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SUMMARY:What is it like studying Medicine at Queen Mary University of London?
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: In this session\, we will be joined by current Queen Mary Medical students. They will share: \n\nWhy they chose Queen Mary\nHow medicine is taught at Queen Mary\nWhat its like to study a medicine at Queen Mary\nTheir experiences of studying medicine at Queen Mary\nStudent life\nSocialising in London as a medical student\nAdvice for students who are applying to Queen Mary.\n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, follow this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk following the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/what-is-it-like-studying-medicine-at-queen-mary-university-of-london/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T160000
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UID:11594-1683106200-1683129600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Inspiring Minds - Business and Economics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Loughborough University \nEvent Information: Inspiring Minds is Loughborough University’s series of taster days for Year 12 students. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn more about the options available at university and how to get there. The events allow you to not only experience studying your chosen subject area at university level\, but also to meet our current students and academics to discover university life! \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please complete the online booking form via this link. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Marie Shaw at Loughborough University via email: R.O@lboro.ac.uk \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email R.O@lboro.ac.uk after the event so that your attendance can be logged on the RO database. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event. Please note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/inspiring-minds-business-and-economics-2/
LOCATION:Loughborough University\, Loughborough University\, Epinal Way\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T173000
DTSTAMP:20230406T113039Z
CREATED:20230406T113039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T113039Z
UID:12047-1683131400-1683135000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How I made friends at University
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: Whilst starting university is really exciting its also completely natural to feel anxious about how you’re going to make friends and find your people. You aren’t the only person to feel this way! In this session we will reassure you that there are plenty of ways to make friends at university. We will be joined by current Queen Mary students who will share their experiences. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, follow this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk following the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/how-i-made-friends-at-university-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20231101T114638Z
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UID:14413-1683158400-1683244799@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:What is it like studying Medicine at Queen Mary University of London?
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: In this session\, we will be joined by current Queen Mary Dental students. They will share: Why they chose Queen Mary How dentistry is taught at Queen Mary What its like to study a dentistry at Queen Mary Their experiences of studying dentistry at Queen Mary Student life and socialising in London as a dental student advice for students who are applying to Queen Mary \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13 \nHow to book a place: To register\, please follow this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk after the event so that your attendance can be logged on the RO database. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/what-is-it-like-studying-medicine-at-queen-mary-university-of-london-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T173000
DTSTAMP:20230406T113443Z
CREATED:20230406T113443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T113443Z
UID:12049-1683217800-1683221400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:What is it like studying Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London?
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: In this session\, we will be joined by current Queen Mary Dental students. They will share: \n\nWhy they chose Queen Mary\nHow dentistry is taught at Queen Mary\nWhat its like to study a dentistry at Queen Mary\nTheir experiences of studying dentistry at Queen Mary\nStudent life\nSocialising in London as a dental student\nAdvice for students who are applying to Queen Mary\n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, follow this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk following the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/what-is-it-like-studying-dentistry-at-queen-mary-university-of-london/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230505T140000
DTSTAMP:20230315T145420Z
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UID:11608-1683280800-1683295200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Experience UCL
DESCRIPTION:Location: UCL Main Campus \nEvent information: Experience UCL is an exciting opportunity for prospective students to visit UCL and learn about life as an undergraduate. The scheme is targeted at students from certain priority groups that are currently underrepresented in higher education and at UCL. You will spend the day with two current UCL students who will show you around the UCL campus and share insights into their university experiences. There will also be an opportunity to seek advice from UCL staff on topics such as applying to university\, support services available and financial support. Each day will involve small groups of young people accompanied by two student ambassadors. Why take part? \n• Experience life as a UCL undergraduate student \n• Be taken on a tour of the UCL campus \n• Learn about the support services offered at UCL \n• Gain expert advice and guidance from UCL staff members \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: The deadline to submit an application is 10am on Monday 27 March 2023. \nApplicants must have achieved at least five A*-B/9-6 grades at GCSE and be currently studying a Level 3 qualification which would enable them to obtain a place on an undergraduate course at UCL. This includes A levels\, the IB\, a BTEC Extended Diploma or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. Applicants studying A levels must be taking at least two subjects from UCL’s list of preferred A levels. \nIn addition\, applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria:\n• are a student with a disability;\n• are a young carer;\n• are a forced migrant (e.g. refugee or asylum seeker);\n• are estranged from parent(s);\n• are from the Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller community;\n• are currently or have experience of being in care (e.g. local authority care\, foster care\, residential care). \nFurther information and how to book can be found here. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Ms Vathani Mariampillai via email: srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email Ms Vathani Mariampilllai at srs.realisingopportunites@ucl.ac.uk to confirm your attendance after the event. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/experience-ucl/
LOCATION:UCL\, UCL\, Gower St\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230509T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230509T180000
DTSTAMP:20230331T134415Z
CREATED:20230331T134415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T134415Z
UID:11961-1683651600-1683655200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UoN Academic Skills Session: Managing your time independently as a student
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: Moving to the more flexible\, or completely different routine of University is exciting but can be a challenge. This session will provide you with top tips for managing your time carefully\, and using independent study time effectively. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please follow this link. \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/uon-academic-skills-session-managing-your-time-independently-as-a-student/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230509T190000
DTSTAMP:20230210T171146Z
CREATED:20230118T123636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T171146Z
UID:11158-1683655200-1683658800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Managing your mental health while studying at the University of Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: This panel will bring together students from across the University of Exeter community to discuss managing their mental health while studying\, and offer suggestions and signposting to further support for prospective students. No two University experiences are the same\, so in our Student Experience series we bring together students with common identities\, experiences or challenges to provide first-hand insight and advice for people either considering or planning for University study. The session will include a student panel\, a Q+A\, and a short presentation about relevant student services available at the University of Exeter. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: You can book a place by completing the form via this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email Anna Middlewick at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk to confirm your attendance after the event. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/managing-your-mental-health-while-studying-at-the-university-of-exeter/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T140000
DTSTAMP:20230315T145145Z
CREATED:20230227T130632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T145145Z
UID:11610-1683712800-1683727200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Experience UCL
DESCRIPTION:Location: UCL Main Campus \nEvent information: Experience UCL is an exciting opportunity for prospective students to visit UCL and learn about life as an undergraduate. The scheme is targeted at students from certain priority groups that are currently underrepresented in higher education and at UCL. You will spend the day with two current UCL students who will show you around the UCL campus and share insights into their university experiences. There will also be an opportunity to seek advice from UCL staff on topics such as applying to university\, support services available and financial support. Each day will involve small groups of young people accompanied by two student ambassadors. Why take part? \n• Experience life as a UCL undergraduate student \n• Be taken on a tour of the UCL campus \n• Learn about the support services offered at UCL \n• Gain expert advice and guidance from UCL staff members \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: The deadline to submit an application is 10am on Monday 27 March 2023. \nApplicants must have achieved at least five A*-B/9-6 grades at GCSE and be currently studying a Level 3 qualification which would enable them to obtain a place on an undergraduate course at UCL. This includes A levels\, the IB\, a BTEC Extended Diploma or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. Applicants studying A levels must be taking at least two subjects from UCL’s list of preferred A levels. \nIn addition\, applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria:\n• are a student with a disability;\n• are a young carer;\n• are a forced migrant (e.g. refugee or asylum seeker);\n• are estranged from parent(s);\n• are from the Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller community;\n• are currently or have experience of being in care (e.g. local authority care\, foster care\, residential care). \nFurther information and how to book can be found here. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Ms Vathani Mariampillai via email: srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email Ms Vathani Mariampilllai at srs.realisingopportunites@ucl.ac.uk to confirm your attendance after the event. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/experience-ucl-2/
LOCATION:UCL\, UCL\, Gower St\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T180000
DTSTAMP:20230331T134715Z
CREATED:20230331T134715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T134715Z
UID:11963-1683738000-1683741600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UoN Academic Skills Session: Reading and note-making for undergraduate studies
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: University studies allow you to read across a wide range of texts to develop both your thinking and your writing style. In this session we look at what kind of texts you might be encountering\, as well as some digital and hand-written note-making techniques that will set you off to a confident start. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please follow this link. \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/uon-academic-skills-session-reading-and-note-making-for-undergraduate-studies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T180000
DTSTAMP:20230427T124525Z
CREATED:20230427T124525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T124525Z
UID:12262-1683738000-1683741600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Dinosaur tracks in the UK: What can they tell us about dinosaurs?
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: We are pleased to be offering our online lecture series for schools again this academic year. The lectures are aimed at A-Level and GCSE students and will be delivered via Zoom. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please follow this link. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@contacts.bham.ac.uk after the event so that your attendance can be logged on the RO database. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/dinosaur-tracks-in-the-uk-what-can-they-tell-us-about-dinosaurs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230511T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230511T180000
DTSTAMP:20230331T134849Z
CREATED:20230331T134849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T134849Z
UID:11965-1683824400-1683828000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UoN Academic Skills Session: academic argument and writing at University
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: When you write at University\, you will be asked to construct an academic argument. But what does that mean? We will be exploring different types of academic writing\, alongside how to start constructing an argument. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please follow this link. \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/uon-academic-skills-session-academic-argument-and-writing-at-university/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 13
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T190000
DTSTAMP:20230220T123757Z
CREATED:20230220T123757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T123757Z
UID:11406-1684260000-1684263600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Lancaster Live Q&A (Student Life)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: Our monthly webinar series for the Access Programme featuring our staff and student ambassadors to add your submitted and live questions on examination preparation and how it would impact your university experience. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13 \nHow to book a place: Book a place by following this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email Ele Dove at e.dove@lancaster.ac.uk to confirm your attendance after the event. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/lancaster-live-qa-student-life/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T173000
DTSTAMP:20230406T114024Z
CREATED:20230406T114024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T114024Z
UID:12054-1684341000-1684344600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Researching Courses and Universities
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: In this session\, we will explore different university and course options after school and college and how to make the right choice for you. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, follow this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk following the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/researching-courses-and-universities-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230517T193000
DTSTAMP:20230504T115632Z
CREATED:20230504T115632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T115632Z
UID:12353-1684344600-1684351800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Life Sciences PhD Research Talks
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: We are excited to confirm we arranged for another evening of online PhD research talks\, this time from students in the Life Sciences field. This will be on Wednesday 17th May\, 5.30pm – 7.15pm (approximately). We will have three talks: – Epidemiology: Can we use insects to understand ageing in humans? – Genetics: The relationship between biological age and cardiovascular diseases – Neuroscience: Unlocking the mystery of schizophrenia by exploring kynurenine dysmetabolism. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please complete the online booking form via this link. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: If you attend all three talks\, and email in a short summary to progression@leicester.ac.uk\, including which talk was your favourite and why\, this will count as an event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/life-sciences-phd-research-talks/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T140000
DTSTAMP:20230315T145001Z
CREATED:20230227T131752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T145001Z
UID:11612-1684404000-1684418400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Experience UCL
DESCRIPTION:Location: UCL Main Campus \nEvent information: Experience UCL is an exciting opportunity for prospective students to visit UCL and learn about life as an undergraduate. The scheme is targeted at students from certain priority groups that are currently underrepresented in higher education and at UCL. You will spend the day with two current UCL students who will show you around the UCL campus and share insights into their university experiences. There will also be an opportunity to seek advice from UCL staff on topics such as applying to university\, support services available and financial support. Each day will involve small groups of young people accompanied by two student ambassadors. Why take part? \n• Experience life as a UCL undergraduate student \n• Be taken on a tour of the UCL campus \n• Learn about the support services offered at UCL \n• Gain expert advice and guidance from UCL staff members \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: The deadline to submit an application is 10am on Monday 27 March 2023. \nApplicants must have achieved at least five A*-B/9-6 grades at GCSE and be currently studying a Level 3 qualification which would enable them to obtain a place on an undergraduate course at UCL. This includes A levels\, the IB\, a BTEC Extended Diploma or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. Applicants studying A levels must be taking at least two subjects from UCL’s list of preferred A levels. \nIn addition\, applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria:\n• are a student with a disability;\n• are a young carer;\n• are a forced migrant (e.g. refugee or asylum seeker);\n• are estranged from parent(s);\n• are from the Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller community;\n• are currently or have experience of being in care (e.g. local authority care\, foster care\, residential care). \nFurther information and how to book can be found here. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Ms Vathani Mariampillai via email: srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email Ms Vathani Mariampilllai at srs.realisingopportunites@ucl.ac.uk to confirm your attendance after the event. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/experience-ucl-3/
LOCATION:UCL\, UCL\, Gower St\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20231101T113901Z
CREATED:20231101T113901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T113901Z
UID:14404-1685491200-1685577599@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Exeter Open Day (Penryn Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Exeter\, Penryn Campus \nEvent Information: Open Day. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: Complete this form to book your place! Further information can be found here. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Anna Middlewick at University of Exeter via email: Realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk. For RO students we are able to fund your train travel to the event\, please contact us at least 7 days prior to the event so we can purchase your train tickets. \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 the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/university-of-exeter-open-day-penryn-campus/
LOCATION:University of Exeter Penryn Campus\, Penryn Campus\, Cornwall\, TR10 9FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T170000
DTSTAMP:20230406T121612Z
CREATED:20230406T121612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T121612Z
UID:12082-1685523600-1685552400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Exeter\, Penryn Campus \nEvent Information: Open Day \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please complete the online booking form via this link. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Anna Middlewick via email at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/open-day-15/
LOCATION:University of Exeter Penryn Campus\, Penryn Campus\, Cornwall\, TR10 9FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230531T173000
DTSTAMP:20230525T120519Z
CREATED:20230406T114259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T120519Z
UID:12056-1685550600-1685554200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Studying and Living in London
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: London remains the best city in the world to be a university student\, according to the QS World Student Cities 2022 surveys and analysis. Join Queen Mary students as they discuss what life as a student in London is really like. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, follow this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk following the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/studying-and-living-in-london/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTSTAMP:20231101T113959Z
CREATED:20231101T113959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T113959Z
UID:14406-1685664000-1685750399@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Exeter Open Day (Exeter Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Exeter\, Exeter Campus \nEvent Information: Open Day. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: Complete this form to book your place! Further information can be found here. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Anna Middlewick at University of Exeter via email: Realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk. For RO students we are able to fund your train travel to the event\, please contact us at least 7 days prior to the event so we can purchase your train tickets. \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 the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/university-of-exeter-open-day-exeter-campus/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, University of Exeter\, Stocker Rd\, Exeter\, EX4 4PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230602T170000
DTSTAMP:20230406T121913Z
CREATED:20230406T121913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T121913Z
UID:12085-1685696400-1685725200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Exeter\, Streatham Campus \nEvent Information: Open Day \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please complete the online booking form via this link. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Anna Middlewick via email at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/open-day-16/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, University of Exeter\, Stocker Rd\, Exeter\, EX4 4PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTSTAMP:20231101T114050Z
CREATED:20231101T114050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T114050Z
UID:14408-1685750400-1685836799@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:University of Exeter Open Day (Exeter Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Exeter\, Exeter Campus \nEvent Information: Open Day. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: Complete this form to book your place! Further information can be found here. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Anna Middlewick at University of Exeter via email: Realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk. For RO students we are able to fund your train travel to the event\, please contact us at least 7 days prior to the event so we can purchase your train tickets. \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 the event and confirmation of attendance and event organisers details. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/university-of-exeter-open-day-exeter-campus-2/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, University of Exeter\, Stocker Rd\, Exeter\, EX4 4PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230603T170000
DTSTAMP:20230406T122011Z
CREATED:20230406T122011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T122011Z
UID:12088-1685782800-1685811600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Exeter\, Streatham Campus \nEvent Information: Open Day \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please complete the online booking form via this link. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Anna Middlewick via email at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk after the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/open-day-17/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, University of Exeter\, Stocker Rd\, Exeter\, EX4 4PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12,For Year 13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T140000
DTSTAMP:20230315T144831Z
CREATED:20230227T131941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T144831Z
UID:11614-1686045600-1686060000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Experience UCL
DESCRIPTION:Location: UCL Main Campus \nEvent information: Experience UCL is an exciting opportunity for prospective students to visit UCL and learn about life as an undergraduate. The scheme is targeted at students from certain priority groups that are currently underrepresented in higher education and at UCL. You will spend the day with two current UCL students who will show you around the UCL campus and share insights into their university experiences. There will also be an opportunity to seek advice from UCL staff on topics such as applying to university\, support services available and financial support. Each day will involve small groups of young people accompanied by two student ambassadors. Why take part? \n• Experience life as a UCL undergraduate student \n• Be taken on a tour of the UCL campus \n• Learn about the support services offered at UCL \n• Gain expert advice and guidance from UCL staff members \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13. \nHow to book a place: The deadline to submit an application is 10am on Monday 27 March 2023. \nApplicants must have achieved at least five A*-B/9-6 grades at GCSE and be currently studying a Level 3 qualification which would enable them to obtain a place on an undergraduate course at UCL. This includes A levels\, the IB\, a BTEC Extended Diploma or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. Applicants studying A levels must be taking at least two subjects from UCL’s list of preferred A levels. \nIn addition\, applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria:\n• are a student with a disability;\n• are a young carer;\n• are a forced migrant (e.g. refugee or asylum seeker);\n• are estranged from parent(s);\n• are from the Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller community;\n• are currently or have experience of being in care (e.g. local authority care\, foster care\, residential care). \nFurther information and how to book can be found here. \nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact Ms Vathani Mariampillai via email: srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email Ms Vathani Mariampilllai at srs.realisingopportunites@ucl.ac.uk to confirm your attendance after the event. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/experience-ucl-4/
LOCATION:UCL\, UCL\, Gower St\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T173000
DTSTAMP:20230525T120532Z
CREATED:20230406T114649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T120532Z
UID:12060-1686155400-1686159000@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to UCAS Applications
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent information: In this session\, we will introduce you the the UCAS application process including important dates and what to include in your application. \nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, follow this link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email realisingopportunities@qmul.ac.uk following the event to confirm your attendance. Please include your full name\, RO ID number\, the date/time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-ucas-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T140000
DTSTAMP:20230427T134142Z
CREATED:20230427T134142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T134142Z
UID:12188-1686650400-1686664800@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL: Personal Statement Guidance Days
DESCRIPTION:Location: UCL Campus \nEvent Information: Personal Statement Guidance Days are designed for Year 12 students to receive advice from UCL staff and students on how to write a personal statement and have the opportunity to visit the UCL campus. Personal statements are an important aspect of the UCAS application process. Writing a personal statement is your chance to show your enthusiasm for studying a subject and give a sense of who you are as an individual. The session will give you an opportunity to understand how to structure and write your personal statement. You will also receive guidance from current UCL students and get a guided tour of the UCL campus. By attending one of our sessions\, you will gain valuable advice about applying to UCL. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please complete the online booking form via this link. \n\nApplication deadline: Tuesday 16 May\nEligibility:\n\nPersonal Statement Guidance Days are open to students who are currently in Year 12 and are studying at a state school or college in the UK.\nParticipants for this programme will be selected using the shortlisting criteria found on the Who We Work With webpage that can be found here.\n\n\n\nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: To have your attendance recorded please email 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. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-personal-statement-guidance-days/
LOCATION:UCL\, UCL\, Gower St\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T173000
DTSTAMP:20230525T120749Z
CREATED:20230518T151100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T120749Z
UID:12462-1686673800-1686677400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCAS and Personal Statement Session
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: This session will provide comprehensive insights into how to complete the UCAS application form in addition to producing a high quality personal statement. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: Please email rosheffield@sheffield.ac.uk to express your interest in attending this event. Once you have done this\, we will provide you with a session link. \nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email rosheffield@sheffield.ac.uk after the event so that your attendance can be logged on the RO database. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event. \n\nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this. \n\nPlease note that the deadline for Cohort 13 students attending events for completion of the RO programme is the 1st of July 2023.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucas-and-personal-statement-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T173000
DTSTAMP:20230525T120435Z
CREATED:20230522T112212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T120435Z
UID:12493-1686673800-1686677400@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCAS and Personal Statement Session
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nEvent Information: This session will provide comprehensive insights into how to complete the UCAS application form in addition to producing a high quality personal statement. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: Please email rosheffield@sheffield.ac.uk to express your interest in attending this event. Once you have done this\, we will provide you with a session link. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email rosheffield@sheffield.ac.uk after the event so that your attendance can be logged on the RO database. Please include your full name\, the date\, time and title of the event. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this. \n\nPlease note that the deadline for Cohort 13 students attending events for completion of the RO programme is the 1st of July 2023.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucas-and-personal-statement-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T140000
DTSTAMP:20230427T134250Z
CREATED:20230427T134250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T134250Z
UID:12299-1686736800-1686751200@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL: Personal Statement Guidance Days
DESCRIPTION:Location: UCL Campus \nEvent Information: Personal Statement Guidance Days are designed for Year 12 students to receive advice from UCL staff and students on how to write a personal statement and have the opportunity to visit the UCL campus. Personal statements are an important aspect of the UCAS application process. Writing a personal statement is your chance to show your enthusiasm for studying a subject and give a sense of who you are as an individual. The session will give you an opportunity to understand how to structure and write your personal statement. You will also receive guidance from current UCL students and get a guided tour of the UCL campus. By attending one of our sessions\, you will gain valuable advice about applying to UCL. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please complete the online booking form via this link. \n\nApplication deadline: Tuesday 16 May\nEligibility:\n\nPersonal Statement Guidance Days are open to students who are currently in Year 12 and are studying at a state school or college in the UK.\nParticipants for this programme will be selected using the shortlisting criteria found on the Who We Work With webpage that can be found here.\n\n\n\nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: To have your attendance recorded please email 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. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-personal-statement-guidance-days-2/
LOCATION:UCL\, UCL\, Gower St\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T140000
DTSTAMP:20230427T134410Z
CREATED:20230427T134410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T134410Z
UID:12301-1686823200-1686837600@www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UCL: Personal Statement Guidance Days
DESCRIPTION:Location: UCL Campus \nEvent Information: Personal Statement Guidance Days are designed for Year 12 students to receive advice from UCL staff and students on how to write a personal statement and have the opportunity to visit the UCL campus. Personal statements are an important aspect of the UCAS application process. Writing a personal statement is your chance to show your enthusiasm for studying a subject and give a sense of who you are as an individual. The session will give you an opportunity to understand how to structure and write your personal statement. You will also receive guidance from current UCL students and get a guided tour of the UCL campus. By attending one of our sessions\, you will gain valuable advice about applying to UCL. \n\nThis event is suitable for: Year 12. \nHow to book a place: To book a place\, please complete the online booking form via this link. \n\nApplication deadline: Tuesday 16 May\nEligibility:\n\nPersonal Statement Guidance Days are open to students who are currently in Year 12 and are studying at a state school or college in the UK.\nParticipants for this programme will be selected using the shortlisting criteria found on the Who We Work With webpage that can be found here.\n\n\n\nRO Travel Scheme: If you would like to access the RO Travel Scheme for support with your travel costs to attend this event\, please contact srs.realisingopportunities@ucl.ac.uk. \n\nRecording your attendance on the RO student hub: To have your attendance recorded please email 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. \nPlease note that uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this
URL:https://www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk/event/ucl-personal-statement-guidance-days-3/
LOCATION:UCL\, UCL\, Gower St\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,For Year 12
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