Events

University: myth busting and what you need to know   For students

Part of What options are there after school?  event series

Thinking about going to university but don’t think you can afford it or get the right grades? Not really sure what you can study at university? This session led by the universities of Exeter, Creative Arts and London South Bank, will bust some common myths about university and provide information about research you can start doing now!

What are apprenticeships?   For students

Part of What options are there after school?  event series

Not sure what apprenticeships are or what a day in the life of an apprentice looks like? Sign up to this webinar to hear from professional experts from Ricoh, Eversheds and KPMG to better understand what an apprenticeship is, how you can find out more about them, and hear from a current apprentice to see if they would be right for you after school!

Business taster: developing an entrepreneurial mindset   For students

Many successful entrepreneurs have faced business failures before achieving success. In this webinar with Dr Erin Peak from the University of Lincoln, you’ll discover how to learn from failures and turn them into opportunities. An entrepreneurial mindset requires growth, reflection, and the resilience to see failure as a chance to improve. This mindset is valuable not just for entrepreneurs but for success in any field, including your studies and future career.

Parents and caregivers session: research into options after school   For parents/guardians

Part of What options are there after school?  event series

Not sure on your child’s options after school? Think university is too expensive, or not sure where to start looking for apprenticeships? Join experts from the University of Bradford, Unilever and the National Saturday Club to find out about what early research your child can do, and things to consider when weighing up their options.

Did you know you can qualify in two fields of nursing with just one degree?   For students

Liverpool John Moores University is excited to announce its new integrated masters degrees in nursing. On one of the four-year degrees, you could study Adult and Children’s Nursing, Adult and Mental Health Nursing, or Mental Health and Children’s Nursing (validation pending). Join programme leader and registered children’s nurse Erica Hincks, along with our admissions team, to learn more about the benefits of studying two types of nursing, entry requirements, and placements you could take up.

Unifrog for the Americas - top tips from Humanitree International School, Mexico   For teachers/counselors

Exclusively for schools in the Americas! In this webinar, we’ll cover how to make the most out of Unifrog in your region. We'll take you through key student-facing tools, resources for delivering a comprehensive university and careers curriculum, and ideas for embedding the platform within your school. Join Lucy from Unifrog and Humanitree International School, as they share tips on using the platform to support your students in finding the best next step for them.

Unifrog for the Middle East & Africa - top tips from ABA Oman International School, Oman   For teachers/counselors

Exclusively for schools in the Middle East and Africa! In this webinar, we’ll cover how to make the most out of Unifrog in your region. We'll take you through key student-facing tools, resources for delivering a comprehensive university and careers curriculum, and ideas for embedding the platform within your school. Join Josie from Unifrog and ABA Oman International School, as they share tips on using the platform to support your students in finding the best next step for them.

Ancient history taster: why study the ancient world in the modern day?   For students

The ancient world doesn’t belong to a distant past. It continues to leave a lasting mark, in languages, world religions, politics, and popular culture. Our understanding of the ancient past is also impacted by new research and contemporary ideas. In this interactive session, join lecturers and students from the University of Southampton to explore the place of ancient history in the 21st century.

Managing your wellbeing during exams and tests   For students

Exams and tests are important for opening doors to your next steps, but you need to manage your wellbeing to get the best results. In this webinar, hear from the University of Lincoln and one of Unifrog’s mental health champions about their top tips for managing exam and test stress, help you to find your best revision style, and signpost you to some useful resources for accessing support. Sign up now to learn how to manage your wellbeing during exams and tests!

Unifrog Teacher and Advisor Conference - Birmingham   For teachers/counselors

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 The British Army.

Where could a degree in law take me?   For students

Are you interested in studying law at university… but not sure what job you actually want to get afterwards? Presented by a leading academic from the University of Southampton, this webinar takes you through the wide range of career options a law degree can lead to. From specific career paths, like the route to becoming a barrister or solicitor, to roles you might be less familiar with, like paralegal, you’ll get familiar with the law sector and start thinking about your future career.

Interactive webinar: how would you solve these environmental health cases?   For students

We’ve all seen rating scores on food outlets, but what do they mean? What actions would you take as an environmental health officer? Join Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and LJMU lecturer Graeme Mitchell to learn about how local authorities make sure that food prepared for us abides by the rules. This interactive webinar will explore how food hygiene ratings are generated, the role environmental health plays in checking food is safe, and how to get into this career.

Making a difference: careers in early years   For students

Part of Day in the life  event series

Are you interested in working with young children and curious about what the profession involves? Working in early years can be a very rewarding career option helping to shape a child’s development! Sign up now to find out more from professional experts at London Early Years Foundation, Annie and Co, and Childbase to find out about the different roles in early years, what a typical day looks like and top tips to help you succeed in a career in this rewarding field.

From concept to creation: careers in food and drink   For students

Part of Day in the life  event series

Are you passionate about the food and drink industry and want to learn about how products come to life? Join this webinar where Unilever, Warburtons and Bakkavor will take you on a deep dive into the product lifecycle of food and drink, exploring the different stages from conception to purchase. Discover the key teams involved in bringing these products to market, and find out more about the career opportunities in this exciting industry.

Psychometric testing on Unifrog   For teachers/counselors

Part of How to  event series

Unifrog’s psychometric testing offers a comprehensive method for students to explore how their personality, skills, and aptitudes align with potential future paths, all in a fun and interactive way. Join our webinar to learn about the components of psychometric testing on Unifrog and discover the resources that can help you deliver it effectively.

Green careers that tackle climate change   For students

Part of Day in the life  event series

Green careers include roles which help to improve the natural environment and address climate change, in the UK alone up to 480,000 green job roles will be created by 2030! If you want to find out more about these exciting opportunities and what you can do now to prepare you for your future career, join this webinar to hear from current professionals in The Woodland Trust, Environment Agency and LANTRA - Kew Gardens to learn more about what a typical day looks like in the environmental industry!

Careers in medicine healthcare: making a lasting impact   For students

Part of Day in the life  event series

Working in healthcare can mean making a lasting impact on people’s lives. Want to know more about roles in the healthcare industry, and what a typical day looks like? This webinar will give you an insight into what it’s really like to work in healthcare from experts in the NHS, Resilience and College of Paramedics. Discover the top tips you'll need to succeed to start your dream career in healthcare!

Unifrog's complete SEL & PSHE Lesson Pack   For teachers/counselors

For international teachers and counselors. In this webinar, we’ll introduce you to our complete SEL & PSHE lesson pack. This whole-school lesson pack contains over 80 lesson plans, giving SEL and PSHE leaders the tools to deliver a complete social-emotional learning curriculum. The pack is based on the new ISCA framework, meeting ISCA objectives and CASEL competencies, as well as covering important PSHE topics.

Leading the way: careers in management   For students

Part of Day in the life  event series

Want to work in a growing sector with high starting salaries and early responsibility? Sign up now to find out what a typical day in a career in business and management looks like from professional experts from the RAF, ICAEW, and Turner and Townsend. You’ll learn about the key skills needed in the sector, and hear from a current apprentice about what a typical day looks like!

Parents and caregivers session: a day in the life of an apprentice   For parents/guardians

Part of Day in the life  event series

Apprenticeships are on the rise for school leavers, 23% of apprenticeships started in the UK 2024 were by young people aged under 19. Sign up to this webinar to find out about apprenticeships, where to find opportunities, and hear from a current apprentice about what a typical day is like. You’ll have opportunities to get your questions answered by professional experts from Lloyds Banking Group and KPMG so you can better understand your child’s next steps on the route to an apprenticeship.

Unifrog for Europe - top tips from the American School of Paris   For teachers/counselors

Exclusively for schools in Europe! In this webinar, we’ll cover how to make the most out of Unifrog in your region. We'll take you through key student-facing tools, resources for delivering a comprehensive university and careers curriculum, and ideas for embedding the platform within your school. Join Rob from Unifrog and the American School of Paris, as they share tips on using the platform to support your students in finding the best next step for them.

Shape the future: where could an education degree take you?   For students

Studying education is all about looking at the theory and research that impacts education policies, like how we teach inclusively and how we design the curriculum. Presented by a leading academic from the University of Southampton, this webinar takes you through a range of career options available following a degree in education. They’ll cover specific career paths, such as the route to becoming a teacher, as well as opportunities in fields like business and community work.

How can we get endangered species back into the wild?   For students

Liverpool John Moores University is using a range of approaches to restore some of the most critically endangered species on the planet. In this interactive webinar, the university will explain how a combination of behavioural, ecological, and spatial methods are brought together in its research and teaching on endangered species conservation. You’ll also get some insight into what it’s like to study on their BSc Wildlife Conservation and BSc Animal Behaviour degree programmes.

The power of an economics degree: where could it take you?   For students

Economics is about so much more than how money works – and can open more doors than you might expect. Presented by a leading academic from the University of Southampton, this webinar takes you through a range of career options, from roles you might expect such as accountant and tax advisor, to unexpected careers in sectors like business and politics.

Becoming a doctor   For students

Developing both your professional and personal skills is key to being a great doctor – and improving the health of the population. The University of Southampton trains its doctors to become people who patients want to see and who colleagues want to work with. Join this webinar to find out more about why these skills are so important, and how the university enables its students to become doctors who put patient care front and centre.

Where can a degree in biological sciences take me?   For students

From understanding the world’s ecosystems to exploring human health, a degree in the biological sciences could lead to a varied and lifelong career. You’ll get the chance to work at the forefront of scientific advances, making an impact on the health of the planet and its populations. Discover all a degree in the biological sciences has to offer with the University of Southampton, who offer research-led degrees in biology, biomedical sciences, neuroscience, pharmacology, zoology, and more.

Unifrog for Asia - top tips from Rugby School, Thailand   For teachers/counselors

Exclusively for schools in Asia! In this webinar, we’ll cover how to make the most out of Unifrog in your region. We'll take you through key student-facing tools, resources for delivering a comprehensive university and careers curriculum, and ideas for embedding the platform within your school. Join James from Unifrog and Rugby School, Thailand, as they share tips on using the platform to support your students in finding the best next step for them.

Introduction to Unifrog’s Common App Integration (Beginners)   For teachers/counselors

For counselors who have little or no experience of the Common App, but who are interested in using Unifrog’s brilliant Common App integration to help manage applications to the USA. In this webinar, we will briefly introduce you to the Common App as a standalone system for applications to North American institutions and then give you an overview of Unifrog’s Common App integration.

Taking a bite of Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’: an interactive English webinar   For students

In this webinar from the University of Southampton, you’ll explore ‘Paradise Lost’, Milton’s epic tale of free will, beauty, desire, and the fall of Adam and Eve. The session will help you navigate the poem’s intense, poetic world through the theme of eating and nourishment: knowledge as food, digestion as understanding. Discover how one ‘evil meal’ shaped literary history and why Milton’s masterpiece still astonishes readers today. Bring an apple and an appetite for ideas.

How does the law deal with con artists?   For students

Join this deep dive discussion exploring how both criminal and civil law respond to fraud. You’ll examine what happens when a con artist tricks someone into handing over goods, and how the law decides who should keep those goods when a second, innocent buyer is involved. Led by the University of Chester, this session will also include a brief overview of their law courses.

Unifrog University Fair   For students

The fair to help you choose where to study, apply successfully, and prepare for university! Chat to 40 universities from across the world in just two and a half hours - including National University of Singapore, Johns Hopkins University, University of Birmingham and Bocconi University. Attend live sessions to get an exclusive insight into all things university, and get your questions answered via live chat Q&A! Follow the sign up link to register on our exciting external events platform, iVent.

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing at university   For students

Part of University: things you ought to know  event series

Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body. In this webinar, Royal Agricultural University, Queen's University Belfast and the University of Bedfordshire will be discussing top tips on supporting yourself and others, where you can find support whilst studying, and when to know if you or a friend needs help.

Everything you need to know about personal statements   For students

Part of University: things you ought to know  event series

Your personal statement is an opportunity to demonstrate your passion and secure that spot on your dream university course. Sign up now to hear from the universities of Suffolk, Surrey and Lancaster to get practical tips for a perfect personal statement, what to and what not to include, and what you can do now to make sure your personal statement really stands out!

Student finance and affordable living at university   For students

Part of University: things you ought to know  event series

Being independent is freeing, but it can also be expensive! Make sure you’re on top of your finances by attending this webinar, where you’ll hear from the universities of Leeds Trinity, Glasgow Caledonian and Oxford Brookes on all things student finance, and how to enjoy Freshers’ Week on a budget!

Extracurricular activities and societies at university   For students

Part of University: things you ought to know  event series

Uni doesn’t just have to be about studying! No matter where you go, you’ll always find students who share your passion, be it sports, music, gaming, reading, or languages. The universities of Leeds Beckett, UWE and Aston are joining us on this webinar to discuss the benefits of sports and societies, how to get involved, and you’ll also hear from a current student about their society experience.