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SUMMARY:UCL Masterclasses (Social Sciences): Political Science: Topic: What is freedom?
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February\, 11:59pm.* \nUCL’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 on key concepts in politics\, like freedom\, and we will ask key questions such as: What does freedom mean? What threatens our freedom? And are we entitled to more freedom? \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February\, 11:59pm.* \nEligibility: All eligible applicants who meet at least one of the shortlisting criteria specified in points 2 to 6 on the ‘Who we work with’ webpage will be offered a place on this programme. \nFor further details and how to apply\, please click here. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the UCL RO Team at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-masterclasses-social-sciences-political-science-topic-what-is-freedom/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T180000
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SUMMARY:Support at university
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 13. \nHow to book a place: You can book a place by completing the form via this link. Please note\, this form includes details of a series of sessions that the University offers as part of it’s post-16 outreach sessions. You are welcome to sign up to attend other sessions on this form\, either now or on a later date. Details of the other sessions will also appear on the RO website events listings. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Our online system will tag you as an RO student. We will be able to capture your registration and attendance at the event and will update the RO student hub after the event. This is a manual process and may take up to one week for your attendance to be recorded.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/support-at-university/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T173000
DTSTAMP:20240312T115856Z
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UID:15613-1710347400-1710351000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chemistry in Chocolate with Dr Josh Smalley
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \n\nEvent 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. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. \nHow to book a place: Please follow this link to sign up for this event. \nPlease make sure your full name is made the profile name for Zoom so we know who has attended the event. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Leicester at progression@leicester.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/chemistry-in-chocolate-with-dr-josh-smalley/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T183000
DTSTAMP:20240206T151946Z
CREATED:20240206T151946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151946Z
UID:15287-1710262800-1710268200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Insight into Maths & Physics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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 be like to study this at university level. There will be opportunities to ask questions either throughout or one big Q&A at the end of the session. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \n\nHow to book a place: To book your place at this session\, please complete this online form. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: We will manually update your attendance on the RO hub after the event. Please allow us 1 week to get this updated and if it has not been completed by this time\, email us at realising-opportunities@nottingham.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/insight-into-maths-physics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T183000
DTSTAMP:20240206T151807Z
CREATED:20240206T151807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151807Z
UID:15285-1710262800-1710268200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Insight into History & American and Canadian Studies
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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 be like to study this at university level. There will be opportunities to ask questions either throughout or one big Q&A at the end of the session. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \n\nHow to book a place: To book your place at this session\, please complete this online form. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: We will manually update your attendance on the RO hub after the event. Please allow us 1 week to get this updated and if it has not been completed by this time\, email us at realising-opportunities@nottingham.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/insight-into-history-american-and-canadian-studies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T170000
DTSTAMP:20240216T121958Z
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UID:15385-1710259200-1710262800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL Masterclasses (Social Sciences): Geography - Topic: Human Geography: Space and Society
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February\, 11:59pm.* \nThe 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 critically analyse the relationships between space and society. You will be encouraged to grasp and analyse the ways that spatial and social processes are always entwined. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February\, 11:59pm.* \nEligibility: All eligible applicants who meet at least one of the shortlisting criteria specified in points 2 to 6 on the ‘Who we work with’ webpage will be offered a place on this programme. \nFor further details and how to apply\, please click here. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the UCL RO Team at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-masterclasses-social-sciences-geography-topic-human-geography-space-and-society/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T183000
DTSTAMP:20240206T151716Z
CREATED:20240206T151716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151716Z
UID:15283-1710176400-1710181800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Insight into Law
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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 be like to study this at university level. There will be opportunities to ask questions either throughout or one big Q&A at the end of the session. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \n\nHow to book a place: To book your place at this session\, please complete this online form. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: We will manually update your attendance on the RO hub after the event. Please allow us 1 week to get this updated and if it has not been completed by this time\, email us at realising-opportunities@nottingham.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/insight-into-law/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T183000
DTSTAMP:20240206T151459Z
CREATED:20240206T151459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151459Z
UID:15281-1710176400-1710181800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Insight into Biology and Biochemistry
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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 be like to study this at university level. There will be opportunities to ask questions either throughout or one big Q&A at the end of the session. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \n\nHow to book a place: To book your place at this session\, please complete this online form. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: We will manually update your attendance on the RO hub after the event. Please allow us 1 week to get this updated and if it has not been completed by this time\, email us at realising-opportunities@nottingham.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/insight-into-biology-and-biochemistry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20240212T160254Z
CREATED:20240212T160254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T160254Z
UID:15345-1709978400-1709996400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Medicine Calling Conference
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Leicester\, George Davies Centre \nEvent 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 healthcare\, as well as explore a range of careers within the mental health sector. Students will also be able to hear from a range of speakers\, take part in interactive workshops\, as well as speak to a range of healthcare professionals. All students will receive a certificate of attendance for their portfolio which will help them with interviews for a range of healthcare courses. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: Please sign up by clicking this link. \nTravel Support: Support with travel may be available\, please contact progression@le.ac.uk to enquire further. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Leicester at progression@leicester.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/medicine-calling-conference/
LOCATION:University of Leicester\, University of Leicester\, University Rd\, Leicester\, LE1 7RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20240308T122540Z
CREATED:20231214T132802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T122540Z
UID:14846-1709978400-1709996400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:RO National Student Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe NSC is an important event in the RO calendar that RO students from across the country attend. You will attend interactive sessions and will have the opportunity to talk to current students and staff from the RO Partner universities. You can read the student NSC Code of Conduct here. \nSuitable devices to use: If you can\, join the event via a laptop or PC\, as this will give you the best experience. Please use Google Chrome for the best experience. You can join via mobile devices using the mobile URL\, but the smaller screen size will give you a slightly different experience. \nYou will not be required to have your camera or microphone on at any time during the virtual NSC and all communication will take place via text-based chat. \nAccessing the event: You should have received an email from noreply@ivent-pro.com inviting you to set a password for your NSC platform account. (Please note\, this is separate from your RO student hub account.) You will then use these login details to access the NSC on Saturday 9 March. If you haven’t received anything in your inbox yet\, please check your spam or junk email folders or request a new password at this link by selecting ‘Forgotten password’. \nFor students who have already set their password for the NSC platform please login here: https://ro.ivent-pro.com. If you can’t remember your password\, click the ‘Forgotten password’ option. Please ensure that the email address you are using is the same one that you use to access the RO student hub and it does not contain any additional spaces. \nFor guidance on how to navigate the NSC platform\, please watch the platform video tour here. \nRisk assessment: Please see here for the Virtual National Student Conference risk assessment. \nThe RO Central Team will communicate with students by email to tell them everything they need to know about the virtual NSC.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/nsc2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T190000
DTSTAMP:20240206T145158Z
CREATED:20240206T145158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T145158Z
UID:15265-1709834400-1709838000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Medicine and Dentistry Alumni Panel
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: This session will be a chance for you to hear from Queen Mary alumni who studied Medicine or Dentistry over the years.  We will cover: \n\nWhat they currently doing\nThe process of training after graduating\nTheir experience as a doctor/dentist\nLooking back on their studies at Queen Mary\nShare tips and advice on how to make the most of your time at university\nInsight into the world of work\n\nThis session is aimed at year 12 and 13 students. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. \nHow to book a place: Please click here to book your place on the webinar. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Following the event\, please email the following details to realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk: \n\nFull name\nRO Student ID\nEvent date\nEvent name
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/medicine-and-dentistry-alumni-panel-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T170000
DTSTAMP:20240216T121848Z
CREATED:20240216T121848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T121848Z
UID:15383-1709827200-1709830800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL Masterclasses (Social sciences): Sociology – Topic: Sociology and Food
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February\, 11:59pm.* \nThis 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. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February\, 11:59pm.* \nEligibility: All eligible applicants who meet at least one of the shortlisting criteria specified in points 2 to 6 on the ‘Who we work with’ webpage will be offered a place on this programme. \nFor further details and how to apply\, please click here. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the UCL RO Team at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-masterclasses-social-sciences-sociology-topic-sociology-and-food/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T120000
DTSTAMP:20240228T164409Z
CREATED:20240220T161142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T164409Z
UID:15433-1709812800-1709812800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sutton Trust Summer School (History and English)
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Sheffield\, Western Bank\, Sheffield\, S10 2TN \nEvent 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 from 29 July – 2 August 2024. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: Please apply and view the eligibility criteria by clicking here. Applications close on Thursday 7 March (12 noon). \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Sheffield’s RO Team 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 and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details. \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/sutton-trust-summer-school-history-and-english/
LOCATION:University of Sheffield\, University of Sheffield\, Sheffield\, S10 2TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T133000
DTSTAMP:20231219T161521Z
CREATED:20231219T161521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T161521Z
UID:14884-1709805600-1709818200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Girls in Maths Taster Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: Queen Mary University of London\, Mile End\, E1 4NS \nEvent 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 careers talk and campus tours\, this event will give you a great feel for what it’s like to study with us. Join us in the School of Mathematical Sciences to explore studying Maths at Queen Mary. The day will include a range of talks and activities for you to find out more about university life. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: Book your place by clicking this link. \nRO Travel Scheme: Please contact Poppy Hudghton at realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk for information on travel bursaries. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk following the event with the below details:\nFull name:\nRO ID number:\nEvent attended:\nDate of event:
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/girls-in-maths-taster-event/
LOCATION:Queen Mary University of London\, Queen Mary University of London\, Mile End Rd\, Bethnal Green\, London\, E1 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20240206T131425Z
CREATED:20240206T131354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T131425Z
UID:15258-1709748000-1709751600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Science and Engineering Alumni Panel
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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: \n\nWhat they currently doing\nWhere a Science and Engineering degree can get you\nHow a Science and Engineering subject helped them get to where they are now\nLooking back on their studies at Queen Mary\nShare tips and advice on how to make the most of your time at university\nInsight into the world of work and their industries.\n\nThis session is aimed at year 12 and 13 students. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. \nHow to book a place: Please click here to book your place on the webinar. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Following the event\, please email the following details to realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk: \n\nFull name\nRO Student ID\nEvent date\nEvent name
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/15258/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20240111T135524Z
CREATED:20240111T092837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T135524Z
UID:15020-1709748000-1709751600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Studying as a person of colour at the University of Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: Hear from students who identify as a person of colour about their experiences studying at university. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. \nHow to book a place: Please sign up to the event by clicking this link. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Exeter at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of any sessions you attended during the day.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/studying-as-a-person-of-colour-at-the-university-of-exeter/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T203000
DTSTAMP:20240212T160115Z
CREATED:20240212T160115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T160115Z
UID:15343-1709746200-1709757000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Medicine\, STEM & Healthcare Careers Evening
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Leicester\, Sir Bob Burgess Building \nEvent 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. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: Please sign up by clicking this link. \nTravel Support: Support with travel may be available\, please contact progression@le.ac.uk to enquire further. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Leicester at progression@leicester.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/medicine-stem-healthcare-careers-evening/
LOCATION:University of Leicester\, University of Leicester\, University Rd\, Leicester\, LE1 7RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP:20240206T144647Z
CREATED:20240206T131159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T144647Z
UID:15256-1709661600-1709665200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Humanities and Social Science Alumni Panel
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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: \n\nWhat they currently doing\nWhere a Humanities and Social Science degree can get you\nHow a Humanities or Social Science degree helped them get to where they are now\nLooking back on their studies at Queen Mary\nShare tips and advice on how to make the most of your time at university\nInsight into the world of work and their industries\n\nThis session is aimed at year 12 and 13 students. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. \nHow to book a place: Please click here to book your place on the webinar. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Following the event\, please email the following details to realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk: \n\nFull name\nRO Student ID\nEvent date\nEvent name
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/humanities-and-social-science-alumni-panel-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T170000
DTSTAMP:20240216T121712Z
CREATED:20240216T121712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T121712Z
UID:15381-1709654400-1709658000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL Masterclasses: Economics - Topic: 40 Years of Economics: a Global Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February\, 11:59pm.* \nIn 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 main winners and losers of automation and globalisation since the 1980s? What has happened to the income gap between rich and developing countries in the past 40 years? And what has happened to the gap between rich and poor within these countries? \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: *Deadline: Sunday 18 February\, 11:59pm.* \nEligibility: All eligible applicants who meet at least one of the shortlisting criteria specified in points 2 to 6 on the ‘Who we work with’ webpage will be offered a place on this programme. \nFor further details and how to apply\, please click here. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the UCL RO Team at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-masterclasses-economics-topic-40-years-of-economics-a-global-perspective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T130000
DTSTAMP:20240123T134438Z
CREATED:20240123T134438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T134438Z
UID:15099-1709373600-1709384400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Next Steps for Year 12 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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 to competitive universities. There will also be panel sessions with admissions experts and current students from each of the host universities. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: Please register by clicking this link. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Exeter RO team at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of any sessions you attended during the day.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/next-steps-for-year-12-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T170000
DTSTAMP:20240105T083525Z
CREATED:20240105T082937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T083525Z
UID:14953-1709222400-1709226000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL Masterclasses: Cancer Institute – Topic: Cancer Research: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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 diagnosed. We also discuss how research can be used to stop cancer’s ability to endlessly proliferate\, using real scientific examples. Finally\, we will consider how much more work is still needed in this area; however\, there is still hope. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: *Deadline: Sunday 21 January\, 11:59pm*\nEligibility:\nAll eligible applicants who meet at least one of the shortlisting criteria specified in points 2 to 6 on the Who we work with webpage will be offered a place on this programme. \nFurther details and how to apply can be found by clicking here. \nRO Travel Scheme: Please contact Vathani Mariampillai at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk for information on travel bursaries. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the UCL RO Team at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-masterclasses-cancer-institute-topic-cancer-research-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T181500
DTSTAMP:20231017T081346Z
CREATED:20231017T081346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T081346Z
UID:14087-1709139600-1709144100@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to pay for university
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 13. \nHow to book a place: You can book a place by completing the form via this link. Please note\, this form includes details of a series of sessions that the University offers as part of it’s post-16 outreach sessions. You are welcome to sign up to attend other sessions on this form\, either now or on a later date. Details of the other sessions will also appear on the RO website events listings. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Our online system will tag you as an RO student. We will be able to capture your registration and attendance at the event and will update the RO student hub after the event. This is a manual process and may take up to one week for your attendance to be recorded.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/how-to-pay-for-university/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T180000
DTSTAMP:20240221T154041Z
CREATED:20240221T154041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T154041Z
UID:15458-1709053200-1709056800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Student Finance
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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: \n\nApplying for student finance\nNewly released student finance figures for 2024 entry\nTop tips for applying for the Experience Sheffield Scholarship\n\n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 13. \nHow to book a place: The session is being hosted on our Blackboard platform and can be accessed by clicking here. Please join using your first name\, first initial of your surname and the programme you are on (e.g. Damon G – Realising Opportunities). \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the RO Team at 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 and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/student-finance-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T170000
DTSTAMP:20240105T083151Z
CREATED:20240105T083151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T083151Z
UID:14955-1709049600-1709053200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL Masterclasses: Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences – Topic: An Introduction to Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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 a physiotherapist\, doctor\, sport scientist\, or strength and conditioning coach\, this degree will set your career up with the best foundational platform to excel in your chosen field. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: *Deadline: Sunday 21 January\, 11:59pm*\nEligibility:\nAll eligible applicants who meet at least one of the shortlisting criteria specified in points 2 to 6 on the Who we work with webpage will be offered a place on this programme. \nFurther details and how to apply can be found by clicking here. \nRO Travel Scheme: Please contact Vathani Mariampillai at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk for information on travel bursaries. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the UCL RO Team at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-masterclasses-sport-and-exercise-medical-sciences-topic-an-introduction-to-sport-and-exercise-medical-sciences/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T200000
DTSTAMP:20240215T162136Z
CREATED:20240215T162136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T162136Z
UID:15373-1708624800-1708632000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Degrees of separation: Universities then\, now and tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Gallery The Storey Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, LA1 1TH \nEvent Information: In this free public lecture\, Professor Joe Moran discusses the university as an ideal\, and as a real place. What should a university stand for\, who should be allowed to study there\, and what should a degree lead to? Does the university still have value as a physical space in an age of online learning? As part of the lecture\, Joe will draw on the experience of his parents as two of the first students at Lancaster University in 1964. They were first-generation students from working-class backgrounds with non-standard qualifications\, and Lancaster was the only university to accept them. How has the experience of being at university changed since they were students nearly sixty years ago? \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. \nHow to book a place: Please register by clicking this link. \nRO Travel Scheme: Please contact Hamza Dalvi at realisingopportunities@lancaster.ac.uk for information on travel bursaries. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the Lancaster University RO team at realisingopportunities@lancaster.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of any sessions you attended during the day.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/degrees-of-separation-universities-then-now-and-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Lancaster University\, Lancaster University\, Bailrigg\, Lancaster\, LA1 4YW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T183000
DTSTAMP:20240206T151405Z
CREATED:20240206T151405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151405Z
UID:15279-1708621200-1708626600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Insight into Chemistry and Pharmacy
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent 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 be like to study this at university level. There will be opportunities to ask questions either throughout or one big Q&A at the end of the session. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \n\nHow to book a place: To book your place at this session\, please complete this online form. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: We will manually update your attendance on the RO hub after the event. Please allow us 1 week to get this updated and if it has not been completed by this time\, email us at realising-opportunities@nottingham.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/insight-into-chemistry-and-pharmacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20240105T083717Z
CREATED:20240105T083717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T083717Z
UID:14958-1708617600-1708621200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL Masterclasses: Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR) – Topic: How Could Space Exploration Benefit Life on Earth?
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: * Deadline: Sunday 21 January\, 11:59pm*. IRDR aims to achieve leadership in risk and disaster reduction and emergency response both in the UK and internationally. This IRDR Masterclass will ask: How could space exploration benefit life on Earth? A new space age has begun. The global exploration roadmap has brought together national space agency to bring humankind to Mars by 2050. To get there\, we must overcome enormous challenges and risks – isolation and confinement during spaceflight\, muscle\, and bone density wastage\, and providing healthcare with no option of evacuation to a hospital. However\, some argue that the money spent on space exploration is better. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: *Deadline: Sunday 21 January\, 11:59pm*\nEligibility:\nAll eligible applicants who meet at least one of the shortlisting criteria specified in points 2 to 6 on the Who we work with webpage will be offered a place on this programme. \nFurther details and how to apply can be found by clicking here. \nRO Travel Scheme: Please contact Vathani Mariampillai at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk for information on travel bursaries. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the UCL RO Team at srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-masterclasses-institute-for-risk-and-disaster-reduction-irdr-topic-how-could-space-exploration-benefit-life-on-earth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20240206T144818Z
CREATED:20240206T130914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T144818Z
UID:15253-1708538400-1708542000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Parents and Carers - Understanding Student Finance
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: Join us in this webinar as we provide you with an overview of Student Finance for students and how you can support your young person during their Student Finance application. We will cover: \n\nStudent Finance England\nDifferent types of loan\nUnderstanding what support your young person could be entitled to\nHow students apply and how you can support their application\nUnderstanding what information you will need to supply\nRepayments after graduation\nBudgeting tips for students\n\nThis session is aimed at parents and carers who are supporting young people in year 12 or 13. Please note figures discussed in the webinar will be specific to September 2024 entry but much of the information will be valuable to parents of younger students too. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. \nHow to book a place: Please click here to book your place on the webinar. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Following the event\, please email the following details to realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk: \n\nFull name\nRO Student ID\nEvent date\nEvent name
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/parents-and-carers-understanding-student-finance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20240111T135438Z
CREATED:20240111T092702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T135438Z
UID:15018-1708538400-1708542000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Studying as an LGBTQ+ student at the University of Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: Hear from students who identify as LGBTQ+ about their experiences studying at university. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and 13. \nHow to book a place: Please sign up to the event by clicking this link. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email the University of Exeter at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of any sessions you attended during the day.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/studying-as-an-lgbtq-student-at-the-university-of-exeter-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T180000
DTSTAMP:20231017T081051Z
CREATED:20231017T081051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T081051Z
UID:14085-1708534800-1708538400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Living at University: accommodation and your new home
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: Hear from our team about the accommodation available at Nottingham\, and hear from current students about their experiences of living and studying in Nottingham \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 13. \nHow to book a place: You can book a place by completing the form via this link. Please note\, this form includes details of a series of sessions that the University offers as part of it’s post-16 outreach sessions. You are welcome to sign up to attend other sessions on this form\, either now or on a later date. Details of the other sessions will also appear on the RO website events listings. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Our online system will tag you as an RO student. We will be able to capture your registration and attendance at the event and will update the RO student hub after the event. This is a manual process and may take up to one week for your attendance to be recorded.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/living-at-university-accommodation-and-your-new-home/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 13
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