Presentations and Workshops
We are happy to visit schools and colleges and talk to students on the many aspects of higher education. The topics we offer are detailed below, although all can be adapted to suit specific requirements and we can create new presentations on request.
- An Introduction to Higher Education
- This presentation is a great way to get students thinking about the variety of higher education courses on offer in the UK and the application process. We will consider the wide range of benefits of post-18 study as well as giving the students basic tips on how to choose a course and university.
- Suitable for Years 11 and 12 and parents
- This presentation is a great way to get students thinking about the variety of higher education courses on offer in the UK and the application process. We will consider the wide range of benefits of post-18 study as well as giving the students basic tips on how to choose a course and university.
- Researching Higher Education
- An interactive workshop exploring the different research tools available, including prospectuses, websites, league tables and open days. We will also explain about the UCAS tariff, entry requirements and gap years. Students will have the opportunity to practice their research skills using various prospectuses in our information quiz. This session aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to research their HE choices effectively.
- Suitable for Year 12
- An interactive workshop exploring the different research tools available, including prospectuses, websites, league tables and open days. We will also explain about the UCAS tariff, entry requirements and gap years. Students will have the opportunity to practice their research skills using various prospectuses in our information quiz. This session aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to research their HE choices effectively.
- Student Life
- This session aims to provide an insight into what it's really like to be at university, by giving pupils the opportunity to hear from current students. The student life session can be conducted either as a presentation or an interactive discussion in small groups, depending on the situation.
- Suitable for Years 11 to 13
- This session aims to provide an insight into what it's really like to be at university, by giving pupils the opportunity to hear from current students. The student life session can be conducted either as a presentation or an interactive discussion in small groups, depending on the situation.
- The UCAS Application Process
- This presentation covers the UCAS application from start to finish, including top tips on long listing and short listing institutions and courses, research tools, how to apply and additional admissions tests
- Suitable for Year 12 and parents
- This presentation covers the UCAS application from start to finish, including top tips on long listing and short listing institutions and courses, research tools, how to apply and additional admissions tests
- Preparing for Open Days
- To prepare your students for our open day events, we offer this workshop session which is delivered at a mutually convenient time in your school/college and aims to help the students make the most out of their visit. The session considers what to do before the day, questions to ask and advice on making the most of open day programmes.
- Although this session is specific to The University of Nottingham open day, the skills discussed will be of use wherever the students decide to go.
- Suitable for Year 12
- Additional Admissions Tests
- This presentation gives students information about the additional admissions tests that are required for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine (UKCAT and BMAT) and Law (LNAT). We will cover entry deadlines, where to sit the tests, the structure of the exams and which universities students will need the tests for.
- Suitable for Year 12 and parents
- This presentation gives students information about the additional admissions tests that are required for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine (UKCAT and BMAT) and Law (LNAT). We will cover entry deadlines, where to sit the tests, the structure of the exams and which universities students will need the tests for.
- Personal Statement Workshop
- An interactive workshop designed to facilitate the often daunting task of writing a personal statement. The presentation focuses on what admissions tutors are looking for, whilst the workshop involves interactive activities to get the students started.
- Suitable for Years 12 and 13
- An interactive workshop designed to facilitate the often daunting task of writing a personal statement. The presentation focuses on what admissions tutors are looking for, whilst the workshop involves interactive activities to get the students started.
- Higher Education Finance
- A presentation detailing the current financial arrangements for higher education, clearly explaining the types of repayable and non-repayable financial support available to students. We will also consider the issue of students working part-time while studying and offer some top tips on how to budget when living independently.
- Suitable for Years 12 and 13 and parents
- A presentation detailing the current financial arrangements for higher education, clearly explaining the types of repayable and non-repayable financial support available to students. We will also consider the issue of students working part-time while studying and offer some top tips on how to budget when living independently.
- Mock Interviews
- Designed to facilitate the interview process, mock interviews provide prospective students with a 'real life' interview situation. Staff will lead the interviews with example questions, and provide feedback afterwards for the student to consider.
- Please note that students who have applied for courses at Nottingham would not be given questions used in real interviews for their chosen course.
- Suitable for Year 13
- Worrier's Workshop
- An interactive session designed to address the personal and social worries that students experience before starting in higher education. Created as a reassuring discussion for post-application pupils, this session is a great activity for older pupils and aims to put their mind at ease.
- Suitable for Year 13
- An interactive session designed to address the personal and social worries that students experience before starting in higher education. Created as a reassuring discussion for post-application pupils, this session is a great activity for older pupils and aims to put their mind at ease.
We can also offer specific presentations about studying at The University of Nottingham and subject specific presentations.*
*Note: Subject specific presentations are dependent on the availability of academic staff.