Jan 04

University of Huddersfield UCAS update at 4th January 2021

https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/schools-and-colleges-liaison-service/

Due to the exceptional circumstances this year, it has been agreed that we will give equal consideration to all applications made via UCAS to the University of Huddersfield by 15 February.

What happens if I miss the 15 January UCAS deadline?

We understand that this has been an exceptionally challenging year for schools and colleges and their students and we do not wish to see any applicant disadvantaged by these circumstances. With this in mind, we will give equal consideration to all applications made via UCAS to the University of Huddersfield by midnight on Friday 15 February.

We hope this will give applicants the appropriate time to submit their very best application and personal statement.

After this date, the University of Huddersfield will accept late applications for most courses for the remainder of the 2021 entry cycle, however some courses will become full and we can’t guarantee that they will be given the same level of consideration as applications received by Monday 15 February.  

For more information, visit our Covid-19 Applicant FAQs

 

 

Jan 04

Open Minds – Parents/carers leaflet on help with stress, worry and uncertainty

 

Is your child feeling stressed, worried or uncertain

Jan 04

Harper Adams Virtual Open Day Friday January 8th- 10am-2pm

 

Harper Adams Virtual Open Day Friday January 8th- 10am-2pm

Jan 04

News Associates 2020 round-up!

Latest journalism update from News Associates, the UK’s number one NCTJ journalism school

It’s not been the year any of us expected, but one thing has stayed the same – News Associates’ commitment to award-winning NCTJ journalism training, while keeping our trainees and staff safe.

Keep reading to learn more about us and how to apply for our NCTJ courses.

From a seamless move to fully-remote teaching in lockdown one, to hosting thousands of people on Zoom workshops over the summer, to 100% of our latest undergraduate cohort getting their gold-standard qualification, to working tirelessly to get our trainees back in the office safely for our autumn courses – it’s been a rollercoaster of a year. And the commitment of our trainees and staff never waivered. 

Photo collage of the best things that happened at News Associates in 2020, with 2020 in bold white lettering over the top. Descriptions of images from top left, going clockwise: The NCTJ careers guide front cover, featuring News Associates trainee Nadine White and the title ‘Do you want to be a journalist?’ Trainees Kishan, Ella, Jen and Sam posing with their awards for top exam results at the NCTJ Diploma Awards. Lucy Dyer, Laura Garcia and Emma Bentley posing for a selfie at the Women in Media Conference in Manchester. News Associates’ yoga instructor Emma Lindsay doing a yoga pose, wearing a black and white floral jumpsuit in front of a bush with red flowers. Trainee Kate Pounds smiling and doing Braille shorthand on a Braille note-taking device – she is wearing a white T-shirt and is sat at a wooden desk. Manchester head of journalism Andrew Greaves with Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan at JournoFest this year. Trainee Ellen holding a shorthand sign made out of newspapers which says ‘buy a newspaper.’

Our 2020

Since lockdown on March 23, we’ve… offered free remote yoga classes to our trainees, updated our in-house websites, helped an amazing blind trainee pass 100wpm Braille shorthand, hosted 40 Zoom workshops, made our offices covid-safe, and much, much more!

Elsewhere, the NCTJ has been upgraded to a level 5 qualification, #TeamNA alumna Nadine White was on the front page of the NCTJ Careers Guide and our graduates continued to land their dream jobs everywhere from ITV to The Athletic!

Read: 20 great things that happened at News Associates in 2020

Read: News Associates commits to in-person delivery for NCTJ courses

Read: Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! News Associates trainees and staff make most of online learning

Record-breaking undergraduate success

100% of our first ever undergraduate class achieved a gold-standard NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism – a record-breaking achievement.

This is the first time since the NCTJ started publishing results that an entire undergraduate cohort has achieved the industry-standard qualification.

In the years on record 2013-2019 the gold-standard NCTJ pass rate for the number one-ranked accredited undergraduate courses were 50%, 48.78%, 55.56%, 59.46%, 38.46%, 50% and 38.46%

On top of that, an incredible 71% also achieved a first in their journalism degree, with 29% achieving a 2.1.

We couldn’t be more proud of them! 

Read: Record-breaking 100% gold-standard NCTJ qualification passes for School of Journalism class of 2020

Read: What is the NCTJ and why is it so important?

A bright orange graphic with a target in the middle and huge text saying 100%.

Apply now – Undergraduate courses

There’s still time to apply for our NCTJ-accredited BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree The School of Journalism in London and Manchester.

On our highly-practical degree – with small classes in a big space – you’ll be taught by working journalists and you’ll graduate with the essential industry-standard NCTJ as well as your degree.

You’ll work in a newsroom not a classroom and every trainee will be offered up to £1,000 paid journalism work placement or up to £1,000 for a journalism project every summer of their degree.

To apply for The School of Journalism via UCAS you will need the codes below:

Course code: MUJO
Institution code: P63
Campus: Manchester (M) or London (L)

Infographic titled ‘What do our trainees say?’ With a quote by Honor, first year undergraduate: “The School of Journalism saved my 2020! Starting the course granted me both essential knowledge as well as practical experience, and I am loving the experience so far. It's great to start my career as a journalist.” Text is shown in white and blue fonts, in white and orange text boxes against a blue background. There is a headshot of Honor looking at the camera with a straight face in the top right. Her long blonde hair is tied back and she is standing in front of a green bush.

Dec 17

HNC Lesson Tasters – Virtual Open Event

Our final Virtual Open Event is now accessible to everyone at www.hncopenevent.co.uk

There are some fantastic virtual resources for students and staff, including over 40 different lesson tasters for our courses, giving a flavour of what to expect from each of our subject areas, and you can also access a 360 degree virtual tour of the College campus. As ever, I hope that I am in a position to be able to offer your students an in person experience before the end of the academic year.

 

Dec 17

Creative Careers Resources – The Northern School of Art

 

Creative Careers Resources – The Northern School of Art

Dec 17

University of Bradford Webinars Early 2020 – register to secure your place

Study and revision skills – 07/01/20 @ 16:30-17:30

This session will cover lots of helpful hints and tips to help you plan your revision effectively and to be prepared for exams. We will also look at different study styles, to help you consider what revision techniques may be most effective and best suit you. Register here.

Study and revision skills – 07/01/20 @ 19:30-20:30

This session will cover lots of helpful hints and tips to help you plan your revision effectively and to be prepared for exams. We will also look at different study styles, to help you consider what revision techniques may be most effective and best suit you. Register here.

Preparing for university interviews – 14/01/20 @ 16:30-17:30

This session is for students who have applied to a course that will require an interview at university. We will cover key tips for how to prepare and present yourself at your interview. Register here.

Preparing for university interviews – 14/01/20 @ 19:30-20:30

This session is for students who have applied to a course that will require an interview at university. We will cover key tips for how to prepare and present yourself at your interview. Register here.

Dec 17

UA92 Virtual Open Day – Wednesday 6 January 2021

Our first Open Day of the year will take place online on Wednesday 6 January 2021. We would greatly appreciate your support with promoting this event to any Year 13s who haven’t yet made their minds up about university as well as any Year 12s who are starting to consider their options for 2022. You can download the digital flyer using the link below and students can sign up at www.UA92.ac.uk/events.

Download Flyer Here

 

Dec 17

The Sutton Trust – Free summer schools for your students

Applications for Sutton Trust Summer Schools are opening soon!

I am writing from the Sutton Trust, a charity that champions social mobility. Applications for our free university and apprenticeship summer schools are opening on January 11th, 2021. Join state school teachers around the UK in sharing these opportunities with high achieving students in your school.  

Our flagship UK Summer Schools give students an insight into university through spending a week with one of 13 leading UK universities studying one of over 40 different subjects and meeting like-minded students from across the UK.

The new Apprenticeship Summer School will allow students to explore degree-level apprenticeships as an alternative to university by attending interactive skills sessions and networking with top employers like Accenture, PwC and Coca-Cola EP.

Your students will be supported—either in-person or online

While the upcoming months seem uncertain, we are confident that we can continue to deliver high-quality support, while prioritising the safety of our students and staff. Last summer, we responded quickly and launched our new digital platform, Sutton Trust Online. This allowed us to not only deliver our programmes virtually but provide ongoing support and resources to students at a time they need it most.

Last summer, over 6,000 young people benefitted from our summer schools and digital platform, and we want your students to be next. Summer school students gain confidence and the skills to navigate the Higher Education system and make informed choices about their future. You can see how students in your region have benefitted from our programmes on our Impact Hub.

“Despite being online, the other students and I were able to work extremely well together—taking part in games, quizzes and much more. I completed the programme feeling that I had been extremely productive.”

– Gracie, Sutton-in-Ashfield, The University of Nottingham UK Summer School 2020

Who can apply?

Our Summer Schools are open to students who:

  • are currently studying in Year 12 (England and Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland) or S5 (Scotland)
  • have always attended a state-funded school or college like yours

We are looking for high achieving (at least 5 A/6s at GCSE or 5 Bs at National 5) students from less-advantaged backgrounds. Students are more likely to gain a place if they meet additional social mobility criteria. Please see our teacher guide for more information.

How you can help

We will be in touch with more details about the Summer Schools when applications open on January 11th. Until then, you can:

Applications for our free US programme are open now!

Our fully-funded US programme is a once in a lifetime opportunity for your students to experience what it’s like to be an international student in the US and to help them see if it could be the right fit for them. Over 400 students have already secured places across 74 US universities so if you work with students who might be interested in the opportunity, please direct them to the website. Applications will close on January 17th 2021.

Dec 17

Amazing Apprenticeships – Apprenticeship opportunities over Christmas!

All I want for Christmas is…
Apprenticeship vacancies!

Use the Christmas break to learn about current apprenticeship opportunities

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