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Earn while you learn: the ultimate guide to apprenticeships

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Part of event series: Exploring post-18 options

Want to earn while you learn, but not sure how apprenticeships actually work? We’ve got you covered! Discover the different types of apprenticeships available, the major perks, and how to tackle common concerns and misconceptions. You'll also hear directly from a current apprentice about their real-world experiences and daily life on the job.

The gap year game plan: how to travel and build your CV

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Part of event series: Exploring post-18 options

Curious about taking a gap year after school, but not sure where to start? Join us to explore what a gap year could involve and how to find the right path for you. We’ll bust common misconceptions, weigh up the main benefits, and break down practical ways to fund your plans, through fundraising to part-time work!

Unifrog International University Fair

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Chat to 35 universities from across the world in just two and a half hours including the universities of Bath, Bocconi, IE, McMaster, Hong Kong Baptist and Sydney! Choose from over 15 live webinar sessions to get an insight into all things university, and get your questions answered via live chat Q&A by university experts. Click below to visit our events platform to register, find out which universities are attending, and view the live session programme!

Engineering the future of healthcare: meet the experts

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From life-saving medical equipment to the electrical systems that keep hospitals running, discover the engineers behind modern healthcare. Hear from experts in clinical engineering, medical devices and hospital engineering, including a specialist in orthopaedics and hip replacement design, and learn how their work supports patient care every day. Explore different routes into these careers, discover the skills engineers use to solve real-world challenges, and ask your questions live.

Becoming a lawyer

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Curious about a career in law? Join The University of Law for an interactive webinar where you’ll gain insights into how to become a lawyer. We’ll explore routes into law, including university and apprenticeships, and help you to understand the difference between solicitors, barristers, and other legal professions. You’ll also build your understanding of key skills and learn what to expect from life as a lawyer. Don’t miss your chance to explore and take your first step towards a future in law.

Biomedical science taster: how scientists diagnose illnesses

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How do pathology and biomedical science work together to help people get a diagnosis from their doctor? Come along to this session with the University of Plymouth to find out. Pathologists look at samples of tissue, fluids, swabs, and blood to help make diagnoses. From dissecting tissues and staining them to show underlying structures, to using high-powered equipment to analyse proteins in your blood, they’re an essential part of the diagnostic pathway - which you might never have heard of!

AI everywhere: cybersecurity, fintech and big data

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How is AI reshaping the world around us, and which careers will have the greatest influence? Join Bangkok University to explore the high-power careers driven by artificial intelligence. Discover how top cybersecurity experts outsmart hackers, see how fintech is changing the way money moves, and find out how data science unlocks hidden patterns in everyday life. If you're curious about computer science, join us to see where a tech degree can take you!

Where could a degree in education take you?

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Join the University of Southampton to explore all the doors a degree in education could open for you. Alongside discussing pathways into teaching, they’ll share opportunities you might not have thought of, like counselling, business, and social work. Discover potential careers in education that could make a real difference to lives, communities, and futures.

Insider tips to make your personal statement unbeatable

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Part of event series: University application masterclasses

Ready to start your personal statement but feeling stuck on where to begin? We're here to help! Discover the goal of your personal statement, learn key dos and don’ts to stand out, and get step-by-step advice on structuring your writing. Leave with the confidence and tools to write a statement that shines!

Could you get a lower university offer? Funding, support, and hidden opportunities

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Part of event series: University application masterclasses

Did you know you might be eligible for lower university offers or extra funding? Join this session to demystify contextualised offers and discover how to find summer school opportunities. We’ll also cover the wide range of support available at university – including disability, academic, and financial aid – so you can apply with confidence.

Build a creative portfolio that gets you noticed

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Part of event series: University application masterclasses

Applying for an arts or creative course? Your portfolio is your secret weapon! Find out what admissions tutors look for, how to select and present your best work, and the extracurricular activities that can boost your application. Plus, get insider tips and examples from a current creative student who’s been through it all.

Medicine and dentistry applications: beat your competition

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Part of event series: University application masterclasses

Medicine and dentistry applications are competitive, but proper preparation makes all the difference! Join us to get expert hints on writing an impactful personal statement, top strategies for tackling the UCAT, and step-by-step guidance on how to master Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs).

UCAS unlocked: complete guide to UK university admissions

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Part of event series: University application masterclasses

Ready to master your UK university application? Navigate the UCAS journey with confidence as we guide you through key deadlines and filling out the application form seamlessly. Find out what happens after submission, including response timelines and interview invites, what the different types of offer mean, and how to create a backup plan. Get the insider knowledge you need to have the best chance of securing your place!

Step into the Met Police: unlock your future in policing, PCSO, and specialist staff roles

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From solving street-level crimes to analysing intelligence and safeguarding communities, keeping London safe takes a whole team. Discover the key skills the Met look for, get insider tips to master the application process, and hear directly from serving Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship officers about shift life and earning a tuition-free degree. If you're curious about a career in policing, law, or public service, sign up today.

On the frontline: unlocking your career in nursing

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Part of event series: Routes into...

Thinking about a rewarding career in healthcare? Join us to explore what a career in nursing really looks like. Professionals will share their personal journeys into the field, break down an average day on the job, explain what it’s like to study nursing at university, and share their top pieces of advice.

Turn your passion for the planet into a career

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Part of event series: Routes into...

Want to turn your passion for the environment into a green career? Discover the diverse roles within nature and sustainability! Hear directly from working and university professionals about how they got into the field, what their day-to-day work looks like, and their top recommendations for starting your journey.

Can your creativity become a career?

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Part of event series: Routes into...

Curious about turning your creative passion into a full-time career? From media to dancing and illustration to acting, explore the vast possibilities in the creative sector! Hear from professionals on how they broke into the industry, what an average day looks like, their top tips for aspiring creatives, and practical steps you can take to stand out.

Decoding finance careers: real routes, real careers, real advice

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Part of event series: Routes into...

What is it really like to work in the fast-paced world of finance and investment banking, and what are the different routes to get there? Hear directly from professionals as they discuss their career paths and what a typical day entails, and find out what studying finance at university could be like. Join live to gain invaluable insider advice for breaking into the industry, and get your questions answered!

Engineering careers: build the future and solve real world problems

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Part of event series: Routes into...

Want to solve real-world problems and build the future? Join us to explore exciting career routes in engineering! Hear from active engineers about their unique entry routes, what studying engineering is really like, what daily life in their roles looks like, and their top tips for students considering an engineering path.

Unlock your potential: find where you belong in the British Army

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Ready to turn your passions into an extraordinary career? Whether you're into engineering, cyber intelligence, sports, or music, discover how the British Army helps you get paid to learn, travel the world, and build lifelong skills. Get the inside story directly from serving soldiers, discover funded apprenticeships and university scholarships, and find out exactly how to kickstart your journey.

Explore your pathways: where could studying psychology take you?

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Where could a psychology qualification take you? Join the British Psychological Society (BPS) to explore the range of career paths open to psychology graduates. You’ll also hear directly from aspiring clinical and forensic psychologists about their experiences including what their courses involve, and where they hope to go next. Join live to get all your questions answered!

Beyond ChatGPT: exploring the science and society of artificial intelligence

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Generative AI has brought artificial intelligence into everyday life, but the ideas behind AI stretch back decades. How did we get from early computing concepts to today’s powerful AI tools, and where might AI take us next? Join Queen Mary, University of London to explore how machines learn, how AI compares with human intelligence, and some of the biggest questions surrounding AI – from the future of work to responsible and sustainable development.

Physics taster: why is reaching Mercury so difficult?

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Join Professor Suzie Imber to learn about BepiColumbo, Europe’s first mission to Mercury. Discover why reaching the Solar System’s innermost planet is so difficult, how the mission’s two spacecraft will separate and enter orbit, and how they’re designed to withstand Mercury’s extreme temperatures and high radiation. You’ll also hear about the contribution of University of Leicester scientists to MIXS, an X-ray instrument that will map Mercury’s surface chemistry and investigate its aurora.

Packed cells, broken systems: exploring prison overcrowding

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In this interactive session, you’ll develop your understanding of the issues facing the criminal justice system in the 21st century. Dr Barry Blackburn from Canterbury Christ Church University will take you through the current prison overcrowding crisis, from the origins of the issue to potential solutions. If you’re thinking of studying criminology, law, sociology, or psychology, this talk is for you.

What universities really want to see in your portfolio and audition

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Are you interested in studying a creative course at university? Don’t miss this session from the admissions team at Leeds Arts University, where you’ll get advice about exactly what universities are looking for and how to showcase your creativity. You’ll gain tips on portfolio requirements, examples of successful work, common mistakes to avoid, photographing your work, and digital auditions plus there’ll be a live Q&A to answer your questions.

Can data make elite athletes better?

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Elite sport is increasingly driven by data, but can it really make athletes better? Join the University of Essex to explore how sport scientists use data to understand what makes athletes perform at their best and how it can shape training and performance. Using real examples from professional cricket, strength and conditioning, and ballet, you’ll discover how data answers questions about performance and helps athletes and coaches make better decisions.

Computer science taster: can AI save lives?

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Join The University of Law to discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, from improving patient care to supporting life-changing medical innovations. You'll also explore the ethical challenges of AI (including bias, accountability, and trust) and discover how computer science can be used to solve real-world problems.

Unifrog UK University Fair

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Get to know about university at our virtual fair where you can chat with over 30 UK universities! We'll be joined by experts from the universities of Reading, Exeter, Stirling, Durham, Loughborough, and many more! You'll have the chance to get your questions answered and attend live webinars on topics including student finance, personal statements, student life, and a dedicated parent session. Follow the sign up link to register, and view the full agenda on our exciting external events platform.

How scientists reconstruct the lives of dinosaurs

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How do you study animals that went extinct millions of years ago? Join a biosciences expert from Queen Mary, University of London to see how they use fossils to understand ancient animal behaviours. By analysing bones, teeth, footprints, and living animals, you’ll discover how we confidently reconstruct the way dinosaurs hunted, mated, and survived. If you love biology, paleontology or forensics, join this session to learn the real science of bringing the prehistoric world back to life.

Clinical psychology taster: can our thoughts really change how we feel?

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We can't always control what happens to us, but can we change how we feel about it? Join the University of Plymouth’s Dr Sophie Homer for an interactive clinical psychology taster exploring cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). You’ll discover how CBT explains mental health problems, and try out the ‘hot cross bun’ technique: a powerful tool psychologists use to make sense of what their clients are experiencing.

Ask an Olympic medallist: how are medals really won?

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Ever wondered how Olympic medals are won and what it takes to succeed in sport? Hear from Olympic bronze medallist, Sheffield Hallam University graduate, and professional boxer Lewis Richardson, who shares his journey to the podium, revealing the industries and experts behind his success. Discover how degrees in sport, business, science, and health can lead you to exciting roles behind the scenes and beyond the podium.

Let’s talk about UK immigration

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51% of Britons recently surveyed by YouGov describe ‘immigration and asylum’ as one of the top issues facing the country. In this webinar, you’ll join Dr James Everest from the London Interdisciplinary School to explore immigration as a complex problem, drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives and qualitative and quantitative methods. You’ll examine the language surrounding immigration and how the ways we frame and talk about this issue might just be making things worse.

Unifrog Virtual Skills Academy

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Ready to take your learning to the next level? Experience a variety of interactive subject-specific skills masterclasses, designed to get you prepared for university level learning. Build your own schedule of three live sessions hosted by university experts. Will you be developing the problem-solving skills of a lawyer, analysing Shakespeare like an expert, cracking algorithms like a computer scientist, or putting your attention to detail to the test in a virtual clinical bay?

Driving the future: discover how AI is transforming engineering careers

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Discover how artificial intelligence is changing the world of engineering. Hear from an expert leading AI adoption at a global engineering consultancy, explore how AI is helping engineers solve complex challenges, and learn about the skills and career pathways shaping the future of the profession. Ask your questions live.