Courses, Choices and Career Opportunities
March 2024
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Anthropology or short story writing competition – great to add to applications
Applying for Apprenticeships - Toolkit
Apprentice Applications for PwC Apprenticeships
Courses for aspiring medical students
CyberEPQ Courses for 16-18 year olds
Debate Chamber Law Summer School
Deloitte Summer Programmes
Engineering Work Experience
Future Vets – Summer Camp 2024
Girls into Engineering Summer Residential Courses (U4 and L5)
Interested in psychology – take the quiz
International Opportunities for courses
Internships and Year in Industry Placements for U6 JCA London Fashion Academy (Jimmy Choo)
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Junior Nanny Courses
Law Work Experience – S5 only
MBDA – work experience and apprenticeships
Medic Insight Day, Edinburgh (U5)
Medical Research Scotland Academy 2024 Webinars
National Trust Competition Award
Police, Psychology, Law, Cyber … insights and lectures in March
Policing, law, criminology, psychology, business, computer science virtual taster sessions
Portfolio advice, Webinars and Scholarships
Psychology, Criminology, Law, Business Careers Week
Psychology Lecture – can we make our memories powerful
Residential Insights into University 2024 courses
Scottish Apprenticeship Show
Series of Science and Medically-related Events
Subject Guides, Internships and Opportunities
Summer Journalism Academy
S6 Scottish EY apprenticeships schemes – business, accounting Taster Days – Physics and Engineering
Technology – Behind the Scenes Webinar Series 3/3
U6 and L6 STEM Summer Virtual Insights Course
UCAT Online 1-day course 9 March
Upcoming STEM Events and Summer Programmes for 12-18 Uptree resources for work experience and events
Veterinary Medicine Courses
Virtual Routes into STEM – course (S3 and S4 only) Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunity and Work Experience
Where next – what influences choices school leavers make?
Work Experiences from Law to IBM and events Work Experience Premed Projects
Talks, Lectures and Webinars
Business – JD Sports or Frasers – Taster Lecture – 19th March
Computing Degree Webinar – 20th March
Engineering in Healthcare Webinar – 18th March
English Literature University Book Clubs with UEA –20th March
Film/Media: Two Online Lectures – UAE – 19th March
Film/Sociology: The Language of Morning TV: Talk, Celebrity, Talk – UAE –18th March
French Film Society University Event – 14th March
Geography Lecture: When Hazards Meet – UAE - 18th March
Portfolio Top Tips Webinar – 19th March
Powering Computer Games to AI – Interactive Talk – 14th March
Studying Nursing at University – Insights and Taster Lecture – 7th March
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Transferable Skills Webinars – 4-8 March
Veterinary Science (Online) Career Event: Wednesday 13th March
Virtual University Fair – First Steps – 13th March
Webinar Global Challenges – Engineers, Scientists and Medics – 26th March
Women and Healthcare – Medieval Origins and Practices – 8 March
Please email Steph Hall, sbh@stge.org.uk with suggestions, questions or for further information on any of the above. If you’re interested in contributing to any careers’ events or know of useful resources which might benefit others from a whole array of subject and career areas, I look forward to hearing from you at the above email address.
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Anthropology or short story writing competition – great to add to applications
Get working on the additional activities for applications with this writing competition with Goldsmiths, University of London:
The Young Writer Competitions remain open for registration until the entry submission deadline of 19th April. Entrants must be aged 16-18 and can choose to enter a short story or anthropology essay competition, or both! First prize in both competitions is £1000 and those who register to enter will be invited to attend online workshops delivered by academics and judges to help develop their writing. Further information in the link above.
Applying for Apprenticeships - Toolkit
Take a look at this toolkit so that you know how to apply for apprenticeships.
Ultimate Apprenticeship Application Toolkit - RateMyApprenticeship
Apprentice Applications for PwC
Here at PwC we’re currently accepting applications from students for our school and college leaver opportunities, and we’d like to invite you to find out more.
We’re a leading Professional Services organisation with 19 offices across the UK. We work to build trust, deliver sustained outcomes and help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity and understanding with the right technology.
Joining PwC is an opportunity for students to learn with purpose, lead with heart and make a positive impact on the world.
For students looking to go to university whilst starting their career Applications are open for PwC’s Flying Start degree programmes
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Apprenticeships
20230306-What You Need To Know Apprenticeships Leaflet.pdf
With Scottish apprenticeship week approaching, I thought I would send out an information leaflet about the 20+ apprenticeships that the RAF has to offer. Our apprenticeships are consistently awarded nationally.
The UK’s top major apprenticeship employer - Macro Employer of the Year in the 2017 National Apprenticeship Awards and Ofsted Outstanding Training Provider.
4th place in the 2022 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers Award.
Our website has information if a particular qualification is needed for a specific role and if it is indeed open for recruiting. The website is the best point of call for that as it’s always up to date. https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/
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Courses for aspiring Medical Students
Students aged 14-18 who may be considering careers in medicine, premed projects have two courses coming up that may interest them.
The second course takes place over the February 16th- 18th weekend and is our popular in person course in London. Students can expect to shadow doctors and get hands on with some fantastic work experience complete with accommodation, meals and supervision. Students aged 14-18 from all over the UK attend to find out if medicine is for them and to provide some great work experience for applications and interviews. You can see all the details of that one here: www.premedprojects.co.uk/course/medicinework-experience-day-event
CyberEPQ Courses for 16-18 year olds
Some of you may be interested in the following courses:
The Chartered Institute of Information Security offer a CyberEPQ qualification for 16 – 18 year olds. The Headstart course is £50 and the EPQ £200.
https://www.ciisec.org/development-hub/headstart/
https://www.ciisec.org/development-hub/cyberepq/
Debate Chamber Law Summer School
Please see attached for the Debate Chamber Law Summer School. You will see details and QR codes to register.
We have had students in the past attend this and they speak very highly about their experiences.
Debate Chamber Law Summer School 2024.pdf
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Deloitte Summer Programmes
Meet Alice, Brightstart Associate and new Edinburgh local.
Moving to Edinburgh after school to join Deloitte's BrightStart programme was a huge step for Alice. What matters to her is having the chance to gain qualifications and build her skills in a city she loves.
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Career Shapers.
Career Shapers is your chance to immerse yourself in Deloitte's friendly, diverse community for two or three action-packed days. You will see how different career paths align to your unique talents and strength, hear from BrightStart employees (higher-level apprentices) on their career journey so far and find out more about the huge possibilities on offer at Deloitte.
Career Shapers year 10 and 11: 5th-6th August 2024 (virtual)
Career Shapers S5: 8th-10th July 2024, Glasgow (in-person)
Career Shapers year 12: 1st-3rd July 2024, Birmingham (in-person)
Career Shapers year 12: 15th-17th July 2024, audit & assurance focused (virtual) Find out more about Career Shapers
Hollie McGuire, consulting apprentice in Belfast.
Hollie McGuire, 20, from Belfast, is in her second year as a BrightStart in Deloitte’s consulting business and is based in the firm’s Northern Ireland office. She’s currently studying for a degree in business technology at Ulster University and studies on campus one day a week. The rest of the week she is working with clients in business transformation technology.
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Hollie joined Deloitte aged 18 after finishing her A-Levels at St Patrick’s College in Bambridge.
She said: “I knew that I wanted to work in business and did a lot of research into different professional services companies. All my friends were applying for university, but I didn’t want to solely focus on studying the theory of business – I wanted to be in the room where it happens!”
She attended Careers Shapers – Deloitte’s work experience programme for year 10, 11 and 12 students – when she was 17, and decided on a career at the firm after learning about the interesting work they do.
She added: “People have the misconception that you miss out on the university experience if you choose an apprenticeship. I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything!”
“I had a career highlight recently when I was presenting to a client with my team. I felt so proud of myself for having responsibility so early in my career, and I can feel my confidence and knowledge growing with every project.”
You’ll deliver outstanding quality services by completing research, administrative and project management tasks. You’ll be working on Deloittes largest and most influential clients while working towards a professional qualification. Available in the company's Newcastle and Cardiff offices.
Applications are open now for a September 2024 start.
Entry Level Apprenticeship scheme (GCSE school leavers).
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BrightStart Apprenticeship (A-level/equivalent school leavers).
Start your professional career with a global business now and bypass university. On Deloitte's BrightStart programme, you’ll get paid to learn and progress, gain real-world experience and make a unique impact from day one.
Deloitte's remaining 2024 vacancies are available on their Early Careers site.
BrightStart vacancies for a September 2025 start will open in Autumn 2024.
Graduate Programme.
Deloitte's Graduate Programme is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects for some of the world’s biggest clients, while working towards professional qualifications.
Deloitte's remaining 2024 vacancies are available on their Early Careers site.
Life at Deloitte – How being a BrightStart apprentice boosted Bianca’s confidence.
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Bianca shares her experience of life as a Deloitte BrightStart apprentice.
Watch this short video
Creative media.
Explore more events
Multi-industry event.
Attend Ogilvy UK's creative media Work Experience Day, and get a deeper understanding of the roles available at Ogilvy in areas such as: creative media, consulting, strategy, finance and account management. Technology. Come along to one of Arm's Work Experience Days and gain experience of the tech industry, learn about career paths and meet top professionals in one of the world's largest technology companies.
Audit, consulting and tax.
Meet, network and connect with between 8-12 different employers! Come along to FuturesUP and be inspired by the different careers available, gain access to a professional network of industry leaders, ask questions and hear first-hand stories from current apprentices, graduates, Uptree alumni and professionals from Uptree's partner companies.
Creative media.
If you're curious to learn about apprenticeships in the audit, consulting and tax industry at KPMG's Bristol office apply for their business Work Experience Day
By taking part in Publicis Groupe UK's Work Experience Day, you'll gain an insider understanding of the roles available in the company in areas such as: creative content production, commerce, media, PR data and tech, You'll learn more about Publicis Groupe and the opportunities available across a broad range of sectors.
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Other upcoming events
Ready to apply? Browse jobs and placements
Engineering Work Experience
Some of you may wish to look at this engineering work experience opportunity (age 14+): Civil Engineers: Shaping the World (springpod.com)
Future Vets – Summer Camp 2024
Information about applying to FutureVets 2024 Summer camp for S4/S5/S6 pupils. See mailto:https://futurevets-scotland.org/event/wannabe-vetscamp/]
Girls into Engineering Summer Residential Courses (U4 and L5)
Some of you may be interested in engineering and could considering this summer school:
Girls Into Engineering 2024 (residential) (smallpeicetrust.org.uk)
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Interested in psychology – take the quiz
If interested in studying psychology, you may wish to take this quiz to find out more about careers:
Psychology Careers Quiz | The University of Law
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International Opportunities for courses
Global Education represents nearly 50 international universities across 14 countries, to help broaden the knowledge of your students, we offer you a 30 – 45 mins presentation on the international universities we represent. This is not a hard sell about one career or university, but about making students aware of some opportunities they may not have thought about or heard off. If you are interested in a presentation, please let me know a suitable date and time for you.
St George’s Medical University – Grenada www.sgu.edu – We have moved into the medical world and now represent St George’s School of Medicine (SGU). SGU offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program as well as five-, six-, and seven-year Medical Degree Pathways which can be taken in Grenada in the West Indies, Northumbria University in the UK, or Ramaiah in India. SGU is the largest source of Physicians licensed in the US and is the largest source of Doctors for the entire US workforce. 75+ hospitals and health systems in the United States and the United Kingdom offer clinical and ambulatory training and support for SGU students.
Business Management programs in Hospitality: For students interested in entrepreneurship, business & management and working with people, we represent all the top ranked Hospitality Business Management universities in the world including EHL, Glion, Les Roches, SHMS etc. All programs are taught in English and include two internship placements. Students from these universities continue to receive on average 2 job offers on graduation day. We can take applications through to the end of June for a September 2024 start.
Summer Programs: We are always keen for students to take part in a Summer Program, as this enhances their Personal Statements and provide students with an interesting discussion at an interview. This year, we have several Summer Programs available for students aged 15 upwards:
Hospitality Summer Programs – 1 & 2 week programs available in Switzerland, Marbella Spain and London
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EU Business School – 2 week Business Summer Programs in Barcelona aimed at 16 – 19 year olds
Istituto Marangoni – 1 week Fashion Design Summer Program in Milan or Paris for 16 & 17 year olds.
EU Business School: With small class sizes, students have the opportunity to study Business in Barcelona in Spain, Munich in Germany, or Geneva in Switzerland. All programs are taught in English, however with over 100 different nationalities on campus, 98% of students will speak 2 or more languages – great for students who wish to develop their language skills.
Istituto Marangoni – Fashion & Design Scholarships (London School of Fashion & Design, Paris School of Fashion, plus campuses in Milan & Florence) are offering students to take part in a Scholarship competition where they can win £5,000 off their tuition fees in the first year. The application for the Scholarship competition is only available between January and March 2024.
Internships and Year in Industry Placements for U6
Year 13/U6
We would like to invite your Year 13 students to join our FREE YINI Placements Open Day Webinar, registration details as follows:
Webinar EDT Placements Open Day Session
Date Wednesday 13th March
Time 4-5 pm
Click here to register
This session will provide your students with full details on our placement programme. It is a free service which helps place school and college leavers with companies across the UK. The programme lasts for 12 months and is paid.
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JCA London Fashion Academy (Jimmy Choo) Visit Prof. Jimmy Choo's Academy in the New Year! Visit our first Open Day for 2024 BOOK NOW → Learn about JCA's VISION & its unique approach to nurturing young fashion designers. You can meet some of the highly professional JCA Staff - alongside experiencing the mesmerising flagship Campus in Mayfair. Page | 16
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Junior Nanny Courses
For those thinking ahead for gap years, jobs and travel, you may wish to consider a short course with Freckles. These courses do fill up so take a look: JNC — Freckles (freckleschildcare.co.uk)
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It’s the attributes their people bring and what they give them in return that makes Baker McKenzie such an inspiring place to develop a career!
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BEGINNINGS at Baker McKenzie.
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BEGINNINGS at Baker McKenzie is an 18-month social mobility-focused development programme for students interested in a career in law. As a global firm that values diverse thought and inclusive opportunities, Baker McKenzie is passionate about breaking down barriers for talent from all backgrounds and communities.
Each year, 20 students will be selected to join the programme and attend regular events, both in-person and online. These include virtual skills sessions that develop individual’s academic prowess and employability in law, as well as engaging networking opportunities and a three-day summer work experience placement in Baker McKenzie's London offices.
You will also have a dedicated mentor assigned to you who will invest the time, advice and training needed to see you succeed. This is alongside a team that’s there to ensure you’re supported at every stage of your academic journey – from UCAS and exam guidance to pre-university preparation.
If you show a strong commitment and a real passion for a future in law, you could be invited to join the FUTURES at Baker McKenzie programme. This offers further support and development opportunities during your first year of university. You could also receive financial support and a place on their First Year Insight Scheme.
Who can apply?
Year 12s (England and Wales), S5s (Scotland) or Lower Sixths (Northern Ireland) that meet the eligibility criteria.
How long is the programme?
The programme will run for 18 months and is designed to fit around
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your studies.
Is there financial support?
All work experience will be paid and travel expenses will be covered throughout the programme.
Where is it based?
Hybrid, some sessions are delivered virtually and some at Baker McKenzies offices in London.
How to apply?
Complete the online application form, applications will close 16 February 2024. If your application is successful, you will be invited to a virtual interview between 26 February and 1 March 2024 - after which they will determine whether you will be offered a space on the programme. You must also be able to complete the three-day summer work experience at Baker McKenzie's offices in London (13 August - 15 August).
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Listen to the honest opinions of graduates and find out why they believe this particular global law firm is the perfect place to be a Trainee Solicitor. Listen now
Think people from different backgrounds.
Think people with different ambitions and ideas, think people like you. Think Baker McKenzie.
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Explore more events.
Finance and insurance.
Business and retail banking.
By taking part in this finance and insurance Insight Day, you'll gain an insight into how WTW works and their exciting opportunities to progress in Project Management roles and Junior Management Consulting.
Over the last decade Shawbrook have built a new type of bank that is designed to accommodate individuality, diversity and the dynamics of the modern world. With over 300,000 active and engaged customers. Check out Shawbrook's Work Experience Day. Financial services. This finance Application Masterclass will give you a good understanding of the apprenticeships and roles available with Equitix. Audit, business and professional services.
Law.
KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of member firms that offers audit, tax, legal, consulting, deal advisory, and technology services. If you're curious to learn about apprenticeships in the audit, business, and professional services industry at KPMG's Glasgow office apply for their business Work Experience Day,
'BEGINNINGS at Baker McKenzie' runs for 18 months and throughout the programme successful applicants will attend regular, engaging events (virtual and in-person) including skills sessions, networking opportunities and a summer work experience placement.
Other upcoming events
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Got an apprenticeship? Share your success with the Uptree network
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MBDA – work experience and apprenticeships
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Let’s start your students career. Together.
Learn more
Medic Insight Day, Edinburgh (U5)
Below is the application form for Medic Insights S4 Day event being held on the 23rd March 2024! This is a day for career exploration into medicine and is ran by medical students with talks from doctors and other people involved in the application process. We would really appreciate if you could encourage any of your S4 students thinking about pursuing medicine to apply. This event is always really well attended and hopes to give some insight as life as a medical student and a doctor!
Applications will remain open until all places are filled. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us on this email or on our Facebook page.
This is the link to the application, if you could please share it.
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Medic Insight Edinburgh - S4 Day Event 2024 - Application Form
Medical Research Scotland Academy 2024 Webinars
If considering further science which is medically related, you may wish to come along to the on-demand sessions.
New for 2024, pupils will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in experiments taking place livefromthelab, giving attendees real insight into how and where medical research is created. This year’s MRS Academy session topics include:
· How vaccines change the world
· Making medicine
· The power of AI in medical research
· Your future in medical research
If you are interested in attending, the experiments can be accessed a week later. We can view them at 12:10 on Monday 11 March. Let me know if you would like to be there and I will organise a venue and early lunch pass. National Trust Competition Award
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The National Trust has just launched the Time + Space Award, offering 16 - 25 year olds the chance of time, space, support and inspiration to unlock their ideas at Sir Isaac Newton’s home in Lincolnshire, where he discovered gravity and the famous apple tree still stands in the garden.
Each award will be up to the equivalent value of £5000, which will be a bespoke package of mentoring, time with experts and extra support and expenses to help winners realise their big idea. These experts include Professor David Olusoga, British space scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, zoologist, wildlife TV presenter and science communicator Megan McCubbin and TV presenter, social & environmental activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith.
Closing date for applications is 30th April 2024.
Police, Psychology, Law, Cyber … insights and lectures in March
FIND OUT MORE
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See the range of virtual lectures for a range of study and career options in March: Explore Events (law.ac.uk)
Policing, law, criminology, psychology, business, computer science virtual taster sessions
Virtual events for Careers Week 4-10 March
Our 'Explore' events include an introduction to subject related careers, a short job task, and a Q&A with a lecturer and a professional.
Explore Business (6 March 4-5pm)
Explore Computer Science (7 March 4-5pm)
Explore Criminology (7 March 4-5pm)
Explore Law (5 March 4-5pm)
Explore Policing (6 March 4-5pm)
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Portfolio advice, webinars and scholarships
UAL Schools and Colleges Network
UCAS Deadline
Welcome back, we hope you enjoyed a well deserved break over the holidays. We look forward to continuing our work with your students from all over the UK in 2024.
As the UCAS deadline approaches please reach out to the team if you have any questions or queries. We are on hand to support you and your students as they submit their applications and portfolios. We have a range of resources online to help students prepare their portfolio.
When students are invited to submit their portfolio through PebblePad please share this guidance with them.
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Scholarship Spotlight - M.A.C Cosmetics Equal Futures
The M·A·C Cosmetics Equal Futures Scholarship for BA Fashion at CSM of £30,000 (£10,000 per year) is available to 1 Home student from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background accepted on the first year of the BA Fashion Design course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.
Since its inception in 1984, M·A·C has celebrated diversity and individuality and been a brand that is welcome to All Ages, All Races, All Genders. That’s why M·A·C have partnered with UAL to create the M·A·C Cosmetics Equal Futures Scholarship for BA Fashion at CSM, which is designed to support excellent students on the BA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins. This scholarship will support an ethnic minority student of outstanding academic potential.
Open Days and Tours
Students will have the opportunity to hear from our staff and student ambassadors, gaining information, advice and guidance about the courses that UAL has to offer.
Take a look at our website for all upcoming event listings
Whats On
Discovery Webinars
Join us online to find out about our predegree and undergraduate courses, application advice and accommodation services.
You can also find recordings of some of our previous webinars here
Pre-degree and Undergraduate Study at UAL
Application and Portfolio Advice (Pre-degree and Undergraduate)
Accommodation Services at
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Psychology, Criminology, Law, Business Careers Week
Take one of these quizzes to see which career or area of study is right for you...
Links are below and further details in the screenshot.
Psychology Careers Quiz | The University of Law
A Murder Case | The University of Law Skills Challenge (ulawchallenge.co.uk)
The Business Talent Challenge | The University of Law Business School (business-challenge.co.uk)
Psychology Lecture – can we make our memories powerful
Those interested in psychology will want to register for this online lecture on Wednesday 13 March after school: Can we make our memories more powerful?
For full details and the link, go to Real World Lectures | University of Law
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Residential Insights into University 2024 courses
Registration for EDT Residential Insight into University 2024 courses is now open.
Residential Insight into University courses are Industrial Cadets accredited summer schools which can help you decide which degree course might be right for you and also enhance your UCAS application. Courses run over 4 or 5 days where Yr12/S5-6 students get a taster of university life and an insight into a specific STEM subject. Please see below the list of courses available for 2024, with some dates still to be confirmed:
· Materials Science at the University of Oxford, 17th June –21st June 2024 - 4 nights residential
· Materials Science at the University of Cambridge, 30th June – 4th July - 4 nights residential
· Broad based Engineering at the University of Sheffield - 4 nights residential
· Aerospace Engineering at the University of Liverpool - 4 nights residential
· Maths at Lancaster University, 29th July – 1st August 2024 - 3 nights residential
· Mechanical Engineering at UCL - 3 nights residential
· Ocean & Earth Science at the University of Southampton, 21st July – 25th July 2024 - 4 nights residential
· Additional courses coming soon!
It’s just like studying at university! You will get the opportunity to experience university style lectures and work on activities and group projects with the support of academics and student mentors. Throughout the duration of the course, you will stay in halls of residence and will take part in social activities in the evenings.
For dates, cost, requirements, content of each course and the application form, please click here.
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You can select up to three different courses you’d like to apply for. Please submit only one application and note we can only allocate one course place per student. You will need your personal and school details and you will be required to write a short personal statement to tell us why you would like to do the courses you are applying for, which subjects you are currently studying and your predicted grades (please check the course is suitable for you before applying).
Applications are open for a limited time and will close on the 31st of January 2024.
Please make sure you check out our FAQs page if you have any questions or contact our student support team on studentrecruitment@etrust.org.uk
To hear what students had to say about their residential summer course last summer, please click here.
See email below for full details and links to register for in-person residential STEM summer experiences with EDT. See flyer and if you're a Lower 6 or Upper 6 student, with an interest, go for it!
Scottish Apprenticeship Show
Some of you may wish to attend the National Apprenticeship Show in Glasgow. See details below if considering apprenticeships. Scotland - The National Apprenticeship ShowClick the individual registration link, if interested. Scotland Registration - The National Apprenticeship ShowThere is also a families/guardians event.
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Series of Science and Medically-related Events
Science/Medics/Medically-Related Fields. Some of you might take a look at the online events:
There is a whole series beginning on Wednesday. Click the link below to find out about more events.
Events - BSMS
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Subject Guides, Internships and Opportunities
Some of you may wish to browse through these magazine-style digital guides for different subjects. They will help you decide on paths for GCSE, Highers, university, careers etc - and lots more with interviews and lots of possibilities. You will see that there are several subject guides. They also have useful information on feedback from Scottish and English universities. Go also to their website to look at internships and opportunities. This is live - go to the Career Zone and also Top Jobs. Success at School: Careers advice for schools and students
All subject guides: Art & Design Subject Guide (flowpaper.com)
https://79590737.flowpaper.com/4Biology/ https://79590737.flowpaper.com/4Business/ https://79590737.flowpaper.com/4Chemistry/
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Summer Journalism Academy
As we begin a new year, it's time to start thinking about what your students will do this summer. If you have a student interested in a career in journalism, writing, communications, or photography, encourage them to apply for the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy, hosted by Boston University College of Communication.
For 14 years, our program has trained high schoolers critical skills in news reporting, interviewing, and writing. Our courses are taught by awardwinning, working journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners Lara Salahi and Rochelle Sharpe . Students interested in visual storytelling will learn from veteran photojournalist and The Boston Globe photographer Stephen Haines. Regardless of which program students choose, we challenge them to step outside their comfort zone and experience life as a working journalist.
We offer three courses:
An on-campus residential program from June 24 to July 12, 2024 (for students with some journalism experience)
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An on-campus photojournalism program from June 24 to July 12, 2024 (for students interested in visual storytelling)
A two-week learn-from-home program for high school students at all experience levels, starting June 17, July 1, and July 15.
Applications for the on-campus session are due on April 19. Applications for learn-at-home sessions starting June 17, July 1, and July 15 are due on May 10. Students who apply, are accepted, and fully registered by March 8 can save $400 off the full fee for the on-campus academy or $200 off the full fee of the learn-from-home academy. We have limited need-based scholarships and financial aid available to students; students must email us for more information.
We hope you'll share this opportunity with your students. For more information about the Summer Journalism Academy, visit www.summerjournalism.org.
S6 Scottish EY apprenticeships schemes – business, accounting
If you are considering apprenticeships - perhaps in addition to other applications, you might consider EY applications. See below.
EY apprenticeships schemes - EY, a global accounting and consultancy firm, are looking for S6 students to apply for their business and tax apprenticeships located in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. With an average starting salary of £22,000 per year, Unifrog students can apply now by clicking this link.
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Taster Days – Physics and Engineering
You may wish to see what it would be like to study physics and/or engineering:
Sixth Form Taster Days: 22 March, 26 April, 7 June Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Technology – Behind the Scenes Webinar Series 3/3
If technology is an areas of interest for you, let me know if you wish to see this third webinar in a series of three.
Careers Student Webinar series: Empowering Futures - Girls' Schools Association (gsa.uk.com)
U6 and L6 STEM Summer Virtual Insights Course
Virtual Insight into University 2024.pdf
Thiscourseisacomprehensivevirtualexperienceallowingstudents toexploreSTEMstudiesatuniversityandthecareeropportunities thatthesesubjectscanleadto. Itwillalsogivestudentsaccessto informationonstudentlife,STEMprojectsandactivitiessetby leadingUKuniversitiesandglobalSTEMcompanies,firstyear Page | 41
undergraduatelectures,liveinteractivesessionswithacademics, admissionstutors,employersandcurrentstudents.
The course will run during the period 1st July – 23rd August 2024 and can be completed flexibility to fit around other commitments. On completion of the course which involves 30hrs of study, students will receive a Silver Industrial Cadets Award. There is a fee of £95 to access this course but we do have bursaries available for eligible students eg. Those who are in receipt of Free School Meals, Pupil Premium etc so please do encourage all interested students to apply!
Last few remaining tickets for our flagship online UCAT Course - grab yours before it is too late for £179.
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CAT Online 1-day course 9 March The Ultimate UCAT 1-Day Online Live Full Day Course 2024SATURDAY 9th March
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Saturday 09/03/2024 Timetable:
09:00 - 10:45 - Verbal Reasoning
11:00 - 12:30 - Abstract Reasoning
13:15 - 14:00 - Decision Making
14:00 - 14:45 - Quantitative Reasoning
15:00 - 15:30 - Situational Judgement Test
15:30 - 16:00 - Q&A
Book The UCAT Course Today Who will teach the
The course will always be taught by a qualified doctor who has over 10 years experience with the UCAT. They scored in the top 1% of the exam and have taught 1000s of students in similar courses over the years.
What are the reviews of the course like?
We have 100s of 5* reviews of the one-day UCAT Course. Please have a look on our website for them.
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Upcoming STEM Events and Summer Programmes for 12-18
Please see attached for lots of different STEM events with InvestIN. (There is a discount code for St George's students.)
INSIGHTS STEM PDF.pdf
Uptree resources for work experience and events
See student resources for Uptree - don't forget to look at all events too. Many are online and some are in Scotland in person.
Student Resource Hub (uptree.co)
Veterinary Medicine Courses
UniversityofNottinghamVetschoolwebsitewith‘Howtoapply’ informationwhichincludesinformationonworkexperiencerequirements.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/study-with-us/undergraduate/ how-to-apply.aspx
· Thefree‘VirtualWorkExperienceandExploringtheVeterinary Profession’ MOOC(massiveopenonlinecourse)run through Futurelearn-A2-weekonlinecoursedesignedto give studentsaninsightintotherealityoflifeasavetsothatyoucan makeaninformeddecisionbeforeembarkingonaveterinarydegree course.Thecoursehasatimelimitedaccessoptionthatisfreefor studentstouse,andcertificatedevidenceisnotrequiredbyus.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/vet-school-application-support
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Virtual Routes into STEM – course (S3 and S4 only)
Virtual Routes into STEM course.
This course will allow students in Yr9 & 10 and S3 & S4 to recognise the variety of opportunities available to them after taking their GCSEs or Nat 5 and Highers. Giving access to key information on different pathways, College, University and a STEM Career. The course will include diverse live interactive sessions. Click here for further information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Email Flyer 2024.pdf
This would be a really good experience for many of you. See details in email from Michelle Crawford below.
Can Do (SC049885) is an exceptional charity offering fun, friendship and adventures for young people with disabilities living in East Lothian. As a unique, long-running, parent-led Scottish success story, Can Do has been providing fantastic activity programmes for youngsters with additional support needs since 1982.
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We provide school holiday playschemes in Easter, Summer & October, two term time weekly youth clubs & residential weekends. Activities range from arts and crafts, day trips to places like Blair Drummond Safari Park, marshmallow-toasting to trampolining, swimming, encounters with animals and even kayaking.
Can Do has been committed to setting the bar high when it comes to diverse, high-quality activities for children with special needs, and we’re proud to have maintained those high standards ever since.
We pride ourselves on our unique staffing model greatly made up of local volunteers providing support and encouragement to our young people enabling them to access their local communities and enjoy activities.
Anyone over the age of 15 years can apply to become one of our volunteers. We provide a PVG check, induction, and training. Successful applicants would gain skills, knowledge, and responsibility while having fun and doing something extremely rewarding. Volunteering through Can-Do looks great on college, university, and job applications, we also have a number of roles to progress to within our charity which could lead to paid work.
We are now looking to welcome new volunteers to our Playschemes and youth clubs for 2024. I have attached some information to be circulated round your organisation for anyone who may be interested in volunteering with us. We believe this would be a great opportunity for your students.
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Volunteering Opportunity and Work Experience
About the Scottish Holiday - The Newman Holiday Trust is a voluntary organisation which provides free residential activity holidays for children and young people with additional needs who are from disadvantaged backgrounds from across the UK. The Scottish Holiday has been running for around 25 years and will take place from the 13th to the 21st of July this summer at Glenalmond College in Perth. There is no cost to volunteers for attending – all food and accommodation is provided, and car shares can be organised. All training is provided at the start of the holiday (with optional online training beforehand) and no previous experience is necessary. You’ll be giving the holiday of a lifetime to a child that wouldn’t otherwise have one. To be a full helper you will need to be 18 by the start date of the holiday. However, we can take two 17 year olds on each holiday for them to gain experience and support others. More information about the holidays can be found at our website here, and if you want to apply the application link is live here and closes at the end of March - so get them in quick! Any questions, please contact scotland@newmantrust.org
About the Newman Trust: The Trust provides holidays with one-to-one care for over 140 children aged 3-18 every summer in various locations around the United Kingdom. The holidays are provided at no cost to the children’s families.
Due to the high level of skilled care, they require or financial circumstances, the children selected for these breaks would not otherwise receive a holiday. The holidays provide a range of fun activities in a safe and supported environment and use a care ratio of one helper to one child at all times. Each holiday includes at least one fully qualified nurse whose sole task is to take care of the children’s medical needs.
The Trust is an entirely voluntary organisation and owes its success to over 200 people who dedicate their free time to helping these children. This voluntary structure ensures that every penny raised goes directly towards a child’s holiday.
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About Volunteering: Being a volunteer helper on a Newman Trust holiday is a wonderfully rewarding experience. You will enable deserving children to have a holiday of a lifetime and contribute to a unique experience for all involved. The holidays are FUN, FULFILLING and strangely ADDICTIVE!
That said, the holidays are tiring and sometimes emotionally demanding. Real commitment is required before the holiday and on the week.
All new helpers are required to attend a recruitment session to meet a representative from the holiday so we can complete background checks. On the holiday itself it can be tough work looking after someone with additional needs and you'll need to put every effort into helping your child and working within the group. However, there's a lot of support, it’s great fun, and incredibly rewarding.
No prior training is needed - just a strong will to help others, lots of energy, and a sense of humour. There is also a very supportive and friendly environment with the more experienced helpers actively helping those newer to the role.
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Where next – what influences choices school leavers make?
S5 and S6 - coming in spring to UCAS
Try before applications
Students to get opportunity to try before they apply through UCAS collaboration with Springpod | Undergraduate | UCAS
You may also be interested in learning about what influences choices that school leavers make download (ucas.com)
Work Experiences from Law to IBM and events
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Watch this short video.
I would absolutely suggest that any prospective apprentices keep an eye on IBM social accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok) as well as register their interest on our IBM Apprenticeships Website to be the first to hear about National Apprenticeship Weeks 2023’s events. There is a real focus in 2023 to provide guidance and support for how to apply to IBM Technical Apprenticeships and what life is really like within IBM as an apprentice – Anyone can join these sessions! With my strategic view of the Apprentice Community, the community strives to collaborate with other groups such as the internal mental health and wellbeing team for early professionals.
Life at IBM.
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Are you up for the challenge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91ojaPPYwow
Malgorzata Jagoda - Data, AI and Automation Sales.
I applied to join IBM in March 2021 (the very last round of applications) and was very fortunate to get assigned to a Talent Acquisition Role in HR.
Initially, I was planning to go travelling to South America in my gap year, and then apply to university. At that point, I still wasn’t sure whether I really wanted to go to university, but the ‘uni experience’ was very appealing. Then, along came the pandemic which took everyone by surprise and complicated many plans. IBM came up in a conversation I had with my friend, who was an apprentice at the time, and he explained what the futures scheme was. I applied, and found out I was successful within a couple of weeks of sending my application in. My role was in HR - something I never thought I’d find myself doing! I was then on the other side of the application process, recruiting Futures and University Placement students for the following year. This involved managing the applications, running Exploration Sessions and communicating outcomes. In my spare time, I took advantage of many giveback opportunities.
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I was the co-lead for the PwDA (People with Diverse Abilities) community which enabled me to gain a better understanding of different disabilities and how I can support colleagues who may have them. I was also able to get involved in career fairs, mentoring schemes and many other great giveback initiatives.
In September, I started my Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) Degree Apprenticeship at IBM. This means that 20% of my working week is dedicated to university, so I work for IBM 4 days of the week and study on 1. I am doing my 3year degree at Northeastern University in London which is remote. This year, I am also in a new role - Data, AI and Automation Sales. I am excited for the next 3 years and what’s to come afterwards.
Tips for entry level IBMers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8Q7E65mQwU
Explore more events.
Law.
Financial services.
By taking part in this Solicitor Apprenticeship Work Experience Day, you'll gain an insight into how Linklaters works and what their solicitor apprenticeship scheme is, as well as the chance to network with Linklaters professionals.
Over the last decade Shawbrook have built a new type of bank that is designed to accommodate individuality, diversity and the dynamics of the modern world. With over 300,000 active and engaged customers. Check out Shawbrook's Work Experience Day
Financial services. This Finance and Technology Application Masterclass will give you a good understanding of the apprenticeships and roles available with Schroders. Law.
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers and other legal staff within more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. Apply for their Law Work Experience Day Law.
'BEGINNINGS at Baker McKenzie' runs for 18 months and throughout the programme successful applicants will attend regular, engaging events (virtual and in-person) including skills sessions, networking opportunities and a summer work experience placement.
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Other upcoming events
Work Experience Premed Projects
Premed Projects are offering another exciting range of projects for your students that are looking to apply for university courses in medicine. We are running special 1 day, weekend, 1-week and 2 week projects in The UK during the February Half Term holidays and in July and August too, designed for students aged 14-17 from all over the UK to take part in.
The courses are attended by students from all over the UK and the medicine work experience projects are designed to combine learning about life as a doctor with an unforgettable travel experience too for students.
Students should simply select the dates that suit them best:
1 & 2 week Projects Summer 2024
Students will spend time shadowing highly skilled doctors in their dayto-day work on a fully-supervised hospital placement. Students will also have the benefit of clinical teaching, safe and secure accommodation, food, transfers, local orientations, 24/7 support from our staff teams and lots of help with preparations for their trip too.
30th June - 13th July 2024
14th July - 20th July 2024
21st July - 3rd August 2024
4th August - 10th August 2024
11th August - 17th August 2024
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projects and find out any further information as well as being able to confirm their places on the projects via the website too.
Talks, Lectures and Webinars
Business – JD Sports or Frasers – Taster Lecture – 19th March
Computing Degree Webinar – 20th March
March 19th presents a brilliant opportunity for Business/Accounting students to join Victoria Tiplady from the Norwich Business School to play the role of an investment analyst specialising in retail equities (stocks and shares) and help to decide whether to invest in JD Sports or Frasers Group. Victoria will engage students in a discussion about the kind of information used to analyse a public company, how we can analyse it and how to make sense of the publicly available annual report and accounts to compare two similar retail companies.
We invite groups and individuals to join us.
March 19 @ 12:45 - 13:30 Business/Accounting: Comparing 2 FTSE 100 Companies - Which Is A Better Investment - JD Sports or Frasers Group?UEA (KS5) Find out more » [NEW]
Computing Degree Webinar – 20th March
If this tech field interests you, go to your Unifrog account (U5 - U6) to register for this Computing degree webinar on 20 March after school.
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Engineering in Healthcare Webinar – 18th March
Some of you may be interested in registering for this after-school webinar on engineering in healthcare. Go to your Unifrog account to register.
English Literature University Book Clubs with UEA – 20th March
In February we will be joined by Dr Jessica R Valdez who will stimulate and guide the discussion, considering and developing students' thoughts and arguments on Dorian Gray via pre-submitted and live questions/thoughts. On 20th March, Professor Nick Selby will create a similarly informal and collaborative environment to examine Streetcar.
These sessions present great opportunities for KS5 students to discuss their ideas in a university style forum whilst gaining invaluable insights into these texts from the academics at UEA and from other participating students and teachers.
March 20 @ 10:10 - 11:00 English Literature/Drama: University Book Club – A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams with UEA (KS5) Find out more » [NEW]
Film/Media: Two Online Lectures – UAE – 19th March
We are delighted to welcome Dr Geraint D'Arcy on 19th March who will examine mise en scène and cinematography, and explore how their interaction and enhancements with visual effects can offer ideological readings of District 9.
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Students will engage in an analysis of the micro elements of mise en scène and cinematography to consider District 9 is a 'universal indictment of xenophobia, racism and late capitalism and an exploration of contemporary film and media production'.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to develop 'close reading' skills for Film and Media students.
March 19 @ 15:30 - 16:15 Film/Media: District 9 - Human Mise en Scène vs Alien Visual Effects - UEA (KS5) Find out more » [NEW]
We are also really looking forward to welcoming groups and individuals to our session looking at trailers taking place next week:
March 11 @ 15:15 - 16:00 Film/Media: How & Why The Film Trailer Took Over The World - UEA (KS5) Find out more » [RESHARED]
Film/Sociology: The Language of Morning TV: Talk, Celebrity, Talk – UAE – 18th March
Professor Su Holmes observes that 'the study of TV involves all forms of television programming, including those that are often derided or dismissed for their apparent lack of cultural or scholarly value.' On 18th March, Su, from the School of Art, Media and American Studies at UEA, examines ‘morning talk’ on contemporary British television, focusing on gendering, the textual construction of television talk, and the celebrity performance of ‘authenticity’ and intimacy.
The session offers an insight which encourages Media and Sociology students to see this everyday form of television culture in new ways.
March 18 @ 13:30 - 14:15 Media/TV: The Language of Morning TVTalk, Celebrity, Power - UEA (KS5) Find out more » [NEW]
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French Film Society University Event – 14th March
Those interested in studying languages, may wish to register for this online event:
MFL/French: University Film Society – Entre Les Murs by Laurent Cantet With Claire Cuminatto & Sylvain Pourciel From University of East AngliaChannel Talent - Interactive school webinars
Geography Lecture: When Hazards Meet – UAE - 18th March
Dr Jess Johnson is Associate Professor in Solid Earth Geophysics and, on 18th March, will present When hazards meet: What can earthquakes tell us about volcanoes?
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are generally considered individually but earthquakes always accompany volcanic unrest. Jess examines the use of measurements of earthquakes to tell us about what is happening inside a volcano prior to and during an eruption, helping to manage response and mitigate risk.
This is an excellent opportunity for Geography students, in groups or individually, to understand the intersection of these two hazards and how this helps us to respond to the risk.
March 18 @ 16:15 - 17:00 Geography: Hazards - What Can Earthquakes Tell Us About Volcanoes? UEA (KS5) Find out more » [NEW]
If you are not already registered, we also have this fantastic sustainable urban design workshop on 20th March with The University of Sheffield
March 20 @ 15:35 - 16:30 Geography: Making Cities Resilient to Climate Change & Improving Liveability – Sheffield (KS4 & KS5) Find out more » [RESHARED]
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Portfolio Top Tips Webinar – 19th March
You may wish to register on Unifrog for a webinar giving advice on preparing portfolios for institutions (U5 - U6).
Powering Computer Games to AI – Interactive Talk – 14th March
Dr Stephen Laycock is Associate Professor in the School of Computing Sciences at University of East Anglia and, on 14th March, will run an interactive talk for students on GPUs: From Powering your computer games to revolutionizing AI.
Stephen will explore the enduring properties of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), why they have proved to be ideal for powering fast-paced Computer Games and how this technology has opened up new opportunities in general purpose computing, including AI.
March 14 @ 16:30 - 17:15 Computer Science: GPUs - From Computer Games To Revolutionizing AI - UEA (KS5) Find out more
Studying Nursing at University – Insights and Taster Lecture – 7th March
On 7th March, we have an excellent opportunity for students who are potentially interested in pursuing Nursing and considering their university options for 2025 (and beyond).
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universities will be joined by their undergraduate Nursing students to discuss their experiences whilst hearing from Sheffield about skills development and how students benefit from Sheffield's state of the art clinical skills centre and gain essential experience with real patients. UEA will then talk about how they shape nurses as innovative thinkers, skilled professionals and advocates for holistic wellbeing.
Comparing and contrasting two universities offers students the essential tools to discern between courses and destinations. Given the time of the session, this is mostly aimed at interested individuals although groups are still very welcome if available at that time.
March 7 @ 17:00 - 18:00 Nursing - University Module Insights & The Learning Experience – Sheffield & UEA (KS5) Find out more » [NEW]
Transferable Skills Webinars – 4-8 March
Some of you will want to sign up for these after school webinars on transferable skills - good for applications and CVs. Simply go to your Unifrog account and register.
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Veterinary Science (Online) Career Event: Wednesday 13th March
The Veterinary Science careers event will be held at 6.00 pm on Wednesday 13th March. Speakers include:
Chair: Dr Karen Gardiner (BSc, PhD) Founder of FutureVets-Scotland
Mr Cameron Dinwoodie HND SRUC - the winding path to vet school
Ms Sam Fontaine (Lecturer & Director of Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing, Glasgow University) -Vets need vet nurses
Dr Joanna Wilson (BVM & MRCVS) - life as a newly qualified vet
Mr Ian Wilson Scottish Farmer - why we need more rural vets
Dr Paul Woods (SRUC Vet School) - applying to vet school
Professor Patrick Pollock (Edinburgh University) - variety is the spice of life
Pupils and parents can register free of charge on Eventbrite using the following link: Eventbrite Link: Veterinary Science Careers Event Sign Up
[Separately: Information about applying to FutureVets 2024 Summer camp for S4/S5/S6 pupils. See mailto:https://futurevets-scotland.org/event/wannabe-vets-camp/]
The careers event will be hosted on Zoom and the joining link will be provided once a participant has registered on Eventbrite. We expect the evening to run for approx. 2.5 hours, and will include an opportunity for pupils and parents to put questions to the panel.
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irtual University Fair – First Steps – 13th March
Start finding out about applications and chatting with universities in this virtual university fair. U5 - U6 simply go to your Unifrog account and register.
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Webinar Global Challenges – Engineers, Scientists and Medics –26th March
Engineers and those interested in science and medically-related fields may be interested in this webinar: U5-U6 register on your Unifrog account.
Women and Healthcare – Medieval Origins and Practices – 8 March
For International Women’s Day 2024, Dr Joy Hawkins, Lecturer in Humanities in the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities at University of East Anglia will explore Women and Healthcare – Medieval Origins and Practices.
Joy considers the large disparities found in the proportion of men and women undertaking specific jobs within medicine and healthcare in the twenty-first century. By looking at the role of women as both healthcare providers and consumers in the late medieval period, Joy will examine
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whether some of the pre-modern beliefs about women and medicine can help us understand the inequalities we see today.
It promises to be an extremely illuminating and engaging session and ideal for marking IWD '24. It is open to groups and individuals.
March 8 @ 12:45 - 13:30 International Women's Day 2024: Women & Healthcare - Medieval Origins & Practices - UEA (KS4 & KS5) Find out more » [NEW]
Please email Steph Hall, sbh@stge.org.uk with suggestions, questions or for further information on any of the above. If you’re interested in contributing to any careers’ events or know of useful resources which might benefit others from a whole array of subject and career areas, I look forward to hearing from you at the above email address.
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