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- Taster events - ***—Social Work Virtual Dis- covery Day***

‘Social Work is one of the most challenging and rewarding 17th May 2021 (Issue 25) professions. Social Workers make a huge - often life chang- ing - difference to the lives of the vulnerable children and families that they support, helping to make positive impact on society. Have you got what it takes to succeed on the ***– Uni social work frontline? Camp***

‘Uni Camp 2021 is a fantastic opportuni- Find out more about studying Social work at Staffordshire University and ty for year 12 (or equivalent) students to take the first step in your future career at our special Virtual Discovery have a four-day virtual university expe- Day. rience. Students will have the chance to find out more about university by partic- Date: 18th May ipating in a variety of university subject https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-work-at-staffs-virtual- taster sessions and hearing directly form discovery-day-tickets-152975502847 current university students on their ex- periences. They will also take part in ***—Discover Life at the University of student life skills workshops, where they’ll learn some of the important les- Kent*** sons about life on campus from how to ‘The realities of student life, including advice on ad- cook to how to get involved in all of the justing to life at university. Meeting people, managing social activities available to uni students. financially, and living on campus versus living at home There will also be sessions to prepare are also discussed.’ students for year 13 and starting uni, where we'll look at making university Date: 18th May choices & applications and how student https://www.kent.ac.uk/whats-on/event/49191/life-at-kent-join-our- finance works. https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/uni- world-4 camp-residential-2020 ***LSE—Discover Day***

‘Our LSE Discovery Sessions will introduce prospective students to the range of study options at LSE, student life and the application process. ***Unifrog webinars*** The sessions will involve a short introductory presentation delivered by a member of the Student Marketing and Re- ‘Want expert insight, for free? We've cruitment team, followed by the opportunity for attendees got webinars, a monthly bulletin, and to submit their own questions. ‘ sector leading reports.’

Unifrog are hosting a number of LSE Discovery Sessions will take place via Zoom. webinars to universities and specific subjects, as well as information on Date: 19th May apprenticeships and CV and cover https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/meet-visit-and-discover-LSE/visit- letter writing. lse/information-sessions-for-prospective-students To find out more about what is on offer and to book: https://www.unifrog.org/webinars University Newsletter

***—Making the most of your summer break*** ‘Universities will be looking for examples of work experience, independent research projects and/or extra reading around your subject area of interest. Join this talk to find out how you can spend that time wisely to strength- en your application and all-round knowledge.’ 17th May 2021 (page 2) Date: 19th May 2021 https://www.unitasterdays.com/events/event/65009/making-the- ***Contacting the team*** most-of-your-summer-break For more information on anything ***Royal Holloway —Personal contained in this newsletter or to Statements*** book to catch up with a member of the team, please email: ‘Personal statements are one of the key steps in applying to uni. Join our webinar for our top tips [email protected] and to ask us anything about personal state- ments!’ Date: 19th May 2021 ***Goldsmiths Young Writer Com- https://www.unitasterdays.com/events/event/64600/my-uni- petition*** experience-personal-statements ‘Our writing competitions for young *** University—Midwifery taster session*** people aged 16-18 aim to uncover the next generation of writing talent. ‘The midwifery degree course at Teesside Univer- sity provides you with the knowledge and skills to Become the next Young Writer (a develop an exciting and rewarding career. Mid- short story writing competition for wives work in partnership with women and their creative writers), Young Column- families and provide support, advice and care to enable them to make informed choices during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. ist (for journalists with a historical angle), or Young Anthropologist (for This sessions is ideal for students in years 12, 13 and those studying Ac- writing about identity and culture). cess courses. All three competitions have a £1,000 The session will provide an overview of Midwifery and the role, the first prize, and two runner-up prizes course at Teesside with the opportunity to post questions to the academ- of £50. All shortlisted entries will ic tutor. ‘ also receive a small prize. Dates: 20th May and 23rd June 2021 Registration is now open. The dead- https://tees.ac.uk/events/events.cfm line for submissions for all competi- ***Queen Mary University of London—Economics and tions is 12.05 am on Monday 2 Au- Finance drop-in sessions*** gust 2021.’ ‘Meet with members of the teaching and To register: learning support team at the School of Eco- https://www.gold.ac.uk/schools- nomics and Finance to ask them questions and-colleges/young-writer- about our programmes, applying and any other questions you may have about coming to Queen Mary University. competitions/ Dates: 20th May, 3rd June, 17th June and 1st July 2021 https://qmul-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZ0scO6qpj4jGdyywjywtTMvaCXzYs0wH1ca