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February
The US and Venezuela: how have politics, economics, and psychology shaped their relationship?
StudentsVirtual
This session with Hult International Business School will explore how political interests, economic forces, and psychological strategies interact in US 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
StudentsVirtual
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 for Welsh schools and colleges
TeachersVirtual
For Welsh schools and colleges interested in joining our community or already using Unifrog. We’ll explore how the platform helps careers leaders build a solid audit trail for Estyn inspections, demonstrate impact, and collate student feedback to shape future careers provision. Careers Wales will also deliver part of the session, sharing how AI tools can support teachers in embedding Careers and Work-Related Experiences (CWRE) meaningfully within their subject areas.
Unifrog Apprenticeship Fair
StudentsParentsVirtual
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
StudentsVirtual
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
StudentsVirtual
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
StudentsVirtual
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
StudentsVirtual
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.
Broadening horizons: the impact of careers-related learning in primary schools
TeachersVirtual
Discover how careers-related learning can spark curiosity and challenge stereotypes from an early age. Join Unifrog, the Careers & Enterprise Company, and an expert panel of schools, trusts, and local authorities to explore the real-world impact of the CEC’s ‘Start Small, Dream Big’ pilot, delivered in 1,300+ primary schools across the UK. Hear how primary schools are implementing impactful careers-related learning and see a live demo of Unifrog for primary schools, finishing with a Q+A.
Where could a degree in engineering take me?
StudentsVirtual
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.
March
Design a more sustainably engineered future - Institution of Mechanical Engineers
StudentsTeachersVirtual
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.
From sketch to screen: the power of concept art
StudentsVirtual
Concept art is the hidden step that brings games, films, and animation to life! These media all rely on concept artists to shape ideas, design worlds, and define characters. In this webinar with Teesside University, you’ll discover what a course in digital arts and animation is really like, looking at the creative pipeline from early concepts to finished paintings. If you enjoy art, problem solving, and creative challenges, this could be the career path for you.
Interactive business taster: how do companies balance profits with social responsibility?
StudentsVirtual
In this webinar, you’ll discover how purpose-driven businesses use corporate social responsibility (CSR) to tackle real-world challenges. With guidance from the University of Brighton, you’ll explore brand case studies, debate ethical dilemmas, and share your opinions in this interactive session. Get a taste of what studying business at university is like, and see if it’s right for you.
Parents and caregivers session: student finance
ParentsVirtual
Part of event series: Student Money Week
Are you concerned about your child affording their studies, and how student finance works at UK universities? Hear from university experts about student loans, the differences between bursaries and scholarships, and who is eligible for support. The session will also cover how the repayment of student loans works after graduation, key timelines to expect, and help you gain a better understanding of the student finance system.
Student fees and funding at university
StudentsVirtual
Part of event series: Student Money Week
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
StudentsVirtual
Part of event series: Student Money Week
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
StudentsVirtual
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.
Parents and caregivers session: choosing university courses and institutions
ParentsVirtual
Designed for parents and caregivers, this session will give a balanced introduction to higher education decision-making. With guidance from Lancaster University, we’ll look at how to evaluate courses and universities, including reputation and the Russell Group, employability outcomes, course content, and teaching styles. You’ll come away with more knowledge and confidence to support your young person to make informed, realistic choices.
University Subject Discovery Fair
StudentsParentsVirtual
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!
May
Unifrog Teacher and Advisor Conference - London 2026
TeachersIn person
Join us in London to network with top universities, employers, and careers leaders! Hear the latest advice on careers provision via live sessions and panel discussions, and gain exclusive insights from Unifrog and other experts in the industry on how best to support your students. This event is sponsored by Bournemouth University and The British Army. Can’t make this date? Come to the same conference in Birmingham on 4 June instead!
June
Unifrog Teacher and Advisor Conference - Birmingham 2026
TeachersIn person
Join us in Birmingham to network with top universities, employers, and careers leaders! Hear the latest advice on careers provision via live sessions and panel discussions, and gain exclusive insights from Unifrog and other experts in the industry on how best to support your students. This event is sponsored by Liverpool John Moores University and RSM. Can’t make this date? Come to the same conference in London on 21 May instead!