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
Mini MBA Programme 4 November – 9 December (13:30 – 14:30)
The University of Bradford invites Year 13 students to participate in our Mini MBA programme beginning on 4 November. The Mini MBA has been designed by our Triple Crown Accredited School of Management and is a unique opportunity for students to gain an insight into the innovative developments taking place in business. The Academic Lead is Dr Kamran Mahroof.
The programme begins on Wednesday 4 November (13:30-14:30) and will continue with 1 session/week for the following 5 weeks, with the final session on December 9. Each session will cover a different aspect of business and will include unique academic insights into areas such as Business Analytics, Responsible Management and Digital Marketing.
If you have any questions please email: A.gray6@bradford.ac.uk
Please register HERE for the Mini MBA
Academic Webinar 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.
- 21 October: Business Managers in a Digital Age (3:30-4:30 pm): In an increasingly digital world, the roles and responsibilities of business managers are evolving. This session will cover disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics and touch upon some of the key skills required for business managers of the future. You can register HERE
- 28 October: What keeps you sharp? (3:30-4:30 pm): Have you ever wondered how we measure thinking skills such as memory, attention, and processing speed? How these thinking skills are influenced by age? Join this session for a hands-on experience completing some interesting tasks. This will be of particular interest for students considering studying psychology. You can register HERE
- 4 November: Managing Talent effectively (3:30-4:30 pm): Drawing on research looking at approaches to managing talent in the banking and petroleum sectors in the Middle East, this webinar will discuss what constitutes “best practice in Talent Management” and the issues organisations need to consider when managing and developing talented employees. You can register HERE
Post-16 Activity:
· 20 October: Picking the right university and course (4-5 PM): There are lots of degrees to choose from and plenty of places to study, which can make choosing the right university and course a difficult choice. This session will give you some great tips on how to make the right choices and get the most out of Open Days. You can register HERE
· 22 October: Meet our ambassadors (4-5 PM): This is your chance to meet some of our current students, and find out from them why they chose to study their course at Bradford. They'll be providing a range of top tips - from things that are useful to your current Level 3 study, to transitioning to higher education and making the most out of your time at university. You'll hear about their experiences on moving away for university or staying local and living at home, and there'll be the chance to ask questions. You can register HERE
· 22 October: Meet our ambassadors (7.30-8.30 PM): This is your chance to meet some of our current students, and find out from them why they chose to study their course at Bradford. They'll be providing a range of top tips - from things that are useful to your current Level 3 study, to transitioning to higher education and making the most out of your time at university. You'll hear about their experiences on moving away for university or staying local and living at home, and there'll be the chance to ask questions. You can register HERE
· 27 October: UCAS Explained (10-11 AM): This webinar is designed to give international students a better understanding of the UCAS application process and will offer a step-by-step guide on how to apply to University using UCAS. The webinar will also briefly cover how to apply directly to the University of Bradford. You can Register HERE
· 29 October: EU Visa Support (10-11 AM): Following the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31 December 2020 free movement ends for EU/EEA nationals. We will look at the visa requirements from 1 January 2021 and how the changes will impact current and new EU/EEA students. You can Register HERE
· 03 November: Film and Media (2-3 PM): In collaboration with Unitaster days An introduction to studying Film and Photography at University. Including courses, careers and application tips. You can Register HERE
· 03 November: Interview skills for health and social work for adult learners (7.30-8.30 PM): This session is for adult learners 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
· 05 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
· 05 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
· 06 November: Accommodation Webinar (1-2 PM): Learn more about our award-winning, on-campus accommodation – The Green. The Green is made up of apartments and townhouses, both including spacious communal areas and wonderful outdoor spaces. You can Register HERE
You can find News on help and advice about applying to University in 2021 HERE
