Schools and Colleges Guide 2018/19 by University of Wolverhampton

ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 2018/19

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The University of Wolverhampton at a glance Meet the team Higher education talks and workshops Acting and Drama Art Business Dance Education Engineering Forensics Health Humanities Law Media Music technology Musical Theatre Music and popular music Pharmacy Sciences Social, historical and political studies Sports and human science The Gateway: advice and guidance Directorate of student and academic services Regional learning centres Higher and degree apprenticeships Teachers and advisors School and college open day

The University of Wolverhampton at a glance

£250m investment We’re generating investment of £250million through new buildings, courses, facilities, teaching, research and skills training with the aim to enhance the student experience, to increase skill-base in the region, to help create jobs and to drive and support economic regeneration.

Building for the future Projects included in the investment plan include our £18m business school, a £12m investment into engineering courses and facilities, and a £100m jointly-funded redevelopment of the Springfield Brewery site, to create a construction and built environment super-campus.

Exceptional graduate employability rates of our Class of 2017 were in work or further study within six months, according to the latest Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey – demonstrating our commitment to ensuring our graduates are job-ready, through initiatives like Career Development Week.

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Award winning support We’re proud of the support we offer our students, celebrating achievements such as winning the Times Higher Education Award 2016 for Outstanding Support for Students.

World leading research Our research impacts positively on business, the environment, society – and, of course, our students. All Research Centres submitted in the most recent Research Excellence Framework exercise had world-leading elements.

Scholarships and bursaries We offer several scholarships and bursaries, including a £300 travel fund for all eligible full-time undergraduate students starting in 2019/20.

Excellent Teaching Quality – TEF Silver We’ve been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework Silver award. This recognises that: The University delivers high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.”

Meet the team Our new UK Recruitment and Outreach team supports prospective students, parents and guardians, teachers and advisors, who are looking to find out further information about university and higher education. The team offer a range of free activities and resources that complement and add value to careers education, information, advice and guidance plans and programmes, including: •

Informative and interactive talks/workshops that ensure students understand what higher education can offer and help prepare for the transition to university study.

• Subject-specific activities which support the curriculum and offer an interactive and enriching learning experience for students. All activities are flexible and can be designed so that they’re most relevant and suitable for your students.

Join the pack You can also sign up to our newsletter to receive regular updates on all the FREE activities and opportunities we’re offering throughout the academic year. Sign up at: www.wlv.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges

Higher education talks and workshops We offer a range of talks and workshops that can be designed to match your specific requirements. These include, but are not limited to: •

Introduction to higher education This interactive talk introduces students to higher education and can be tailored to suit specific year groups.

The talk can also be delivered as an interactive music quiz.

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Student life Hear our current students talk about their transition from school/college to university. Students will cover a range of useful topics, including academic life, enrichment opportunities and managing their finances.

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Employability skills This workshop looks at the wider skills and experiences that can be gained through higher education and how these are valued by employers.

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Writing your UCAS application and Personal Statements The Personal Statement is the most important part of the UCAS application and is the key opportunity for students to demonstrate their suitability for the course they’re hoping to study. The talk includes an overview of the application process, guidance and top tips on how to write the most effective personal statement, and also provides an overview of the university interview process.

This topic can be delivered as a talk or a workshop.

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Student finance and budgeting For many students, finance can be a barrier to entering higher education. This talk aims to dispel the myths and to provide students with top tips on how to budget effectively.

The talk can also be tailored for mature learners and parents and guardians.

Subject masterclasses and experience days The University offers a wide range of masterclasses, experience days, events and exhibitions throughout the academic year. Here is a snapshot of some of the activities we are offering to our partnership institutions in various subject areas. If you’re unable to find what you’re looking for then please don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out more about a bespoke talk and workshop tailored to your requirements.

Acting and Drama An introduction to studying Drama/Acting at university This session gives pupils the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a drama/ acting student at university. They will be given a guided tour of the facilities, take part in a practical workshop focused on improvisation and devising and have the opportunity to take part in a Q&A with current students on the course. Studying text: form and context This lecture workshop session is designed to allow pupils to explore the relationship between theatrical form and social, political and historical context – it focuses specifically on Caryl Churchill’s Cloud Nine but other texts can be considered on request. Practitioners’ perspectives This lecture workshop is designed to introduce pupils to a key practitioner / company. The first part of the session will provide information and theoretical analysis of the practitioner / company whilst the second half of the session will allow pupils to explore specific working methods practically through a range of bespoke activities and exercises. Practitioners / Companies available: Steven Berkoff, Alecky Blythe, Augusto Boal Bertolt Brecht, Complicite, DV8, Frantic Assembly, Jerzy Grotowski, Akram Khan, Kneehigh Theatre, Joan Littlewood, Vsevolod Meyerhold, Katie Mitchell, Punchdrunk, Konstantin Stanislavski, Jasmin Vardimon.

Physical theatre workshop This workshop will feature a range of embodied approaches to devising movement that are based on the work of companies such as Jasmin Vardimon and Frantic Assembly. Students will learn physical skills including safe lifting techniques and simple effective approaches to choreography for both dancers and non-dancers. Students will learn how to work as part of an ensemble and devise their own group piece of physical theatre. Verbatim theatre practices: an introduction In this workshop students will consider alternative ways of approaching characterisation, experimenting with reality and truth as opposed to more traditional constructions of character. Students will learn techniques of exact replication; recording and reproducing vocal utterance through the use of earphones. Students will use these techniques to adopt and stage textual material in an environment/dramatic situation.

Archetypes A workshop exploring characters and narratives using a system of physical characteristics developed from archetypes found in traditional stories from Europe, Africa and Asia: The Hero, The Victim, The Devil, The Virgin, The Trickster, The Hunter, The Fool. Techniques include: The influence of breath and breathing on physicality; the signifying gesture and gestural language; the body as mask; the internal mantra; non-verbal communication of character action and narratives; focus, space and spatial relationships. The techniques can be applied to the development and communication of character in physical theatre, non-verbal comedy and street performance. The techniques can also be used in conjunction with other, Stanislavski based techniques to aid clarity of physicality in text based theatre.

Stage fencing An introduction to the use of swords on stage. Students will learn the principles, explore a number of cuts and parries and learn the choreography for a short fight. Simulated unarmed combat An introduction to simulated unarmed combat. Students will learn principles, learn techniques for a range of punches, kicks and throws and perform a short fight.

Art The School of Art Experience Day An Experience Day is an excellent way to learn about life in the School of Art through a range of taster workshops aligned to the School’s degree courses. Workshops take place in purpose-built studios and are run by experienced academics and technicians. The day also includes presentations on the importance of the creative sector and the scope of employment in creative industries. Fine Art/ Painting & Printmaking/ Sculpture & Environmental Art This workshop challenges participants to approach drawing from new perspectives, utilizing experimental techniques to develop diverse outcomes and stimulate new skills. The workshop takes place in the purpose-built top floor studios, home to a lively community of Fine Art practitioners. Students will be able to document the workshops and include drawings from this session in their portfolios. Product Design/ Furniture Design/ Interior Design This workshop allows students to focus on skills, concepts and creative thinking necessary for product design. Within the dynamic environment of the product design studios participants will be involved in a tutor led project linking to society, technology and/or ecology.

Fashion / Textiles & Surface Pattern This workshop provides an introduction to innovative practices for ideas generation in Fashion and Textiles. Fusing experiences pertinent to both subject areas, students have the opportunity to use experimental techniques creating designs in two and three dimensions that can be photographed for inclusion in portfolios. Graphic Design/ Illustration/ Visual Communication This workshop provides a unique opportunity for students to work with specialist staff in the purpose-built studios and printmaking workshops in the School of Art. This session focuses on an awareness of visual culture and relationships between visual communication and society. Students will have the opportunity to use professional printmaking facilities to create screen prints for their portfolios.

Photography This workshop draws attention to the relationship between photography and identity. Participants will learn to use professional photographic equipment in purpose built studios, and then follow the photographic process through to print in our dark rooms. The results can be presented in their portfolios and will demonstrate new skills and knowledge within art and design. Glass & Ceramics This workshop allows participants to experience working within the world class Ceramics and Glass workshops in the School of Art. The session provides an introduction to throwing allowing students to develop approaches to practice based on ‘thinking through making’. The results of the workshop can be photographed and fired offering a broader dimension to their portfolios. * Workshop descriptions are indicative. Each workshop session is capped at 15 students.

The School of Art Degree Show tours The Degree Show takes place annually for two weeks in June, showcasing the work of students graduating from specialist awards within the School of Art. Guided tours are a good way to see all exhibitions whilst meeting staff and students.

Business Tasty accounts Participants will have a practical opportunity to see how a business can recognise whether it is successful or not. Using a case study exercise, students will experience how a business captures and records its daily transactions in a cash book and how these are summarised to produce the year-end financial statements of profit and loss account and balance sheet. No prior accounting knowledge is required and this session can be delivered on or off-site. Events Marketing in Practice Teaming up with the Arena Theatre, we bring a group into the theatre to put together a marketing campaign for an upcoming event (e.g. spoken word night/ music event). They can meet the team there, talk about how they plan the event, take photos of the venue, interviews, make posters etc. They then launch the campaign that day and get complimentary/ discounted tickets to the event a couple of weeks later.

Leading and managing people in organisations Using case study materials, this session gives an insight into businesses when making decisions about their labour force. The focus will be on effective leadership and management of people in an organisation.

Design a Cruise - where in the world? An interactive session where students will be tasked with creating an itinerary for a one week cruise. Working in small groups, students will first select where in the world they would like their cruise to visit and who they would like on board (families, couples, over 65â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s etc.). Then work out the stop off points and develop a programme of activities including different cuisines to be explored and restaurants to be visited. An introduction to Behavioural Economics In this session we will provide an introduction of different themes related to Behavioral Economics. The assignment of the 2017 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Sciences to Richard Thaler emphasizes the importance of this topic in the current research and understanding of Economics and the strong link with psychological aspects. The session will be interactive and participants will be asked to answer simple questions in teams. The objective is to partially replicate during the session some of the main experiments conducted by Behavioral economists.

A day in the life of a small business owner An activity where small groups think about all of the aspects that make up a day in the life of a small business owner. We invite small business owners in for the activity and pair them up with a group of GCSE/A level/BTEC business students to give an insight into how real businesses are run. This will run in the Science Park. Students could make a short video about their business ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DITL to give to the business owner for social media/ promotion.

Dance Developing creativity in choreography In this practical session, improvisational tasks and contact improvisation technique will be explored to help participants generate creative dance material. This session can be designed to specific school/ college requests/ levels (including exam work). Please note, this session can be delivered on or off campus. Body conditioning: turnout and/or balance This research-informed practical session will give participants the experience of conditioning techniques in either turnout and/or balance. The exercises included can help dancers maximise their artistic and physical potential. In the Turnout session students will learn different ways to bring awareness to leg turnout muscles using floor exercises and rotator disks. In the Balance session students will learn how to use trampolines, balance boards and other specialist conditioning equipment to develop your awareness of balance strategies. Please note: available oncampus only due to equipment used.

Conditioning for cardiovascular fitness This research-informed, practical session gives participants the opportunity to find out more about effective warm up and cool down for dance, and practical strategies for improving cardiovascular fitness. This includes creative elements and group work and an introduction to measuring heart rate and safe practice. Alternative workshops on safe alignment for dancers and muscular imbalances can be arranged for yrs10-13. Capturing the stylistic qualities of dance repertoire in performance This practical session explores the importance of detailed analysis and contextual understanding of a piece combined with excellent rehearsal techniques and direction to be able to perform a repertoire piece. Our expert staff can lead in the workshop in a genre of your choice (contemporary, ballet, jazz or musical theatre). We recommend some pre-workshop preparation for more advanced groups/yrs. 12-13, in consultation with our staff.

Education Exploring education Students will explore the different roles and careers beyond traditional education and gain an insight into the Early Years profession.

Engineering International Women in Engineering Day Join us in the School of Engineering at our impressive campus in Telford to get to grips with a range of practical activities in engineering and meet with inspirational engineers from all backgrounds. Motorsport Engineering workshop Meet a professional race driver at our Telford Innovation Centre and hear about their journey in becoming a pro-driver.

Forensics Gore and the law This session will introduce forensic science techniques and how they are used in prosecution. There is also an opportunity to tour our crime scene house.

Health Community and society day Our Community and Society taster day is ideal for those interested in Public Health, Social Care and Social Work and would like to know a little more about our undergraduate courses in these subject areas. During the day students will have the opportunity to enjoy informative and interactive sessions and speak to staff in more depth about courses and careers. So you want to be a nurse? Students will find out more about the profession as well as what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to study the course at the University. Students will also have the opportunity to meet our current trainee nurses who will be providing interactive activities about the basics of nursing and sharing their experiences throughout the day.

Delivering midwifery This event will give students an insight into the skills and practical elements they would be expected to deliver in Midwifery. Our student midwives will be carrying out demonstrations on the day and will be sharing their experiences both at university and on placements.

Humanities Our workshops cover a wide variety of exciting and engaging topics including: Creative and Professional Writing: A Cabinet of Curiosities This workshop provides an introduction to the weird and wonderful world of Creative and Professional Writing, in it we explore how a story might go from concept to finished piece. English Language, Linguistics and TESOL: Why Study Language? Here we uncover some exciting facts about how we learn and use language, and reveal some of the many exciting careers open to Language, Linguists and TESOL specialists. Writing for academic purposes; Some useful tips! If you want to improve your essay writing skills this is the workshop for you. With lots of hands-on, interactive activities to help you make your essay count. Writing Flash Fiction Size isn’t everything. This workshop offers an introduction to anyone interested in the exciting field of Flash Fiction. Create a world, stir your reader’s emotions, make them laugh, tell a story in as little as six words.

Religious Studies; Engaging with Living Religion Religion isn’t just what we believe, it’s what we do. This session explores religion as a lived and living thing that is with us everyday in all things. Religious Studies; Religion and Media: Friends or Foes? This session explores the ways in which religion is represented in the media and examines some of the impetuses and consequences of key events and their representation.

Philosophy; What does it mean to be human? This workshop gets to grips with some fundamental questions of philosophy, it gives students the chance to explore big issues in a friendly environment, building confidence as well as making students think. English: Loose Leaves and Loose Women: literature and experimentation Women have a special relationship with Literature, even when excluded from much of the world outside the home, women imagined other lives on the page as well as experimenting with the page itself. Here we explore some key examples. ‘Shakespeare’s Boyfriend: Reading Closely’ A re-reading of some famous sonnets and a look at some more recent, and starkly realistic, love poetry. Shakespeare’s Sister: Gender in Literature What if Shakespeare had a sister? This session explores the evolving roles of men and women in the world outside the text and examines how this is depicted in literature.

Survival Guide to Poetry: Or How a Poem Once Saved My Life This session explores the power of poetry to change minds and even save lives. It introduces some beautiful poems that will undoubtedly inspire and examines the role of poetry in our lives. ‘The Tree of Knowledge’ What is knowledge, and should we quest after it at all? Thinking About the 1960s: The Beatles as Poetry This masterclass looks at how pop and poetry coalesced in this decade, and how popular culture became the inspiration and vehicle for new forms of art and expression. Using Literary Theory This session explores key ideas from contemporary literary and critical theory and shows them at work through a range of textual analyses. We apply our theories to a range of texts, including Frankenstein.

Law Judgement day Participants in this session take on the role of a judge in the English legal system. Participants will be presented with a set of facts relating to a criminal matter and based on the evidence will be required to establish the guilt of a defendant. Bullying and the law Looking at the implications of bullying and the law, this session addresses some of the legal issues arising from hate crime on the internet. In particular, individuals who are harassed and bullied through social media and the liability for such acts. How to get away with a crime This session explores some of the defences that are available to a defendant who has been charged with a criminal offence. The session will explore the defences of automatism, intoxication and insanity.

Motion Capture Demonstration An introduction to the use of motion capture technology and it’s use in Games, Virtual Environments and Character creation.

Media Our workshops cover a wide variety of exciting and engaging topics, including those below. Media: Representation and Gender This session looks at the ways in which media representations can shape our understanding of the world, and in particular our conceptions of gender. We will look at a number of ways in which masculinity and femininity are frequently represented as binary oppositions, and how this can influence behavior. This session analyses contemporary advertisements, and other media texts to assess if gender is represented in stereotypical ways. It raises the issue of the importance of critical analysis of the media in context of #Me Too. Is the medium the message? – an introduction to media theory This session takes up Marshall McLuhan’s famous slogan ‘The Medium is the Message’, and applies it to several examples of media content. Firstly, Disney films are discussed to raise the question of whether media content can really be positive, diverse and empowering if it takes the form of a commodity? Social media is also examined, and its well-documented links to misogyny, bullying and anxiety. Finally, the session looks at ‘ritual media events’: royal weddings, charity events, disaster coverage, as forms of media which may enchant, fascinate or repel.

2D Animation and Stop Motion Basics This workshop introduces cut out silhouette animation, puppet making, lighting and elements of production design. Students will get an understanding of animating under the camera and look at the work of Lotte Reiniger, director of the world’s first animated fiction feature film. Suitable for students wanting to study animation, set design, graphics and illustration. 3D Modelling and Animation Introduction in Maya An opportunity to understand and play with the software that makes all those blockbuster animated movies. Learn how to model and animate in Autodesk Maya. Go Radio! Give radio a go! This exciting workshop provides students with the opportunity to undertake different roles in a radio production team. Students will write, present and record their own radio news bulletin. Mobile Journalism Do you use your smartphone to check your emails, post messages on social media or play games? This workshop provides useful tips and innovative ideas on how to use your smartphone to create journalistic content ready to broadcast, like a professional journalist. Students will learn to produce news using their smartphone and will work in groups to record interviews and/or vox pops for news bulletins.

Multimedia Journalism: What makes a good spokesperson? Give radio a go! This exciting workshop brings you the opportunity to undertake different roles in a radio production team. Students will write, present and record their own radio news bulletin. TV Production Workshop An opportunity to work with Film and Television equipment including lights, camera and sound.

Music Technology Beginner’s guide to audio programming An introduction to using audio programming software to create a simple synthesiser. No prior experience necessary. Requires a computer lab with either Pure Data or SuperCollider installed (both open source and free). A not-a-hearing-test hearing test How does the ear work? How do we hear sound? What sounds can we hear, and what can’t we hear? This session includes the controlled and safe playback of a range of sounds. Requires playback equipment (provided by the department). Studying Music Technology at university An overview of the study of Music Technology at university level compared to the content of the A-level and/or L3 BTEC courses. Includes a discussion around employability and transferrable skills. Ideal for students studying a Level 3 qualification in Music Technology.

Deconstructing a mix Using a DAW and various types of metering to deconstruct a commercial mixdown. Ideal for students of a L3 technology or performance course. Building a digital musical instrument Using a low cost microcontroller to create a simple digital musical instrument. Requires a computer lab with Pure Data installed (free and open source software).

Musical Theatre Ensemble vocal workshop Students will learn to sing in two, three or four part harmony. Perform a show tune and become a choir in under an hour! Song and dance workshop Students will sing, dance and perform a musical theatre song. Focusing on singing style, technique and musical theatre jazz dance. A journey into the woods Students will explore Sondheimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular musical Into the Woods. Using song, dance and exercises, explore some of the main themes of well-loved fairy tales. Dance for Musical Theatre 1 Students will learn and perform a dance piece based in the style of Jerome Robbins. The piece will focus on the conflict between the Jets and Sharks. The workshops will be based in a Jazz dance style. Dance for Musical Theatre 2 Students will learn and perform and perform a dance piece from the popular West End and Broadway show Matilda.

Acting the song This session will explore techniques that will enable students to approach the performance of a song through text. Our acting tutors will teach students top tips on how to make lyrics work alongside music and character. The improvised musical Students will devise a musical from scratch! Working with an experienced musical director, students will use their singing and acting skills to develop a musical on the spot. Preparing for audition This hour-long talk lets students know the secrets of a successful audition, providing helpful and handy tips to prepare them for Musical Theatre auditions. University and your career Students will learn more about the single and joint honours Musical Theatre courses at the University of Wolverhampton and how these can lead to a variety of careers.

Music and Popular Music Insights into the music department Forewarned is forearmed - students will learn how to prepare for the Music Department Admissions Theory Test. Insights into becoming a music teacher A Q&A session for would-be music teachers seeking more advice about teaching as a career. Close harmony singing workshop Students will learn through singing; finding their inner ear; developing their musicianship in new ways! Develop your musicianship in preparation for music in higher education A practical activity for musicians planning on studying music in higher education. Creative repetition This session looks at how repetition can be used creatively. Students will listen to pieces and discuss their ideas and opinions as a group. Creating a soundscape A creative workshop exploring sound/cityscape, using voices/instruments/objects (can include non-musicians).

Sciences Royal Society of Chemistry’s School Analyst Competition: Friday 15 February 2019 The Schools’ Analyst Competition is an annual national competition coordinated by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s analytical division. The competition is an opportunity for students to use analytical equipment not usually available in schools, gain additional practical experience and apply their knowledge of chemistry to solve problems. Instructions will be given and students will be supervised but help from staff will be limited to ensure a fair competition.

Pharmacy Milk of magnesia The aim of this practical is to provide students with an insight into pharmaceutics and the extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceutical products. Preparation of products in the pharmacy is something that is still seen but, increasingly, these products tend to be ordered from specialist pharmaceutics suppliers. Tablet making A practical activity on making tablets delivered by academics from the School of Pharmacy.

Chemistry Experience Day: Thursday 2 May 2019, Wednesday 26 June 2019 A day of curriculum enhancing activities for students who are considering studying BSc or HND Chemistry at university. This FREE event is open to those currently studying a Level 3 qualification in Chemistry. Visiting students must be accompanied by their teacher. Scifest: a festival of Science and Engineering: Summer 2019 Scifest is an action packed two-day science and engineering festival held at the University of Wolverhampton’s fantastic City Campus, with support from the Big Bang. Chemistry: infrared spectroscopy (IR) Use of infrared spectroscopy (IR) and database to identify unknown compounds (a range of drug substances). Hands on use of IR. No previous knowledge of IR required. On-campus delivery. Chemistry: mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy An exercise in structure identification using IR, 13-C-NMR, 1H-NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

Sports and Human Science

Social, Historical and Political Studies First World War and the Second World War – Lecture, Britain’s entry into them, right or wrong? In this session we discuss the motives for Britain entering the First and Second World War, looking specifically if it was morally correct or not.

Fire and rescue – From cause to conviction, anatomies of real fires, why they start and how they develop. This session looks at the causes of fires, the process in which they develop and how investigations can lead to criminal convictions.

Holocaust Memorial Day lecture The Annual Holocaust Memorial Day lecture invites a representative to speak about their experiences of the holocaust and how this significant time in history impacted their life. Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in Q&As.

Poverty and hunger – The emergence of food banks This interactive session looks at poverty and the homeless in the UK. It highlights the important role food banks play in our current society.

Make your move into Physiotherapy This exclusive event will give students a chance to gain a valuable insight into physiotherapy including: key aspects of practice; the practical skills associated with being on a physiotherapy programme; and the profession itself. Students will be taught by practising physiotherapists and will learn alongside current physiotherapy students. Finally, students will be given important knowledge to help their application stand out, and get a better understanding of the interview process. Secondary SportFest SportsFest is a series of events consisting of 2 days of activities which are highly interactive, with practical, lab-based and classroom activities relevant for Years 11-13 and designed to showcase our varied sport curriculum and the careers they support. This Girl Will This Girl Will is an all-female event, which celebrates female success in sport. The day contains a number of sessions designed to inspire students to play, lead and study sport as well as raise girls’ aspirations for their sporting careers.

The Gateway: Advice and Guidance If you have a complex question from a potential University student and are not sure where to find the answer, you can contact our friendly and professional Education Guidance Advisors at the Gateway. They offer impartial advice and guidance and can answer questions on courses, qualifications, admissions processes, the financial support available and much more! Email your query to: gateway@wlv.ac.uk or call: 01902 321 032 for a quick chat. More information can also be found on the following web pages: Fees and finance: wlv.ac.uk/moneymatters Courses available: wlv.ac.uk/courses How to apply: wlv.ac.uk/apply Scholarships and bursaries: wlv.ac.uk/scholarships Part-time study: wlv.ac.uk/parttime Mature students: wlv.ac.uk/mature Open Days: wlv.ac.uk/opendays

Directorate of Student and Academic Services The Directorate of Student and Academic Services is instrumental in helping our students develop good academic skills. These skills are vital for students to succeed academically but also are very transferable into other areas of life. Our library services team can offer workshops on the following topics: • • • • • • •

Managing your study time effectively. Strategies for effective learning. Planning and structuring your assignment/essays. Finding information to support your studies. Evaluating information to ensure it’s real and credible to support your work. References your work correctly and avoiding plagiarising. Developing your presentation skills.

The team also provides a range of resources that you can access to help develop your learners’ study skills at: wlv.ac.uk/skills

Regional Learning Centres The University of Wolverhampton is widening access to higher education via the establishment of two regional learning centres. University Centre Telford Working in partnership with Telford College and Telford & Wrekin Council, this exciting venture has put education at the heart of Telford. The centre offers a range of taster sessions, events and activities, including literary festivals and Spanish language classes. The centre offers courses in the following: • Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource Management • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Certificate in Professional Marketing • CertEd (PCE) Undergraduate Certificate in Education (post compulsory education) • ProfGradCertEd (PCE) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (post compulsory education) • BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability, Inclusion and Childhood and Family Studies (Top-up) Level 6 entry There are also Distance Learning courses on offer. To find out more, visit: wlv.ac.uk/uctelford

University of Wolverhampton in Stafford (UWiS) Opening its doors last year, UWiS offers a series of public lectures, taster sessions and short courses throughout the year in a diverse range of subjects such as: • • • • • • • •

Animal welfare – Public lecture Cybersecurity – Public lecture Military History – Study day Forensic Science – Taster session Dementia Awareness – Taster session Business Start Up – Seminar British Sign Language – Short course Digital Photography – Short course

In most cases these are suitable for all ages, however we do ask you to contact us prior to booking for those under 16. The centre also caters for school/college and group bookings. If you have a particular subject area that you would like to see delivered at the centre please get in touch. To find out more, visit: wlv.ac.uk/uwis

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Our growing apprenticeships portfolio covers sectors including healthcare, construction and the built environment, engineering, legal and professional development – and is helping employers to upskill their workforce at technical and professional levels. Our dedicated Apprenticeship Hub team has established partnerships with international companies such as Serco as well as NHS trusts across the region and private care providers to deliver key apprenticeships. In just over a year of offering the qualifications, more than 250 apprentices are already studying at the University – with more programmes in the pipeline!

Teachers and Advisors

The following Higher and Degree Apprenticeships are available at the University of Wolverhampton:

Annual Higher Education Advisors’ Conference: Thursday 9 May 2019

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Our FREE annual higher education advisor’s conference is a great opportunity for teachers and advisors from across the region to come together and share best practice. The conference is designed to equip you with the information you need to be able to support your learners with their progression to university.

Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship Chartered Legal Executive Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Design and Development Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Construction Management (Built Environment and Civil Engineering pathways) Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveyor, Construction Management, Property Management, and Building Surveying pathways) Healthcare Science Practitioner Nursing Associate

To find out more and to book places, visit: https://heconference2019.eventbrite.co.uk UCAS Reference writing workshops This session is designed to help teachers and advisors who provide references in the UCAS application. The session is beneficial for teachers and advisors new to the UCAS process but also as a refresher for experienced reference writers too. The team can deliver this workshop to small or larger groups and can tailor the session to your needs.

Schools and Colleges Open Day Date: Summer 2019 Our annual Schools and Colleges Open Day provides the perfect opportunity for your students to find out more about their subject area of interest- from analysing DNA to exploring a career in Nursing, all sessions are delivered by our academic staff who are experts in their field. Our support teams will also be on hand to answer key questions relating to higher education and will also deliver workshops on the following: • • • • •

Making student money go further Enjoying life in university accommodation Student Support and Wellbeing team Adding an extra dimension with the Students’ Union International options: learning languages or studying abroad

To request places, visit: wlv.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges Please note that all booking requests are dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis.

OPEN DAYS 2018/19 Undergraduate Open Days Saturday 17th November 2018 Saturday 2nd February 2019 Saturday 15th June 2019 Saturday 17th August 2019 Postgraduate Open Evenings Thursday 22nd November 2018 Thursday 21st March 2019 Thursday 27th June 2019 wlv.ac.uk/opendays wlv.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges

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