Industry Insider: HELIX: Skybound, Exploring the Future – University of Leeds
University hosting: University of Leeds Location: University of Leeds, Parkinson Building, LS2 9JT Event Information: HELIX is the University's new learning innovation hub for students, staff, and the local community which offers cutting-edge digital provision including immersive technologies and cutting-edge multimedia production studios and a makerspace too. Come and join this session and investigate how the world of Virtual Reality can shape and
Social Sciences Summer School Residential – University of Leeds
University hosting: University of Leeds Location: University of Leeds Campus Event Information: Our 3-day, 2-night Social Sciences Summer School, is the perfect opportunity for Year 12 students to explore a variety of social sciences subjects (including Environment, Geography, Sociology, Education, Politics and International Studies and Business) and live life as a university student. Accommodation and meals will be provided free of charge. Dates
Subject Insight: Theology – University of Exeter
University hosting: University of Exeter Location: Online Event Information: This session will outline what studying Theology involves, what the structure of the course is at Exeter and tips on applying. This event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13 How to book a place: Book your place online here. Recording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email us at realisingopportunities@exeter.ac.uk to notify us of ALL events
Sociology Virtual Talk: What’s it like to Study Sociology at Leicester?
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Experience what it's like to study Sociology at Leicester through a sample lecture and group discussion led by one of our friendly academics. This event is suitable for: Year 12;Year 13 How to book a place: You can book your FREE place on this webpage (https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/le/sociology-virtual-talk). You will then be sent the link the day before the session or on
History Virtual Talk: Indian Army in World War Two
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: During World War Two, over 2.5 million troops recruited in the Indian sub-continent served as part of the allied forces. They comprised the largest volunteer army in history. Over 87,000 lost their lives and nearly 70,000 were held as prisoners of war. This talk will explore their contributions to a war that at least some Indian
Media & Communication Virtual Talk: Media and Moral Panic
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: The latest moral media panic is not one of trust around fake news but about the idea of banning mobile phones in schools. It has grown out of mental health concerns as well as discourse around bullying and inappropriate behaviours but has the dial turned beyond the point where restrictions will help or will these things
Modern Languages Virtual Talk: Mexican Mural Art
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: This taster lecture looks at the public artworks in Mexico that were created in the years following the Mexican Revolution (1910 -1920). The artists include the internationally renowned Diego Rivera amongst others. The murals - painted on public buildings - represent themes of history, politics and culture and were intended to inspire and educate Mexican people.