Webinar: Your Guide to Student Finance

University of Portsmouth 

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMTShow in My Time Zone

If you’re looking to start university in September 2024, then it’s time to sort your funding.

Get your head around student finance applications in this session, and explore:

• What funding is available and how to apply

• Important new updates – if you're looking to start university in 2024

• Eligibility criteria and how repayments work

• What household income details are needed

• Additional sources of funding, such as scholarships and bursaries

Save your place now. 

To register click here: 

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3962376456447810909

UCAS Personal Statement Webinar

The Admissions Team from the University of South Wales are running 2 sessions for a FREE webinar to help students with the writing of their Personal Statements.

UCAS Personal Statement Webinar (Option 1)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9th - 11am - 12pm (The webinar is on Microsoft Teams)

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODQ0YTkyYWItOThkMC00NDgyLWI0YjQtNDdhOThiMGNhMjc2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e5aafe7c-971b-4ab7-b039-141ad36acec0%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264b690ca-00cc-4e72-a911-ce84902e02ff%22%7d

UCAS Personal Statement Webinar (Option 2)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th - 6pm - 7pm (The webinar is on Microsoft Teams)

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDczYWE0M2QtNjdhYi00OTAyLTg1ZTQtODEwMjc5ZjI0NGI5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e5aafe7c-971b-4ab7-b039-141ad36acec0%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2264b690ca-00cc-4e72-a911-ce84902e02ff%22%7d

Lancaster University drop in stand!

Lancaster University will be in the foyer on Friday13th October 2023 between 11:30am and 1:30pm answering any questions you may have about university. 

Here is our regular newsletter, helping to keep you up to date with all the activity and support available during the next few weeks. 

Clearing 2023 – Priority Pass

For 2023, we are offering students the opportunity to sign up for our Clearing Priority Pass. As a Priority Pass holder, they will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• An exclusive Clearing phone number that puts them at the front of the queue when they ring. We'll send these details through the post once the student signs up.

• A priority place in our outbound calling queue on results day (17th August). This means we'll call them, and other students who have a priority pass, first to help them make an application.

• Access to a special enquiry form that puts them to the front of the queue if they have a question before they get your results. This means that they will receive a quicker response and get their questions answered faster.

• A series of Clearing emails with hints and tips to help them prepare. These emails will be sent periodically in the lead-up to Clearing, providing valuable information and advice.

We hope these resources will help students to navigate the Clearing process and increase their chances of securing a place at university.

Students can sign up for a Clearing Priority Pass HERE

Summer Open Day

Saturday 1st July

9:15am – 2.45pm

Our Summer Open Day is suitable for anyone thinking of starting university in either September 2023 or 2024. There are talks and tours for all subject areas plus campus and accommodation tours throughout the day.

Our support services will be on hand to answer questions and our Outreach and Recruitment Team will be delivering sessions on UCAS Personal Statements (2024 entry) and Exploring options or thinking about Clearing (2023 entry).

We’ll also be able to give information on our widening participation Progression Scheme including how 2024 entry students could potentially earn an 8point reduction on their UCAS tariff.

More details can be found in the Open Day Schedule

Students can book their place at the Summer Open Day HERE

Post 16 Outreach Webinars

The last of our Outreach Webinars for this academic year will be delivered in July.

Get Results Day Ready – Yr13 / equivalent/ Access

Thu 29th June

6:00 - 7:30pm: Register HERE   

Making the most of Summer / Make your Personal Statement stand out!  – Yr12 / equivalent

Tue 4th July

6:00 - 7:30pm: Register HERE   

Progression Scheme Eligible Webinar

Please Note: Following changes to our website, our webinars area has a new link – please save and share the new link below to view all our webinars:

NEW WEBINAR LINK

Webinars include Outreach and Academic topics for Yr12, Yr13 and Access to HE Students

Teacher and Advisor Updates

** LAST CHANCE TO BOOK **

Teacher and Advisor Conference

Wednesday 5th July 2023

8:45am - 3:10pm

It’s not too late to visit us for the next in our series of Teachers and Advisors Conferences (CPD Events)  which this time this time will be held on campus!

Join us and enjoy a keynote speech by one of our Senior Leadership Team, an update from the Outreach and Recruitment Team and workshops by Academic Teams focused on careers and employability opportunities in their field and the skills and qualities required for these careers. Refreshments will be provided.

Please find the booking form HERE

If you want any further information or have any questions, please email: schoolsandcolleges@bradford.ac.uk

twitter: to stay up to date with guidance, events, and opportunities, follow us on twitter @UniBradOutreach

Bradford Academic Webinars

We have a series of Academic Webinars starting in March. They are suitable for Year 12, Year 13 (and equivalent) and Access to HE Learners.

If your students are interested in how things work or can imagine themselves finding solutions to our current medical conundrums or perhaps, they see themselves as part of a team making products and structures to facilitate an enhanced, sustainable quality of life for the 21st century, then they should join the University of Bradford’s academic webinar series and discover the amazing work that is occurring in the engineering and medical sciences fields.

They’ll have the opportunity to hear about some of the world-leading research occurring at Bradford and gain insight into our undergraduate programmes in these fields.

Biomedical Engineers and Clinical Technologists: who, what, why and where to!

Tue 14th March

5.00 – 6:00pm: Register HERE   

BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science: what it is and where it can lead!

Tue 21st March

5.00 – 6:00pm: Register HERE   

BSc Clinical Science: what's it all about?

Tue 28th March

5.00 – 6:00pm: Register HERE   

Birds, Bees and Engineering!

Tue 18th April

5.00 – 6:00pm: Register HERE   

Tuesday 10th January in the Theatre 4pm (current students only)

It is with great pleasure that I can confirm the booking of a law academic representative from Liverpool John Moores University who will be in college to talk about their law programme and new Solicitor Qualifying Exams.

This would be an excellent talk for anyone who is interested in learning about a law programme and how to get into that area of expertise.

Please email sian.roberts@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk to book a place.

Sutton Trust programmes open now! 

We support young people from less advantaged backgrounds to access leading universities and careers. In partnership with universities and employers, we run engaging programmes that give students practical advice and leave them feeling inspired and more confident about their future.

Our programmes are completely free to attend. All costs - including travel, accommodation, food and activities – are paid for by the Trust and our partners.

https://www.suttontrust.com/our-programmes/

Lancaster University

On Tuesday 28th June, Lancaster University will host its annual STEM Taster Day. This is returning as an in-person event this year, and is an excellent opportunity for your students to visit a highly-ranked and research-intensive university to discover STEM-related subject options. During the event, your students will:

·       Tour key locations around our 560-acre campus

·       Take part in two interactive taster sessions

·       Meet staff and current students from our academic departments

·       Enjoy a free lunch

Students can apply for a place at www.lancaster.ac.uk/stem-taster-day.  

Open Days 2022

Our undergraduate open days for 2022 will take place on: 

• Friday 24 June 2022 

• Saturday 25 June 2022 

• Saturday 10 September 2022 

• Saturday 8 October 2022 

Please visit our Open Days website for further information.  Prospective students can register their interest in attending and receive event updates by completing our short online form.  Once registered they will receive an alert when booking opens and be able to view our activity schedule to plan their day. 

Discover health

We have a range of on-campus taster days taking place in the next few months. We welcome group bookings from FE colleges or VI forms, enabling you to bring a group to campus. Students select which subject stream to attend in advance. The events run from 9.30am - 3.30pm.  

Dates and sessions:

• Wednesday 27 April  - Nursing & Midwifery * Emergency & Diagnostic Care * Therapies, Rehabilitation & Sport *

• Wednesday 18 May - Nursing & Midwifery * Emergency & Diagnostic Care *

• Wednesday 25 May - Therapies, Rehabilitation & Sport

• Wednesday 15 June - Nursing & Midwifery * Emergency & Diagnostic Care * Therapies, Rehabilitation & Sport *

• Wednesday 29 June - Nursing & Midwifery * Emergency & Diagnostic Care * Therapies, Rehabilitation & Sport *

Get in touch to make a group booking – a.thompson@tees.ac.uk

*Students can attend as individuals

Book a place here

21th December 2021

Discover the MLaw (Solicitors' Practice)*

Students can now take the most direct route to qualify as a solicitor with The University of Law’s new four year Integrated Master’s. On this undergraduate course, students will study our practically focused LLB Law content alongside our professional SQE1 and SQE2 preparation modules. 

During Year 4, they’ll sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and will only need to fulfil the Qualifying Work Experience requirement on graduation to qualify as a solicitor.

Students will develop the skills and knowledge they’ll need to become a successful solicitor in four years and be able to take available optional modules to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in different practice areas.

Discover the MLaw (Solicitors’ Practice)*

*Subject to academic approval.

Choice of UK campus locations

Students can now apply through UCAS to study the MLaw (Solicitors' Practice)* in Birmingham , Leeds, London Bloomsbury or Manchester starting in September 2022. Take a look at our website to learn more about how to apply and Personal Statement guidance. 

Further info here:

14th December 2021

UCAS tips webinar for students, parents and careers advisors

Join us on Wednesday 19th January at 6.30pm, for our Final UCAS Tips webinar in partnership with the University of South Wales. 

Hear from experts at the University of South Wales who will help make sure you have everything covered in your application, and give you the lowdown on all things UCAS.

• Get vital hints and tips on finalising your UCAS application

• Find out how to refine your personal statement

• Hear about what happens after you submit your application and what to expect

• PLUS a Q and A at the end, so you can get your burning questions answered

Don't miss out! 

Register below!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-final-ucas-tips-with-the-university-of-south-wales-tickets-226959370587

Registe

7th December 2021 

Applications are now being accepted for the Sutton Trust US Programme 2022.

What is it?

The Sutton Trust US Programme helps state school students in the UK to explore higher education and US culture. The programme includes UK-based residentials before all students get to visit US universities in the summer of 2022.

An optional part 2 of the programme supports students to apply to US universities alongside their UCAS options.

How much does it cost?

It is free to take part in the programme. All costs are covered for students including travel, accommodation, food and admissions test preparation.

Who is it for?

To be eligible, students must:

• Be in Year 12 in England or Wales, S5 in Scotland or Year 13 in Northern Ireland

• Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded school or college (i.e. non fee-paying)

• Not hold US citizenship

• Be from a low or middle income family (generally a household earning £45,000 or less)

• Be interested in US culture and higher education

When is the deadline?

Students must submit their application by midnight on 16 January 2022 to be considered for the programme. However, we encourage getting started as soon as possible as the application form requires some thinking!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Process

The application process mirrors the system used to apply to US Universities and includes the following:

• Academic profile

• Extracurricular activities

• Short essays 

• Video

• Teacher reference

Applicants have the opportunity to showcase academic interests, but also other passions as well as personality. We also ask for a teacher reference to accompany the application, so students should be sure to begin their application early.

20th November 2021 

Myerscough College OPEN DAY 

Saturday 4th December

10.00 – 12.30

The link to register is below:

Myerscough College & University Centre Advice Morning - Preston (December) Tickets, Sat 4 Dec 2021 at 09:45 | Eventbrite

14th October 2021

Insight Events: Becoming a Barrister

We are delighted to host several Insight Events this term, offering a brilliant opportunity to hear from practising barristers and judges about their journey to the Bar. Join these Q&A panel events to ask questions and learn more about your prospective career. Open to Years 12 and 13.

The events are free to attend and the Joint Inns of Court and Insight Online will be held virtually via zoom. Insight Liverpool, Birmingham and Brighton will be held in person. Further information and registration for these events can be found here:

https://www.innertemple.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister/how-to-get-involved/insight-events/

Alternatively you can use the below links to sign up for each event. We have 5 upcoming Insight Online events this term:

Joint Inns of Court Event - 19 October, 6-8pm – Sign up here: https://innertemple.typeform.com/to/jGwVwsnh

Insight Online - 21 October, 6-8pm – Sign up here: https://innertemple.typeform.com/to/S2CfeDPV

Insight Liverpool - 26 October, 6-8.30pm – Sign up here: https://innertemple.typeform.com/to/Z0gMVid3

Insight Birmingham - 2 November, 6-8.30pm – Sign up here: https://innertemple.typeform.com/to/gfkan0GO

Insight Brighton - 9 November, 6-8.30pm - Sign up here: https://innertemple.typeform.com/to/qo5BiczE

16th September 2021 

https://medicmentor.co.uk/university-hospitals-birmingham-trust-virtual-work-experience/

Medic Mentor, the UK’s largest medical family, have been overwhelmed with the feedback from our programme over the last 6 months. across our medical programme alone we have provided virtual placements for over 10K students across the UK and internationally.  If you are seeking work experience to enhance your insight into a career in medicine then here are a few reasons why you should consider Medic Mentor. 

• The programme is completely free. 

• The programme is longitudinal. We offer work experience over 6 months so you can demonstrate a comittment to learning about life as a doctor. 

• You follow a number of patient journeys through primary, secondary and tertiary care. 

• The programme is high fidelity. Medic Mentor use standardised patients, best clinical practice and we have been able to make use of environments that mirror the NHS working environements. 

• The programme has interactive features. You can ask questions to the clinicians over the course of the day and the best part for them is answering your questions! 

• The programme has been created and delivered by practising doctors wihtin the NHS. 

• Not only are our clinical team qualified clinicians, they are passionate and exceptional mentors providing you with high quality teaching as a compliment to the programme. 

• Medic Mentor has a well established network of clinicians across different specialties and across different levels of training. We not only bring these clinicians to you in the comfort of your own home but we provide you access to areas of the hospital you would not otherwise have had the opportunity to see during an in-person work experience placement. 

• Certification of attendance upon successful completion of the programme. This will provide you with 42 hours of certified work experience.

• Medic Mentor invests in technology. Students taking part will have access to their own Virtual learning environment where they can find useful tips and reminders, resources, an interactivity platform and a timetable to the day. 

• Students who register are also invited to attend our popular “Get into Medicine” conference absoloutly free. This conference covers the A-Z of the application process and informs students on how they can stand out and make their application competative. 

Medic Mentor are committed to ensuring that students still have the opportunity to gain valuable insight into healthcare careers and high quality application support, even in these difficult times.

10th September 2021

Exams are now accepting applications from candidates wishing to sit the University Admissions Test(s).

Application deadlines

● Candidates who require a modified paper must submit their application no later than 12 p.m.

Thursday 30th September 2021 in order for the arrangement to be processed.

● For any other Access Arrangement requests (e.g. extra time) candidates must submit their

application no later than the external deadlines. Please speak to a member of the ALS team in the

Focus Centre if you have any questions.

For internal planning purposes please can all applications which require an Access Arrangement be submitted to the Exams office no later than 12 p.m. Friday 1st October 2021.

● The BMAT and TMUA external and internal deadline for submitting an application, to include any

Access Arrangements, is no later than 12 p.m. Friday 1st October 2021.

● The external deadline for all other University Admissions Tests (e.g. CAT, HAT, MAT, MLAT etc) is Friday 15th October 2021.

For internal planning purposes please can all applications be submitted to the Exams office no later than 12 p.m. Tuesday 12th October 2021.

University Admissions Tests will take place over two days, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th November 2021.

Please process completed applications to the Exams office, B014, or via an email to exams@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk. Exams are happy to receive an electronic signature as opposed to a hand written one.

For more information, please contact Pete Wright.

28th May 2021

Virtual University Open Days 

Although university open day visits are unable to go ahead again this summer, we want to make sure that you can still research different options and find the answers to all of your questions. Below is a list of just some of the universities that have decided to offer their open days virtually. From campus tours and live chats with current students, to presentations from the faculties and talks on student finance, there is a whole host of online activity to help you decide where to apply for next year.

The majority of these events are open to register for now so make sure you sign up early to receive information in advance from the universities directly.

• University of Central Lancashire 19 June, 9am-3pm and 26 June, 9am-4pm

• University of Chester Register now, to be emailed with virtual talk and event dates

• Edge Hill University 4 June

• Lancaster University 26 June & 10 July, 10:00am – 1:30pm

• University of Liverpool 12-18 June

• Liverpool John Moores University 12 June or 19 June (date is course dependant)

• University of Leeds Register now – Register now to be emailed the date, once confirmed

• Leeds Beckett University Early July – Register now to be emailed the date, once confirmed

• University of Manchester 14-19 June

• Manchester Metropolitan University 21-26 June

• Newcastle University Wednesday 16 June, 4-7pm

• Saturday 19 June, 10am-1pm

• University of Salford 19 June, 9:30am-6pm

• University of York 26-27 June, 9am-6:30pm

Please note, the list above represents some of our most applied to universities, based on students’ UCAS applications this year. If a university you are interested in does not appear on the list above, we urge you to look on their website, find out when they are holding their virtual open day and sign up!

Myerscough College 

Virtual Course Advice Evening - Online

Event dateTuesday 25 May, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Log on to our Virtual Course Advice Evening for all the information you need about all our centres and the range of courses and apprenticeships on offer.

Staff from all our subject areas across our Preston, Liverpool, Blackburn, Warrington and Manchester Centres will all be online throughout the evening, along with staff from Admissions, Finance, Accommodation, Apprenticeships and Inclusive Learning. 

A number of our subject areas are hosting online presentations and the chance to chat with staff via Zoom video.

Links to these will be published closer to the time on the College website.

Staff will also be available via Facebook, Twitter and our Live Chat facility (bottom right corner of this page), for general queries and to point you in the right direction.

Book your place here!

12th January 2021

UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair - Wednesday 27 January

The first of these events will be the UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair which will take place between 12 and 6pm on the 27th January. This free virtual event for students in years 11, 12 and 13, will feature a diverse range of exhibitors and vital webinars. Students, teachers and parents can find out more and sign up here.

I have attached a poster and social media image which you can use. I will also be in touch very soon to provide you with an activity sheet for students to help maximise their engagement and experience at the event. As mentioned in the email below, we can provide you with the names of students who have registered to help you meet the Gatsby Benchmarks, please do ask us if these would be helpful.

Meet the Russell Group Virtual Event - Wednesday 10 February

Our joint event with the Russell Group Universities will also be returning on the 10th February from 12 to 7pm. This spring's event will see all 24 universities once again, as well as a new line-up of webinars and virtual tours from each university. You can find out more and sign up here, and please see the email below for the warm-up webinars which will accompany the event on Weds 3rd and Mon 8th February.

11th December 2020

Discovery Sessions

Discover: Policing in London

16 December 2020 14:00 - 15:00

The London Metropolitan Police is the largest police service in the UK with over 44,000 members of staff; but what do they all do and what careers are available? There are multiple policing organisations outside of the Metropolitan Police Service, but what part do they play in securing London and the UK?

Discover the role of specialist agencies such as MI5, MI6, the National Crime Agency, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the British Transport Police and more. Discover what happens inside New Scotland Yard and how the Counter-Terrorism Police is formed.

To register for this event head over to - www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/open-events/

What can I do with a Business Management degree?

Date: Tuesday 5th January 2021 5pm-6pm

Online webinar with - Dr Steve Gibbs - Principal Lecturer in Business and Leadership

Do you want a qualification that gives you the ultimate in career choices? Our graduates end up in Sellafield. Or they might go on to run a local medical practice. Or they might decide to start their own business. Or running the office for a local firm of accountants. Or working for the local council. Business management degrees take you to all industries and organisations. Because every organisation needs administrators and managers. It's that simple. And, if you decide to go to another firm after a while, you can. Be the best qualified and most attractive graduate with a Cumbria business management degree. We get you work-ready. You get your future-ready!

Come and chat to us about business management as the best degree for life and work! Go anywhere, anytime, anyplace with us!

Chat to Steve about his 26 year career in business management, and how he and his team will get you ready for a bright confident future anywhere in the world. We're ready to talk, are you?

To register for this event head over to - www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/open-events/

Virtual Masterclasses

'Expert Witness' - Police Officer witness statements

Date: 17th December 11am – 12pm

This masterclass will introduce students to the processes and procedures by which Police Officers gather and provide primary evidence in written statement form.

Whilst this begins with what they see and hear when dealing with an incident, it is the ability to identify criminal activity and offence 'points to prove', recall and record the actions and speech of themselves and others, and bring a heightened level of attention to detail to their reports, which will enable them to produce high quality written 'expert witness' statements.

Accurate and detailed Police Officer witness statements are a crucial factor in securing convictions in a court of law; this session is designed to introduce and inform attendees of the complexity of this process.

The amazing thing about our Masterclasses is the opportunity they give your students opportunity to explore and discuss topics they’re interested in with professionals, academics and other like-minded students too! As an added bonus, attendance at our Masterclasses is rewarded with reduced offers on future applications to related subjects at the University of Cumbria (T&Cs available on our website here)

To book onto this session, students can head over to www.cumbria.ac.uk/masterclasses

Remember to keep an eye out in the New Year for our next series of dates. If you’ve any colleagues who’d classes might benefit from these sessions then as stated please do feel free to forward this email along to them!

Business for Cumbria Webinars

THE TOMCo. STORY BY FOUNDING DIRECTOR ALEX FOWKES 

Date: Wednesday 16th of December 7.00pm-8.15pm 

In our live webinar, Alex takes us on his personal journey, where he reveals why he decided to set-up a business, how he and his team of university friends have managed to grow a successful business, his views on what personal characteristics are needed to be a successful entrepreneur. As well as his experience of the challenges and rewards of being a young entrepreneur. 

Please feel free to circulate this teaser trailer for students to get a feel for the session!

To register to attend this webinar students and staff alike can fill out a short registration form via 

www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/open-events/

BANAZ MAHMOD – A SO CALLED HONOUR KILLING

Date: Tuesday 15th December 7.00pm – 9.00pm 

In our live webinar, Detective Sergeant Andy Craig takes us on a harrowing journey where we really get to understand to cultural influences behind Banaz’s murder and how understanding cultures is of great importance in Policing and Criminology.

*Caution this story contains sexual and physical assault as well images from the real disposition site, which some viewers may find upsetting. 

Please feel free to circulate this teaser trailer for students to get a feel for the session!

To register to attend this webinar students and staff alike can fill out a short registration form via

www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/open-events/

7th December 2020

* Midwifery online taster session *  Teesside University 

They are as follows:

Friday 11 December – 1.00 – 2.00pm

Thursday 14 January – 2.00 – 3.00pm

The sessions are open to all students, year 13, 12 or Access.

Here is a link to the events page: https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/whats_on/events.cfm