From the University of Hertfordshire:
Students (and staff / parents or Guardians, if they may be interested) can sign up to attend here.
Topic – Degree Apprenticeships: Everything you need to know
Date: Thursday 12th February at 16:30-17:15
Join us to discover more about degree apprenticeships- how they work, where to start looking for one and how they are similar/different from a traditional university degree.
Date: Wednesday 25th February at 16:30-17:15
If you love Humanities subjects but are not sure whether they are career-orientated this talk is for you. Our University of Hertfordshire tutors will discuss the skills you will gain and how our former students have used those skills to gain exciting and varied careers.
Topic – UK Student Finance for Students, Parents and Guardians
Date: Thursday 26th February at 19:00-19:45
We’ll look at what financial support is available for UK / Home students. This session includes information on the tuition and maintenance loans and repayment, as well as how to apply. We'll end with a Q&A.
Topic - Career options in the Music Industry (and in a post-AI world)
Date: Thursday 5th March at 17:00-17:45
This session spotlights some of the career options available to those wishing to work in the Music Industry and some of the important qualities needed by individuals in order to succeed. (Hot Tip - These are likely very different to what you might initially think, especially at a time when AI is impacting the nature of work for all creative careers).
Topic - Stealing the Common: The Sociology of Corporate Crime
Date: Tuesday 31st March at 17:00-17:45
Why are street thieves prosecuted while "greater felons" in boardrooms often walk free? This masterclass introduces students to the world of white-collar crime, from state corruption to global health and safety breaches. Using a zemiological lens, Dr. Arndt Emmerich explores why society labels certain people as "deviant" while ignoring the massive social harm caused by powerful corporations.
Ever thought about a career as a Vet or Veterinary Nurse or just want to work closely with animals?
Take a look at this presentation from one of our Lunchtime Lectures to gain a greater insight into what's required to become a Vet or Veterinary Nurse.
Julie Walker gave a great presentation sharing lots of detail about the different roles in a veterinary practice and how to become part of the team.
Click the "Open in a new tab" to view the whole presentation!
If you are applying to university, getting your personal statement just right is really important. Take a look at the video and speak to your mentor for help and support in writing your personal statement.