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  • UCAS

    The UCAS website has masses of information on it about the application process, course information, university information, events, student finance, careers and more. It’s a really good place to start with your decision making.

    Make sure you familiarise yourself with the UCAS timeline so you know what timescales you’re working to https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/ucas-application/ucas-deadlines-key-application-dates. This is important as different courses and universities have different timescales.

    Good parts of the UCAS website to check out:

    ·         How to choose and course and university https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/what-where-study

     ·         Open days and events https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/what-and-where-study/events-and-open-days

     ·         Subject information https://www.ucas.com/explore/search/subject-guides

     ·         The application process https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university

     ·         What to expect after you’ve applied https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply

     ·         Student Finance https://www.ucas.com/money

    The UCAS Bootham handbook can be found here  


    • College UCAS handbook 2021/2022 File
  • Resources

    University information

    There are lots of independent guides and resources to help you make your decisions. Some of these can be found below:

    ·         Information to help make informed choices about higher education decisions www.theuniguide.co.uk

     ·         Independent UK university rankings and course information and advice https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

     ·         Help to decide which is the right place for you www.Whatuni.com

     

    Resources

     There’s a wealth of resources available to help students navigate their career choices and pursue subject areas of interest. Below is a list of some which you might find useful.

     ·         The University of Oxford’s “Home of the Big Question”. This site tackles complex ideas on a range of subjects and aims to realise aspirations, promote broader thinking and stimulate intellectual curiosity https://oxplore.org/

     .         https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/increasing-access/ug-digital-resources/students-over-16 Huge list of useful super curricular resources

     ·         Resources and Information for students thinking about applying to top universities Staircase 12 https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/applying-to-univ/staircase12/

     ·         A huge choice of online learning programmes https://www.mooc-list.com/ There's a lot of choice so look for ones which appeal most to you and check that they are free

     ·         A huge range of online talks www.ted.com

     ·         Here you’ll find podcasts and videos on a wide range of subjects www.bbc.co.uk/sounds

     ·         On line short courses https://www.futurelearn.com/

     ·         Explore your subject area beyond the curriculum with super curricular resources from Cambridge univesity https://www.myheplus.com/

     ·         A wide range of programmes to download for free BBC Podcasts https://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts


    Study skills and P
    resentations

    • Study skills booklet File
    • How to make firm and insurance choices and university accommodation File
  • Unifrog

    Unifrog

    At Bootham we use Unifrog as a tool to help students explore their career options, look at courses and to gather and record all the information needed to make applications to university or employment. If you apply to university you can also use it to write your UCAS personal statement, and to get feedback from your tutors. You will need your Unifrog log in details to access your account.  You will get a log on at the start of College 1. Once logged in to Unifrog you will find subject information, career information and a know-how library with lots of advice and information. These are all accessed from https://www.unifrog.org/student/home but you’ll need to sign in first.  You can also search for university courses, filtering for ones which interest you.

    You can also find lots of MOOCs on here (massive open online courses) which are a great way of trying out a subject area, or doing further learning about your chosen subject. You can take personality tests or quizzes too, if you’re unsure of where to start with narrowing down your options. There’s also information about apprenticeships, universities in Europe or further afield.


    • Open Days

      Open days

      Universities will be holding in person open days in 2023. Open days are generally held between Easter and Autumn of the year before you are due to start university. Check individual university websites for details, or visit opendays.com https://www.opendays.com/

      If you don't get to attend an open day before you apply, most universities who make you an offer will invite you to an interview or to an offer holders event, sometimes called an applicant day or a visit day.

      Below is a small list of open days for some of the universities often popular with Bootham students.

       

      University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk/opendays

      University of Bristol www.bristol.ac.uk/opendays/ 

      University of Cambridge https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambridge-open-days

      University of Durham https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/visit/

      University of Edinburgh www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/open-days-events-visits

      University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk/study/ug/open-days.aspx

      University of Exeter www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/visiting/opendays/

      University of Glasgow www.glasgow.ac.uk/openday

      University of Hull http://www.hull.ac.uk/opendays

      Imperial College London www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/visit/open-days/

      University of Lancaster www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/open-days/

      Leeds Beckett www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/undergraduate/open-days

      University of Leeds www.leeds.ac.uk/opendays

      University of the Arts London www.arts.ac.uk/open-days

      University of Manchester www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/opendays/

      Manchester Metropolitan University www.mmu.ac.uk/openday

      Newcastle University www.ncl.ac.uk/openday/

      Northumbria University https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/openday

      University of Oxford https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/virtual-open-day

      Oxford Brooks University www.brookes.ac.uk/open-day

      University of Sheffield www.shef.ac.uk/opendays/

      Campus tours

      Many universities offer campus tours which are much briefer than an open day but are still a good way to find out more about a particular university you might be interested in. Check individual university websites for more details. 

       


      • Fairs, subject sessions and events


        Fairs




        University information and advice


        What

        Who

        When

        Link

        An Introduction to the Russell Group & why study there Russell Group universities 25/04/23 @ 12-1.30pm https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-signup/meet-the-russell-group
        Student Life Russell Group universities 25/04/23 @ 4.30-6pm https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-signup/meet-the-russell-group
        International Students Session Russell Group universities 26/04/23 @ 9-10.30am https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-signup/meet-the-russell-group
        Researching university options Russell Group universities 27/04/23 @ 12-1.30pm https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-signup/meet-the-russell-group
        Personal statements and Applying to a Russell Group Uni Russell Group universities 27/04/23 @ 4.30-6pm https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-signup/meet-the-russell-group
        Personal statement advice Skills Bank   https://mcusercontent.com/60060a72139d93fd3fc151d18/files/eebb7f0c-8de6-82e8-93de-c0495d46def7/Skills_Bank.pdf
        Application advice University of Hull    https://www.hull.ac.uk/special/applying-hub


        Subject webinars, residentials, talks and tasters

        Physics University of Southampton 21/03/22 @ 6-7pm https://www.southampton.ac.uk/campaigns/year-12-upcoming-events#masterclass
        Pharmaceutical Science University of Bradford 21/03/23 @ 5-6pm https://your.bradford.ac.uk/form/academicwebinars2023?event_id=278
        Chemistry University of Sheffield 23/03/23 @ 4-5.40pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/chemistry
        Environmental Science University of East Anglia 27/03/23 @ 12.45-1.30pm https://www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/stem-skills-insight-focus-on-communicating-science-developing-confidence-and-credibility-in-your-written-work/
        Art History University of East Anglia
        28/03/23 @ 3.15-4pm https://www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/art-british-contemporary-art-1960-david-hockney-contemporaries/
        Chemistry University of Southampton 28/03/23@ 6pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chemistry-solving-the-worlds-problems-webinar-registration-580392097387
        Physics University of Southampton 28/03/23 @ 12.45-4pm Email PJ@soton.ac.uk
        German University of Sheffield 28/03/23 @ 3.50-5.15pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/slc-german
        Physics University of Sheffield 28/03/23 @ 9am-4.15pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/physics-campus-taster
        Sociology University of East Anglia 28/03/23 @ 12.45-1.45pm https://www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/sociology-insight4me-sociology-uk-poverty/
        Clinical Science University of Bradford 28/03/23 @ 5-6pm https://your.bradford.ac.uk/form/academicwebinars2023?event_id=278
        English Language University of Sheffield 29/03/23 @ 3.35-5pm
        https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/english-language
        Maths taster day University of Leeds 29/03/23 https://www.stem.leeds.ac.uk/mathematics/tasterday-2/?utm_source=NewZapp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=STEM%20Opps%20campaign
        What can I do with A Level Biology University of Sheffield 30/03/23 : 4-5.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/what-can-i-do-level-biology
        Landscape Architecture University of Sheffield 18/04/23 @ 4.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        Bioscience University of Sheffield 19/04/23 @ 4.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        Economics University of Sheffield  20/04/23 @ 4.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        It's not just doctors and dentists- alternatives to Medicine University of Sheffield 20/04/23 @ 4-6pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/health-science-and-engineering
        History University of Sheffield 24/04/23 @ 3.35-5pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/history
        Philosophy University of Sheffield 24/04/23 @ 3.50pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        Education University of Sheffield 25/04/23 @ 4.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        What can I do with A Level Maths University of Sheffield 25/04/23 @ 4-5.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/maths
        Politics University of Sheffield 26/04/23 @ 4.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        What can I do with A Level Chemistry University of Sheffield 27/04/23 @ 4-5.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/what-can-i-do-level-chemistry
        Music University of Sheffield 27/04/23 @ 3.50pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        Journalism University of Sheffield 02/05/23 @ 4.30-6pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/journalism
        Speech & Language Therapy University of Sheffield 02/05/23 @ 4.25-6pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/health-and-human-sciences
        East Asian Studies University 03/05/23 @ 3.50pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        Adult Nursing University of Sheffield04/05/23 @ 4.25-5.30pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/adult-nursing-taster-session
        Psychology University of Sheffield 10/05/23 @ 4-5.05pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/psychology
        Orthoptics University of Sheffield 10/05/23 @ 4pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        Maths University of Sheffield 17/05/23 @ 4-5.35pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/maths-taster-session
        Spanish University of Sheffield  17/05/23 @ 3.50pm https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/subject-tasters/online
        Maths Summer School University of Leeds  27-29/06/23 https://www.stem.leeds.ac.uk/mathematics/summerschool-2-2/?utm_source=NewZapp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=STEM%20Opps%20campaign
        Languages residential University of Leeds 27-29/06/23 https://artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activities/online-events/linguastars-residential/
        Biological Sciences summer school University of Leeds 28-29/06/23 https://www.stem.leeds.ac.uk/biologicalsciences/summerschool-2/?utm_source=NewZapp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=STEM%20Opps%20campaign
        Food science and nutrition summer school University of Leeds 28-29/06/23 https://www.stem.leeds.ac.uk/foodscience/summerschool/
        Social Sciences summer school University of Leeds 29-30/06/23 https://socialsciencesoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/events/year-12-summer-school-misrepresentations-of-youth/
        Physics Work Experience week University of Leeds 24/07/23-28/07/23 https://www.stem.leeds.ac.uk/physics/workexperience/?utm_source=NewZapp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=STEM%20Opps%20campaign
        Interactive online taster sessions Channel Talent Various https://www.channeltalent.co.uk/events/list/
        MOOCs on Sports science, History, Chemistry, Criminology, Maths for Computer Science University of Hull On line learning, flexible Sport https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-sport-health-and-exercise-sciences-at-university
        History https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/-the-enemy-at-home-germanophobia-in-britain-during-the-first-world-war
        Chemistry https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-thermodynamics
        Maths for CS https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mathematics-for-computer-scientists

        Search for uni events

        Uni Taster days

        Various

        https://www.unitasterdays.com/search.aspx





        On demand sessions

        What

        Who

        When

        Link

        Videos about studying in the UK Studentstream  On demand https://www.studentstream.co.uk/

        University guidance videos including subject and skills development

        Uni Taster Days

        On demand

        https://www.unitasterdays.com/ut-tuesdays.aspx

        Large range of on demand subject sessions

        Hull University

        On demand

        https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

        Large range of on demand subject sessions University of Liverpool   On demand https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/undergraduate/on-demand/

        University information and guidance videos

        University of Sheffield

        On demand

        https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/taster-days



        Study Abroad



        What

        Who

        When

        Link


        Parents and guardians

        What

        Who

        When

        Link

        Parents guide to university 2022

        University of Keele

         

        https://www.unitasterdays.com/parents/



        Training and Apprenticeships 


        Who

        What

        Link

        Accounting apprenticeships PWC https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/early-careers/our-programmes/flying-start-degrees/accounting.html

        Nestle apprenticeships 

        Nestle 

        The Nestlé Academy | Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) | Engineering (nestleacademy.co.uk)

        The Nestlé Academy | Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) | Food Manufacturing (nestleacademy.co.uk)

        Engineering, IT and Finance apprenticeships


        Network Rail

        https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/





        • How to choose

          How to choose a course and university

           

          There are over 50,000 courses on offer in the UK at nearly 400 different providers including universities, colleges, private providers etc. There are also options available elsewhere in Europe and further afield. You can study one subject (single honours) or two (joint honours).  You can study full time or part time. Many courses have the chance to study abroad, complete work placements or do a whole year in industry or in the workplace (known as a sandwich courses).

          With so many choices available it can be hard to know how to narrow down your options. We strongly suggest visiting some universities towards the end of College 1, over the summer and at the start of College 2. Details will be on university websites or visit www.opendays.com where you can search by university. If you miss an open day then lots of universities have pre recorded sessions and you can watch sessions in your own time.

          Universities are also coming up with lots of other ways for prospective students to find out more about them. This includes:

          ·         On line webinars, tasters and masterclasses

          ·         Q and A sessions

          ·         On line chat with current students

          ·         On line videos

          ·         Online short courses

          ·         Virtual accommodation and campus tours

          ·         Online personal statement workshops and interview skills sessions

          ·         Student vlogs

          ·         Parent phone calls

          ·         Online summer schools

          There are also careers fairs organised by UCAS https://www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/type/exhibition?layout=list. UK University Search also hold fairs https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/  

            

          Things to think about when making your decisions

          League tables

          You might want to use league table to start to narrow down your choices. There are a few different league tables and they differ as to what they take into account for rankings but it generally includes student satisfaction rates (for teaching and assessment and feedback) career prospects, research information, expenditure per student, completion rates, entry requirement and student experience. This is a useful article to explain how league tables work https://bridge-u.com/blog/university-league-tables/

          Type of university

          You might have heard of the Russell Group. This is a group of 24 UK research intensive universities. Some students limit their choices to universities within this group. There’s the University Alliance group which are technical and professional universities who focus heavily on practical experience. The Million+ group are a more modern group of universities focusing on economic, social and cultural change.

          Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF)

          This measures teaching, learning and student outcomes. Providers are awarded gold, silver or bronze ratings for the University as a whole (it doesn't differ from course to course).

          Scholarships & Bursaries

          These will differ depending on what course you are looking at and which universities you are applying to. Check individual university websites for more information.

          Campus investment/facilities

          This might include the library, sports facilities, IT facilities, students’ union, lecture theatres, planned investment, facilities for students with additional needs and specialist facilities but think about what’s important to you. This could be particularly important if you’re studying a practical degree subject.

          Graduate destination statistics

          Most universities have information about this on their website or you can find it out through league tables.

          Student Support Services

          All universities will have a level of student support (inducing financial support advice, wellbeing, disability support, dyslexia support, care leavers support, counselling, faith support etc) but some universities will focus on this more and place it at the heart of the student experience.

          Location

          This includes distance to home, travel links and ease of getting around, big city or smaller town, rural or urban, location of university accommodation.

          Size

          This includes size of student population, number of students on your chosen course, staff to student ratio for your subject and size of campus.

          Accommodation

          This includes location, size, distance to university, price, facilities, contract length, en-suite or shared facilities, security, catering etc.

           

          You might also want to consider the reputation for your subject area, module choice, whether the course is accredited by any professional bodies, size of your student cohort, application methods and interview methods, graduate destinations, number of applications per place, contact hours, industry links, work placements etc. There’s an enormous amount of choice so key to making the right decision is starting your research early and allowing yourself enough time.

          Presentation on choosing firm and insurance courses and choosing university accommodation can be found here

          • Student Finance

            Student Finance

            Student finance can be divided up into two parts: tuition fees and living costs. Tuition fees are currently a maximum of £9,250 for UK full-time students. Normally these increase in line with inflation and are set by the government. Fees for non UK students vary and can be found on university course pages. Tuition fee loans, to cover the full cost of your course, are available for most UK students and are paid directly to the course provider. You won’t have to pay it back until after you finish your course, when you’re earning above a certain level. When you do start to repay it takes the form of monthly repayments, the level of which depends on how much you earn.

            The other costs you’ll need to cover are living costs. This includes accommodation, food, travel and other general living expenses. Maintenance loans to cover these costs can be applied for at the same time as a tuition fee loan, lending you money at the start of each term (or monthly in Scotland). How much you get depends on a range of factors including:

            household income Students from lower income backgrounds are eligible for more – this is often referred to as ‘means-tested’ finance, and requires parents/guardians to provide evidence of their income

            where you study Students moving away from home to study in London receive more

            The 2023/24 academic year maintenance loan, if you’re not studying in London and you don’t live with your parents, is a maximum of £9,978.

             

            Students can also apply for grants if they’re eligible for certain benefits, disabled, or need help with childcare costs. Grants do not have to be repaid. It’s also worth looking into additional funding, in the form of scholarships, bursaries, and grants. These don’t have to be paid back either, and are awarded based on different criteria, from excelling in your subject area, getting top A level grades or excelling in extra- curricular activities. Details of these can be found on individual university websites.

            Students on some health courses are eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) more details of which can be found here: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf

            Most university websites will have pages dedicated to student finance and funding. On them you’ll find general information and also information specific to that particular university. The sites below have general information.

            ·         An overview of student finance and how to apply for funding www.gov.uk/student-finance

             ·         Managing money, scholarships, grants, bursaries and fees https://www.ucas.com/money

             ·         Scholarships and bursaries for university study https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/grants-education/

             ·         Information about fees and living costs, grants and loans and discussion boards and forums https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance/

            .       Undergraduate Student Finance step by step information https://www.gov.uk/get-undergraduate-student-loan


            • Subject and university information



              • Business File
              • Creative Industries File
              • Engineering File
              • Health File
              • Law File
              • Making decisions- Medicine File
              • Undiscovered subjects File
              • Applying to Oxbridge File
              • Applying to Oxbridge File
              • Medicine File
            • Study Abroad



              • Study in the Netherlands File
              • Study in Germany File
              • Study in the US File
            • Apprenticeships

              Apprenticeships

              In an apprenticeship you will get on-the-job experience whilst also getting paid. There are hundreds of different apprenticeships to choose from. You’ll normally spend about 80% of the week working at your place of employment and 20% at your place of study.  You’ll earn a salary, and your course fees will be covered by your employer and the government. You need to be willing and able to manage your time between work and study. An apprenticeship can be a debt free route to a qualification. The rate of pay can vary according to the level of apprenticeship, your age, your sector and your employer.

              There are many different apprenticeships you can apply for depending on your existing qualifications across a broad range of different industries. There are four levels of apprenticeship available:

              Intermediate - Equivalent to five GCSE passes at A* to C

              Advanced - Equivalent to two A level passes

              Higher – Equivalent to foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, NVQ Level 4

              Degree – Equivalent to bachelor’s or master’s degree. Takes 3-6 years.

               

              For some apprenticeships you apply directly to the employer and for others apply through the National Apprenticeship Service.

              More information is available at https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/# and https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships


              • Enrichment

                York Literature Festival
                2-27 March 2023

                Password - PetersPublicLecture_2023

                Follow the links below to reserve your place:

                The Earth Transformed: An Untold History with Peter Frankopan:

                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-earth-transformed-an-untold-history-with-peter-frankopan-tickets-511777750027

                The Prime Ministers, Reflections on Leadership from Harold Wilson to Rishi Sunak with Steve Richards:

                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-prime-ministers-reflections-on-leadership-with-steve-richards-tickets-511785733907

                 Elizabeth and Phillip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy with Tessa Dunlop:

                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tessa-dunlop-tickets-511793838147

                 Keep Talking: A Broadcasting Life with David Dimbleby: 

                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/keep-talking-a-broadcasting-life-with-david-dimbleby-tickets-511802213197

                 Once Upon a Prime, the links between Mathematics and Literature with Sarah Hart:

                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sarah-hart-tickets-511808572217

                 How Britain Broke the World with Arthur Snell:

                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-britain-broke-the-world-with-arthur-snell-tickets-511819575127

                 The Fall of Boris Johnson with Sebastian Payne:

                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fall-of-boris-johnson-with-sebastian-payne-tickets-511824088627

                 "Sleep when you’re dead’ with Judith O’Reilly:

                https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sleep-when-youre-dead-with-judith-oreilly-tickets-511829083567


                University of Leeds

                Classics Reading Competition Deadline 31March https://artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activities/online-events/classics-competition/ 

                University of Sheffield

                Annual History Essay Prize Competition is now open to current Year 12 historians from schools and colleges across the UK, featuring a first prize of £100. A maximum of two entrants per school/ college. Participants must submit their entries by Friday 28 April 2023. https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/history/essay-competition

                Imperial College London

                RSCU Science Challenge. Deadline 17 April https://www.imperial.ac.uk/natural-sciences/about-us/outreach/rcsu-science-challenge/

                Medicine, Dentistry and Health Public Health Poster Competition University of Sheffield

                Medicine, Dentistry and Health Public Health Poster Competition, open to College Science and Health students. In each category, one winner will receive a £50 gift voucher, and 10 runners up will be awarded £25 gift vouchers. All prize winners will be invited to a Healthcare workshop in our Clinical Skills Centre at the Northern General Hospital where they will be awarded their prizes and meet some of our current Medicine, Dentistry and Health students.

                Entries should be submitted as an email attachment to mdh-recmarketing@sheffield.ac.uk with the subject line POSTER COMPETITION. You should include your name, school and category (GCSE or 16-18) in the body of your email. Deadline for submission: 30th April 2023. For more info visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/medicine/news/introducing-our-public-health-poster-competition

                Philosophy Essay Competition University of Sheffield 

                https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/philosophy/events/essay-competition. Closing date 24 April

                History Essay Competition University of Sheffield 

                https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/history/essay-competition. Closing date 28 April

                East Asian Studies Essay Competition University of Sheffield 

                https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/seas/undergraduate/seas-creative-writing-competition-2023. Closing date 14 April


                University of Oxford

                French Flash Fiction Competition
                Students learning French and in Years 7-13, can enter a competition to win up to £100. They are invited to send in a very short story written in French (100 words maximum). The deadline is 31 March 2023 and more details can be found on the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages website.  

                St John’s College Classics and Ancient History Essay Competition
                Open to all Year 12 students, this competition invites entrants to attend a study afternoon at St John’s College and submit a 2,000-word essay on a Classical or Ancient subject. Students could win a £100 book token. For more information, please visit St John’s College website.    

                Ancient Drama Competition 
                The Faculty of Classics, in partnership with the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama, is launching the Ancient Drama Prize, a performance competition for young people aged 13-18 years old. Perform a piece of ancient drama and be in with the chance of winning £100.  

                University of Leeds Classics competition

                https://artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activities/online-events/classics-competition/ Deadline 31 March


                • Oxford and Cambridge


                  Choosing Oxford online student conference 20-23 March

                  https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/increasing-access/studentconferences

                  Cambridge Masterclasses 2023 

                  https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/masterclasses

                  Corpus Christi Cambridge Masterclasses 2023

                  https://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/subject-masterclasses-2023

                  Fitzwilliam College Cambridge subject tasters

                  https://www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/subject-taster-programmes-2023


                  Tips and advice from a Bootham student who has recently been successful in securing a place on Experimental Psychology at Oxford 

                  A lot of the colleges have their own prospectuses so take a look at these. They are often written by current students and give an unofficial view of life at that college. Some other useful documents can be found below. 

                  • Applying to Oxford and Cambridge 
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                  • Making a competitive application 
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                  • Student Support 
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                  Live pre recorded Q&A sessions

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                  CAMBRIDGE

                  The University's HE+ website www.myheplus.com provides resources for sixth form students to explore their subject(s) of interest beyond their current curriculum.

                  Useful links:

                  https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/college-events

                  www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events

                  www.cam.ac.uk/opendays

                  www.cam.ac.uk/masterclasses

                  This is a useful link for parents https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/find-out-more/teachers-and-parents

                  Cambridge Students' Union manage the alternative prospectus website www.applytocambridge.com which includes an 'Ask a Student' facility for each course and College.

                  Downing College

                  Subject based admissions webinars https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/outreach/subject-admissions-webinars for recordings of past events.

                  St John's College

                  View past sessions focussing on areas from Choosing your University Subject through to Study Skills and Careers sessions. More information here https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/link-area-webinar-programme

                  Clare College

                  YouTube Channel Videos about studying at Cambridge and the application process https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQCkyaJ_z8q8DwnlbykO7A/featured

                  Sidney Sussex YouTube Channel

                  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ZhtCIF6B6D6NeL9YytXTQ

                  Lucy Cavendish’s new supracurricular webpage

                  Lucy Cavendish College has created a webpage for potential applicants to explore resources for their courses. The page features supracurricular resources for all subjects available to study at Lucy Cavendish (all Cambridge courses, apart from Music). All the resources can be accessed online and are free. You can find the webpage here.


                  OXFORD

                  Sign up to the Choosing Oxford newsletter here http://newsletter.admin.ox.ac.uk/k/Ouc/undergraduate_admissions_and_outreach_news

                  Sign up to the Oxplore newsletter https://oxplore.org/  Oxplore is a digital resource from the University of Oxford. As the ‘Home of Big Questions’, it aims to challenge those from 11 to 18 years with debates and ideas that go beyond what is covered in the classroom. Big questions tackle complex ideas across a wide range of subjects and reflect the kind of critical thinking students undertake at university. 

                  Details of talks and workshops can be found here: Oxford outreach calendar: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/increasing-access/events-calendar

                  • Mansfield virtual open day playlist (includes subject intros):
                  • Oxford University Explained:
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                  • Applying to Oxford playlist:
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                  • Videos about student societies:
                  • Isolation conversation: https://www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/isolationconversation
                  • Explore your subject: https://www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/explore-your-subject
                  Digital resource hub and outreach calendar
                  The digital resource hub shares recommended learning resources including those provided by tutors from academic departments. The resources for students over 16 will be particularly relevant. These aim to encourage students to explore their interests in depth and learn more about studying at Oxford. 

                  • Applying to Oxbridge File
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                  • Cambridge university sports guide File
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