Chemistry Virtual Talk: Chemistry Research Bytes
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Join us for two exciting short talks about Chemistry topics at the forefront of our research at the University of Leicester. The first will focus on ultrafast spectroscopy and the second will explore whether renewable energy is really sustainable. This event is suitable for: Year 12;Year 13 How to book a place: You can book your FREE place on this
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.
Biological Sciences Virtual Talk: What’s it like to study Biological Sciences at Leicester?
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Experience what it's like to study Biological Sciences at Leicester through a sample lecture and group discussion led by one of our friendly academics. This event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13 students How to book a place: You can book your FREE place on this webpage (https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/le/biological-sciences-virtual-talk). You will then be sent the link the day before
Geology Virtual Talk: Around the World in 80 Rocks: Travels with a Geologist
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In this taster lecture, Professor Gawen Jenkin will show you some of the amazing geology he has seen in fieldwork across the globe - from a gold mine in Peru, via snowball Earth stromatolites in Ethiopia, to boiling hot springs on a volcano in the Solomon Islands. He will show how understanding these events of the
Business and Management Virtual Talk: Leading the Future: Exploring the Key Skills of Management in Today’s Business World
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In a fast-changing world, management is about more than telling people what to do. This interactive session explores some of the key skills future people managers need for a successful and impactful career. This event is suitable for: Year 12;Year 13 How to book a place: You can book your FREE place on this webpage (https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/le/business-and-management-virtual-talk). You will then be
Mathematics Virtual Talk: The Power of Mathematics: Real-World Applications and Career Pathways
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Mathematics is at the heart of solving real-world challenges, driving advancements across numerous disciplines. In this talk, we'll explore how mathematics in different areas; such as statistics, machine learning, and graph theory, plays a crucial role in real-world scenarios. From making sense of data and building intelligent systems to optimizing networks and connections, we'll showcase the
Economics Virtual Talk: Macro Finance: Banking and Finance
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Macro-finance is the study of how large scale financial markets, institutions and policies affect the economy. That is because there is a link between inflation and unemployment that affects stock markets and bond markets. Banking and Finance revolve around interest rates. Interest rates are closely linked to inflation. Inflation is affected by the Money Supply in
Creative Computing Virtual Talk: Creative Computing in Action: From Animations to AI-Powered Games
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Creative Computing offers many ways to combine technology and creativity. In this talk, we'll explore one possible path, starting with the fundamentals of animation, covering both pose-to-pose and straight-ahead techniques. We'll then introduce interactivity, transforming animations into a video game. Finally, we'll dive into generative AI, demonstrating how prompt engineering can be used to create dynamic,
Law Virtual Talk: Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age
University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: In this taster lecture, we'll find out about the human right of freedom of expression and how it can be restricted by laws and legitimate practices. You will find out about and be able to express your own views about how free we should be to offend other people, the place that freedom of expression plays