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February
Sociology taster: what ‘Love Island’ reveals about power and gender
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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
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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.
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.
March
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.
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!
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.
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!