Events

Law taster: shadowing solicitors on real cases

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

Humanities taster: studying culture, technology and society today

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What does studying the humanities look like in the 21st century? In this session with IE University, you’ll explore how subjects like history and philosophy connect with technology and management. Learn about interdisciplinary study in Madrid and Segovia, and discover the IE Museum Competition, where you can design your own museum to win 20% off your tuition fees!

Student fees and funding at university

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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

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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

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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.

Cracking the case: how digital forensics solves modern crimes

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Around 90% of crimes now involve digital evidence, making digital forensics vital to modern investigations. In this session with Teesside University, you’ll explore how digital evidence is found, analysed, and used – and why it matters. If you’ve considered a career in technology, law, or the police, a digital forensics degree could be the course for you.

Careers session: become an energy engineer with £27,000 funding

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Energy drives the global economy, and as an energy engineer, you could make a real difference. You could be tackling sustainable challenges, from coming up with clean energy and hydrogen technology solutions, to creating climate-positive industrial innovations. Join Teesside University to learn more about this in-demand career in a fast-growing sector – and how you can apply for a £27,000 scholarship to fund your university studies.

Biosciences taster: the good, the bad and the bugly - how microbes shape life

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Have you ever wondered how the smallest organisms can have the biggest impact? From microbes that help make food and medicine to pathogens that cause disease, microorganisms are everywhere. Join Teesside University to uncover the surprising roles of microbes in health, industry, and the environment, and learn how biologists use them alongside genetics, ecology, and biotechnology to tackle global challenges.

Law taster: when does volunteering become employment?

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Does a volunteer count as an employee in the eyes of the law? Join Dr Mitch Skilling from the University of Aberdeen to explore a recent court case that challenged ideas about work experience and employment status. You’ll examine what the law says, why the ruling matters, and what it could mean for volunteers, interns, and organisations.

Food science and nutrition taster: mythbusting your food

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Dive into the fascinating world of nutrition and food science in this session with Teesside University to uncover the truth behind common food myths. From ‘is sugar really toxic?’ to ‘do superfoods exist?’, we’ll separate fact from fiction using scientific evidence. If you’ve considered studying sciences at university, come along to get a taste of studying food and nutrition!

Literature in the digital age: have the internet and AI changed the way we read and tell stories?

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How are the internet and AI reshaping literature today? In this session with Professor Angus Nicholls from Queen Mary University of London, you’ll explore how digital media is transforming literature. We'll look at literary adaptations on platforms like Netflix and Amazon, fanfiction communities, and AI-generated writing, and consider how technology is transforming what literature is today. Ideal for students interested in the interaction between literature and digital media.

Parents and caregivers session: choosing university courses and institutions

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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

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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!

How to prepare for exams and tests

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Exams and tests can be daunting, but effective revision can help cure some exam nerves and set you up for success! Join this webinar to hear some top tips from university experts, a current university student, and a member of the team at Unifrog about how to balance your revision and rest time, and how to excel in the upcoming exam and test season.

Unifrog Teacher and Advisor Conference - London 2026

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This event has now sold out - sign up to join the waitlist! 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.

Unifrog Teacher and Advisor Conference - Birmingham 2026

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This event has now sold out - sign up to join the waitlist! 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.