Information for teachers
Programme for years 7 to 11 2021/22
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Welcome
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the Schools Liaison and Partnerships Team
Welcome to our 2021-22 programme, where you will find a wide range of exciting workshops and events for you and your students. Over the past 18 months we have all come through so much, adapted so quickly and learned new skills. We are excited to make the most of the return of face-toface events to interact with you and your students. In this guide you will find a wide range of opportunities, with activities that can be delivered on your campus or ours. We recognise the continued demands on you when dealing with isolation or other issues caused by the pandemic and we will continue to work collaboratively with you to support you in these challenging times. If you would prefer us to deliver any of our programmes virtually, or if you need to make any last-minute changes, just get in touch to let us know.
To book onto any of our events, or to discuss the needs of your students, email: schoolsliaison@bournemouth.ac.uk or visit our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/schools-liaison
“I found the access to academics and student ambassadors useful because they provided an insight into university life” Student, BU Residential, 2019 2
Evaluation and staying connected Staying connected This programme outlines our offer for you and your students for 2021-22. If there is anything you would like our support with that isn’t mentioned in the programme, please get in touch and we will be happy to explore ideas with you. Opportunities are often added throughout the year, so make sure you do not miss out by registering to receive our monthly e-updates www.bournemouth.ac.uk/BU-Update.
Making an impact Our activities are carefully evaluated to ensure they have the expected impact on young people. We may ask to collect data from participating students or teaching staff to inform these evaluations and this will always be made clear during the booking stage. This data helps us to evidence the effectiveness of our work in encouraging young people to progress to university, especially those from disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.
We are always happy to share anonymised data or quotes about our activities with participating schools and colleges. We can also produce bespoke short reports or infographics for you to share with colleagues or use as evidence of encounters with higher education.
Something for you Our annual Careers Leaders and Teachers Conference takes place on Wednesday 11 May 2022 and is a fantastic opportunity for teachers, careers leaders and educational professionals to find out the latest updates from across the sector and to participate in a range of workshops and activities. Keep an eye on BU Update for more information and how to book your place.
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Campus visits and careers fairs Visit our campus
Careers fairs
We are always excited to welcome student groups onto campus. Each visit aims to provide students with a first-hand experience of what university life is like through tours of our facilities, higher education workshops and plenty of opportunities to speak to current students and staff.
Our team values the opportunity to speak to your students at higher education fairs, careers fairs and progression days – don’t forget that we can offer presentations on various topics at your events too. Simply get in touch and a member of our team and we will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.
Visits are subject to staff and room availability, so please get in touch as far in advance as possible.
Festival of Design & Engineering 2022 Join us on campus for a glimpse of the future, courtesy of our Design and Engineering undergraduate students. Our Festival of Design & Engineering is an annual showcase of final year students’ work which is presented to industry and is a hotbed of creativity and excellence. Why not book a group of students to attend our schools and colleges day on Monday 27 June 2022 and inspire your future designers and engineers with examples of what they could achieve at university level study.
Summer School (Year 10 & 11) Our residential summer school takes place over three days (two nights), 12-14 July 2022, and has been developed to create an immersive experience where students can explore opportunities and careers across a range of subject areas. Timetables will include hands on workshops in our state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to speak to current students and hear from experts including academics and industry professionals, as well as extracurricular activities. Our summer schools are fully funded, and places are limited. Applicants will be prioritised if they are from a disadvantaged background or are from a group currently under-represented in higher education. Applications will open in the spring term – keep an eye out for more information through BU Update.
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Dorset Higher Education Exhibition Wednesday 6 April 2022 Every year, we host the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) Dorset Higher Education Exhibition. 2022 marks our 18th year welcoming students and Higher Education (HE) colleagues onto our campus. With more than 120 exhibitors, this is a unique opportunity for your students to meet UCAS experts, university representatives, and industry professionals. This year the exhibition takes place on Wednesday 6 April 2022, visit www.ucas.com/ events to find out more.
Did you know? We may be able to support with your travel costs. Contact the team to find out if you are eligible and how to claim.
Presentations Our presentations are designed to support your students in making informed choices. Presentations can be delivered on our campus or yours by our experienced schools liaison team and student ambassadors. We are also happy to deliver presentations virtually via a platform of your choosing. Our presentations are usually designed to last 30 minutes with an opportunity for questions and answers, but they can be adapted to fit your requirements. If you would like us to present on an alternative topic or adapt key information into a workshop, then please get in touch to discuss.
Student life Current BU students will offer a first-hand insight into what it’s really like to be a student at university. They will explain how university differs from school or college, share how the application process works, how much it all costs and so much more. For your older students, we would be happy to adapt this presentation for different subject areas of interest, just let us know what your students are interested in when making your booking.
GCSE Select: Explore your Options
For students selecting their GCSE options, our team will talk through the importance of making CV writing and interview skills informed decisions about their next steps at These sessions are designed to be interactive, school and beyond. This presentation works creative and practical. Our presentations help through the most important points to consider students design a CV and learn more about useful when approaching subject choices, how to set hints and tips for effective interview skills and yourself up for successful study and where techniques. We explain more about different types different subject pathways could lead. of interviews, how to make a good impression, interview questions and lots more. If you would Revision skills like to book a session for your students or find out This presentation looks at determining students’ more, please get in touch. learning styles and being realistic about what could be achieved in any given timeframe. The Prepare for the fair session aims to gets students thinking about how Designed to help students make the most out to optimise their time and learning environment of higher education, careers and UCAS fairs to suit their individual needs so they can gain the usually take place digitally or in-person. We most out of their study and reach their potential. prepare students for what to expect on the day, how to identify the providers they might be interested in talking to and what questions they may want to ask.
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Workshops Our workshops are available all year round and can be adapted to suit your needs. They are usually delivered in-person on your campus or ours by our experienced schools liaison team, BU student ambassadors or theatre educators. If you would like to book a workshop for your students or find out more, please get in touch.
Choices performance (Years 7 or 8) Our theatre in education performance is delivered by Enact Solutions and is relevant to cohorts in the academic year before they choose their key stage four options. This performance and Q&A session aims to inspire young people to reflect on their skills and interests and make informed choices about their future. We can follow up with a visit from our student ambassadors who will work with smaller groups of students to lead them through exercises to support them to make informed decisions about their next steps.
Robotics (Year 8) This interactive workshop provides your students with an opportunity to explore programming software. Using communication and problemsolving skills, participants will build, adapt and programme a remote-controlled robot to navigate challenges and obstacles. The standard workshop takes approximately two hours, however we are happy to adjust timings to suit your needs.
Your future unlocked (Years 8 & 9) This programme is available for students in Years 8 & 9. Students will work in small groups with BU student ambassadors to explore topics designed to encourage them to consider their next steps, identify their key skills and recognise their own potential. Sessions will take place weekly over a period of four weeks, and each session will last approximately 40 minutes. Participation will be prioritised for students from a disadvantaged background or who are from a group currently under-represented in higher education.
Forensics (Year 9) Our two-hour workshop will see students using their forensics skills to determine who killed Rip the Pig! Students will explore a crime scene and use a combination of analytical skills and teamwork to study fingerprint, handwriting, shoe print, and blood splatter samples*. While investigating the crime, they will gain an insight into Forensic Science and Investigation and learn about the variety of roles that are available.
Mock interviews (Year 10+) We are always happy to attend mock interviews hosted at your school. Alternatively, we can offer your students the opportunity to practice their interview skills with a BU member of staff using a digital platform of your choice. Interviews will take approximately 40 minutes to complete, including time for students to reflect on their experience, ask questions and receive constructive feedback. *Please note that animal blood is used in this workshop. Please contact us if you require further information.
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Sustainability Challenge BU will challenge students to design a sustainable product that solves a real-world sustainability problem. The Sustainability Challenge is open to students in Years 7, 8 & 9. Students can work on their own or in groups of up to four and schools can submit multiple entries. A challenge journal will be completed by individuals or groups and is split into three sections: Introduction, Product Design and Reflections. Aiming to build a better future, sustainable design touches every design sphere from beauty to architecture. It enables the continued survival of our species and our planet as it reduces the amount of resources, pollution, and energy use of our everyday lives. Applications will open in spring term so keep an eye out for more information through BU Update.
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Contact us: Tel: +44 (0)1202 963999 Email: schoolsliaison@bournemouth.ac.uk @BUSchools
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The information in this booklet is correct at the time of publication in January 2022. Please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/schools-liaison for the latest information.