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- Taster events - ***—Games Design: Pitching your Prototype*** ‘Want to learn how to turn your initial idea into a game worth making? Join Josh Barton and Penda Tomlinson as they share their insights into 19th April 2021 (Issue 21) the game design industry, from prototyping a game to production. Got a question? Ask our lecturers in a live Q&A. ‘ ***Architecture Virtual Taster Mon 26 April 2021 - 18:00 to 19:00 Session*** To find out more and to book:

The University of is offering https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study-with-us/information-for-schools/events a special practical virtual Architec- ture taster session on 4 May from ***UEA free online taster sessions and MOOCs*** 11.00am-12.30pm. Students will be ‘UEA are running a number of virtual taster sessions across a range of able to access the session from home subjects and are have partnered with FutureLearn to deliver MOOCs. or if circumstances permit in a class- These are free, easily accessible online courses that are available to any- room group setting. . They’re a great way to develop your understanding of a subject – or The aim of this session is to not only to gain the general study skills you’ll need when you start university.’ give students an insight into study- https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject- ing Architecture at the University of taster-sessions Suffolk but will encourage them to get hands-on with simple materials to explore light and its relationship ***—Taster Sessions*** to architectural structure. To make ‘To celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day 2021, speakers from this possible we recommend that each of the five of Lancaster University’s Institute of the Contemporary Arts (LICA) departments will discuss how their subject can contribute to students have use of the following the ‘Build Back Better’ campaign.’ materials: - Wednesday 21st April 2021, 4:00pm to 5:30pm -

• 5 x A4 paper sheets https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/connect/events/world-creativity- and-innovation-day-architecture-fine-art-design-film-theatre-studies- • 1 x recycled cardboard (e.g. online-taster-session cereal boxes or vegetable tray) • 1 x recycled plastic tray (e.g. jaffa cakes or biscuit tray) *** —Virtual Education Day*** • 1x piece of sand paper ‘Taking place on the 28th of April 10:30 – 12:30, we will be exploring de- • Pencil grees and careers within the Education sector. • Mobile phone This session will give students an insight into Primary Education Studies, • Torch Early Childhood Studies and Working with Children, Families and Com- • Scissors munities. Mat • There will be a taster session for each degree with a special focus on post For more information and to book: university careers, followed by an interactive workshop and Q&A.

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***UK University Search launch their new website*** ‘StudentStream brings together video content featuring vital advice, help and expert knowledge from and colleges across the UK. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey towards higher educa- tion, or currently at university and want to know more about life after studying your undergrad degree, we have the perfect content for you. 19th April 2021 (page 2) Simply use the search function in the top right of the homepage to find the videos that are suitable for you, or select Pre Uni, At Uni, or Post Uni ***Contacting the team*** to find a number of different categories to help inform, motivate and in- spire you. ‘ For more information on anything contained in this newsletter or to https://www.studentstream.co.uk/ book to catch up with a member of

the team, please email: ***Make Happen — Student Life series*** [email protected] ‘Want to know more about your first week at university, what’s universi- ty-level study like, or which clubs and societies to join? Maybe you’d like to find out more about what it’s like to study Law and ***Student experience collaborative Politics, study abroad, or tips on writing essays? Watch our Students’ Life event*** talks on YouTube, they’re 30 minutes long and feature real-life students! Hosted by Jordan from the Make Happen team. The University of Suffolk is collabo- rating with four other universities to To take a look at the videos on offer and to sign up: deliver a Student Forum on Choos- https://www.makehappen.org/event/watch-our-students-life-talks-on ing a University on 28th April 5- -youtube/ 6pm.

The event will give year 12 (or equiv- ***The —Criminal Investigations alent) students the opportunity to Day*** hear from students from different ‘It is over 25 years since the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a case that universities about their choices and contributed to major changes within policing, the law and society as a student experiences. whole. Investigate what happened, uncover the facts and follow the cam- paign to get justice with the University of Law. This day is aimed at stu- For more information and to book: dents from year 10 through to year 13. If you are considering Law, Polic- https://register.gotowebinar.com/ ing or Criminology this event is an ideal way to find out more about what register/3354987522350670859? careers are available in these areas. ‘ source=Suffolk Thu 22 April 2021 - 16:00 to 17:30 To find out more and to book: https://www.law.ac.uk/events/event-booking/?id=5e528f05-2428- eb11-a813-000d3a86d535