Location: Online Event Information: We know that there’s a lot to consider when researching and choosing where to study. Our Sheffield Live sessions take place online every Wednesday and cover all different aspects of University life to help you as you go through your application journey with us. Sheffield Live runs throughout the year with sessions on different topics such […]
Location: Online Event Information: * Deadline: Sunday 21 January, 11:59pm*. This Masterclass will give you a snap shot of what you can study across the second and third year of the Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences programme (SEM). The session will help you to understand key components from the multidisciplinary team that are involved in SEM. Whether you want to be […]
Location: Online Event Information: We will have a guest speaker and also have two student ambassadors to share their experiences of budgeting, student finance etc. Information will be provided on: Applying for student finance Newly released student finance figures for 2024 entry Top tips for applying for the Experience Sheffield Scholarship This event is suitable for: Year 13. How to book […]
Location: Online Event Information: During this event you will hear the latest information about student finance, as well as information from our students and staff about how to best manage your money at university. You’ll also find out further information about bursaries and scholarships. This event is suitable for: Year 13. How to book a place: You can book a place by […]
Location: Online Event Information: * Deadline: Sunday 21 January, 11:59pm*. The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at UCL. This Masterclass will highlight how scientific research is being used to fight back against cancer. You will consider cancer from a historical context, and then we will examine modern definitions, including the types of cancer and who may be […]
Location: Online Event Information: Considering university as your next step? The Universities of Bath, Cardiff, Exeter, Keele, Lancaster and Warwick are hosting a series of online conferences aimed at providing information, advice and guidance on what is available and how to apply. This conference includes the following sessions: The UCAS process and personal statements, choosing a course and university and applying […]
Location: Online Event Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February, 11:59pm.* In this Masterclass, you will learn about the economic story of the world over the past 40 years. You will look at interactive data to help you answer the following questions: Which technologies have the most improvements to our standard of living in the last four decades? Who have been the […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session will be a chance for to hear from Queen Mary alumni who studied a range of Humanities and Social Science subjects over the years. We will cover: What they currently doing Where a Humanities and Social Science degree can get you How a Humanities or Social Science degree helped them get to where they […]
Location: University of Leicester, Sir Bob Burgess Building Event Information: This session, hosted at the University of Leicester main campus, will showcase the range of careers available in the Medicine, Allied health & STEM areas. Experts will be on hand to talk through the varied roles available to students after graduation. This event is suitable for: Year 12. How to book […]
Location: Online Event Information: Hear from students who identify as a person of colour about their experiences studying at university. This event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. How to book a place: Please sign up to the event by clicking this link. Recording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Exeter at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk after the […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session will be a chance for to hear from Queen Mary alumni who studied a range of Science and Engineering subjects over the years. We will cover: What they currently doing Where a Science and Engineering degree can get you How a Science and Engineering subject helped them get to where they are now Looking […]
Location: Queen Mary University of London, Mile End, E1 4NS Event Information: Our Girls in Maths taster event showcases everything we love about Maths. Join us for an on-campus taster event and experience first-hand what it's like to be a student in the School of Mathematical Sciences. With two exciting taster lectures, a student-led session about the transition to university, a […]
Location: University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN Event Information: The four night, 5 day fully funded Sutton Trust Summer School is ideal for Y12 students who would like an in-depth insight into History and English. Participants experience lectures, workshops and challenges, and take part in an action packed week of social activities and events. This will take place […]
Location: Online Event Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February, 11:59pm.* This Masterclass will foreground the study of sociology through food. This interactive session will explore how food can be a fascinating way to examine current social issues related to the environment, health and wellbeing, the intersections of class, gender, and ethnicity, and belonging and connection. This event is suitable for: Year 12. […]
At the start of the Realising Opportunities (RO) programme, all of the students in Cohort 15 will attend the Virtual National Student Conference (NSC). Read the NSC guide for students here and view the event schedule for the National Student Conference here. RO students will join the event on Saturday 9 March via the NSC platform. The NSC is an important event in […]
Location: University of Leicester, George Davies Centre Event Information: We’re excited to launch our national Year 12 Medicine Calling Conference at the University of Leicester for students in Year 12 who have an interest in studying medicine, nursing or psychology in the future. This free one-day event will give students the opportunity to explore mental health and its impact in […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session is a chance to learn more about the specified course(s), we usually include an overview which will talk you through what the course is and what it involves. We have also invited one of the faculty's academics to present a taster lecture to you, so you can get a feel for what it might […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session is a chance to learn more about the specified course(s), we usually include an overview which will talk you through what the course is and what it involves. We have also invited one of the faculty's academics to present a taster lecture to you, so you can get a feel for what it might […]
Location: Online Event Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February, 11:59pm.* The UCL Department of Geography is a world-renowned centre for education, research, and public engagement. Their programmes tackle global challenges, giving students the skills to make a positive impact. This Masterclass will be an introduction to how human geography is taught at UCL, using geographical scholarship to help explain, understand, and […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session is a chance to learn more about the specified course(s), we usually include an overview which will talk you through what the course is and what it involves. We have also invited one of the faculty's academics to present a taster lecture to you, so you can get a feel for what it might […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session is a chance to learn more about the specified course(s), we usually include an overview which will talk you through what the course is and what it involves. We have also invited one of the faculty's academics to present a taster lecture to you, so you can get a feel for what it might […]
Location: Online Event Information: Meet Josh, the Great British Bake off Runner Up and discover the chemistry of chocolate during British Science Week. In this session, you'll find out about the importance of chemistry in baking and how it led to Josh's success on the show. You'll also have the opportunity to ask Josh about his time on the show. […]
Location: Online Event Information: During this event you will hear more about the support services available to you as a student at the University of Nottingham including mental health support and disability support services. We will also be joined by our student ambassadors who will talk to you about their own experiences and answer any questions you may have. This event […]
Location: Online Event Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February, 11:59pm.* UCL’s Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics. This Masterclass will provide an overview of what it’s like to study Politics, and related areas such as Philosophy, at a university like UCL. The session will focus […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session is a chance to learn more about the specified course(s), we usually include an overview which will talk you through what the course is and what it involves. We have also invited one of the faculty's academics to present a taster lecture to you, so you can get a feel for what it might […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session is a chance to learn more about the specified course(s), we usually include an overview which will talk you through what the course is and what it involves. We have also invited one of the faculty's academics to present a taster lecture to you, so you can get a feel for what it might […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session is a chance to learn more about the specified course(s), we usually include an overview which will talk you through what the course is and what it involves. At UoN, we cover a wide-range of Biosciences including: Agricultural Sciences, and Animal Science Biotechnology, and Microbiology Environmental Sciences, and Plant Biology Food, Nutrition & Dietetics […]
Location: Online Event Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February, 11:59pm.* UCL Laws is a law faculty for the world: a diverse and progressive community of researchers, students, leading academics and alumni embedded in a top, research-oriented university. In this Masterclass, you will be learn about the key doctrines of contract law. Contract law is a compulsory module on the first year […]
Location: Online Event Information: This virtual taster lecture will focus on Sepsis, where you will learn how the infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. This event is suitable for: Year 12. How to book a place: Please sign up by clicking this link. Recording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University […]
Location: UCL East, Stratford Campus Event Information: Unleashing the power of engineering to save lives: How can engineering create resilience against natural disasters and hazards? In this session, you can hear how UCL engineers from different disciplines help places and people across the world predict and mitigate damage from natural disasters and in hostile environments. At UCL, our STEM research […]
Location: Online Event Information: Lancaster University offers a distinctive campus experience - join this session to find out more. Hear about our college system, our award-winning accommodation, and the many exciting opportunities available through our student union societies. This event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. How to book a place: Please email realisingopportunities@lancaster.ac.uk to book a place on this […]
Location: Online Event Information: Hear from current students at Newcastle University as they share their hints, tips and what they wish they had known when applying to and starting University. Register now to take advantage of this opportunity to hear from, current University students from various backgrounds and subjects as they share advice and information to help you prepare for […]
Location: Online Event Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February, 11:59pm.* This Masterclass will give you an introduction to the essence of strategy in business. You will delve into the foundational concepts of strategic management, looking at the importance of goal, mission, and values. You will learn about strategy formulation by understanding both the internal and external business environment, and how to […]
Location: Online Event Information: This session is a chance to learn more about the specified course(s), we usually include an overview which will talk you through what the course is and what it involves. We have also invited one of the faculty's academics to present a taster lecture to you, so you can get a feel for what it might […]
Location: Online Event Information: Hear from students who identify as neurodiverse about their experiences studying at university. This could include students with ASD, ADHD or specific learning difficulties. This event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. How to book a place: Please sign up to the event by clicking this link. Recording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email […]
Location: Online Event Information: Join us for this online conference for all students in Year 12 (or equivalent). Sessions will focus on what it is like to study at the University of Exeter, how to write a successful personal statement and topics such as year abroad, placement opportunities and course options. This event is suitable for: Year 12. How to book a […]
Location: University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT Event Information: Researching is the core component to any essay, project, or experiment that you carry out. It can take many forms and this session will help to give you an overview of both how to effectively do research and how to manage your projects. This will help you not only with getting […]
Location: University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Event Information: Exams are looming and you’re probably ready to explode! This fast paced session will help you to prepare for A Level examinations and give you key skills in preparation for university study. Learn how to manage your time, maximise your learning, combat stress, and strengthen your revision skills. An essential […]
Location: University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Event Information: Do you want to find out more about studying drama at University? During our two-day campus experience on 26-27th March 2024, experience life as an undergraduate Theatre and Performance student, and take part in drama workshops delivered by academics from the School of Performance and Cultural Industries. You will be […]
Location: University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Event Information: Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of journalism with this thrilling workshop, "Breaking News: A Glimpse into the World of Journalism." Get ready to unravel the secrets of storytelling as we dive into interactive activities that will have the students crafting headlines, unravelling breaking news scenarios, and navigating […]
Location: University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Event Information: Positive psychology is the scientific study of human strengths and virtues. It uses psychological theory and scientific research to understand and improve human well-being. Within this session we will examine some of the psychological concepts that fall under the umbrella of positive psychology: positive emotions, personal strengths and virtues, gratitude, […]
Location: University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Event Information: This full day event will introduce you to four professions allied to Medicine; Audiology, Cardiac Physiology, Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Ultrasound. You will take part in interactive taster sessions delivered by our academic tutors, to find out more about these varied professions. You will also get the opportunity to spend […]
Location: University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Event Information: This half day event will introduce you to life as a Dental student, and the complexities of applying to a competitive course like Dentistry. During the morning, you will hear from our Health Sciences Outreach Team, who will tell you more about the admissions process, and what Dental Schools look […]
Location: University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Event Information: Our Life Skills session will focus on all aspects of employability! We understand how crucial it is for you to get work experience so you can boost your UCAS application and CV, and Life Skills will give you the help and advice you need to stand out from the crowd. […]
