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Democracy and what it means to be a good citizen   For Students

Part of Citizenship Week 2022  webinar series

In this webinar, you’ll learn what democracy is, how it became the mode of government for over half the world’s countries, and what some of its key benefits and limitations are. Hear from Dr. Maria Serban, Lecturer of Philosophy at the University of East Anglia, Sean Costello from the National Citizen Service and Rachel Kestner from VolunteerMatch who will be discussing what it means to be a good citizen, including getting involved in social action and the benefits of volunteering.

Understanding neurodiversity and how to support your neurodivergent friends   For Students

Part of Citizenship Week 2022  webinar series

Neurodiversity is the idea that all our brains work in different ways, and that there’s not one right way of thinking and behaving. In this webinar, we’ll be exploring the main things to know about neurodiversity, what to be aware of, and how to support your neurodivergent friends.

Supporting neurodivergent students with their next steps   For Teachers / counselors

Part of Citizenship Week 2022  webinar series

Join this webinar to learn more about neurodiversity and how to provide outstanding CEIAG to support neurodivergent students with their next steps. Our speakers will give an introduction to neurodiversity and discuss how to make opportunities more accessible and how to tailor CEIAG provision to neurodivergent students.

Anti-racism and how to be actively anti-racist   For Students

Part of Citizenship Week 2022  webinar series

Anti-racism is a commitment to fight against the systems and behaviours that allow racism to continue - and everyone has a role to play. Hear from Stop Hate UK, a leading organisation in tackling hate crime, The Red Card, an anti-racism educational charity, and Annabelle Woghiren, a social media human rights and decolonisation educator. They will be discussing how to be anti-racist and exploring the history of racism and the anti-racism movement.

Understanding Mental Health   For Students

Part of Citizenship Week 2022  webinar series

Mental health is a complex subject that can often be misunderstood or overlooked. Hear from Charlotte Constable, a mental health first aider and trainee counsellor and John Stacey, founder of MENTalk Lincolnshire who will be exploring how to identify mental ill health in yourself and others, where to seek help, and about how to break the stigma around men and mental health.

How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally   For Students

Part of Citizenship Week 2022  webinar series

In this webinar explore what it means to be a good ally and how to support your LGBTQIA+ friends and the community as a whole. Join Rylee Spooner, the LGBTQIA+ officer at University of Chichester, Yasmin Benoit, award-winning asexual activist and Dr Lloyd (Meadhbh) Houston, a non-binary academic and journalist. They will be discussing the history of the LGBTQIA+ movement, allyship to the asexual community, and how to support and educate your peers.

Liberal Arts in the UK – how does an interdisciplinary degree work in practice?   For Students

Liberal Arts is a relatively new phenomenon in UK higher education, and the last ten years it has seen extraordinary growth and the creation of new departments and programmes. Yet a comparison of these departments reveals striking differences in how they are organised, the kind of degree they offer, and how students are taught. Join faculty from University of Warwick, University of Manchester, and University of Birmingham as they explore the question: what is a UK Liberal Arts education?

What it’s like to work in the Armed Forces   For Students

Part of Day in the life  webinar series

Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in the British Armed Forces? Hear from two soldiers in the British Army and an Air Engineer in the British Navy on what they do day-to-day and the skills you need to succeed in the Armed Forces.

What it’s like to work in banking and finance   For Students

Part of Day in the life  webinar series

If you’re interested in a career in banking and finance, come along to this interactive webinar. You’ll hear from two HSBC banking apprentices and an accountancy professional from BDO, an international accountancy and business advisory firm with offices in 167 countries around the world.

What it’s like to work in technology   For Students

Part of Day in the life  webinar series

The tech sector is one of the fastest growing parts of the UK economy. Learn what it’s really like to work in tech with current technology degree apprentices at three multinational companies: PwC, KPMG and Accenture.

What it's like to work at an airline   For Students

Part of Day in the life  webinar series

Working at an airline isn’t just for pilots and cabin crew! This webinar will give you the opportunity to hear from apprentices at Jet2 and British Airways who work in diverse roles across the airline industry including engineering, operations, finance, and software development.

What it’s like to work at a big global company   For Students

Part of Day in the life  webinar series

Hear from current apprentices working in marketing and laboratory sciences share their experiences of working for Unilever, a global company with over 400 brands including Pot Noodle, Persil, Dove, and Ben & Jerrys!

What it’s like to work in engineering   For Students

Part of Day in the life  webinar series

If you’re interested in a career in engineering, this is the webinar for you! Current apprentices at pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline and Severn Trent Water will explore what the day-to-day life of an engineer looks like.

Study in the North   For Students

Part of UK universities  webinar series

Join us as the Universities of Lancaster, Sheffield, Salford and Newcastle talk through the benefits of studying in the North of England. You can also ask your questions to a selection of current students!

What it’s like to work in the NHS   For Students

Part of Day in the life  webinar series

Did you know that there’s more to working in the NHS than being a doctor or nurse? This interactive webinar will give an insight into what it’s like to work for Europe’s biggest employer in less well-known roles such as art therapy and health and social care.

What it’s like to work in television and media at the BBC   For Students

Part of Day in the life  webinar series

The BBC was set up in 1927 and now employs over 25,000 people! Learn what it’s really like to work there at this interactive webinar with a tv production apprentice, journalism apprentice, and talent specialist who will explore early career opportunities at the BBC.