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Workshops . Events . Resources

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hello This guide details our progressive programme of activities that we offer to students and staff in schools and colleges nationally.

Over the last 20 years, we have worked with teachers, our students and graduates to develop a range of informative and interactive activities to ensure that your students understand what a higher education can offer them and are thoroughly prepared for the transition to university.

Our activities will make them better informed and able to tackle the important decisions that face them in their future.

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Throughout each educational stage, we can offer an activity or resource that will complement and add value to any higher education preparation programme. We offer fun, interactive and informative activities for Years 7–13, which will: – introduce students to university life and the range of subjects available to study – allow students to explore different subjects in detail working with current students and academics – provide relevant information at key decision-making times to ensure students can make an informed decision about their futures – inform students of the kinds of skills they will need to be successful at university – improve students’ motivation to work harder to reach their educational goals – increase students’ confidence in their ability to apply to university We want our activities to be as flexible as possible. We offer activities that take place in your school or college and on Newcastle University campus so that you can choose whichever will be most suitable for you and your students. We can also work with you to build a custom activity to help your students learn about the topics which are important to them.

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Exploring University options

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ON CAMPUS

Humanities And Social Sciences

MEDICAL Sciences

STEM

Events and resources for Teachers

Exploring University Options

On Campus

Humanities and Social Sciences

Medical Sciences

STEM

Events and Resources for Teachers

Workshops designed to inform your students about the benefits of higher education, how to choose the right course for them, the application process and how to develop key skills to help them at university.

There is no better way for students to get a feel for Newcastle University than to visit our campus in the heart of the city centre. We organise events for all year groups so your students can do just that.

Our workshops and activities allow students to explore the wide range of subjects available to them in the Humanities and Social Sciences – developing their subject-specific knowledge, skills for university study and careers awareness.

Fun and interactive workshops in Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences and Psychology, followed by application support and careers information at important progression points.

Interactive sessions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to encourage students to engage with these exciting subjects and feel more confident, developing essential transferable skills along the way.

Training events, continuing professional development (CPD) and resources designed around the needs of schools and colleges for teachers’ career development and to support pupils’ progress.

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graduate ambassadors

Our greatest assets are our students and graduates. Every year, we employ a team of 14 recent graduates to work full-time with the dedicated team of recruitment staff based at Newcastle University to develop new activities and deliver these in schools and colleges across England. They are able to offer a fresh, realistic and unique insight into university life from first-hand experience. What better way to support students with their decisions about university than to have someone talk to them about their own recent experience?

You can find out more about what some of our graduate ambassadors thought about their course and Newcastle in each section of this guide.

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1. Bethany, Biology BSc Hons 2. Joel, Biomedical Sciences BSc Hons 3. Stephanie, Politics and History BA Hons 4. Ella-Rosa, Psychology BSc Hons 5. Grace, Sociology BA Hons 6. Miles, Business Management BA Hons 7. Natasha, English Language and Literature BA Hons 8. Will, Business Management BA Hons 9. Ciaran, English Language BA Hons 10. Ashley, Accounting and Finance BA Hons 11. Katie, Biology BSc Hons 12. Santana, Food and Human Nutrition BSc Hons 13. Janine, English Language BA Hons 14. Hannah, Biochemistry BSc Hons

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Each of our activities is designed to further develop a variety of students’ key skills. These skills will help students in their educational journey and specifically when they come to make an application to university. For each section of this guide, we have provided a key outcomes matrix, which allows you to see at a glance, which key skills are addressed by each activity.

Teamwork Communication Creativity Money management Raising aspirations Researching HE awareness Employability Decision making Independence Problem solving subject specific knowledge

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See the difference PARTNERS can make, visit our website:

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PARTNERS

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Do you have students with lots of potential but who might not apply to university due to family background or low income?

How can PARTNERS benefit your students?

Newcastle University’s PARTNERS Programme can help. The Programme is for students who are less likely to go to university because of their family background, low income or lack of access to information and support about universities and application.

• receive a lower conditional offer to Newcastle University

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The PARTNERS Programme provides students with the opportunity to:

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Students must fulfil certain eligibility criteria in order to take part. Students can check their eligibility online at www.ncl.ac.uk/partners.

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Nearly 3,000 students have successfully entered the University who might otherwise not have done.

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Year 10

Newcastle University offers a progressive programme of activities that your students can continually engage with throughout their education to raise aspirations and support progression.

University Survival Guide

(residential event)

Year 11 Visits in school See pages 48–52

Year 12

Year 13

Bitesize Uni

(residential event)

Applying to university

See page 40

See pages 26–28

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Here’s a sample programme:

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Year 8 Night at the Museum

(residential event) See page 38

Year 9 Visits in school See pages 64–65

10 11 12 13 Throughout the programme, you have the option for our graduate ambassadors to travel to you and deliver a range of activities in school or for students to come and visit us on-campus. There are also intensive, residential events included at key transitional points to give your students the opportunity to stay in University accommodation, take part in subject taster sessions with academics, spend time on-campus and engage with current students.

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[ CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION ]

Anything you like...

This exciting activity combines Newcastle University’s three faculties: • Humanities and Social Sciences • Medical Sciences • Science, Agriculture and Engineering (STEM) Students in Years 8–9 can experience the range of different degrees available here at Newcastle University. The crime and investigation themed activity is split into three separate sessions relating to the different subject areas and is run on a carousel basis which can be tailored into a full or half day activity.

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If there is something you would like that we don’t currently offer, our dedicated team will work with you to build a custom workshop or visit to campus to help your students learn about the topics which are important to them.

These activities can be as flexible as you want and can fit around your schedule and your students’ learning needs.

To make a booking, visit our website at www.ncl.ac.uk/schools or email outreach@ncl.ac.uk

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If you would like to book any of our activities or events, a member of the team will be more than happy to help you plan a visit and answer any questions you may have.

To make a booking visit our website at www.ncl.ac.uk/schools or email outreach@ncl.ac.uk

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We have funds available to support the costs associated with bringing students from your school/college to events on campus.

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These funds can be used towards costs incurred by your students or the school/college when visiting Newcastle University campus, such as for travel or staff cover.

To find out more information and how to apply, please visit our website

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In order to make your visit to Newcastle University as easy as possible and to reduce the administration that you have to do, we have developed a useful ‘Visit Pack’.

Here you will find all the information you need for your visit, as well as templates of useful forms that you can use, such as a risk assessment and a template of a letter of parental consent for your students.

The pack is available on our website

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Exploring University options

Our wide range of workshops explore all aspects of student life to inform, engage and excite your students about university. We offer a programme of activities that encourage students to start thinking about higher education (HE) and its benefits, right through to guidance on the application process, financial support and tips for transition to university. We can supplement this generic information with specific details about Newcastle University campus and life in the vibrant and friendly city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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In this section: University Life .................................................. 22 Developing Skills ......................................... 23 Why Higher Education? ......................... 24 Course Choices ............................................. 26 Applying to University ............................. 27 Money Matters ............................................... 28 Years 7–11 Activities ................................. 29

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I am really looking forward to the role as a graduate ambassador and working with prospective students, promoting a fantastic university!

GRADUATE AMBASSADOR PROFILE:

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I decided to come to Newcastle University, as I loved the fact that it was a campus-based university while still being in the centre of town. I also really liked how the university was medium sized; this meant that there were a wide range of options available in terms of which modules to pick, however, the departments were small enough that you could build up a close rapport with your lecturers. This was really important when it came to exam/essay times as it meant I felt comfortable going to have a chat with the lecturers and asking them for help on anything I felt unsure about.

Stephanie graduate Ambassador Politics and History ba (HOns)

As Newcastle is a research intensive University, it means that the lecturers are essentially experts in their field. In both history and politics the lecturers were really passionate about their subjects, which was passed onto my whole class, engaging us and making us eager to learn more about the subjects.

I am really looking forward to the role as a graduate ambassador and working with prospective students, promoting a fantastic university!

Stephanie graduate ambassador politics and history Ba (HOns)

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Type of activity

Duration (mins)

• Student Life

12–13

Presentation

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• University Articulate

12–13

Interactive

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• Newcastle University Challenge

12–13

Interactive

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• Welcome to the Toon!

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Interactive

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• Study Skills

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Workshop

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• Library Sessions

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Interactive

30–60

• Bright Futures

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Presentation

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• Funployment

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Interactive

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• Choosing the Right Course and University

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Interactive

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• Student Panels

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Why Higher Education?

Course Choices

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Applying to University • Writing your Personal Statement • PARTNERS Programme

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Presentation

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Presentation

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Teamwork Communication Creativity Money management

Money Matters • Student Finance

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• Budgeting Bonanza

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Raising aspirations Researching HE awareness Employability

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Decision making

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Problem solving

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• Years 10–11 ACE on Tour

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University life

Developing Skills

Student Life

University Articulate

Newcastle University Challenge

Welcome to the Toon!

Study Skills

Library Sessions

From Freshers’ Week to student finance, we’ve got it covered.

This interactive session allows students to explore topics which are most important to them told from the perspective of recent graduates or current students.

A fast-paced game that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of university jargon. Students will gain an insight into courses, famous graduates, sports and societies and other aspects of student life.

Our quiz tests students on their general (university) knowledge, and what they don’t already know, they’ll learn more about.

Discover more about Newcastle University campus and life in the vibrant and friendly city of Newcastle upon Tyne in this fun session. Students will even learn some Geordie phrases!

University study can be quite different from GCSEs and A-Levels. Our study skills workshops can be customised to focus on note-taking, essay writing or revision techniques.

Type: Presentation

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Type: Interactive

Type: Workshop

Duration: 30 minutes

Duration: 30 minutes

Duration: 30 minutes

Duration: 30–60 minutes

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Years: 11–13

An interactive website developed collaboratively by Newcastle University Library and teachers, school librarians and sixth formers. It contains activities that will enable your students to develop the skills they need to become independent researchers, helping them with their studies and easing the transition from school or college to higher education.

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Money management

Teamwork

HE awareness

Communication

Independence

Creativity

This session goes well with: Student Finance (see page 28) Writing your Personal Statement (see page 27)

Separate quizzes are offered for years 12 and 13.

Type: Interactive Duration: 45 minutes Years: 12–13 Key outcomes: Teamwork Researching HE awareness

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Researching

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Independence

Type: Interactive Duration: 30–60 minutes Years: 12–13 Key outcomes: Researching Independence Problem solving

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Why Higher Education?

Bright Futures

Funployment

This session will broaden students’ perception of what university can offer them, not only through study but through the university experience as a whole. It also highlights a range of transferable skills that university can develop and gives examples of graduate success stories.

An interactive game in which students work in a team to build up their CV with the skills required to gain a graduate job.

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Key outcomes:

Type: Interactive Duration: 60 minutes Years: 12–13

Duration: 30 minutes

Teamwork

Years: 10–13

Creativity

Key outcomes: Raising aspirations Employability Decision making

Employability

Pacy, engaging and relevant, definitely the best presentation from a University or Employer that we’ve seen this academic year. Thank you!

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Course Choices Choosing the Right Course and University

Student Panels

This game-show inspired workshop puts students headto-head to find out who has (or hasn’t) done their university research. With useful websites, statistics and things to consider, this session will leave your students with plenty to ponder!

We’ll be happy to bring along a handful of undergraduates for an ‘ask us anything!’ session.*

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Applying to University Applying to University* Essential information about the admissions process through UCAS and CUKAS. A ten-step guide to applying, some do’s and don’ts, key deadlines and how best to research courses.

Writing your Personal Statement*

PARTNERS Programme*

Students will learn about structure, skills and standing out. We’ll share a few useful hints and tips before playing ‘Celebrity UCAS’, an activity that tests their creativity and wit when it comes to writing personal statements.

The PARTNERS Programme supported entry route is Newcastle University’s access scheme, which offers a range of support and opportunities to eligible young people to help them to make a successful application to Newcastle University. It explains what PARTNERS is, the eligibility criteria, what the benefits are for your students and how to apply.

Duration: Flexible

Type: Presentation

Years: 12–13

Duration: 30 minutes

Type: Workshop

Years: 12 and early 13

Duration: 30–45 minutes

Key outcomes:

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Researching

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HE awareness

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Decision making

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Raising aspirations Researching Decision making

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Employability

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Type: Presentation Duration: 40 minutes Years: 12 and early 13 Key outcomes: Researching HE awareness

sessions work well together and can *beThese shortened to include all key information in the time frame available.

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Student Finance Finance-opoly

Budgeting Bonanza

Year 7 Universi-Tree

Year 8 Year 9 Student Suitcase HE: An Investigation

A one-stop shop for information on student finance. Students will learn about the latest information regarding tuition fees, maintenance loans, bursaries, scholarships and loan repayments.

A fast-moving activity, in which students must use their decision-making skills to effectively balance the costs of studying and their social life.

Rooted by GCSEs and branching out into degree courses, students will explore graduate careers in to which they could blossom. You won’t be-leaf how many puns we’ve got in this interactive workshop!

Our bags are packed for university and we’re bringing them to your classroom! Each of our 10 essential student items links to a different aspect of undergraduate life and how students prioritise their weekly budget.

Type: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Years: 12–13 Key outcomes: Money management Researching HE awareness This session goes well with: Student Life (see page 22) Budgeting Bonanza (see page 28)

Simulates the kind of income and expenditure students will experience during their time at university. Students will practise planning and managing their finances.

Type: Interactive Duration: 45–60 minutes Years: 12–13 Key outcomes: Creativity Money management Independence

Type: Interactive*

Key outcomes: Money management Decision making Problem solving * Presentation version also available

Type: Workshop Duration: 30–60 minutes

Duration: 30 minutes Years: 12–13

Cryptic clues, secret symbols and quiz questions allow students to learn about different aspects of higher education.

Year: 9 Type: Workshop

Type: Workshop

Duration: 30–60 minutes

Duration: 45–60 minutes

Year: 7

Year: 8

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Raising aspirations

Money management

Employability

Raising aspirations

Problem solving

Independence

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YearS 7-11 activities Year 10 Student Fortunes

Years 10–11 ACE on Tour*

What’s the best thing about university? Which are the most popular subjects? Where do students spend their time?

Students will compete for points and prizes as they find out what our survey said!

Students will gain an insight into life as an undergraduate from current Newcastle University students. It includes a range of different topics such as:

Type: Workshop

• Student Accommodation

Duration: 45–60 minutes Year: 10 Key outcomes:

• The Pros and Cons of Higher Education • Student Societies • Study Skills

Type: Flexible

Teamwork

Duration: Flexible

Communication

Years: 10–11

HE awareness

Key outcomes: Teamwork Communication HE awareness

* This activity is based around the on-campus ACE event and so there would be limited value in booking both of these activities for your students.

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on campus

There is no better way for students to get a feel for Newcastle University than to visit our campus in the heart of the city centre. We offer a range of aspiration-raising events and opportunities so your students can do just that. You can book to attend a pre-arranged event as detailed in this guide or we can tailor a visit to suit your individual needs.

We organise events for all year groups from Years 7–13. The content of each event is designed with the age-range in mind, to introduce or enhance students’ knowledge of higher education, while allowing them to explore the vibrant campus and city.

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If you are looking for somewhere where you are given the tools to be the best you can be both academically and personally, Newcastle University is the place for you.

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I already knew that Newcastle University was a great university through various workshops and talks I had attended throughout my school and college life. It’s based in a great city which is full of things to do and see while being one of the cheapest places to live in the country. Also being only half an hour from home was a real bonus if I wanted some home-cooked food and my washing done! But most of all the reputation and world-class teaching were the real deciders for me.

The thing I enjoyed most about studying Business Management was the real life context and case studies used by my lecturers to explain theories.

This let me feel like everything I was learning was going to be valuable and relevant to me in my future career. Not like learning out of a textbook like I had done at school.

If you are looking for somewhere where you are given the tools to be the best you can be both academically and personally, Newcastle University is the place for you.

MILES graduate ambassador Business Management BA (HOns)

I have had such a great time at Newcastle and the experiences I have had here have made me the person I am today. I want to share those experiences with others and tell them what university and especially Newcastle can do for them.

Miles graduate ambassador Business Management BA (HOns)

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September– November 2015 and May–November 2016

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• Student Shadowing

12–13/ first and final-year college students

16–27 November 2015

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19 September 2015, 1 and 2 July 2016

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4 days, 3 nights

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Year 7 UniVenture

Year 8 Night at the Museum*

Year 9 Investigate Your Future

Year 10 ACE Days

Year 10 University Survival Guide*

Years 11–12 Discover More...

Sessions

Bring your Year 7 pupils on an adventure to Newcastle University! UniVenture is an opportunity for your pupils to take part in a range of fun, interactive and educational sessions assisted by current University students.

An overnight stay on-campus designed to inspire students to think about their future in a fun and interactive way while learning more about higher education.

Choosing GCSE options can be a daunting task. Some pupils don’t even know how to start this process. Working through a series of activities with current University students, pupils will discover their key skills and will start to realise what really interests and motivates them.

They will receive information about how to choose GCSE options and about the various routes they could take, post-16.

An ACE day is an opportunity for groups of school pupils to visit Newcastle University campus and take part in a range of interactive sessions to increase their awareness of and aspirations toward higher education. Current university students work with small groups of pupils throughout the day to help them find out about all of the things that university can offer them.

A residential summer school providing a varied and fun programme of activities designed to give pupils an insight into what student life is really like, and what studying at university may involve.

Discover More…sessions give pupils an opportunity to gain an insight into some of the fascinating subjects available to study at Newcastle University.

Pupils select a subject area that interests them and throughout the session explore relevant topics and their future career possibilities. Discover Days are delivered by enthusiastic academic staff and supported by current undergraduate students.

Dates: 30 November– 4 December 2015

Dates: 9–13 November 2015 and 7, 8, 10, 11 March 2016

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HE awareness

Duration: 1 day event, 9.30am–2.30pm

Duration: 1 day event, 9.30am–2.30pm

Decision making

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Year: 10

Key outcomes:

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Dates: 29 February, 1, 3 and 4 March 2016 Duration: 1 day event, 9.30am–2.30pm Year: 7

Dates: 7–8 December and 10–11 December 2015 Duration: 2 days/1 night Year: 8 Key outcomes: Raising aspirations

Key outcomes: Teamwork Raising aspirations HE awareness

Independence Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

* Eligibility criteria may apply for this event

Researching

Money management

Employability

Raising aspirations

Decision making

HE awareness

Dates: 20–22 June 2016 Duration: 3 days, 2 nights Year: 10

Raising aspirations HE awareness Decision making Independence

Dates: 16, 23 March 2016 Duration: 4.30pm–6.00pm Years: 11–12 Key outcomes:

Problem solving

Researching

Subject specific knowledge

Decision making Subject specific knowledge

* Eligibility criteria may apply for this event

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years 7-13 ACTIVITIES Year 12 Bitesize Uni*

Years 12–13 Campus Tours

Bitesize Uni is a residential Summer School which is completely free to attend as everything is paid for by the University. Bitesize Uni will help students to make an informed decision about whether they want to go to university; choose the subject(s) they want to study and; assist them in their UCAS application.

If you want to see for yourself what Newcastle has to offer, you are welcome to join one of our Campus Tours. Tours are led by current undergraduate students and are a great way to see the campus and facilities, including: the Students’ Union, the libraries, the Sports Centre and our dedicated Student Services building.

Dates: 19–22 July 2016

Dates: September– November 2015 and May–November 2016

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Year: 12 Key outcomes: Teamwork Raising aspirations Decision making Independence Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

the visit didn’t just complement but enhanced our careers guidance programme of study in school.

Ms Bowler, Newminster Middle School

Years 12–13 Student Shadowing

Years 12–13 Open Days

Year 13 Accommodation Tours

This event provides students who are interested in studying at Newcastle University the opportunity to shadow undergraduate students in a subject area of their choice.

Students can attend a lecture, tutorial or practical session.

Throughout the day, students will be able to talk to current students to find out what studying at Newcastle University is really like!

Open Day gives students an opportunity to explore our vibrant campus and find out what it’s like to be part of the friendly student community here at Newcastle. Students can also discover more about our degrees and subject areas, tour student accommodation and meet current students and teaching staff.

Further details and booking information is available on our website www.ncl.ac.uk/openday

There are many factors to consider when choosing accommodation during the first year at university. We offer tours of a variety of accommodation, reflecting differences in facilities and price. Tours are led by current undergraduates, and give students the opportunity to find out what it’s like to live in one of our sites situated closest to campus.

Dates: 19 September 2015, 1 and 2 July 2016

Duration: 60 minutes

Duration: 90 minutes

Dates: 16–27 November 2015

Years: 12–13/first and final-year college students

Duration: 9.30am–3.30pm

Key outcomes: Researching

Years: 12–13/first and final-year college students

Duration: 9.00am–4.00pm

Years: 13/final-year college students

Years: 12–13, all welcome!

Key outcomes:

HE awareness

Money management

Decision making

HE awareness Subject specific knowledge

Key outcomes: Researching Decision making Subject specific knowledge

* Eligibility criteria may apply for this event

Dates: Various dates between November 2015 and April 2016

Key outcomes: Researching HE awareness Decision making

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Humanities And Social Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is Newcastle University’s largest faculty and comprises a wide range of subjects in the areas of Business, Social Sciences, Humanities and Creative Arts. Students can also choose to combine a number of different subjects through our flexible Combined Honours programme, meaning they can decide their own subject pathway.

Our activities, delivered in your school or college, encourage your students to learn, discover and explore as they find out more about studying humanities and social science subjects at university.

Everything we offer is created and delivered by our team of Graduate Ambassadors, all of whom are recent graduates of the University.

This ensures your students can learn about humanities and social science subjects in a fun, informative and creative way from a real-life student perspective.

We are able to tailor any of our presentations to suit your students’ needs and to complement your programme of higher education and careers preparation.

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Studying a humanities degree there can be a huge variation in what is taught. I chose my course at Newcastle because it offered me an equal split between English Language and Literature, which meant I could really tailor it to what I wanted to study.

GRADUATE AMBASSADOR PROFILE:

45 The most important thing for me was picking a university with a course I loved. Studying a humanities degree there can be a huge variation in what is taught. I chose my course at Newcastle because it offered me an equal split between English Language and Literature, which meant I could really tailor it to what I wanted to study.

My favourite modules have combined the two disciplines so I really enjoyed Elizabethan Tragedy which looked at renaissance tragedies in terms of structure, using their language and form to investigate plays in a more linguistic style.

I’ve been offered a wealth of opportunities by the University Careers Service; CV-boosting workshops, support deciding on a career path and advice on how to achieve what I want. You can get access to the careers service for three years after you graduate so even if you don’t decide right away there’s always support on offer.

Natasha graduate ambassador english language and literature BA (Hons)

I love the size of Newcastle, you get all the benefits of being in a city without being overwhelmed.

You can go from being in the middle of the city to surrounded by parks or countryside in a matter of minutes! My favourite thing is that it’s so close to the coast, you can jump on a metro and be at the beach in 20 minutes. There’s something for everyone, you’re never stuck for something to do.

natasha graduate ambassador english language and literature BA (HONS)

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Year group

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SUBJECT AREA

Duration (mins)

• Careers with Humanities and Social Science Degrees

11–13

Presentation

Various

30

• Careers

11–13

Presentation

Various

10

• Subject Specific

11–13

Presentation

Various

30

• The Language of Advertising

7–8

Interactive

English Language

60

• Soldier’s Possessions

8–10

Interactive

History, Archaeology

45 30

Key outcomes

Humanities And Social Sciences

Talks

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• Debate

9–13

Interactive

Politics, Sociology

• Places, Location, the World

7–8

Interactive

Geography

45

10

Interactive

Urban Planning

60

• Urban Planning

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Key outcomes Teamwork Communication Creativity Money management Raising aspirations Researching HE awareness

WORKSHOPS

Employability

• Fresher to Professor

11–13

Interactive

Various

45

• Module Muddle

9–11

Interactive

Various

20

• The Great Escape

9–12

Interactive

Law

60

Decision making Independence Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

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talks Careers with Careers Humanities and from one of our Social Science Choose interactive subject specific presentations on career Degrees pathways in: An overview of how a degree in a humanities and social science subject can prepare you for employment in a diverse range of careers.

• Archaeology • History • Modern Languages • Music • Sociology • Urban Planning

Type: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes

Type: Presentation

Years: 11–13

Duration: 10 minutes

Subject Specific Choose from one of our talks on: Architecture, Arts and Cultures (Fine Art, Media and Music), Business, Education, English Language, Geography and Urban Planning, History, Archaeology and Classics, Law, Modern Languages, Politics, Sociology, Urban Planning These presentations focus on what it’s like to study the subject at university and provide an insight into the career paths of graduates within the subject.

Years: 11–13 Type: Presentation

Key outcomes: HE awareness Employability Decision making

Key outcomes: Employability Decision making Subject specific knowledge

We recommend that you combine this talk with one of our subject specific talks.

Duration: 10 minutes Years: 11–13 Key outcomes: Researching HE awareness Subject specific knowledge

Newcastle University 2015/16

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ACTIVITIES

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The Language of Advertising

Soldier’s Possessions

Debate

Places, Location, Urban Planning the World

Subject: English Language

Subject: History and Archaeology

Subject: Politics and Sociology

Subject: Geography

Subject: Urban Planning

Encourages students to debate current affairs and topics relating to humanities and social science subjects. The session involves working in groups and introduces students to the style of learning at university.

An interactive session introducing students to the exciting and varied subject of Geography through group work activities.

Students explore types of Geography, maps, countries and flags.

An interactive activity to introduce students to the world of urban planning. Students work in teams to design, plan and budget a town to meet the needs of the community.

Type: Interactive

Type: Interactive

Duration: 30 minutes

Duration: 45 minutes

Years: 9–13

Years: 7–8

Key outcomes:

Key outcomes:

This workshop explores areas of English language and looks at the power of language used in advertising. Students then show what they have learnt by creating their own advert!

Type: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Years: 7–8

An interactive activity to help students appreciate that, non-textual sources such as artefacts are an important source of information about the past. Students work in groups and investigate four genuine objects which were among the personal possessions of a soldier fighting in the trenches during World War One.

Key outcomes: Teamwork Creativity Subject specific knowledge

Type: Interactive Duration: 45 minutes

Teamwork

Teamwork

Years: 8–10

Communication

Creativity

Problem solving

Subject specific knowledge

Key outcomes: Teamwork Communication Subject specific knowledge

Type: Interactive Duration: 60 minutes Year: 10 Key outcomes: Teamwork Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

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workshops Fresher to Professor

Module Muddle

The Great Escape

Students take part in an interactive board game where they learn about different aspects of university life and the range of humanities degrees on offer.

Students must mime, draw, articulate and answer a series of questions to gain the knowledge to progress from Fresher to Professor!

An interactive game where students can discover the range of exciting modules offered within humanities and social science subjects. Students work in groups to earn points by matching the module titles to the subjects and in doing so understand how modules make up a university degree.

Subject: Law Students work in teams and compete against each other in this fast-paced Law quiz.

Each team is responsible for safe-guarding their prisoners – who can escape at every wrong answer! The quiz is split into three rounds, focusing on Law Trivia, Strange Laws and Law at University.

Type: Interactive Type: Interactive

Duration: 20 minutes

Type: Interactive

Duration: 45 minutes

Years: 9–11

Duration: 60 minutes

Years: 11–13 Key outcomes: Key outcomes: Teamwork Creativity

Teamwork

Years: 9–12 Key outcomes:

Problem solving

Teamwork

Subject specific knowledge

Communication

Decision making

Subject specific knowledge This session goes well with: Subject Specific Talk or other activity (see pages 48, 50 and 51)

Newcastle University 2015/16

We are the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

We offer undergraduate degrees in the areas of Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences and Psychology.

We are a recognized national centre of excellence, which brings together internationally respected research and world class teaching.

We can bring all of this expertise out to your school. Our sessions are delivered by recent medical sciences graduates who offer a wide range of activities to engage, inform and excite your students about the medical sciences. Activities range from application support and careers information to fun and interactive workshops for younger age groups.

We also offer the opportunity for your students to visit us on campus and experience our state-of-the-art teaching facilities.

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The careers service here at Newcastle is fantastic, and has given me priceless advice.

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I chose to study at Newcastle because it is one of the leading universities in the world for research power within my course. I am from Newcastle, which meant I could get to grips with studying and university life in a city that I was familiar with. The city is incredibly friendly (us Geordies are the best) and it just feels really safe all of the time. It’s also very compact, so everything you need is pretty much in walking distance, which is great.

Joel graduate ambassador Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

If you have a keen interest in science, Biomedical Sciences is definitely something to consider. It has a lot of different strands, focusing on human, animal and micro-organism biology, so you get a number of opportunities to try different things. I personally enjoyed the independence of university and my course. It was not like school in that everything was ‘taught’ to you, you had to complete a lot of independent research.

Studying at Newcastle has given me all of the skills that I will need to complete my goals. The careers service here at Newcastle is fantastic, and has given me priceless advice.

Joel graduate ambassador Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

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• Applying to Medical Sciences

12–13

Presentation

45

• The Personal Statement and UKCAT

12–13

Interactive

45

• Ethical Case Studies

12–13

Interactive

30

• Interview Workshop

12–13

Interactive

45

• Medicine and Dentistry the Basics

10–11

Presentation

30

• Careers

10–13

Presentation

30

• Medical Workshop

7–9

Interactive

60

• Psychology Workshop

7–11

Interactive

60

• Dentistry Workshop

7–9

Interactive

60

• DNA Fruit Cocktail

7–9

Interactive

60

• 24 Hours in A&E

8–10

Interactive

60

• Disease Dash

11–13

Interactive

45

• Genetics and Disease

12–13

Interactive

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Key outcomes

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Key outcomes Teamwork Communication

events • Medicine and Dentistry (MaD) Day

9

Event

1 day

• Medicine and Dentistry (MaD) Day

12

Event

1 day

• Mini Medical School 2016

11–13

Event

6–8pm

• Psychology 6th Form Conference

12–13

Event

1 day

• The Science of Disease 6th Form Workshops

12–13

Event

180

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Event

120

• Discover Medicine

7–13

Interactive

60

• SOLAR (Biomedical Sciences)

9–13

Interactive

60

• Brush Up

7–8

Interactive

Flexible

• Teacher’s Conference

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visits

Creativity Money management Raising aspirations Researching HE awareness Employability Decision making Independence Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

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Application support

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Applying to Medical Sciences

The Personal Statement and UKCAT

Ethical Case Studies

Interview Workshop

This presentation focuses on how to apply to Medical Sciences degrees (Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences and Psychology). It includes information and tips on admissions and application processes as well as interviews and the UKCAT test.

A workshop designed to help students with writing their personal statements and completing the UKCAT.

An activity designed to raise awareness of ethical issues present within Medical Sciences through interactive case studies.

Students will have to think about each case study and determine the right course of action.

A workshop designed to improve a student’s interview technique specifically for medicine/dentistry. Advice on how to answer questions and some tips on what questions might be asked in a medicine/ dentistry interview.

Advice on what to include in the statement and how to apply this to the medicine/dentistry course as well as some tips and practise on completing the UKCAT.

Duration: 30 minutes

Type: Presentation Duration: 45 minutes

Type: Workshop

Years: 12–13

Duration: 45 minutes

Key outcomes: HE awareness

Type: Interactive

Years: 12–13 Key outcomes:

Decision making

HE awareness

Subject specific knowledge

Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

Years: 12–13 Key outcomes: Decision making Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

Type: Interactive Duration: 45 minutes Years: 12–13 Key outcomes: Communication HE awareness Subject specific knowledge

It is often difficult to encourage students to think about aiming higher when choosing a university.

The visit inspired students and raised the profile of Newcastle.

A number are now in the process of looking at the university as a serious option for a degree.

Mr Walker, St George’s Academy

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Talks Medicine and Dentistry: The Basics

Careers

A great introduction to medicine and dentistry outlining the benefits of each career.

This provides an opportunity for your students to learn more about both courses, the specific entry requirements and what they can work towards at this stage.

Choose from one of our careers talks on: • Medical Sciences • Psychology • Biomedical Sciences

Years: 10–11

These presentations focus on the exciting opportunities that are available by choosing medical science related degrees.

Students are informed of the range of degree programmes offered at university and the subsequent career progression within these subjects.

Key outcomes:

Type: Presentation

Type: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes

Raising aspirations

Duration: 30 minutes

HE awareness

Years: 10–13

Subject specific knowledge

Key outcomes: Raising aspirations Employability Subject specific knowledge

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Medical Workshop

Psychology Workshop

Dentistry Workshop

DNA Fruit Cocktail

24 Hours in A&E

A hands-on, fun and interactive session offering younger pupils the opportunity to learn more about medicine by taking part in practical activities and teaching them new skills, such as how to measure their own heart rate and basic first aid.

An introduction into the subject of Psychology and its use in criminal investigations.

Students will explore Forensic Psychology through Behaviour Profiling and testing eye witness testimony.

An insight into life as a student dentist! Students will have the opportunity to test their practical dental skills through hands-on activities.

Students will gain an insight into Biomedical Sciences and get the opportunity to look closely at the properties and functions of DNA. They will conduct a DNA extraction from a cocktail of different fruits!

An insight into what it’s like to be a doctor in A&E. Students will come across different patients and will need to work out how to treat them.

Type: Workshop

Duration: 60 minutes

Type: Interactive

Duration: 60 minutes

Duration: 60 minutes

Years: 7–9

Duration: 60 minutes

Years: 8–10

Type: Presentation Duration: 60 minutes Years: 7–9 Key outcomes: HE awareness Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

Years: 7–11 Key outcomes:

Type: Interactive

Key outcomes: Employability

Years: 7–9 Key outcomes:

Type: Interactive

Key outcomes: Employability

HE awareness

Problem solving

HE awareness

Problem solving

Problem solving

Subject specific knowledge

Problem solving

Subject specific knowledge

Subject specific knowledge

Subject specific knowledge

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activities Disease Dash

Genetics and Disease

An interactive board game that covers all things Medical Science. Students will need to work together to act, draw and answer questions correctly to reach the end of the board before the disease evolves.

Genetics and disease teaches students about a key method called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), which is widely used in genetics research.

Students will simulate a PCR reaction in the classroom and explore different methods they could use to analyse their results.

Students will develop an understanding of the genetics of disease and how they can be diagnosed in a clinical setting.

This session has been developed around the current A level syllabus so can be used to support classroom teaching.

Type: Interactive Duration: 45 minutes Years: 11–13 Key outcomes: Communication Creativity Subject specific knowledge

Type: Interactive Duration: 60 minutes Years: 12–13 Key outcomes: Researching Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

Newcastle University 2015/16

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Medicine and Medicine and Mini Medical Dentistry (MaD) Dentistry (MaD) School Day (Year 9) Day (Year 12)

Psychology 6th Form Conference

The Science of Disease

Teachers’ Conference

The MaD Day enables year 9 students to experience a day of interactive and informative sessions exploring Medicine and Dentistry.

A one day conference, organised by the School of Psychology at Newcastle University, aimed to introduce sixth form science students and their teachers to the discipline of Psychology.

A chance to spend an afternoon in Newcastle University Medical School, and delve into one of a range of fascinating topics based around biomedical sciences.

All sessions are facilitated by current Newcastle University academics.

This conference gives teachers and school advisers information on how to best help their students with the application to Medicine and Dentistry.

Students will have the opportunity to take part in a series of hands-on activities in the Medical Clinical Skills Lab and the Dental Learning Resource Centre. They will spend time in lectures, as well as interacting with current Medical and Dental students.

Type: Event Duration: 1 day Year: 9 Key outcomes: Raising aspirations HE awareness Subject specific knowledge

The MaD Day will allow year 12 students to experience what it is really like to study Medicine or Dentistry at University.

The day will include interactive lectures on the application process, interview and communication skills, difficult decisions in Medicine, as well as an afternoon spent in our clinical skills laboratories exploring the practical side of either Medicine or Dentistry.

Type: Event Duration: 1 day Year: 12 Key outcomes: Researching Decision making Subject specific knowledge

The Mini Medical School is a series of exciting and interactive evening lectures designed to bring the world of Medical Science to life. The lectures take place at Newcastle University over six consecutive Thursday evenings with the opportunity to apply to attend a Saturday Practical Session.

Bookings for this event will open in June 2016.

Date: October 2016

Bookings for this event will open in March 2016.

Date: July 2016

Date: September 2016

Year: 12

Duration: 3 hours

Key outcomes: Raising aspirations

Key outcomes: Raising aspirations HE awareness Subject specific knowledge

Bookings for this event will open in June 2016.

Duration: 1 day Duration: 6pm–8pm Years: 10–13

6th Form Workshops

Years: 12–13 Key outcomes:

HE awareness

HE awareness

Subject specific knowledge

Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

Admissions tutors from both programmes are available for a question and answer session so you can find out exactly what they are looking for in each application.

Bookings will be open from January 2016.

Type: Event Date: June 2016 Type: 2 hours Key outcomes: Researching HE awareness Subject specific knowledge

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VISITS Discover Medicine*

SOLAR (Biomedical Sciences)*

Brush Up

A group of current undergraduate Medicine students will deliver presentations and practical workshops for a variety of age ranges.

A group of undergraduate students from the School of Biomedical Sciences will run practical science workshops for a variety of age ranges.

A group of undergraduate students from the Dental School offer a variety of activities surrounding oral health to younger age groups.

Type: Interactive

Type: Interactive

Type: Interactive

Duration: 60 minutes

Duration: 60 minutes

Duration: Flexible

Years: 7–13

Years: 9–13

Years: 7–8

Key outcomes:

Key outcomes:

Key outcomes:

Raising aspirations

Raising aspirations

Raising aspirations

HE awareness

HE awareness

HE awareness

Subject specific knowledge

Subject specific knowledge

Subject specific knowledge

*This activity is limited to local schools and colleges.

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stem

We are the Newcastle University Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Team. We offer a wide range of presentations and interactive sessions to encourage students to study STEM subjects at university and to appreciate their relevance in the world. They will gain an insight into the different careers available in these subject areas and will develop essential transferable skills.

Our team are all recent Newcastle University graduates who are keen science communicators. They create these workshops with our academic experts to deliver to your students.

We link our workshops as much as possible to the ground breaking research that is going on at Newcastle University. We have some amazing facilities including a working farm, the Dove Marine lab at Cullercoats, and a dedicated outreach Chemistry laboratory, all of which we are able to utilise for some of our on campus events.

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During my course, I have been taught by experts in their field and have learnt from their research.

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I applied to Newcastle University for two reasons.

The chemical engineering course is well respected and recognised by prospective employers and when I visited the campus I was made to feel so welcome.

This made me feel like I could live away from home without being homesick and that I would settle in to student life very well.

I like the versatility of the Chemical Engineering course at Newcastle as there are opportunities in a range of different fields, from oil and gas to pharmaceuticals. During my course, I have been taught by experts in their field and have learnt from their research. The department is always improving by listening to student feedback.

Newcastle University also has an excellent careers service. The service has allowed me to develop my communication and interview skills by offering me one-to-one interviews with leading professionals from companies such as Proctor and Gamble.

Nina student ambassador Chemical Engineering (MEng)

These skills helped me to get a job working for the University as a Student Ambassador. This means I have been able to work with prospective students to let them know what a fantastic experience they can have at university! Working in a job like this has helped me develop skills such as teamwork, public speaking and organisation. These are invaluable qualities essential to any graduate job.

Nina student ambassador Chemical Engineering (MEng)

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Year group

subject area

Type of activity

Duration (mins)

Key outcomes

stem

talks • STEM: Careers

9–13

Various

Presentation

30–40

• STEM: Subject Specific Talks

10–13

Various

Presentation

30–40

10–13

Maths, Nutrition, Engineering, Biology, Design

Interactive

120

• Murder Mystery

8–9

Maths

Interactive

60–90

• The World of Chemistry

7–8

Chemistry

Interactive

50

• Island Escape!

7–10

Maths, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Design

Interactive

60–180

• The Great Eggscape

7–9

Engineering

Interactive

60–120

• Amazing Adaptations

7–8

Biology

Interactive

60–90

• Spy School

7–9

Maths, Technology

Interactive

60

• STEM Articulate

9–13

All STEM

Interactive

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• Street Science: Becoming a Street Scientist • Street Science: Waste Matters

Teamwork Communication Creativity Money management Raising aspirations Researching HE awareness

Street Science • Street Science: Thinking Like a Scientist

Key outcomes

Employability 7

Various

Interactive

30–180

8–9

Various

Interactive

30–180

7

Engineering, Biology

Interactive

30–180

Decision making Independence Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

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talks STEM: Careers

STEM: Subject Specific Talks

A great introduction to STEM in Higher Education, outlining the benefits of further study of STEM subjects. This provides an opportunity for your students to discover the vast array of transferable skills and career opportunities that can be gained from a degree in STEM. It includes specific case studies of our past STEM students.

Choose from one of our talks in: • Science • Technology • Engineering • Maths The presentations focus on the exciting opportunities that are available by choosing a STEM degree and students will see why STEM graduates are in such high demand by employers.

Type: Presentation Duration: 30–40 minutes

Type: Presentation

Years: 9–13

Duration: 30–40 minutes

Key outcomes: Raising aspirations

Years: 10–13 Key outcomes:

HE awareness

HE awareness

Subject specific knowledge

Employability Subject specific knowledge

Our young people really took a lot from the session.

It not only sparked their enthusiasm for learning but also had them discussing University and their futures.

Ms Darby, Silverdale School

Newcastle University 2015/16

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Zombie Apocalypse!

Murder Mystery The World of Chemistry

Island Escape!

The Great Eggscape

Amazing Adaptations

Subjects: Maths, Nutrition, Engineering, Biology, Design

Subject: Maths

Subject: Chemistry

Subjects: Engineering

Subjects: Biology

A selection of Maths-based games that are fun, challenging and encourage use of initiative.

Groups of students are confronted with a murder mystery to solve which requires lateral thinking and a unique approach.

This fun and interactive workshop is designed to show students how Chemistry is in everything around us. Your class will be amazed and inspired by the hands on experiments on show.

Subjects: Maths, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Design

An enrichment event where students will be faced with a fun engineering challenge.

Using basic materials, students construct a capsule strong enough to allow an egg to parachute out of a building from a substantial height and remain unscathed. After the build the teams evaluate their designs and team skills.

This interactive session combines the theory of evolution in working out how animals have adapted to their environment.

Zombie Apocalypse! is a scenario-based activity in which the students must decide the course of action to take against a deadly virus that is turning humans into zombies across the UK. Students make a plan to survive by building a shelter, deciphering coded messages and finding food. This is designed as an enrichment event and encompasses concepts of science, maths, and engineering.

Type: Interactive Duration: 120 minutes Years: 10–13 (Ideal class size of no more than 40) Key outcomes: Teamwork

Type: Interactive Duration: 60–90 minutes Years: 8–9 Key outcomes: Communication Problem solving Subject specific knowledge This workshop goes well with:

Creativity

STEM: Maths (see page 78)

Decision making

STEM: Careers (see page 78)

Type: Interactive

In this session the students will be ‘stranded’ on a desert island. They will work in small teams to complete a number of engaging and challenging tasks like cracking the code on a broken radio, navigating a route off the island and sampling soil for crop cultivation.

Duration: 50 minutes Years: 7–8 Key outcomes:

Type: Interactive Duration: 60–180 minutes Years: 7–10

Raising aspirations Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

Key outcomes: Teamwork Communication

This workshop goes well with: STEM: Science (see page 78) STEM: Careers (see page 78)

Decision making

Type: Interactive Duration: 60–120 minutes Years: 7–9 Key outcomes: Teamwork Creativity Subject specific knowledge

Type: Interactive Duration: 60–90 minutes Years: 7–8 Key outcomes: Communication Creativity Subject specific knowledge

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Activities Spy School

STEM Articulate

Subjects: Maths, Technology

Subjects: All STEM

This interactive session includes a code cracking exercise and a design challenge to invent a gadget suitable for James Bond.

Students will learn about the science and technology behind espionage including different forms of cryptography. This activity can be offered as part of the wider ranging CSI workshop (see page 12) or delivered as a stand-alone session.

STEM Articulate is a fast-paced twist on the original game that will test your students’ knowledge of ‘all that is STEM’.

We recommend that this game is booked alongside another STEM session rather than on its own.

Type: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Years: 9–13

Type: Interactive Duration: 60 minutes Years: 7–9 Key outcomes:

Key outcomes: Teamwork Communication HE awareness

Teamwork Problem solving

This workshop goes well with:

Subject specific knowledge

STEM: Careers (see page 78)

Friendly, informative, relevant and pitched at exactly the right level. It fascinated even those children who are less interested in science.

Mr Carr, St Paul’s Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School

Newcastle University 2015/16

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Our Street Science Team is made up of Newcastle University STEM students who ‘science busk’. This means that they showcase a range of engaging interactive demonstrations that are designed to make people want to find out more about the world around them.

Thinking Like a Scientist

The workshops cover a range of STEM subjects for students in Years 7–9.

They can be tailored to your specific needs and can be run as a short 30 minute session or a more in-depth 3 hour workshop.

Key outcomes: Teamwork Communication

This workshop uncovers new types of scientist by breaking down the stereotype. The group will ‘Predict, Experiment and Observe’ during our interactive STEM demonstrations.

Becoming a Street Scientist This workshop offers your students an insight into the art of science busking and a chance to work together and learn some Street Science demonstrations. The group will find out what it takes to be a Street Scientist and will perform demonstrations to the rest of the class.

Creativity Problem solving Subject specific knowledge

Waste Matters Subjects: Engineering, Biology This workshop investigates what happens to our rubbish after we put it in the bin. The students then get inventive with recycling!

Newcastle University 2015/16

events and resources for Teachers

Teachers and advisers play a crucial influencing role in supporting young people to make decisions about their future. Newcastle University offers an extensive range of high quality events, resources and CPD sessions for staff in schools and colleges to further their own knowledge of higher education study options so that they can relay up-to-date, accurate and relevant information and advice to their students.

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the campus has the best community feel and atmosphere, everyone is really friendly and there’s always fun stuff going on.

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I was certain of my decision to come to Newcastle after I visited the campus as I instantly fell in love!

Not only is it a beautiful university, but the campus has the best community feel and atmosphere, everyone is really friendly and there’s always fun stuff going on. It’s very hard to be bored here!

My favourite part of Newcastle University campus is the quadrangle leading up to the iconic arches.

It feels like the heart of the campus, has amazing architecture and is a lovely space to sit and eat your lunch in on a sunny day.

When I was applying, I was surprised at how there was so much variation at different universities between courses that have the same title.

It’s important to look at the module content and structure of the degree when making your decision.

The Accounting and Finance course at Newcastle University is very exam based, with barely any coursework. This was a positive for me as it meant that I gained exemptions from several professional bodies, which will be really useful for when I go on to become a chartered accountant.

Ashley graduate ambassador Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

I wanted to move away from home when I went to university and even though I haven’t moved far, it has given me the opportunity to throw myself into university life. I feel so much more independent now than I did when I started my degree.

ASHLEY graduate ambassador Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

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Higher Education Advisers and Teachers (HEAT) Conference

Teacher CPD Sessions

PARTNERS Programme supported entry route Teachers Session

Higher Education Fairs

The North East Raising Aspiration Partnership works collaboratively with the five North East universities to organise an annual Higher Education Advisers and Teachers Conference.

The HEAT conference offers teachers and advisers the opportunity to explore higher education with colleagues across the region, giving staff from schools, colleges and universities a forum to discuss policy changes, curriculum development and progression to higher education. This interactive conference provides the opportunity to hear from keynote speakers and attend practical workshops that will equip teachers and advisers to better support young people.

We warmly invite teachers, advisers and senior leaders in schools and colleges across the UK to visit us at Newcastle University to share knowledge about topical issues relating to higher education and student progression. In addition to providing information that will equip you in supporting your staff and students alike, we would also like to provide the opportunity for discussions with key staff at the University to help us better understand the environment in which you are operating and your future priorities and challenges.

The PARTNERS Programme supported entry route is Newcastle University’s access scheme, which offers a range of support and opportunities to eligible young people to help them to make a successful application to Newcastle University.

Representatives from Newcastle University attend over 40 higher education fairs throughout the UK. Most of the fairs we attend are UCAS events, so you can find out more about when the event is taking place, location details and opening times from www.ucas.com. If you have any questions about the higher education fairs we are attending please contact us.

To book your place, please visit our website www.nerap.ac.uk/teachers-and-advisers Date: 19 November 2015 Duration: 9.00am–4.00pm Location: Newcastle University

For more information please email outreach@ ncl.ac.uk and a member of University staff will contact you to arrange a suitable date.

A member of the PARTNERS Team can come to your school/college to explain more about the scheme, the eligibility criteria, what the benefits are for your students and how to apply.

Having Newcastle University come into school, promote a course and the university itself, is really an ideal careers and motivational tool for our students. Helped of course by interactive activities and upbeat and knowledgeable ambassadors.

Ms Ridley, Durham High School for Girls

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Teachers’ Toolkit

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Open Day gives students an opportunity to explore our vibrant campus and find out what it’s like to be part of the friendly student community here at Newcastle. Students can also discover more about our degrees and subject areas, tour student accommodation and meet current students and teaching staff.

Further details and booking information is available on our website www.ncl.ac.uk/openday

Teachers’ Toolkit is a website bringing together all University events, activities and resources for schools and colleges, making it easier for teachers to find exactly what they are looking for. These include on-campus events to explore a subject in more depth, presentations on student finance for delivery in schools, downloadable teaching resources and training opportunities for school staff.

The North East Raising Aspiration Partnership (NERAP) is a collaboration of the five universities in the region working together to ensure every young person has the opportunity to make informed decisions about higher education.

www.ncl.ac.uk/teacherstoolkit Dates: Saturday 19 September 2015, Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July 2016 Duration: 9.00am–4.00pm Years: 12–13, all welcome!

The partnership works collaboratively with Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside universities to provide a comprehensive programme of aspiration-raising activities that will help inform your students about the benefits of higher education. Our aim as a partnership is to become the Single Point of Contact for teachers and advisers so that students in the region receive the information they need about higher education.

Our NERAP ambassadors are available to visit your school and provide impartial advice about higher education. To book an ambassador or to find out more visit www.nerap.ac.uk

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Students as Role Models

Student Ambassadors

Information for Parents and Carers

Newcastle University’s award-winning Library Service provides a range of useful services to teachers. We welcome school visits to our Special Collections, giving students the unique opportunity to handle rare and unique primary sources on a range of topics e.g. local history, First World War, Herbal Magic, Cracking Cholera and much more.

Schools in the North East have the opportunity to take on a student volunteer from Newcastle University who will work alongside teachers and provide a range of classroom support. We offer this service as part of our integrated career development initiative for students, giving them the chance to earn academic credit for their activities as well as acting as positive role models for students in local schools.

We employ a team of Student Ambassadors each year to support our work in schools and colleges.

We also offer information for parents and carers who are supporting young people to make decisions about their future. This, along with details about events and activities for parents and carers can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/parents

We also offer visits to the University Library in support of A level students, offering taught sessions on research skills, plagiarism and referencing. The Library’s sixth form access scheme enables sixth form students to use the Library’s resources in their own time to further their studies, whilst teachers can become members of the library and borrow resources.

Visit our website to find out more and to access our free resources for teachers. www.ncl.ac.uk/library/services/ education-outreach

Please contact us at outreach@ncl.ac.uk if you would like your school or college to be involved.

Our Student Ambassadors represent most courses from across the University and can offer a wide range of different experiences.

For more information about employing a student volunteer or organising an event for your school with one of our Student Ambassadors, please contact us at outreach@ncl.ac.uk

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The On Course to NCL website provides everything your students need to know as they plan their application to Newcastle University.

With articles written by experts and current students from the University, the website covers all aspects of the application process from choosing the right A levels through to submitting a UCAS form and beyond. Your students can watch live webchats, read top tips and find out what it’s really like to study at Newcastle from our team of student bloggers.

Twitter @studentsNCL

Facebook /oncoursetoncl

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Top 5 Alternative nights out in Newcastle

Find out more www.ncl.ac.uk/oncoursetoncl

24 Hours in A&E .................................................................................. 65 Accommodation Tours ................................................................... 41 ACE Days ..................................................................................................... 39 ACE on Tour ............................................................................................. 30 Amazing Adaptations ...................................................................... 81 Application Support ...........................................................................60 Applying to University ..................................................................... 27 Applying to Medical Sciences ............................................... 60 Biomedical Sciences 6th Form Workshops ............ 69 Bitesize Uni ................................................................................................ 40 Book a visit .................................................................................................. 13 Bright Futures .......................................................................................... 24 Budgeting Bonanza ........................................................................... 28 Campus Tours ........................................................................................ 40 Careers Talk .............................................................................................. 62 Careers with Humanities and Social Science Degrees ................................................................ 48 Choosing the Right Course and University .............. 26 Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) .......................................... 12 Custom activities .................................................................................. 13 Debate .............................................................................................................50 Dentistry Workshop .......................................................................... 64 Discover Medicine .............................................................................. 70 Discover More…Sessions ............................................................ 39 Disease Dash ........................................................................................... 66 DNA Fruit Cocktail .............................................................................. 65 Ethical Case Studies ....................................................................... 60 Events and Resources for Teachers ................................. 87 Events for Teachers ......................................................................... 90 Events on Campus ............................................................................ 33

Exploring University Options ..................................................... 17 Finance-opoly .......................................................................................... 28 Fresher to Professor ......................................................................... 52 Funployment ............................................................................................ 24 Genetics and Disease ..................................................................... 66 Graduate ambassador profile .................................................................................... 19, 35, 45, 57, 75, 89 Humanities and Social Sciences ......................................... 43 HE: An Investigation ......................................................................... 29 Higher Education Advisers and Teachers (HEAT) Conference ............................................................................................... 90 Higher Education Fairs ................................................................... 91 Interview Workshop ........................................................................... 61 Investigate Your Future .................................................................. 38 Island Escape! .......................................................................................... 81 Library Sessions ................................................................................... 23 Medical Sciences ................................................................................. 55 Medical Workshop ...............................................................................64 Medicine and Dentistry (MaD) Days* (Year 9)........ 68 Medicine and Dentistry (MaD) Days* (Year 12)...... 68 Medical Workshop ............................................................................. 64 Module Muddle ..................................................................................... 52 Money Matters ....................................................................................... 28 Murder Mystery ................................................................................... 80 Newcastle University Access Schemes ........................... 8 Newcastle University Challenge .......................................... 22 Newcastle University Library ......................................... 23, 94 Night at the Museum ...................................................................... 38 On Campus .............................................................................................. 33 Open Days ......................................................................................... 41, 92

A-Z Parents and Carers ............................................................................. 95 PARTNERS Programme supported entry route ..................................................................................................................... 8, 27, 91 Psychology 6th Form Conference .................................... 69 Psychology Workshop .................................................................... 64 North East Raising Aspiration Partnership (NERAP) ....................................................................................................... 93 Resources for Teachers ................................................................ 93 SOLAR (Biomedical Sciences) ............................................. 70 Soldier’s Possessions ...................................................................... 50 Spy School ................................................................................................. 82 STEM ................................................................................................................ 73 STEM Articulate .................................................................................... 82 STEM: Subject Specific Talks .................................................. 78 STEM: Careers ........................................................................................ 78 Street Science: Becoming a Street Scientist .......... 84 Street Science: Thinking Like a Scientist .................... 84 Street Science: Waste Matters .............................................. 84 Student Ambassadors ................................................................... 95 Student Finance ................................................................................... 28 Student Fortunes ................................................................................. 30 Student Life ................................................................................................. 22 Student Panels ....................................................................................... 26 Student Shadowing .......................................................................... 40 Student Suitcase .................................................................................. 29 Students as Role Models ............................................................ 94 Study Skills ................................................................................................. 23 Subject Specific Talks ........................................................... 48, 78

Supporting your Visits to Newcastle.................................... 14 Teacher CPD Sessions ................................................................. 90 Teachers’ conference ........................................................... 69, 90 Teachers’ Toolkit ................................................................................... 93 The Great Eggscape ......................................................................... 81 The Great Escape ............................................................................... 52 The Language of Advertising ................................................ 50 The Personal Statement and UKCAT ............................. 60 The World of Chemistry ............................................................. 80 UniVenture .................................................................................................. 38 Universi-Tree ............................................................................................. 29 University Articulate ......................................................................... 22 University Life .......................................................................................... 22 University Survival Guide ............................................................ 39 Visit Bursary ............................................................................................... 14 Welcome to the Toon! .................................................................... 23 Why Higher Education? ................................................................ 24 Writing your Personal Statement ........................................ 27 Year 7 Activities ........................................................................... 29, 38 Year 8 Activities ........................................................................... 29, 38 Year 9 Activities ........................................................................... 29, 38 Year 10 Activities ........................................................................ 30, 39 Year 11 Activities .......................................................................... 30, 39 Year 12 Activities ........................................................................ 39, 40 Year 13 Activities .......................................................................... 40, 41 Zombie Apocalypse! .........................................................................80

We offer a unique programme of activities and workshops delivered by our students on campus and in schools with the aim of highlighting the student experience at Newcastle University.

These hands-on events are designed and delivered by our society members, sports teams and students’ union officers each academic year. The sessions showcase the full range of extracurricular activities and volunteering opportunities available to undergraduates alongside their degree. Past sessions have included: • student leadership training by our sabbatical officer team

For more information, please contact Michelle Robson (Widening Access Coordinator) at: access.union@newcastle.ac.uk

• campus visits to meet our award-winning student newspaper editors • PE lessons and talks led by our competitive sports clubs • STEM workshops hosted by our engineering societies

To make a booking or ask any questions, please contact the Student Recruitment Team:

0191 208 8378 outreach@ncl.ac.uk www.ncl.ac.uk/schools

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