NEWSLETTER w/c 11th January – University of Bradford

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

Academic Webinars: 

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. 

  • 27 January: Biomaterials and their Applications (16:45-17:45 PM) – Patients worldwide benefit from implants and diagnostic devices.  Biomaterial and device applications, versatility and performance represent a University of Bradford success story. This webinar will explore the design and preparation of hydrogels for tissue regeneration, antimicrobial medical devices and devices that detect pathogens in infective diseases.  You can Register HERE.

  Post-16 Activity: 

  • 14 JanuaryPreparing for University interviews (4:30-5:30 PM and 7:30-8:30 PM) – 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.

o   4:30-5:30 PM: You can Register HERE.

o   7:30-8:30 PM: You can Register HERE

  • 21 JanuaryWhat next after submitting your UCAS Application (4:30-5:30 PM and 7:30-8:30 PM) – This session gives information on what to do after submitting your UCAS application.  The session will look at key dates coming up, what you will need to do and how to use UCAS Track to keep up to date with the application process.

o   4:30-5:30 PM: You can Register HERE.

o   7:30-8:30 PM: You can Register HERE.  

Bradford Café Scientifique Event:  

  • 28 JanuaryLessons through reflection, a nurses perspective on working in COVID 19 (6:30-8:00 PM).  Synopsis:  How does a hospital A&E department adapt to a pandemic?  Danni Woods Adult Nurse Lecturer at the University of Bradford and Sister Lucy Lowe will examine how the events leading up to the national lockdown were translated into routine nursing practice in an inner city hospital.  Please note that this is an online event using Zoom, places must be booked here.

  Virtual Open Day: Live Our next Undergraduate Virtual Open Day Live will be held on Saturday 6th February 10am to 4pm.  This event will offer attendees the opportunity to get involved in live Q&As with lecturers and students on a wide range of subject areas and support services.  Students can register for the Virtual Open Day: Live HERE. This event is also another opportunity for eligible students to gain up to 8 UCAS points to use against their offer with us as part of the Progression Scheme – more details on this Scheme can be found HERE. 

“Anytime” Resources for Students:

The University of Bradford’s new “Bradford Experience” was launched last month.  This service offers a range of resources to students who are researching Universities or firming up their choices.  Students who sign up will have access to our Virtual Open Day Anytime (including informative subject talks and support information), Virtual Tours, Webinars and invites to Live Virtual Open Days and Campus Tours (when they can begin again).  Students can access the resource on our Open Days website page HERE.

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

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