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Studying in London: what to expect
Studying in London: what to expect   For students

Part of Kick start your university research  event series

Not only is London acknowledged worldwide for excellence in teaching and research, the vibrant and diverse city can provide great opportunities during and after your university studies. Join three London-based universities, SP Jain, Birkbeck and Westminster, to find out more about the benefits of studying, and hear from a current student studying in London to find out what it’s really like.
Preparing for the October application deadline: medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and Oxbridge
Preparing for the October application deadline: medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and Oxbridge   For students

Part of Kick start your university research  event series

Applying early in October means early preparation is key! Hear from admissions experts from the University of Cambridge, and university admissions staff of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science on things you can do now to get ready for the deadline, including hints and tips on personal statement writing, admissions tests, and interviews. Get your questions answered now on the process and what makes a great application.
Exploring the flexibility of the four year degree: what makes Scottish degrees different?
Exploring the flexibility of the four year degree: what makes Scottish degrees different?   For students

Part of Kick start your university research  event series

Discover how Scotland’s four year degree structure gives you time to explore, experiment, and focus your academic direction with options to take courses beyond your main subject as part of your degree. Hear from staff at the universities of Aberdeen and Dundee discussing the benefits of the four year degree and things to consider, and a current student studying at the University of Stirling who will share why they chose to study in Scotland and what they wish they had known!
Contextual admissions: access programmes, summer schools and lower university offers
Contextual admissions: access programmes, summer schools and lower university offers   For students

Part of Kick start your university research  event series

Access programmes, summer schools, and lower university offers through contextual admissions are great opportunities for you to explore studying at university and help you access universities which have competitive applications. Join the universities of Durham, Sussex and Teesside to find out more about the opportunities available, how to find them, and what contextualised offers are.
What’s it really like to be a nursing student?
What’s it really like to be a nursing student?   For students
Join Edge Hill University to hear from current nursing students about how their degree is helping them to develop the clinical skills and knowledge to become outstanding nurses. They’ll also share the ways their degree builds the empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence nurses need. Whether you’re just beginning to explore a nursing career or already thinking about applying, this session will help you understand the heart behind the profession.
The economics and politics of crime: lessons from the Louvre robbery
The economics and politics of crime: lessons from the Louvre robbery   For students
How did the theft of millions of pounds worth of jewellery from the Louvre become a case study in human behaviour? In this interactive webinar from Northeastern University London, an economist explores how criminals weigh up risk and reward, while a political scientist examines how the heist became a political crisis shaped by the media. Through live polls and a podcast-style discussion between the two lecturers, see how economics and politics offer insights into real-world events.
What’s next for computing? Learn how to futureproof your career
What’s next for computing? Learn how to futureproof your career   For students
What are the emerging technologies in computing hardware and software? What specific skills are valued by employers? And how do you keep up to date with the benefits and potential threats to the computing industry? Join the University of Staffordshire as we look at the practical things you’ll need to futureproof your career in computing. You’ll learn about key technologies, connectivity, industry needs, skills, and certifications.
Interactive session: can AI analyse literature and language like we can?
Interactive session: can AI analyse literature and language like we can?   For students
AI meets classic literature in this interactive webinar from Northeastern University London. You’ll start by looking at ‘The Lonely Londoners’ (1956) by Sam Selvon, a novel about the experiences of Caribbean migrants arriving in London after the British Nationality Act of 1948. This session will combine traditional literary analysis with machine analysis, so you can discover what computational methods can, and cannot, reveal about literature.
The U.S. and Venezuela: how have politics, economics, and psychology shaped their relationship?
The U.S. and Venezuela: how have politics, economics, and psychology shaped their relationship?   For students
This session with Hult International Business School will explore how political interests, economic forces, and psychological strategies interact in U.S. engagement with Venezuela. We’ll examine the use of bots and coordinated digital propaganda, and unpack why understanding the dynamic between these countries requires an interdisciplinary approach. Drawing on politics, economics, and psychology, the session will show how these forces work together to shape narratives and influence opinions.
Games design taster: how creative worlds are built
Games design taster: how creative worlds are built   For students
How do games turn ideas into immersive, playable worlds? Join Professor Chris Headleand from the University of Staffordshire to explore how games blend art, storytelling, code, psychology, and tech. You’ll learn how designers shape player experience, how developers solve complex problems, and how teams collaborate to bring games to life. Discover how game technologies influence industries beyond entertainment, and how studying games design builds valuable problem solving and teamwork skills.
Unifrog Apprenticeship Fair
Unifrog Apprenticeship Fair   For students and parents/guardians
Get involved with National Apprenticeship Week by attending our virtual apprenticeship fair and speaking to 30 employers in just two hours! From understanding apprenticeships to learning what it's like working in different industries and acing your application, join to explore your options and get your questions answered by experts. Click the sign up link to visit our external events platform to see the full list of employers attending, the schedule of live sessions, and register to attend!
Sociology taster: what ‘Love Island’ reveals about power and gender
Sociology taster: what ‘Love Island’ reveals about power and gender   For students
How does a reality TV show shape ideas about love, attraction, and relationships? In this interactive session, join staff and students from Liverpool John Moores University to explore the TV show ‘Love Island’ through a sociological lens. You’ll examine body image, ‘pretty privilege’, gender performance, and power in relationships, and see how sociology helps uncover the invisible norms shaping our everyday lives.
Law taster: shadowing solicitors on real cases
Law taster: shadowing solicitors on real cases   For students
What’s it really like to work on live legal cases as a student? Join Liverpool John Moores University law students to hear how they’ve gained hands-on experience from year one. Learn about real law clinics, working with qualified solicitors, and supporting cases in areas like family law and civil disputes. Get an honest insight into studying law and building professional skills.
English taster: exploring London's ‘little ice age’ through poetry and images
English taster: exploring London's ‘little ice age’ through poetry and images   For students
Step back into London in the late 1600s and early 1700s, when the River Thames froze and frost fairs filled the city. In this session with Queen Mary University of London, you’ll explore how people lived, worked, and survived during the ‘little ice age’. Using historical images and written sources, including works from William Blake and Hogarth, discover what they reveal about wealth, weather, and work in the past.
Student life abroad: living and studying in the Netherlands
Student life abroad: living and studying in the Netherlands   For students
Thinking about studying overseas? This session explores what student life in the Netherlands is really like. Learn how international students balance study and part-time work, find housing, manage money, and make friends. Discover student societies, Dutch culture, and why the Netherlands is one of Europe’s most open, bike-friendly, and international countries.
Where could a degree in engineering take me?
Where could a degree in engineering take me?   For students
From automotive and electrical engineering, to mechanical and aeronautical engineering, your future career as an engineer could take you so many places! To help make sure you’re on the track for success, you’ll want to consider university courses which meet the professional standards of the Engineering Council, and are closely aligned with industry needs. Come along to this webinar from the Engineering Department at the University of Staffordshire to explore the degree options available to you.
Design a more sustainably engineered future - Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Design a more sustainably engineered future - Institution of Mechanical Engineers   For students and teachers/counselors
This latest in our series of webinars linked to our Institution of Mechanical Engineers course will explore sustainable design principles and renewable technologies. The webinar will focus on exploring the dynamic world of sustainability within mechanical engineering. We’ll be looking at what sustainability means and how engineers can design and improve renewable energy technologies.
Student fees and funding at university
Student fees and funding at university   For students

Part of Student Money Week  event series

Not sure how student fees and finance works? Join this webinar to find out more about the fees and loans when studying at university in the UK. Hear from universities to discover more information about what loans and bursaries are available to help fund your studies, and what the differences are between the two, and find out more about scholarships, what they are and how to find them.
Student budgeting at university
Student budgeting at university   For students

Part of Student Money Week  event series

A lot of students worry about how they will afford university with a restricted budget. Join this webinar to find out about the costs you need to consider whilst at university, additional support and sources of income whilst studying, and hear from a current student who will share their hints and tips when budgeting.
Shaping the future: inspiring women in STEM
Shaping the future: inspiring women in STEM   For students
Join us for this special webinar celebrating International Women’s Day 2026! Hear from three inspiring women who are working in STEM fields from The British Army, Met Office and Environment Agency. Find out more about their roles, what a typical day looks like, and what advice they’d give you to begin your own inspiring career in STEM.
University Subject Discovery Fair
University Subject Discovery Fair   For students and parents/guardians
From finance to nursing, law to creative arts, and engineering to teaching the Subject Discovery Fair is a great opportunity to find out all about studying at university and get all your questions answered by the experts. Join over 30 universities from across the UK to speak to their representatives via Q&A, and attend live sessions delivered by university academics to get an insight into the exciting subjects and trending topics you could be studying at university!