-face and online learning. For new student, you’ll take part in a digital-first Welcome Week before you begin study in October. You may find more details here. 

Clearing 2020 at Warwick 

Currently information is not updated but you will be able to see all the details when it opens on Monday 6 July. You can find the courses available for clearing and the entry requirements. Our Clearing hotline will open at 8am (UK time) on Thursday, 13 August https://warwick.ac.uk/study/results/clearing

Clearing advice for students – Clearing and Adjustments: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/results/clearing/guidance/

Clearing FAQ: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/results/clearing/faqs 

Clearing for teachers: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/results/clearing/teachers/

 Where can I learn about student life in the UK?

The Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK online course developed by the British Council, Study UK and The GREAT campaign is now open for registration until 2 August 2020. This free online course is designed to help international students learn about student life in the UK. Participants will learn about academic requirements, teaching methods (including on-line learning), and course structures and assessment. The course will also provide advice on studying in the English language and practical information about living in the UK. Register here: https://bit.ly/3inqoBu 

Virtual Open Days (Mon-Fri 6 July - 10 July and 13 July - 17 July 2020)

While we would have loved to welcome you in person to campus for an Open Day, our Virtual Open Days are the next best thing. Running over two weeks, they are jam-packed with taster lectures, live seminars and talks with some of our best and brightest academics and student ambassadors. Sign up here: https://opendays.warwick.ac.uk/home

360 Campus Tour

You can explore our amazing campus – including learning facilities, our beautiful open spaces and student accommodation – from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy it here: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/virtualtour

Posted: 8 July 2020