NEWSLETTER w/c 18th January – University of Bradford

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: 

  • 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

  • 28 JanuaryAttending Post Offer Visit Days and Selecting your Firm and Insurance Choice (4:30-5:30 PM and 7:30-8:30 PM) – We know that there are lots of degrees to choose from, and lots of choice of where you can go to study them, which can make narrowing down your options to two, a firm and insurance choice, difficult for students and their families.  This session will give you some great top tips about how to make the right choices and get the most out of Visit Days.

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

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

*** UCAS Deadline 29th January *** ·       Application and personal statement drop in (see times below) – The Outreach and Recruitment team are running virtual drop in sessions to support any students who are currently in the middle of or planning to apply to university starting 2021.  Outreach and Recruitment officers will be on hand to provide information around the application process, including personal statements and answer any questions.  These are informal sessions, so feel free to drop in anytime during the hour.  The Zoom link to join follows, along with the dates and times – this is a recurring meeting so you can join at either of the times on the same link:

o   Thursday 21st January 6:00-7:00 PM: Recurring Zoom meeting link below

o   Tuesday 26th January 12:00-1:00 PM Recurring Zoom meeting link below

Zoom Link to join: https://bradford-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/85360665385?pwd=YitqclZDbkdsakJzY1htdGhlSHFMZz09 Meeting ID: 853 6066 5385, Passcode: 930205  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  “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

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

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