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SUMMARY:Head Start to HE
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: Join our online event to get a head start to higher education\, including support on applications and interviews. We’ll see you on 15 September 2021 for a range of talks with our outreach ambassadors. \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: Register your interest here: https://forms.ncl.ac.uk/view.php?id=11854423 \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the Newcastle University at realising.opportunities@ncl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/head-start-to-he/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210914T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210914T170000
DTSTAMP:20210908T102701Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T102701Z
UID:2305-1631635200-1631638800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Writing your Personal Statement
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: Join us for this online webinar where we will be going into greater depth about what you can do to craft the most effective personal statement possible. It includes practical advice on how you can get started on writing your first draft and gives some tips on how to get started. \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: Register here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/openday-personal-statement-14-september-2021 \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: After the event\, please email the KCL RO team at realising-opportunities@kcl.ac.uk to confirm you have attended the event along with a photo of you attending the event as proof of attendance.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/writing-your-personal-statement/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T150000
DTSTAMP:20210728T095004Z
CREATED:20210728T095004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T095004Z
UID:1374-1631358000-1631372400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Nottingham Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nThe University of Nottingham\, \nUniversity Park\, \nNottingham \nNG7 2RD \nEvent information: The University of Nottingham would like to invite RO participants who will be starting Year 13 in September 2021 to one of our Open Days as a special guest. You can attend either of the following Open Days: \nFriday 10 September 2021 \nSaturday 11 September 2021 \nThe staff from the RO Team and student ambassadors will be on hand to meet and support you on the day. As a special guest\, we will provide lunch and refreshments on the day and support towards the cost of your return transport\, up to a maximum of £30 per participant (we can not refund the transport costs for guests). \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place \nPlease complete the form linked below to register your interest in attending the University of Nottingham Open Day as a special guest. https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/FOEU03ecmtG8a9KT \nThe deadline for sign-up is Thursday 19th August. \nDo not complete the Open Day registration form on the UoN website as you will not receive the additional benefits of funded transport and catering. \nOnce you have completed the form\, we will be in touch with further information and more detailed joining instructions week commencing 23rd August. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: To record attendance at this event\, you will need to register at an agreed point on campus on the day. The full details for this will be provided in the joining instructions.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/university-of-nottingham-open-day-2/
LOCATION:University of Nottingham\, The University of Nottingham\, University Park\, Nottingham\, NG7 2RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T180000
DTSTAMP:20210819T133607Z
CREATED:20210819T133409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T133607Z
UID:1768-1631354400-1631383200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Loughborough University Virtual Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Loughborough University\, take a virtual tour of the campus and having a look around some of our halls of accommodation. You’ll also get the chance to chat live to academics from our wide range of courses as well as student ambassadors and staff from a broad range of student support services. \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 12 \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: Click here to book a place: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/visit-us/open-days/booking/ \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email R.O@lboro.ac.uk after the event with your full name\, school and the date and title of the event. Thank you! \n 
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/loughborough-university-virtual-open-day/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T160000
DTSTAMP:20210831T124129Z
CREATED:20210831T124129Z
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UID:2055-1631354400-1631376000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Sheffield Undergraduate Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nThe University of Sheffield \nWestern Bank \nSheffield \nS10 2TN \nEvent information: Our undergraduate open days give you the chance to discover more about our world-class university. Take tours of the campus\, the Students’ Union and accommodation. Listen to talks about studying abroad. Find out advice about student loans and grants and discuss the things that matter to you. \nAcademic departments hold talks throughout the day. Staff and students will be there to answer your questions. Most important of all\, you get to find out how it feels – the atmosphere\, the people\, the campus and the city. \nThe health and safety of students\, staff and visitors remains our top priority\, and so we’ll continue to ensure our plans closely follow the latest coronavirus (Covid-19) advice and guidance issued by the UK Government\, Public Health England and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. We will keep visitors updated with any changes that need to be made to our open day plans\, and will provide further information shortly on the safety guidance that all visitors will be asked to follow while on campus. \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please visit: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/visit/app/ug \nWe host a range of open day activities between 10am and 4pm covering all aspects of university life; including tours of our campus\, libraries\, and accommodation. You will also have the opportunity to speak to our experts at our central exhibition regarding any queries you have. \nYou can book to attend either 1 or 2 departmental talks where you will find out more information about the course and meet academic staff from the department. When booking a second talk\, please ensure that you allow time to move between venues* (see map and references for details of where talks are located). \n*Please allow approximately 90 minutes for your visit to your chosen department. The exact timings will vary depending on the activities offered by each department. \nTravel bursaries are available to support your visit. For more details and to apply please visit: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/access-travel-bursary \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: To have your attendance at this event registered on your RO student hub account\, or if you have any other questions\, contact the RO Sheffield Team who will be happy to help: ROSheffield@sheffield.ac.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/university-of-sheffield-undergraduate-open-day-2/
LOCATION:University of Sheffield\, University of Sheffield\, Sheffield\, S10 2TN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210912
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UID:1776-1631318400-1631404799@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Birmingham Autumn Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: If you’re looking to join the University in 2022 and beyond\, bookings for our on-campus open days are now open. Undergraduate Open Days will take place on campus (subject to adherence to the latest Government guidance at the time). \nBirmingham is a green and spacious campus university just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s second city\, making it a prime location for you to spend your life as a student. \nWe can’t wait to show you everything that Birmingham has to offer. We know if you visit you’ll love it here as much as we do! This is a great opportunity for you to explore our campus and for you to speak to current students and academic staff to find out what really happens when you join our University community \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 12 \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: Booking now open. You can book your place online at https://app.geckoform.com/public/?_ga=2.80412503.1313940639.1629271066-571211155.1626681200#/modern/FOEU0260p3FbcLUr \nThe programme for each event will be released online at least a week beforehand\, giving you the chance to book the sessions that suit you using your personal open day RSVP link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Birmingham at realisingopportunities@contacts.bham.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/university-of-birmingham-autumn-open-day/
LOCATION:University of Birmingham\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, Birmingham\, B15 2TT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210910T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210910T150000
DTSTAMP:20210728T094806Z
CREATED:20210728T094806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T094806Z
UID:1370-1631271600-1631286000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Nottingham Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nThe University of Nottingham\, \nUniversity Park\, \nNottingham \nNG7 2RD \nEvent information: The University of Nottingham would like to invite RO participants who will be starting Year 13 in September 2021 to one of our Open Days as a special guest. You can attend either of the following Open Days: \nFriday 10 September 2021 \nSaturday 11 September 2021 \nThe staff from the RO Team and student ambassadors will be on hand to meet and support you on the day. As a special guest\, we will provide lunch and refreshments on the day and support towards the cost of your return transport\, up to a maximum of £30 per participant (we can not refund the transport costs for guests). \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place \nPlease complete the form linked below to register your interest in attending the University of Nottingham Open Day as a special guest. https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/FOEU03ecmtG8a9KT \nThe deadline for sign-up is Thursday 19th August. \nDo not complete the Open Day registration form on the UoN website as you will not receive the additional benefits of funded transport and catering. \nOnce you have completed the form\, we will be in touch with further information and more detailed joining instructions week commencing 23rd August. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: To record attendance at this event\, you will need to register at an agreed point on campus on the day. The full details for this will be provided in the joining instructions. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/university-of-nottingham-open-day/
LOCATION:University of Nottingham\, The University of Nottingham\, University Park\, Nottingham\, NG7 2RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210901T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210901T140000
DTSTAMP:20210831T121311Z
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UID:2033-1630501200-1630504800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Scouse Science Podcast with Professor Tom Solomon
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: Join Professor Tom Solomon as he hosts a regular discussion on Coronavirus and its impact on science and society. Tom talks with leading researchers about the scientific progress being made to tackle the virus and chats about the wider impact of the pandemic with some famous faces. Guests on both Facebook and Zoom will be able to ask questions to the panel. \nHis guests this time are former Labour MP\, Dame Louise Ellman\, and Professor William Hope from the University of Liverpool. \n\nManchester born Dame Louise Ellman (DBE) served as MP for Liverpool Riverside from 1997 to 2019. She was elected as a councillor on the Lancashire County Council in 1970 and was leader of Lancashire County Council from 1981 – 1997. She became the Labour group leader in 1977 and was awarded a Damehood in 2018. She is President of the Jewish Labour Movement and is Vice President of the Jewish Leadership Council. You can follow her @LouiseEllman on Twitter.\nProfessor William Hope is Dame Sally Davies Chair of AMR Research at the University of Liverpool in the UK. Professor Hope is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. Professor Hope leads the Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases Research (CEIDR) which focuses on infection therapeutics. You can follow him @APTlivuni on Twitter.\nProfessor Tom Solomon is Director of the UK’s Emerging Infections Research Unit based as the University of Liverpool\, is on the NHS front line at the Walton Neuro Centre and Royal Liverpool University Hospital\, and appears regularly on television and radio discussing science. You can follow him @RunningMadProf on Twitter.\nHolly Ellis really is a Scouse Scientist. Having studied undergraduate Biological Sciences at Oxford University\, she’s now a Clinical Scientist in Genomics with the NHS. You can follow her @ScientistScouse on Twitter\, and find original content on her YouTube channel\, The Scouse Scientist.\n\nThe event will be streamed via Zoom and the University of Liverpool Facebook page. \nRegistered guests will receive details of the event and\, nearer the time\, the Zoom link via email in advance of the event. A Facebook account is NOT required to gain access to the event via the University of Liverpool Facebook page. Instructions will be provided to all who register for this event. \nSign up to receive regular updates about forthcoming events\, including Scouse Science: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/email-preferences/ \nIf you would like to learn more about University of Liverpool events visit: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/ \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 12 \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: please follow this link to book a place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scouse-science-podcast-with-professor-tom-solomon-tickets-165387597757 \nPlease provide any steps students must take to have their their  attendance at the event recorded on the RO student hub. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Liverpool at rop@liverpool.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/scouse-science-podcast-with-professor-tom-solomon/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210823T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210827T153000
DTSTAMP:20210819T134045Z
CREATED:20210819T133908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T134045Z
UID:1771-1629727200-1630078200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chinese Summer School
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: Lancaster University Confucius Institute (LUCI) would like to welcome young people (and interested parents) to join us for a fun set of activities\, all designed to teach the basics of Mandarin Chinese language \nWe will be running 2 online sessions each day. Each day’s activities will run from 14:00pm to 14:40pm\, then breaking for 10 minutes\, before resuming at 14:50pm\, and finishing at 15:30pm. Each day is designed to introduce an area of Chinese language or culture\, with a basic objective intended for everyone to reach. \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 12 \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: To find out more information and to book your place on the Chinese Summer School\, please use the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chinese-summer-school-2021-week-2-tickets-159975451883 \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the Lancaster University at realisingopportunities@lancaster.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/chinese-summer-school/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210827
DTSTAMP:20210819T134127Z
CREATED:20210706T143436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T134127Z
UID:621-1629676800-1630022399@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bitesize Uni
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nInformation: Bitesize Uni (BSU) is Newcastle University’s online summer school event for students in year 12/first year college. There are two strands to get involved in: \n\nBSU – Generic Subject Taster Strand\nBSU – Medicine Strand\n\nWe want to give you an insight into university life at Newcastle and offer you the opportunity to meet like-minded people\, chat to current Newcastle University students and take part in a range of live subject taster sessions \nThis event will support you to: \n\nMake an informed decision about whether or not you want to go to university\nChoose the subjects you want to study\nExplore student life\, and feel out whether it’s a good fit for you\n\nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 12 \nHow to book a place: Visit the event website linked here to find out more and apply for a place. When applying for a place\, you will be asked whether you are an RO student. If you successfully attend the event\, this participation will be added to your progress checker on the RO student hub \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the Newcastle University at realising.opportunities@ncl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/bitesize-uni/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210811T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210811T190000
DTSTAMP:20210804T151759Z
CREATED:20210727T134022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T151759Z
UID:1298-1628704800-1628708400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Virtual Campus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: Join our virtual campus tour with live Q&A to explore Sheffield and see what our university has to offer. \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 12 \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: Go to our website (https://bit.ly/3xcg9pE) to join the campus tour. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the The University of Sheffield at rosheffield@sheffield.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event.’
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/virtual-campus-tour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210811T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210811T180000
DTSTAMP:20210804T151814Z
CREATED:20210727T133515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T151814Z
UID:1294-1628701200-1628704800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield Live: Accommodation at Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: We’re hosting regular live sessions to help you make the transition to university and discover more about Sheffield. You’ll get an insight into the accommodation available at Sheffield and our team will be on hand at each session to answer your questions. \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 12 \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: Go to our website (https://bit.ly/3i8Dc0w) to join the session. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the The University of Sheffield at rosheffield@sheffield.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event.’
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/sheffield-live-accommodation-at-sheffield/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210729T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210729T180000
DTSTAMP:20210804T151829Z
CREATED:20210727T133019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T151829Z
UID:1288-1627578000-1627581600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Why study at Sheffield?
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: We’re hosting regular live sessions to help you make the transition to university and discover more about Sheffield. You’ll get an insight into our university at our team will be on hand at each session to answer your questions. \nThis event is suitable for: \n– Year 12 \n– Year 13 \nHow to book a place: Go to our website (https://bit.ly/2USwhzy) to join the session. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the The University of Sheffield at rosheffield@sheffield.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event.’ \n 
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/why-study-at-sheffield/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events
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