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Uni:4U?Y10 programme 2020 What is Uni:4U? Uni:4U is a programme of activities that take place over a few days at a range What do the events of universities and higher education institutions across the Greater involve? area. Through taking part in activities Our programme offers something for and workshops, working with current uni everyone. Some of our Uni:4U events students and at residential events staying focus on particular subject areas and in university halls; Uni:4U provides the others aim to give a broad insight into opportunity for you to get a real-life taste higher education. of what university is like. Generally, events will involve attending lectures and workshops led by university staff and Why should I Higher staff, supported by our graduate take part? advisors and student ambassadors.

Uni:4U will give you a unique experience Uni:4U events provide the opportunity of university life and will help you for you to meet other young people make important decisions about your from different schools, take part in future, such as what to do after Y11 subject tasters, team-building activities and beyond. and experience the fun social side that higher education also brings!

Who is it for? This Uni:4U programme is for Y10 learners who want to find out more about going to university. Find out more in our video: I attended Uni:4U bit.ly/Uni4U_video 2019 and learnt…

...it was ...how to sing and dance. fantastic! I would I started to learn that do it over again a it does not matter what 1000 times! people think about you. Y10 student, Harrop I got out of my comfort Fold School zone multiple times too, which is good. Y10 student, St Ma�hew’s RC High School

...that University is for me and planning is important, it taught me about the lessons I like and what I would like to do. It also taught me to be more confident in myself. Y10 student, St Patrick’s RC High School and Arts College

…that you can be as passionate as you want since you’re surrounded by people who also have a passion for what you enjoy. Y10 student, St Catherine’s Academy After attending Uni:4U 2019, students agreed or strongly agreed with the following:

I know what the benefits of going to university/ higher education are 95%*

I now intend to go to university/higher education 86%*

University or higher education is for someone like me 85%*

* From 231 responses to the 2019 Uni:4U evaluation Residential

Wise Up Location Wise Up…Do Something Different gives you the opportunity to do just that! Dates Over the course of the event, you will 6 July 2020 – 9 July 2020 have the chance to try something new, Number of places available acquire new skills and discover what it’s 80 like to be a university student. Have you ever wondered what it might Each day, you will attend workshops be like to attend classes at one of the and classes in a variety of subject areas UK’s largest universities, live in student and take part in a range of fun, social accommodation and make friends along activities each evening. We also throw the way? a party on the last night where you can celebrate with your new friends!

Explore Your Future at Manchester Met Location For four days and three nights, you Manchester Metropolitan University will live in university accommodation Dates in central Manchester and take part in 7 July 2020 – 10 July 2020 subject taster sessions and social events to get a taste of student life. Number of places available 55 You will be given your own room in a student flat and experience what the Ever wondered what university life is university has to offer: from the fantastic like? What do students really do? teaching facilities to the students’ union. This event will give you the opportunity You will leave with a greater to find out more about university and understanding about the options what it’s like to live as a student. available to you after Year 11. Residential

Explore Location You will spend two nights at University of Salford’s luxury accommodation at Peel Park Quarter, giving you a real insight Dates 8 July 2020 – 10 July 2020 into modern university life. You will get the chance to experience Number of places available 40 engaging, ‘hands-on’ activities delivered by academic staff who teach Would you like to find out more on the degree programmes, as well about university life and the range of as experiencing a different learning opportunities on offer at Salford? environment and finding out about the At this event you will be able to different routes into higher education experience life on campus, meet new and taking part in social activities both people from different schools and try out on-and-off campus. lots of new activities.

A Midsummer School’s Dream Location professionals and teaching staff. UCEN, Manchester These will include improvisation, vocal The Arden School of Theatre techniques, character development and Dates writing and devising scenes, as well as 13 July 2020 – 15 July 2020 tickets to a theatre performance, plus lots more fun! Number of places available 30 You will meet like-minded people, with Do you love performing? a shared interest in Performing Arts, and you will come away with more Take part in this event and embark confidence, and knowledge about on a journey towards a career in the what it is like to study and work in this Performing Arts! sector, and how to get there. You will be involved in a series of workshops led by current acting

Non-Residential

Lights, Camera, Action Location You’ll experience working in a TV studio, University Centre, Salford City editing professional footage in industry College software, as well as exploring special FX and green capabilities and getting Dates 24 June 2020 - 25 June 2020 an insight into Hollywood films. You will also visit the hub of all things Number of places available 30 creative - the BBC, where you will take part in a tour and go behind the scenes Roll the cameras, it’s time to experience to explore all the media roles that are on how Film/TV shows are created! your doorstep in Greater Manchester. At University Centre, , MediaCityUK, you will have a crash course in all things media.

Murder on Campus 3: I Still Know What You Did Last Semester Location You will come face to face with the realities of the criminal justice system, as faced by our public services, legal Dates 1 July 2020 – 3 July 2020 professionals and psychological experts. You will learn how a criminal case is Number of places available 40 built, what drives the criminal mind, as well as meeting real life justice Calling all Sherlocks, the game is afoot! professionals and pitting your wits Greater Manchester Higher needs again our escape rooms. If you think your help to solve the murder you have what it takes to solve a mystery and ensure justice is served. real life ‘whodunit’, then this is the event for you! Non-Residential

Creating Your Future with STEM Location humanity has enough food and clean The University of Manchester water. In this summer school you’ll explore how the latest STEM advances Dates 6 July 2020 – 10 July 2020 like robotics, nano-materials and 3D printing can help us build a better world, Number of places available through a mix of hands-on activities, 50 workshops and team challenges. What will the world be like in 10, 50 or You’ll learn about your future options 100 years? in physical sciences and engineering, Manchester researchers are using with campus tours, student Q&As and science, technology, engineering and careers sessions, and you’ll find out maths (STEM) to tackle the world’s which university course might be right biggest problems – like climate for you. change, green energy, and making sure

Futures in Football Location ‘Futures in Football’, in partnership with Eccles Sixth Form College, the Manchester United Foundation and Salford City College UA92. Dates You will also get to tour the Manchester 9 July 2020 – 10 July 2020 United Stadium, explore the world of football as a business and learn the Number of places available 30 history of football in England. By the end of the event you will have Does working in football sound like the knowledge of the various careers a dream career? in sport and the confidence to pick a Come and develop your football route that will enable you to achieve coaching and sports science skills your goals. alongside some of the very best Football Association accredited coaches at

I want to take part - After the Easter holiday, you will be told how do I book? if you have been allocated a place. If you have been given a place you will receive Alongside this booklet, you should have more information about your Uni:4U been given an application form. event and there will be another form for The application form has three sections, your parents/carers to complete. one for you, one for your parents/carers If at any point, you’re not sure what and one for your teacher. to do next then please speak to your In the learner section you will be asked teacher. some information about yourself, which Uni:4U event you would like to attend and why you want to take part. How to find out more? Your parents/carers and teacher also If you have any further questions you need to sign the form to confirm they should speak to your teacher who can are happy for you to attend and that the help you find more information or visit information provided is correct. our website gmhigher.ac.uk You should take the form home, complete your section and the parents/ carers sections carefully, and return them to your teacher as soon as possible, the final deadline is 3rd April 2020. Greater Manchester

University of Bolton

University of Salford and The Centre at School of Salford City College Theatre & Eccles Sixth Performance Form College

University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University

Where Uni:4U takes place

University of Bolton The Arden School of Theatre & Performance, UCEN, Manchester University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University Eccles Sixth Form College, Salford City College University of Salford and University Centre at Salford City College @gm_higher @GM_Higher @GreaterMcrHigher @GM_Higher gmhigher.ac.uk