News and opportunities
A day in the life of a midwife - Thursday 25 April 5pm-6pm
Join University of Brighton for this webinar to learn about what being a midwife looks like on a day-to-day basis. Hear from one of their midwifery lecturers and get the chance to discover more about midwifery as a career path.
Book your place here.
Criminology: What really happens in prison? - Thursday 25 April 4pm-5pm
Join the University of Portsmouth for an eye-opening exploration of life behind bars. You'll look at the reality of people living behind bars and what popular culture sees as being 'real'. You will discuss important questions like:
Do we really need more prisons?
Are prisons as dramatic as documentaries show?
Are the pervasive stereotypes that people in prison are evil and dangerous accurate?
Discover the answers to these and more as you find out what really happens in prisons, what it's like to study criminology at university and what careers you can do in the future.
Book your place here.
Get into Medicine - Free virtual conference - Various dates
Throughout this conference you will have the chance to interact directly with doctors and current medical students.. You'll gain critical information to make a competitive application to study medicine at university along with discovering the importance of extracurricular activities in your application.
Students in years 10-12 are invited to attend with a parent or guardian, equipped with a working camera and microphone. These will be held on
Saturday 27 April 9:30am-3:30pm
Sunday 28 April 9:30am-3:30pm
Book your place here.
A criminology taster - Considering the stories of the true crime genre - Monday 29 April 5pm-6pm
During this taster you will start to explore the impact of stories on public opinion and social (in)justice, and to ask when ethical questions arise when we represent the most private details of a person's life and in many case their death.
Book your place here.
Look at Life: Submariners Virtual Event - Monday 29 April 6:30pm
During this session you can engage directly with Submariner experts as you delve into the intricacies of life beneath the sea. Discover the rigorous training, diverse and thrilling roles, and the unique challenges of life at sea. You can gain an insight into a multitude of positions across Ratings and Officers, spanning Warfare, Logistics and Engineering.
Book your place here.
Meet the Russell Group - Russell Group Webinars Fair
UK University Search are collaborating with the Russell Group once again to bring you their popular, informative and inspiring webinars that cover a range of key topics. Taking place from Tuesday 30 April-Thursday 2 May, they have five 90-minutes sessions each featuring five or six expert panellists who will offer clear, impartial guidance for students looking at taking the next step in their educational journey. Each session will have the Q&A function managed. The session times are: Afternoon Session: 12-1:30pm, Evening Session: 4:30pm-6pm
Book your place here.
Enjoy Maths? Could an Actuarial Career be for you? - Various Dates
There are a series of three webinars ranging from What is an Actuarial Career and Where Could MAths Takes You? To an application skills masterclass with all the tips on how to ace interviews and pass numerical reasoning tests. Each webinar will be covering a different topic,
Tuesday 30 April
Tuesday 24 September
Book your place here.
Virtual NHS work experience - Medic Mentor - Year 10-13
The virtual work experience programme is brought to you by Birmingham Universities Hospitals Trust in collaboration with Medic Mentor. It is completely free and is open to any student across the UK aged 14 years and above.
You can sign up for either the medical, dental or veterinary work experience. Once you complete the application form you will receive your work experience links within 24 hours.
Becoming a Lawyer: The Degree Route - Wednesday 1 May 4pm-5pm
A degree in Law opens up endless opportunities. During this webinar you can discover:
What the day-to-day of being a lawyer could look like and studying Law at degree level
How to navigate opportunities within a legal career, including real-world placement opportunities during your studies
How our graduates have used their Law degrees to achieve remarkable success, including how they utilised the Law court and the University of Portsmouth and Legal Advice Clinic to build transferable skills.
Book your place here.
NHS finance insight placement scheme - Thursday 2 May - Year 13 6pm-7pm
This webinar if for year 13 students from low income households, who are due to finish studies this summer and are not planning on attending University.
You will get a comprehensive overview of the 12 month placement scheme as well as details about the eligibility criteria and how to apply. You'll also have the opportunity to hear first-hand from a current placement student about their experiences within the scheme. Learn about the challenges they faced, the growth they've experience and the valuable skills they've required.
You can find out more information here and apply here. Deadline to apply is Friday 24 May 5pm.
Festival in Crime - Saturday 4 May 10am-4pm
This free event is open to the public, with activities for all ages. This festival of interactive crime displays showcases the most recent advances in tackling and understanding crime. Hosted the the University of Portsmouth's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, with partners in policing, the fire service and the military.
You can find more information and book your place here.
Get ready for Uni - All about Southampton and Solent - Monday 6 May 5:30pm-6:30pm
During this virtual session you can find out about
How much it could cost to study here
Life in the city; from shopping and eating to music and relaxing
Life at the uni; from courses to clubs, sports to societies
Getting to, and around the city
Job prospects during and after study
Book your place here
University of Gloucestershire Free Summer Residential - Year 12
During Wednesday 24 - Friday 26 July students will be able to experience university life when they take part, meet students from across the country, live in halls of residency, try subjects taster in industry-standard facilities, speak to current students and find out more about their journey into higher education.
Year 12 students can apply to one of the following subject streams: Communication, Crime, Digital, or Health. You will also receive a bursary of £50 to help with travel costs.
Book your place here. Deadline to apply is Monday 6 May.
Student life at university - Wednesday 8 May 5pm-6pm
Join the University of Brighton to get an insight and find out information on student life and the student experience, and a chance to ask all the questions you have to their current students.
Book your place here.
Your pathway to success with an Accounting and Finance Degree - Wednesday 8 May 4pm-5pm
Join the University of Portsmouth during this webinar where their lectures will be on hand to answer your questions around the world of accounting and finance and discover the following:
What you'll study on an Accounting and Finance course, including the rewarding placements in industry you can do
How their graduates have gone onto exciting and diverse careers, including corporate finance, auditing, consulting and entrepreneurship
How you'll harness the power of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and sata analysis to enhance your career prospects and earning potential
Book your place here.
Studying Theatre at University: Pathways into Performance - Thursday 9 May 4pm-5pm
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting your journey, this webinar will share insights and techniques to pursue your passion for the performing arts. During this webinar you'll:
Gain an understanding of the diverse styles, teaching, and practical work involved in Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Performance degrees
Experience the works of renowned composers like Andrew Lloyd Webber and explore how they can inform your own creative process
Learn about the wide range of career opportunities available in theatre, from acting and directing to stage management and technical design
Discover the path that aligns with your skills, interests and ambitions
Book your place here.
So you want a career in Marketing? - Wednesday 15 May 4pm-5pm
As a marketing expert, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, driving businesses forward, in diverse roles like advertising, digital marketing, public relations, and market research. If you're thinking about studying Marketing at university, join the University of Portsmouth during this webinar to explore:
How a marketing degree will give you the tools to stay ahead of the curve and stand out in a bustling market
Insights from their marketing graduates making their mark across diverse industries and at leading brands and agencies
The vast careers and roles you can do; from international businesses, to social media marketing and your own entrepreneurial path
Book your place here.
Why T Levels are a fantastic choice - Thursday 16 May 3:30pm
During this webinar you can hear directly from T Level students about their T Level journeys, including:
What the application process was like
Their advice for students considering T Levels
How they discovered T Levels
You can find more information and book your place here.
Get into Dentistry - Free virtual conference - Saturday 18 May 9:30am-3:30pm
Throughout this conference you will have the chance to interact directly with dentists and current dentistry students. You'll gain critical information to make a competitive application to study dentistry at university along with discovering the importance of extracurricular activities in your application.
Students in years 10-12 are invited to attend with a parent or guardian, equipped with a working camera and microphone.
Book your place here.
Apprenticeship stories - Thursday 23 May 3:30pm
During this session you can hear from real life apprentices who will share their experience of being an apprentice, how they foudn their vacancy, what a typical day looks like and the benefits of doing an apprenticeship.
Book your place here.
Aerospace Engineering - Non-Residential - 29-31 May 2024 - Year 10
This course will give insight into modern aircraft design, you can meet and talk to Virgin Atlantic engineers at Kingston University. The course is combined with fun, interactive learning in a university setting. This is a great opportunity to understand what a career as an engineer is really like.
You can find more information and book your place here. Please note, this course does charge.
Start your application and personal statement - Monday 3 June 5:30pm-6:30pm
This webinar will take you through the process of applying via UCAS, how to write your personal statement, and where to seek support with your application. You can ask as many questions throughout the session.
You can find further information and book your place here.
An introduction to university and UCAS - Tuesday 4 June 4pm-5pm - Year 12
Even if you are unsure if university is the right option for you, or trying to shortlist your choices, this will all be covered during the session - including how to get started with the all important UCAS application.
Book your place here.
Your future 2024 - Wednesday 5 June 3:30pm-7:30pm
This event will be held at Solent University in Southampton. This event will provide parents, carers and young people with information on education and career opportunities after year 11. There will be the opportunity to speak to colleges, 6th forms, universities, apprenticeship providers, employers and more. You can listen to talks about Post-16 and Higher Education options and experience the Spark building.
Book your place here.
Degree Apprenticeships - Tuesday 11 June 4pm-5pm
Degree apprenticeships might be the right option for you if you want to earn money while getting a degree. During this session you can learn:
How degree apprenticeships work and how to apply
Where to find vacancies and the industries you can work in
The key benefits of choosing this route to a degree, and how much you can earn
How you'll combine academic study with on-the-job experience and enhance your employability skills
Book your place here.
Virtual Insight into University - Years 11, 12 and 13 - Monday 1 July-Friday 23 August
Insight into University is a virtual experience allowing students to explore STEM studies at university and the career opportunities that these subjects lead to. It provides access to information on university and student life, STEM projects and activities set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academics, admissions tutors, employers and current students.
Every year EDT partner up with leading Universities across the UK including Cambridge, Sheffield, Lancaster, Oxford, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Kingston and Plymouth to give students an insight into STEM courses. Whether you are interested in life sciences, chemistry, biomedical, forensic science, robotics, food science, electronics, engineering, physics, computer science, sustainability, materials science, aerospace, built environment, tech or maths, they have something for you!
COURSE TOPICS
STEM subjects at University – a variety of information about the different STEM subject options that are available at university and how these link to careers.
University Lectures – a wide selection of lectures recorded for you by our university partners. These will give you a taster of what first-year undergraduate level lectures are like and also increase your knowledge in the subject area.
World of Work – workshops set by STEM industry partners allowing students to experience real-life applications of STEM subjects.
Live sessions – a full timetable of live sessions to allow students to interact with academics, university admissions tutors, current undergraduates, mentors, young graduates and industry experts. You can hear information first-hand and ask all of your questions.
Projects and Activities – practical activities, projects and challenges developed and delivered by our university partners that you can do from home.
Graduation Project – presentation of programme outcomes and award of an Industrial Cadets Silver award.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Can be completed flexibly to fit around other commitments and study at a pace that suits individual circumstances.
Open to all students aged 16+ and suitable for all abilities, with activities covering different levels of advanced study.
All students need is a genuine interest in STEM subjects and inquisitiveness about what the future can hold for them and how they can help get themselves there.
The course duration is 30 hours which can be completed at your own pace. You can find out more information here and apply here. Please note, this course does charge.
Deloitte: Aspire, Virtual Work Experience - 17-19 July 2024
ASPIRE is designed to excite year 12 students about the huge possibilities on offer at Deloitte. You'll be able to take a closer look at Deloitte life and get to grips with what each of their business areas actually does. You'll even get to take part in immersive case studies, develop life skills and benefit from employability sessions that'll help to set up your future career.
You can find further information and can apply here.
Biomedical Engineering (Residential) - 23-26 July 2024 - University of Southampton - Year 11
Engineers working at the cutting edge of human bionics are developing new, smart prosthetic devices - artificial joints, limbs and organs. Learn how engineering complements medicine and explore the variety of paths into Biomedical Engineering. This event includes the following:
Design and build a device to solve an everyday clinical problem
Look into how patient lifestyle impacts a biomedical engineer's approach
Research how engineering can help rehabilitation post-surgery
Understand the devices used to track vital signs and treat patients
Attend laboratory demonstrations on motion analysis and ultrasound imaging
You can find out further information and can apply here. Please note, this course does charge.