Here is our newsletter, helping to keep you up to date with all the activity and support available over the next few weeks.  You can go to our digital version of this newsletter HERE  

*** Our next teachers and advisors virtual event – Overcoming stereotypes in STEMM ***

Our next teachers and advisors virtual event is taking place on 26^th November 16:00-17:30 and will be about overcoming stereotypes in STEMM.  We have a fantastic programme, including sessions on supporting men to enter the health profession and women into STEM, particularly engineering, which have been key areas for discussion across multiple sectors for some time.  The full programme is attached.  This is a great opportunity to come together and think about how we can support students to consider degrees and professions where there is currently an underrepresentation.  We hope you are able to join us for this exciting discussion.

If you would like to attend, please complete our booking form and we will be in touch before the event with all the details to join.  Complete the booking form HERE

Our exciting new Mini Series of Programmes in the banners below (also see attachments), commence this week.  Participants who complete the full programme will receive 8 points towards their UCAS tariff.

Future Change Makers 19 November – 10 December (17:30 – 18:30)

Our Future Change Makers webinar series, designed and delivered by our Peace Studies and International Development Academics, is launching on Thursday 19 November. These weekly lectures will expose A-level and BTEC students to a wide range of subjects that are both topical and related to their syllabus – the Covid 19 pandemic, the global food crisis, far-right ideologies, nationalism, and the comparative study of revolutions. The programme offers an insight into university style teaching and will conclude on 10 December.

The programme is tailored to be accessible to a wide audience with no subject specific requirements. All participants who complete the full programme will receive 8 points towards their UCAS tariff for future study at the University of Bradford as an undergraduate Peace Studies student.

If you have any questions please email: A.gray6@bradford.ac.uk

Please register your interest for Future Change Makers HERE

Future Psychologists 18 November – 9 December (16:30 – 17:30)

Our Future Psychologists Virtual programme has been designed, and will be delivered, by leading academics in our School of Social Sciences and launches on Wednesday 18th November. The Schools research expertise includes the application of psychology to understanding health and well-being; cognition and brain research including neuropsychology, perception, and developmental psychology; and the connections between identity, social constructivism and narrative.

Each session of the programme will investigate one of the four key strands of psychology – Cognitive; Developmental; Forensic; and Counselling.

The programme is tailored to be accessible to a wide audience with no subject specific requirements. All participants who complete the full programme will receive 8 points towards their UCAS tariff for future study at the University of Bradford as an undergraduate Psychology student.

If you have any questions please email: A.gray6@bradford.ac.uk

Please register your interest for Future Psychologists HERE

Creating Future Lawyers 18 November – 16 December (13:30 – 14:30)

Our Creating Future Lawyers Virtual programme has been designed, and will be delivered, by leading academics in the School of Law and will begin on Wednesday November 18th. The 1st session will be an extended session of 1.5 hours (1:30 – 3pm). The programmes aim is to engage, inspire and inform students about Law, the developments and changes taking place in this fast-paced world, and give you an insight into further studies. 

Sessions will explore such subjects as: Why the Law needs you; A deep dive into Corona virus regulations; What is an Advocate?; Technology and the Law; and, Contracts, Carbolic Smokeballs and Covid.

The programme is tailored to be accessible to a wide audience with no subject specific requirements. The programme intends to use developments in the wake of the Corona Virus Pandemic to make the sessions familiar and accessible to students. All participants who complete the full programme will receive 8 points towards their UCAS tariff for future study at the University of Bradford as an undergraduate Law student.

If you have any questions please email: A.gray6@bradford.ac.uk

Please register your interest for Creating Future Lawyers HERE

Academic Wednesdays: 

Our academic webinars provide a fantastic opportunity to help you think about what you might want to study at university and potentially assist you when writing your personal statement for your UCAS application. Please visit our webinars webpage for a full list, covering a diverse range of topics. 

• 18 November: Public Health Challenges (3:30-4:30 pm): Public Health is something that affects each of us. In this webinar, University academics and students discuss current challenges that we face and what it is really like to work in this area.  You can register HERE
• 25 November: Do animals have theory of mind? (3:30-4:30 pm): This webinar discusses the theory of mind and whether animals have highly evolved social systems, their own languages, the ability to use abstract concepts and function at higher levels than originally thought. You can register HERE

Post-16 Activity:·       

19 November: Personal Statements (4-5 PM): In this session, we’ll discuss what you should include in your personal statement – giving you key tips to ensure you cover all your relevant work, voluntary and personal experience. We’ll also offer guidance on how to structure your personal statement, cover the UCAS application process, and recommend useful websites which you can use as part of your research.  You can Register HERE·       

19 November: Personal Statements (7:30-8:30 PM): In this session, we’ll discuss what you should include in your personal statement – giving you key tips to ensure you cover all your relevant work, voluntary and personal experience. We’ll also offer guidance on how to structure your personal statement, cover the UCAS application process, and recommend useful websites which you can use as part of your research.  You can Register HERE·       

20 November: Hang out with students from the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences (4-5 PM):  Have you done lots of online research about us but are still not sure? It is time to meet up with someone who has been studying the course you are interested in. Grab yourself a cup of tea to join us in this webinar and hear real stories from our current international students and alumni: what brought them to Bradford? What achievements they have attained for their study and career? Compare what you see online about Bradford Faculty of Management, Law & Social Sciences with what our students have personally experienced. You can ask us anything during this session.  You can Register HERE·       

24 November: Enhancing Employability at university (12-1 PM) – In collaboration with Unitaster days: This session will focus on enhancing employability at University, looking at how higher education helps prepare you for the jobs of the future.       

26 November: Interview skills for health and social work (4-5 PM): This session is for students who’ve applied to a course that requires an interview – particularly health-related areas and social work. We’ll cover how to prepare and present yourself, and there’ll be a chance to hear from a current student about their own interview – gaining helpful advice from someone who’s just been through the process. You can Register HERE· 

26 November: Interview skills for health and social work (7:30-8:30 PM): This session is for students who’ve applied to a course that requires an interview – particularly health-related areas and social work. We’ll cover how to prepare and present yourself, and there’ll be a chance to hear from a current student about their own interview – gaining helpful advice from someone who’s just been through the process. You can Register HERE·       

27 November: Hang out with students from the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics (4-5 PM):  Have you done lots of online research about us but are still not sure? It’s time to meet up with someone who has been studying the course you are interested in. Grab yourself a cup of tea to join us in this webinar and hear real stories from our current international students and alumni: what brought them to Bradford? What achievements they have attained for their study and career? Compare what you see online about Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Informatics with what our students have personally experienced. You can ask us anything during this session.  You can Register HERE 

You can find News on help and advice about applying to University in 2021 HERE

Read more on Social Mobility at the University of Bradford HERE

Read about the Middle East Peace Talks’ Former Lead Negotiator, Saeb Erekat HERE

Read about Nazir Afzal OBE, the ‘Champion of the ignored’ and his honorary doctorate HERE

Twitter: 

Please follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with the activity that we are doing @UniBradOutreach 

Future Changemakers

Future Psychologists

Creating Future Lawyers

Overcoming stereotypes in STEMM – Teachers and advisors programme

I just wanted to share a few key highlights on offer from us here at The University of Salford over the coming month.

Guaranteed offer at Salford Business School 

For 2021 entry Salford Business School is guaranteeing an offer of a place to all those applying to an undergraduate programme within the School. We will also be offering additional study sessions in the run up to exams next year to help ensure that students are well prepared for assessments and exams 

The guaranteed offer is open to all students that apply to subjects within Salford Business School and applications can be made via UCAS until 15 January 2021. Full details of the Scheme 

Salford Academic Lecture  

On Tuesday 24 November our Criminology and Sociology teams are delivering a 30-minute talk on ‘The Social Consequences of Coronavirus’ This session provides an insight into a fascinating area within Sociology and Criminology and will enable your students to hear our academic staff delivering a lecture. 

In this session we explore current issues and what we can do to address them. 

Book a place: Tuesday 24 November (3.30pm – 4.00pm) – The Social Consequences of Coronavirus: Social Life Under the Pandemic 

 Applicant Support Sessions 

Our Applicant Support Sessions for November and December will be covering topics including personal statements and student finance. Sessions are scheduled between 5-6pm and provide a great opportunity for those considering applying to gain some insight and ask any questions they may have. Book onto our upcoming event

What’s on at LCB….

​We will be sending one email per month to keep you up to date with ‘What’s on at LCB’.

​2021/2022 School Leaver Course Guide 

​Please find our 2021/22 school leaver course guide here. 

Applying for next year

​We are accepting applications for next year and these can be made directly via the College website https://www.lcb.ac.uk/apply/ 

We will also be using https://www.startinleeds.com/start-to-apply/. The system for us to receive applications from here is currently being set up so I will send an update once students can start applying.

Virtual Open Event – Saturday 21 November, 10am – 1pm

Please visit Virtual Open Event to register for the virtual open event. On the morning of the event a link to the page will be sent to everyone who has registered and visitors will be able to watch videos, chat to us live on the website or request a call back.

I have attached an open event poster for you with this date and our other events.

​Resources for Schools 

The virtual open event page will be available to access after the event too so this information should also be useful for you to use for careers IAG. You can also check out our Careers A-Z.

Career of the month – Building Services Engineer

Building Services Engineers are responsible for advising architects on the most cost-effective engineering services that a building requires, which must be environmentally friendly. These services include heating, lighting, ventilation, air-conditioning, electrical and water. Often a Building Services Engineer will specialise in one field, for example Mechanical Engineering which covers the air conditioning and heating etc.

Find out more here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u5m-EK55tI

https://www.lcb.ac.uk/study-with-us/careers-a-z/building-services-engineer/ 

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This issue focuses on the Faculty of Science and Technology

Discover Engineering

Our Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Dr Stephen Quayle will be delivering a webinar about studying for a degree in Engineering at Lancaster.

This webinar will introduce your students to our current students and alumni, and will help them to discover the different fields of Engineering and the diverse career prospects an Engineering degree can lead to.

Click here to register for our Engineering Webinar

Chemistry Webinars

We are delivering a series of short academic research lectures from the Chemistry Department. We would love your students to join us. By taking part in the lectures, we hope your students will develop their understanding of chemistry, find out how chemistry is helping to change the world and take advantage of the opportunity to ask our academics any questions they may have.

Brain Chemistry – A lecture from Professor Joe Sweeney, Head of Chemistry and Chair in Synthetic Chemistry, which will cover finding out how the shape and charge of small organic molecules is important in the brain. Register here for the Brain Chemistry Webinar

Biomaterials and Wound Healing – Non-healing wounds are a silent epidemic. They cost the NHS almost as much as heart disease and cancer. And yet we hardly hear about these wounds! Register here for the Biomaterials Webinar

An Atom’s Eye View – We spend a lot of our time in Chemistry learning about chemical structures – but how do we actually know these other than trusting what a textbook tells us? Register here for the Atom’s Eye View Webinar

Find the full list of our webinars including the other Chemistry Lectures here

Why Study Maths Webinar – Tuesday 24th November, 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Ever wondered what careers are available if you study Maths at university? Or what skills you will develop in your degree?
Find out where past students have gone on to work or where they have completed their placements, as well as other useful information on why you should study Maths at Lancaster.

Click here to register for our Why Study Maths Webinar

Live Q&A: Faculty of Science and Technology – Tuesday 8th December, 4:00pm to 5:30pm

From Engineering, to Mathematics, to Psychology; Lancaster University Science and Technology faculty covers a wide range of courses for your students to learn about, choose from and study.

Staff and current students will be ready to answer any questions and offer helpful advice about the courses.

Click here to register for our Live Q&A about our Faculty of Science and Technology

Research in a Box – These free resources give your students the opportunity to learn through engaging activities or experience using research equipment through interactive practical sessions. The equipment and activities have been designed by our academics with the GCSE and A Level curriculums in mind, enabling you to teach the syllabus in a fun, exciting and innovative way.

Click here to see our STEM Boxes

Lancaster in the Media

Research has found that air pollution particles in young brains are linked to Alzheimer’s damage. Our Professor Barbara Maher, Lancaster Environment Centre, is part of the research team and has said “It is terrifying because, even in the infants, there is neuropathology in the brain stem”. 

Read the article about the link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s

Scientists, engineers and technicians from the UK have embarked on a £26M project to help upgrade the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, on the French/Swiss border near Geneva. Our Professor Graeme Burt of the Department of Engineering and the Cockcroft Institute is managing the technical co-ordination of the project.

Read the article about Phase two of the UK project to upgrade the Large Hadron Collider

Here to support you and your students!

LLS – Careers In Sport

RSM Invitation – Virtual Careers Insight Event

Considering a career in the PE, exercise or sport industry? 

Enter our poster competition to WIN prizes

We are offering GCSE and A-level students the opportunity to research and learn about the fantastic career opportunities that Allied Health Professions provide. This is a great chance for students to learn and research about one of the most rewarding career fields in the UK.
   
All students have to do is design a poster that encourages people to consider a career as an Allied Health Professional (AHP). The winners for best in category at both GCSE and A-Level will receive a £50 Amazon voucher (£25 each if working as a pair). Runners up for best in category at both GCSE and A-Level will receive a £30 Amazon voucher (£15 each if working as a pair).
 
Entries must be received no later than Friday 11th December 2020 at 5pm.

Find out how you can enter here

Check out our new resources – including webinar recordings!

The I See The Difference team are proud to announce the new resources page for career leaders is now live. The resources include recordings from our successful webinar series and useful lesson plans for primary, key stage three, GCSE and A level students.
 
We invite you to download some great resources about the benefits of a career in professions such as Podiatry, Therapeutic Radiography, Orthoptics and Prosthetics and Orthotics. Please share the resources and information about these amazing health careers with pupils considering their options.

Check out our new resources

The webinars below are aimed at Y11 & Y12 students. There’s no need to be signed up to Unifrog for students to access them at this link https://www.unifrog.org/webinars