Nurturing Bright Futures - HE Advice from UEA: Recent Episodes
Nurturing Bright Futures - HE Advice from UEA
The higher education advice podcast for teachers and advisers (previously Coffeee Break). Brought to you by UEA.
In our final episode of the academic year we have two guests! Firstly, we are joined by Jim from our Higher Education Advisory team to chat with us about Clearing including key dates and tips, UCAS Embargo period and what to expect from a clearing phone call or live chat on results day. We are also joined by Hannah Schutt, a lecturer in Health Sciences here at UEA. Hannah joins us to talk about our undergraduate Physiotherapy course and answers some commonly asked questions about placements, work/life balance, monetary concerns as well as giving some important advice about Physiotherapy applications and interviews. Please get in touch with the School of Health Sciences at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us by entering Physiotherapy or Health Sciences in the department box if you have any questions for the staff or current students about the course.UEA Clearing 2024https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/clearingUEA Physiotherapyhttps://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-health-sciences/employability/physiotherapySchool of Health Scienceshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/web/about/school-of-health-sciencesBSc Physiotherapyhttps://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-physiotherapyPhysiotherapy Instagram@uea_physiotherapyPhysiosoc Instagram@ueaphysiosoc
This month we are joined by Emma Huddlestone, one of our Sociology lecturers here at UEA. Emma will be talking to us all about what drew her to Sociology as a discipline and the hugely diverse range of topics students can dig into on this degree! We also speak about contact hours, assessments, employability and other oppurtunities available to our students. Please get in touch with the School of Sociology at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us by entering Sociology in the department box if you have any questions for the staff or current students about the course. UEA Sociologyhttps://www.uea.ac.uk/about/sociologyBA (Hons) Sociologyhttps://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-sociology
This month we are joined by two guests! Chris Hakes, a member of our Higher Education Advisory Team is here to give us some more information about our free upcoming CPD accredited Teacher's Conference on Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of June at our very own UEA campus. Additionally, we also speak to Becky Lewis, a lecturer in Evolutionary Biology and the Admissions Director of our school of Biological Sciences here at UEA. Becky is here today to talk to us all about our Ecology and Conservation course which is co-taught by our schools of Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences.We speak about what students can expect from the course, both local and international field trips, professional development and employability prospects and what we're looking for in our prospective students. Please get in touch about our Ecology and Conservation course at: https://www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us if you have any questions for the staff or current students. Teacher's Conference; Information for Teachers and booking form: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/teachers/cpd/teachers-conferenceUEA Biological Scienceshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-biological-sciencesUEA Environmental Scienceshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-environmental-sciencesAdmissions Email at: admissions@uea.ac.uk
This month we are joined by two guests! Zoe Jones from our Learning Enhancement team is here to talk to us about the wide range of learning support we offer at UEA, how students can access these and how students can get support even without formal diagnoses.Additionally, Suzanne Doyle, a lecturer in International Relations is here to talk about our International Relations degrees here at UEA and what drew her to the discipline herself. We also speak about employability prospects, what we're looking for in prospective students and what opportunities students can expect from a course in International Relations.Please get in touch with the UEA Political, Social and International Studies department at: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us if you have any questions for the staff or current students.UEA Political, Social and International Studies https://www.uea.ac.uk/web/about/school-of-politics-philosophy-language-and-communication-studies/political-social-and-international-studiesEastminster: a global politics & policy blog from UEA:http://www.ueapolitics.orgUEA Political, Social and International Studies X/Twitter@Politics_UEAUEA Learning Enhancementhttps://www.uea.ac.uk/uea-life/student-support/learning-enhancementQualified for the Future Report https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/1888/Qualified-for-the-Future-Quantifying-demand-for-arts-humanities-social-science-skills.pdfTranscript: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/XWtuNqNJ1Dhg4YCQ?ref=Link
This month we are joined by Associate Professor of Art History, Ed Krcma, who is also Head of Department for Art History and World Art Studies here at UEA. Ed will be talking to us about all the courses we offer in this department, including our unique Archaeology, Anthropology and Art History BA and the transferable skills and hands on opportunities that these degrees offer our students, including access to our on campus Art Gallery and Museum, the Sainsbury Centre.Please get in touch with the UEA Art History and World Art Studies department at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us and select Art History as an area of study if you have any questions for the staff or current students about the course.UEA Art History and World Art Studieshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-art-media-and-american-studies/art-historyInstagram:@arthistoryuea
In this month's episode we have two guests! Chloe Bilverstone, a recent graduate and current employee at UEA has a discussion with us about student budgeting at university and managing part time work alongside studies. Additionally, Paul Geary, a lecturer and course director of our undergraduate Drama courses, is also joining us for a chat all about our Drama courses, what opportunities are available, what admissions are looking for in prospective students and where some of our graduates have ended up.Please get in touch with the UEA Literature, Drama and Creative Writing school at https://www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us and select Drama as an area of study if you have any questions about the course.UEA Dramahttps://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-literature-drama-and-creative-writing/drama School Admissions Director (Literature, Drama and Creative Writing)ldc.admissions@uea.ac.ukInstagram:@uealdc@ueadramastudio
This month we are joined by two guests. Sally Rix from our Recruitment team is joining us to talk about a brand new scholarship in honour of UEA's 60th Birthday for first year students, what it involves and how your students can apply. Sophie Bremner, a lecturer in Geography and Global Development, is also joining us to talk about our range of interdisciplinary Global Development degrees here at UEA, what prospective students might expect from the course, overseas placement opportunities, the application process and future employability prospects. Please get in touch with the UEA Global Development school at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us and select Global Development as an area of study if you have any questions about the course.UEA School of Global Developmentwww.uea.ac.uk/devUEA Global Development Instagram@everyday.devLinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/uea-devUEA 60th Anniversary Scholarshiphttps://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/60th-anniversary-scholarship
What does it take to become a paramedic? This month, we're joined by Simon Rose from UEA's School of Health Sciences to find out. Simon addresses some of the main concerns we hear from students and families when enquiring about Paramedic Science, including whether students on healthcare courses can expect a normal ‘university experience’ and the demands of managing health and social care placements at university alongside studies. Find out more about paramedic science at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-paramedic-science
This month, Dr Lucill Curtis talks us through the different areas of marketing and management that students can study at university. She shares her insights on the relevance of a marketing degree in diverse, contemporary business environments, including the value of placement opportunities at university. Visit the Norwich Business School page to find out more about our marketing and management programmes https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/norwich-business-schoolGet in touch to let us know what you'd like us to cover on the podcast - schools@uea.ac.uk
Welcome back! We hope our listeners had a restful summer break. For our first episode of the new academic year we are joined by two guests. Renee Stewart from our Recruitment Events team is joining us to talk about UEA’s new Virtual Open Day platform which can be accessed remotely to explore our campus from your classroom. Helen Arnold, an associate professor in our School of Law, is also joining to talk to us about the brand new Criminology BA programme which we are hoping to open to applicants in the 2024/25 UCAS cycle. Please get in touch with our friendly team on schools@uea.ac.uk if there is anything you want to hear on the podcast this year. Virtual Open Day Platformhttps://www.uea.ac.uk/visit/uni-open-days/virtual-open-dayUEA Criminologyhttps://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-criminology/2024-25/sep
For our last episode of the academic year we are joined by lecturer in Media Practice from our School of Art, Media and American Studies, Geraint D'Arcy.
Geraint unpacks the transferable skills involved in the study of media and shares their insights into what the future of the sector looks like in the new age of digital culture and communications.
We will be taking a hiatus over the summer and will be returning for an episode in September. Keep in touch via schools@uea.ac.uk and have a restful summer holiday.
UEA Media Studies https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-media-studies
UEA Film and Television Studies https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-film-and-television-studies
UEA Film and Television Production https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-film-and-television-production
In this month's episode, we are joined by an Associate Professor of Marine Sciences, Rob Hall.We discuss the distinction between the study of Marine Sciences and other Biology courses, the different research opportunities available to students of science at university, and some top tips for writing a stand-out application to a Marine Sciences course. Check out our upcoming Environmental Sciences subject taster sessions on the link below.Find out more:Marine Sciences course pagehttps://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-marine-sciencesUpcoming Environmental Sciences Subject Taster Sessionhttps://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject-taster-sessions
In this month's episode we are joined by one of our expert Disability Advisers, Liam Davison, from our dedicated Wellbeing team. Liam shares key information about the Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA): who might be eligible, the application process, and the ways in which the funding can be used to support students. We also discuss the wellbeing services more broadly at university and what factors students should be considering when making their university choices. Please note: the DSA is only available for students who are also eligible for the SFE package, although you do not have to take it out. There are other funding packages for other groups of students (for example, international students). To find out more about this, visit the links below.To find out more:DSA Apply Herehttps://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsaDSA More Infohttps://www.ucas.com/student-finance-england/disabled-students-allowanceUEA Student Serviceshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/uea-life/student-supportContact Us About Your Disability at UEA https://www.uea.ac.uk/uea-life/student-support/disability-support
This month we have another student perspective, as we are joined by current PESH (Physical Education, Sport and Health) student, Josh. Josh shares his insights into life as a sports student and gives an oversight of our bespoke Sports Development course which sits within the faculty, listen to find out more about this fantastic course!Josh produces his own podcast for PESH school, which covers a range of topics which students can expect to encounter when studying physical education and sports. Find the links below to sign-post any interested students.Find out more:UEA PESH Podcast open.spotify.com/show/6duk9EEVaSL5YUMvKupm6WSports Scholarship Offeringwww.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-fun…vidual-scholarship
On this month's episode we are joined by current International Business Management and UEA student intern, Lily. With the student finance application upcoming, Lily will be sharing her top tips for money management and budgeting with your loan as a student. We will also be discussing how students can make informed decisions about the affordability of studying at different universities, in light of the current cost of living crisis. Find out more: Upcoming Student Finance Webinar https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/webinarsWhich? Student Budget Calculator https://www.ucas.com/finance/managing-money/budget-calculator
On this episode, we're joined by Adam from UEA's Higher Education Advisory team, to talk about what happens next after students have submitted their UCAS applications and how students can be making the most of the upcoming months to inform their choice of higher education destination. We will be discussing our top tips for students who are invited to interview and our programme of Applicant Days. More about Applicant Days: https://www.uea.ac.uk/visit/applicant-daysView our webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinarsRequest a copy of the application toolkit: schools@uea.ac.uk
On this episode, we're joined by Scott and Liz from UEA's outreach team, to talk about contextual admissions and also support for students who have experience of care or who may be estranged from their family.More about contextual admissions: www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissionsMore about Including Me: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/teachers/services-for-schools/including-meWe also have some advice for supporting students who may have yet to get their application in to study at university in 2023.View our webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinarsRequest a copy of the application toolkit: schools@uea.ac.uk
This month, Dr Becky Lewis talks us through the different areas of biology that students can study at university, and gives her thoughts on how to advise students weighing up a general biology degree versus a specialism.Visit UEA's School of Biological Sciences at www.uea.ac.uk/biological-sciencesWe also discuss the new T level qualification and find out more about the T level scholarship available from UEA. For details visit: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-finder/t-level-scholarshipGet in touch to let us know what you'd like us to cover on the podcast - schools@uea.ac.uk
Are you involved with writing UCAS references for your students? In this episode, we'll share some top tips and key resources to support you.
Email us to find out more about our UCAS referencing sessions: schools@uea.ac.uk
We're also joined by Dr Maria Serban who discusses the type of student who might suit a philosophy degree, and the benefits of studying this fascinating subject.
For more information on philosophy at UEA visit: www.uea.ac.uk/ppl
This month, we kick off the new academic year with a chat with Stuart and Alex from UEA's music centre. They explain how students of any subject can enjoy music while they're at university - and how they might even be entitled to a scholarship to support them.
Plus we'll hear more about some of the activities taking place this term to support you and your students, including webinars, subject tasters and Open Days.
Find out more at: Music Scholarship - https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-finder/music Tasters and webinars - https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters Open Days - https://www.uea.ac.uk/opendays
Results day is just around the corner, so it's a good idea to make sure your students are prepared. This month, Alix Delany, head of admissions at UEA, talks us through clearing and highlights some key things you and your students should be aware of this year.
Alix will be running a webinar for students and their parents/carers on 25 July 2022. Details and registration is via Channel Talent: https://www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/he-guidance-clearing-in-five-easy-steps-a-session-for-students-their-parents-or-carers-with-alix-delany-head-of-admissions-at-university-of-east-anglia/
Finally, Natalie Freeman from UEA's careers team joins us to talk about the support available to students at university, including employability skills awards such as the UEA Award.
Find out more about UEA CareerCentral at https://www.uea.ac.uk/careers
The way the news is reported shapes the world we live in. Join Clare and Barnie from our Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism course for some top tips for advising students interested in this challenging and exciting career.
For more information on the course, visit: www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-broadcast-and-multimedia-journalism
And don't forget to register for our teacher conference, taking place 9-10 June 2022. For details and to book your free place, visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/teachersconference
This month we're joined by Rosemary from UEA's School of Pharmacy, to discuss studying pharmacy and pharmacology at university. Plus we'll get some top tips on what students need to be doing to ensure they have their accommodation sorted in plenty of time for starting university.
School of Pharmacy: http://www.uea.ac.uk/pharmacy Online taster lectures: http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters Accommodation at UEA: http://www.uea.ac.uk/accommodation
What's the difference between studying economics at sixth form or college, and studying it at university? In this episode, we speak to Bahar, admissions director for UEA's School of Economics, and current economics student Wini to find out.
Find out more about economics at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/economics
We also discuss what students need to be doing about student finance at this time of year, if they're planning to head to university in the autumn.
Download our finance guide: https://everwondered.uea.ac.uk/resource/young-person/year-13/finance-guide
And finally, mark the 9th and 10th June in your calendars for this year's Nurturing Bright Futures conference.
Register your interest: www.uea.ac.uk/study/teachersconference
This month, we're looking at how students can enhance their degree by adding either a year in industry or incorporating some time spent studying abroad. What places are available and how do students get them? What are the costs involved? And what if students are worried about taking a break in their studies? Listen now to hear more from James Gardiner (Norwich Business School) and Annie Kay (UEA Study Abroad).
Norwich Business School: www.uea.ac.uk/nbs UEA study abroad: www.uea.ac.uk/study/study-abroad Study abroad student blog: https://ueaontheroad.wordpress.com/ Study abroad Channel Talent session: www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/he-guidance-study-abroad-as-part-of-your-degree-with-annie-kay-current-students-from-university-of-east-anglia/
You and your students might be familiar with studying history at school/college level, but what's it like to study at university? In this episode, Jessica Sharkey from UEA's School of History is joined by former student Faye - who shares her thoughts on completing a history degree and how it has helped in her career.
For more information about studying history at UEA visit www.uea.ac.uk/history or chat to our students and academics at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us
To view upcoming webinars and taster lectures, visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters
Join us as we hear from Sarah Drake, Claire Moran and Steph Jong, all from UEA's School of Health Sciences. We'll be taking a closer look at studying occupational therapy and also hearing more about support available for students facing interviews for health science courses.
For more information on interview support for health science students, visit: https://bit.ly/2ZYFNUi
For more information on studying health sciences at UEA visit: www.uea.ac.uk/health-sciences
What does it mean to study 'education' at university? This month, Harry Dyer from UEA's School of Education and Lifelong Learning tells us more about this dynamic course and the many different career paths education students might follow.
Find out more about the School of Education and Lifelong Learning: www.uea.ac.uk/education Chat to Harry via Ask Us: https://api.unibuddy.co/og/university-of-east-anglia/buddies/staff/609d052f5680964366f1a4ab
We'll also talk about advising students who are unsure of adding a year abroad/year in industry to their UCAS applications.
International Development looks at key global issues such as climate change, economic development, environmental justice, and gender inequality. It's a great option for students with a strong social conscience, or those who have enjoyed humanities and social sciences at school or college and don’t want to narrow their study to one chosen discipline.
Listen now to find out more from Sarah Jenkins, Admissions Director for UEA's School of International Development.
School of International Development: www.uea.ac.uk/international-development Put your questions to an International Development student or academic: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us
What is a foundation year? Which students might benefit from a foundation year? Join Joy Hawkins from UEA's Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities to find out.
Find out more at: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/foundation-year Chat to Joy at: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us Request foundation year materials to use with your students: schools@uea.ac.uk
This month HE Adviser Lydia chats to Alix Delany, Head of Admissions at UEA, about exam results and clearing. We'll look at the key dates for 2021, what might be different this year and what we can all do to help students feel prepared.
To join our Channel Talent clearing session on 27th July, register at www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/he-guidance-getting-the-most-from-clearing-with-university-of-east-anglia/
On this episode, we're joined by Chris Atkin from UEA's School of Engineering, with some great advice for advising students who are interested in studying engineering - including general vs. specialisms and what to look out for when comparing degrees at different universities.
For more information on engineering at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/engineering www.uea.ac.uk/ask-an-academic www.twitter.com/engineeringuea
Plus, HE Adviser Megan shares some useful resources for keeping students engaged until the end of term.
www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/preparing-for-university-mooc https://everwondered.uea.ac.uk/ www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars
Questions? Email us at schools@uea.ac.uk
This month, Jeannette Chin from our School of Computing Sciences is joined by former computing science student Nik, to talk about the range of subjects included within computing, the different skills students can develop and how to prepare for the transition from school/college to university.
To find out more about our courses, visit www.uea.ac.uk/computing
We're also kicking off a fantastic season of online taster lectures, designed to give Year 12-13/Level 3 students a feel for their subject at university. Sessions are free, easy to join and cover a range of subjects from across the university.
View the programme at www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters
Questions? Email us on schools@uea.ac.uk
This month we're joined by Stan from our School of Health Sciences and Jennie, a former student, to look the new Operating Department Practice degree.
For full course details visit: www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-operating-department-practice
We also discuss the various resources available to applicants to help them make informed decisions for their firm and insurance choice universities, including our new 'Ask an Adviser' service.
- Ask an Adviser: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/ask-an-adviser
- Ask a Student: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-a-student
- Ask an Academic: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-an-academic
- HE webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars
- Subject taster lectures: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject-taster-sessions
Questions? Email us on schools@uea.ac.uk
Now that the UCAS deadline has passed, we kick things off this month by taking a look at the impact the pandemic has had on university admissions, and what this could mean for those looking to study next year.
We're also joined by Andrew Sach, who talks to us about what it's like to study social work - including what social work is, how placements work and what job prospects are like for graduates.
For more information on our social work courses, visit www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-social-work
Details of the online social work sessions (taking place March 2021) will be posted on our taster lecture page: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject-taster-sessions. Alternatively, drop us a line at schools@uea.ac.uk to find out more.
This month, Kim Ridealgh, Head of Language and Communication Studies at UEA, talks about why studying a language - on its own or alongside another discipline - is such a valuable skill. Plus we're joined by Katy Baines, who graduated from UEA with a degree in Spanish in 2016, to hear what advice she'd give to students who are considering studying a language at university.
To learn more about Language and Communication Studies at UEA visit: www.uea.ac.uk/lcs
We also give a run down of the Channel Talent sessions coming up this term, including modern foreign languages, history, economics, artificial intelligence (psychology, philosophy and engineering), nursing, literature, philosophy, creative writing, film studies and maths.
For more information and to register, visit www.channeltalent.co.uk
This month, HE Adviser Jess updates us on recent on entry requirements and accepted qualifications. - UEA course catalogue: www.uea.ac.uk/course-finder - EPQ resources: www.uea.ac.uk/study/epq - English language equivalencies: www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies - Contact our Admissions team: admissions@uea.ac.uk
We’re also joined by Carlene Cornish, who talks to us about sociology: including what sociology is, how it’s taught at UEA and what the possible career options are for students.
- Sociology at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/about/sociology
- Study abroad: www.uea.ac.uk/study/study-abroad-and-exchange
Our HE Adviser Lucy joins us to tell us all about a new package of EPQ resources available for students, teachers and advisers.
To view the resources and request lesson plans, visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/epq
To find out more about the Bright Spark Scholarship, visit www.uea.ac.uk/scholarships
Paz Muñoz, senior lecturer from our School of Chemistry, discusses how to help students choose between BSc and MChem degree options and explains how they're able to keep labs open safely during the pandemic.
Visit the School of Chemistry at www.uea.ac.uk/chemistry
Are your students feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of courses on offer? We have some top tips for helping narrow down the choices and find the right one for them.
Plus Sally Homden from Norwich Medical School talks to us about medicine gateway years, and gives advice on how aspiring medicine students can get the work experience they need, even during the pandemic.
Email us at schools@uea.ac.uk
- Choosing a Course and Institution workbook: everwondered.uea.ac.uk/resource/young-person/year-13/choosing-a-course-and-institution
- Medical Schools Council: www.medschools.ac.uk
- Do It (volunteering): do-it.org
- Observe GP: www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx
- Medical Aspirations: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/teachers/services-for-schools/year-12-13/on-campus/medical-aspirations
As we begin a new term, we take a look at the online advice and guidance available so that your students can stay both safe and informed - including webinars, virtual HE fairs and online taster lectures.
We're also joined by James Armes from Norwich Business School, who discusses the differences between BA and BSc courses - and how students can choose which is best for them - as well as the implications of a sudden shift to online teaching during Covid.
For more information on any of the topics covered in this month's podcast, email us at schools@uea.ac.uk
Francisco Costa joins us to talk about our new Liberal Arts programme, launching in 2021. This is a great option for students who want to be able to shape their degree according to their interests and skills.
We also have some great online opportunities especially for teachers and advisers this month: - Teachers and advisers conference (live event 4th and 5th June 2020, recordings available until end of June): www.uea.ac.uk/teachersconference - Teacher and adviser webinars (throughout June): www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars
Any questions? Email us at schools@uea.ac.uk
Prof Richard Harvey, UEA's Academic Director for Admissions and UCAS Council Member, talks about how students can continue to prepare for university during the lockdown and addresses concerns around admissions in light of cancelled exams.
Further information: - UEA webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars
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Preparing for University MOOC: www.futurelearn.com/courses/preparing-for-uni
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Observe GP work experience alternative: www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx
Let us know what you'd like to see included in our teacher webinars - schools@uea.ac.uk
This month we're joined by conservationist, author and award-winning broadcaster Ben Garrod, who talks to us about his role as Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement here at UEA and the Youth STEMM Award. Plus Becky from our Outreach team explains what support is available to help widen participation in higher education and why university is a great option for BTEC students.
Further information - UEA's Outreach team: outreach@uea.ac.uk - Youth Stemm Award: ysawards.co.uk - UEA's School of Biological Sciences: www.uea.ac.uk/biological-sciences - Webinars, online taster lectures and MOOCs: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars - Preparing for University MOOC: www.futurelearn.com/courses/preparing-for-uni
We're still here to support you during the school closures. Email schools@uea.ac.uk to let us know how we can help.
How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How can we reduce our energy consumption in the western world? What happens inside an erupting volcano? Environmental Sciences looks at all these questions and more - find out about this exciting course from our guest Dr Amii Harwood. Visit www.uea.ac.uk/environmental-sciences
Plus, we have details of our new summer school - 'This is University' - designed to help students feel prepared with the study and life skills they need for university. Visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/this-is-uni
Get in touch on schools@uea.ac.uk
Sophie from UEA Sport talks to us about opportunities to get active at UEA, from competitive team sports to health and wellbeing initiatives. Plus, academics from our School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing give their top tips for students applying to courses requiring an audition or portfolio submission.
For more information, visit www.uea.ac.uk or email us on schools@uea.ac.uk
What kind of student would suit an American Studies degree? And what kind of careers can it lead on to? Join us as we chat to Tom and Rachael from our School of Art, Media and American Studies.
For more information, visit www.uea.ac.uk/american-studies or email us on schools@uea.ac.uk
David from our School of Development to discuss a brand new MOOC (massive open online course). Find out more and encourage your students to register at www.uea.ac.uk/dev/short
We're also joined by Karen, Stan, Coral and Neil from our School of Health Sciences, who discuss operating department practice, adult nursing and learning disability nursing. Read more about the school at www.uea.ac.uk/health-sciences
For any general enquiries, email us on schools@uea.ac.uk
Louise and Will from UEA's School of Psychology join us to talk about the exciting new BSc Computational Psychology course. Find out what the course involves and what kind of students it might be suitable for.
Sign your class up to our free online guest lecture and we'll be able to explain the course directly to your students, as well as answering any questions they might have. The session will take place on Tuesday 10 December at 14:15. Sign up at www.channeltalent.co.uk
Plus our HE Adviser Beth gives her top tips for writing a UCAS reference. To book a personal statement talk at your school or college email schools@uea.ac.uk
Darren and Adrienne from UEA CareerCentral discuss how you can advise your students on their higher education choices depending on their career goals. They also give an overview of the support that students can expect at university to improve their employability and find the right role for them when they graduate.
For more information on UEA CareerCentral visit www.uea.ac.uk/careers/students-and-graduates
To contact the HE advisory team email schools@uea.ac.uk
We're back with a new name for the new academic year. This month, we're joined by Kristina Garner, a lecturer in Law and a widening participation academic officer at UEA. We also discuss recent changes made to the clearing process and offer some handy hints to plan for the year ahead.
For more information on UEA Law School visit www.uea.ac.uk/law
This month's podcast comes from UEA's annual Nurturing Bright Futures conference for teachers and advisers. We're joined by Rob from Channel Talent (www.channeltalent.co.uk) to talk about the free online guest lecture service available to schools, and Caroline - a careers adviser from Prior Park College in Bath and conference attendee.
This month we have a longer than usual episode and it's all about Medicine. We're joined by Sally Homden the Academic Outreach Officer for Medicine and Sue Madden, the Admissions Director in the Norwich School of Medicine. They run through some useful tips to help you prepare students for medicine interviews, the UCAT test, what the course is like and what happens after they receive an offer. Some of the resources that Sally mentions in the episode can be found here: https://www.medschools.ac.uk/studying-medicine/applications/resources-for-students-and-teachers
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This month we are joined by Carrie who organises all the UEA Summer Schools and Taster Days. To sign up and book your place, visit https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/info-for/young-people/post-16/university-tasters-enrichment/summer-schools
Harry Dyer also joins us to discuss the benefits of a degree in Education.
If you have a a question for our post bag, email schools@uea.ac.uk
This month we run through the university wide scholarships that are available at UEA including the Bright Spark Scholarship worth £3,000. More information here: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/scholarships
Esther Glover chats about Actuarial Science and the opportunities UEA students get when they study this interesting subject. To go straight to the actuarial science discussion, skip to 5 minutes in.
This month we discuss all the areas of support that your students can access when they arrive at UEA (as well as during their transition period), from finance and mental well-being to academic support and study skills. We’re joined by Kamena, one of the co-creators of Open Up UEA, a new app which helps students to build on their emotional resilience, pin down how they’re feeling and how to deal with issues they might face. Not only does the app sign-post all the support provision available at UEA, it also highlights the public services and facilities in the wider Norwich area. It handily includes budgeting tools and cheap recipes to help students manage their finances too. If you or a colleague would be interested in working with the Open Up team to develop a similar app for your school, you can get in touch with Kamena by emailing openup@uea.ac.uk.
Open Up UEA is available to download now on iTunes and Android.
This month we discuss the importance of university applicant days and what your students can gain from attending. Jane joins us to talk about next year's Nurturing Bright Futures Conference for Teachers and Advisers and Rupert from our Philosophy department is the monthly guest lecturer. We have a great post bag question all about disclosing mental health and disabilities on the UCAS form. You can find out more about our new app for students, OpenUpUEA, by visiting https://www.uea.ac.uk/psychology/openup-uea
If you have a question for us, please email schools@uea.ac.uk.
In this special episode all about studying abroad, we invited Rachel and Jack from the UEA Study Abroad office to answer those all important questions. Rosemary from Pharmacy is our monthly guest lecturer and we invited Brad from the International Office to help answer the question from our post bag. Email schools@uea.ac.uk if you would like your question to be featured next month.
This month we are joined by Ellie who studied Meteorology here at UEA and we discuss how to advise students who might want to choose a university course that they didn't study at A Level. Elizabeth also joins us as our monthly guest lecturer to talk about International Relations and we answer the first question from our post bag. If you have a question for us you can email schools@uea.ac.uk and you could be featured on next months episode!
This month we are talking about personal statements and Fabio from our Economics department joins us to talk about all the opportunities available to students studying this subject at UEA.
Welcome to Coffee Break! This week we are discussing the EPQ, Open Days and Julia joins us from our sport and PE department.