University hosting: Queen Mary University of London Location: Online Event Information: Our online series of webinars and student panel events aims to support you through the different stages of the application process. Each session will provide you with information and practical tips to guide you through your journey to higher education. You will get the chance to hear from current Queen Mary […]
University hosting: University of Nottingham Location: Online Event Information: For Year 12 students on Realising Opportunities, we will be providing access to a wide range of over 20 subject taster sessions which are part of the University's Ambition Nottingham Programme. Session are taking place between February and June 2025 and when you click on the link below, each subject taster includes a full […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Our series of talks aim to give you information, advice and guidance on your pathway to higher education. Sessions include: Student Finance and Budgeting (11th Feb) Preparing for University (8th April) Student Life (8th May) Choosing a course and university (5th June) The UCAS process and personal statement tips (9th July). For more information […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In this taster lecture, explore how psychological insights into consumer behaviour can drive more effective, emotionally resonant marketing strategies. This event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13 students How to book a place: You can book your FREE place on this webpage (https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/le/marketing-virtual-talk). You will then be sent the link the day before the […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In this taster lecture, Dr Matt Wilde will explore how global inequality and fossil fuel dependency resulted in a migration crisis in Venezuela. Tracing the accounts of people as they migrate across the Americas and eventually to the United States, he will discuss how human geography helps us to understand the connections between seismic […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In this taster lecture, we will consider the experiences of fear, violence, and the legacy of war. Extreme experiences of violence during war can have an impact on life and the transitions into peacetime can be difficult - from close quarters combat to road rage in 24 hours. We will explore real life experiences […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In this taster lecture, you will hear about the significant impacts of humans (not all, but many) on our planet over millennia. There will be a particular focus on the 20th and 21st centuries, when humans began to cause major changes in our planet's climate, oceans, atmosphere and life. These changes are planet-wide, and […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In this taster lecture, we'll find out about the human right of freedom of expression and how it can be restricted by laws and legitimate practices. You will find out about and be able to express your own views about how free we should be to offend other people, the place that freedom of […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Creative Computing offers many ways to combine technology and creativity. In this talk, we'll explore one possible path, starting with the fundamentals of animation, covering both pose-to-pose and straight-ahead techniques. We'll then introduce interactivity, transforming animations into a video game. Finally, we'll dive into generative AI, demonstrating how prompt engineering can be used to […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Macro-finance is the study of how large scale financial markets, institutions and policies affect the economy. That is because there is a link between inflation and unemployment that affects stock markets and bond markets. Banking and Finance revolve around interest rates. Interest rates are closely linked to inflation. Inflation is affected by the Money […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Mathematics is at the heart of solving real-world challenges, driving advancements across numerous disciplines. In this talk, we'll explore how mathematics in different areas; such as statistics, machine learning, and graph theory, plays a crucial role in real-world scenarios. From making sense of data and building intelligent systems to optimizing networks and connections, we'll […]
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In a fast-changing world, management is about more than telling people what to do. This interactive session explores some of the key skills future people managers need for a successful and impactful career. This event is suitable for: Year 12;Year 13 How to book a place: You can book your FREE place on this webpage (https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/le/business-and-management-virtual-talk). […]
