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anything you want!This website will help you to explore Higher Education and make sure that all your decisions are the right ones.
From now on, whenever you have any questions about Higher Education, you know where to come.
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Sixth Form Bulletin 16/07/10Sixth Form Bulletin 16/07/10
Produced by Lauren Campbell, Aimhigher student advocate.
Enhancement Opportunities
Reminder from previous bulletin: The Robinson Library at Newcastle University is offering reference facilities to Sixth Form students during quiet times of the academic year. Students can access the Library’s wide range of information resources, as well as use the Library’s study space and the Learning Lounge. Access is available during staffed opening hours except for University exam periods. This opportunity could be of great use to students wanting to research Extended Projects over the summer holidays. To apply, students should print off a Sixth Form Access Form from the University Library website at www.ncl.ac.uk/library/accessform.pdf, and the completed form should be taken to the Robinson Library reception.
Students should note that Project Trust run mandatory selection courses for prospective gap year students wishing to go on volunteering projects with them in 2011. There are dates for selection courses in the summer holidays, towards the end of August, and there are also some in the Autumn term, but be aware that they book up very quickly (for instance, there is currently a very limited amount of places left for the August selection courses). For more information, and to apply for a selection course, go to http://www.projecttrust.org.uk/index.php
Pueblo Ingles run a unique opportunity for students wishing to travel to Spain: a week-long residential programme teaching English, although no knowledge of Spanish is actually required as all conversation must take place in English! The company pays for accommodation and meals, so the only expenses that students will have to cover are travel and any luxuries. For more information, and to apply to be a volunteer, see http://www.morethanenglish.com/anglos/index.asp
The British Science Festival takes place in Birmingham on 14th – 19th September, in conjunction with Aston University and supported by Advantage West Midlands, Saudi Aramco, Birmingham City Council, the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University. There is a massive range of talks and workshops occurring throughout the week, exploring numerous aspects of science – examples include: ‘The Jaguar Driving Experience’, ‘Life Everlasting? The Science and Philosophy of Aging’, ‘Indiana Jones Meets Ikea’, ‘Grime Scene Investigation: At Home With The Microbes’ and ‘Fireworks, Rainbows and Magic Bullet Medicines’. To see the full programme, and to book places at the presentations, go to www.britishscienceassociation.org/web/BritishScienceFestival/
Employment / Apprenticeship opportunities
Newcastle University has two four-year Trainee Technician Apprenticeship positions available in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. Apprentices will undertake laboratory based practical training which will contribute to an NVQ level 2/3 in the Biomedical Sciences field, and will also attend Newcastle College on day release to complete a Foundation Degree in Biotechnology. Entry requirements are 7 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English, Maths and a Science subject. The closing date for applications is 30th July. For more information and to apply, see http://www15.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_newcastle02.asp?newms=jj&id=36014
Students interested in the Creative Arts, History, Public Service or Travel & Tourism sectors: the Museum and Gallery Sector Careers Conference will be held at Kirkleatham Museum on Wednesday 20th October. The range of job roles available in a museum organisation is extremely varied, with areas including education, conservation, administration, finance, retail, communications, art & design, exhibitions, fundraising and management. The conference will feature information and advice from museum staff, along with practical workshops to give first hand experience of working in the cultural sector. Places are extremely limited so students are asked to register their interest by Friday 23rd July, by emailing thomas.elwick@twmuseums.org.uk or calling 0191 2639860.
Preparation for University
Students should be aware that a lot of university open days have already passed, although some institutions do offer more informal campus tours on weekdays. There is another spell of official open days in September/October, so it is essential that students check the details for the universities they would want to visit in order to organise booking requirements and transport.
Oxford University run Audio Admissions Tours which are designed to provide students with information about the University from a student perspective and guidance on how to apply for an undergraduate degree course. Each of the tour routes is designed to cover a different subject area, a selection of undergraduate colleges and departments as well as other University locations, such as the Bodleian Library. Currently available are tours for Social Sciences, Humanities, Life Sciences and Physical Science. For more information and to download the audio tours, go to http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/finding_out_more/tours/audio_tours/index.html
Teesside University run a wide-ranging programme of Media and Journalism undergraduate degree and foundation degree courses, for example BA Broadcast Media Production, BA e-Media, BA Journalism and News Practice, BA Television and Film Production, and BA Multimedia Journalism Professional Practice. The next open day for Teesside University is 21st August. For more information, see http://www.tees.ac.uk/undergraduate_courses/Media_&_Journalism/
The University of Nottingham have a fantastic opportunity for any students interested in studying Veterinary Sciences but who may not achieve all entry requirements:
• A 6-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery with an integrated Bachelor of Veterinary Medical Sciences course including a Preliminary Year for students who do not have the required science qualifications for direct entry, but are able to achieve good A-level grades in other subjects, or can demonstrate equivalent academic competence in other qualifications.
• A 6-year BVM BVS with BVMedSci course including a Gateway Year for students whose grades are not at the level required for direct entry, due to lack of opportunity or disadvantaging circumstances.
For more information, see http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/index.aspx
Northumberland College Advocate Newsletter - April 2010Northumberland College
Aim Higher Student Bulletin
April 2010
By Glenn Liddle
University of Sunderland – Video Prospectus & University Wide Open Days:
Log on to www.sunderland.ac.uk and take a fresh look at their fascinating video prospectus. Watch as former BA and MA students speak candidly about their experiences, and about what higher education at Sunderland University has done for them. Latest testimonies include: Computing and Economics; Fine Art; Business Management; Film and Media Studies; Teaching and Learning; Law; Automotive Engineering with Design and English Language and Literature.
Tel: 0191 515 3000 for details of forthcoming open days. Or, alternatively, email: student-helpline@sunderland.ac.uk
Leeds University Business School: MBA OPEN EVENT
The Business School at Leeds University is holding an open day on Wednesday 12 May, 2010. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in Business Management to find out more about the Leeds MBA, the Business School and what to expect if you decide to take the plunge. You will be able to meet with the MBA admissions team and talk informally to current students and alumni about their MBA experiences, listen to an MBA taster lecture with one of their senior academics and discuss which study route suits you via a series of Q&A sessions.
Contact mba@lubs.leeds.ac.uk to book a place.
Aiming High at Durham University – Words of Wisdom:
“Durham made me believe in myself, gave me the confidence to aim high.” Lucy Beresford, former student of Trevelyan College 1984-87, and acclaimed author of the novel, 'Something I'm Not.’ (Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd, 2009)
Durham is the third oldest University in England, and one of the world's leading centres of scholarship and learning. Durham is one of the world's great historic cities and Queen's Campus is a vibrant, modern waterfront campus located in Stockton-on-Tees. They offer a wide range of academic facilities, stunning and innovative modern buildings with all the amenities you will need for a superb student experience along with greenery and countryside on your doorstep.
Newcastle University Summer School – Monday 22nd to 26th June 2009
A reminder that Newcastle University will be running a summer school for creative writing in June. You do not need any particular qualifications to take part, just a love of writing fiction. It is an excellent way to get a taste of university life and dip your toe in the water before you make any big decisions. In the course, students will be looking at the discipline of using real people, events and facts of all kinds to create poetry, prose and drama.
This is a 5-day non-residential course that will include workshops during the day and a variety of evening events, as well as workshops offering tuition in poetry, fiction, memoir and scriptwriting, allowing students to sample all these styles of writing.
The work produced during and after the course could be worth 20 credits and can be used to contribute towards further study. The cost is £250 and will include refreshments, all lunches, evening events and dinner on Friday night.
For further information, email Melanie Birch@ncl.ac.uk or telephone 0191 222 7619
Newcastle University Campus Tours - Book Now!
If you fancy seeing for yourself what Newcastle has to offer – take part in one of their Campus Tours. The tours take place throughout the year and provide a great way to look around campus. Tours are led by current students who can answer any questions you may have about the University.
The walking tours will be running from the Herschel Building. Tours will leave every 30 minutes between 12 and 1pm and last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
The tours run fortnightly from the end of May until mid November. To find out more, telephone: 0191 222 5594.
Travel Costs – Nexus Metro:
Did you know that if you are a full-time student, you can save money on fares by buying a student season ticket with Nexus? Students on Tyneside and Wearside can make huge savings with a Metro Student Card. The cost of an all zone pass for the whole academic year is currently £350, while inner Newcastle and inner Sunderland passes cost £250 for the year. Metro operator, Nexus, says “the passes are great value for money for new students on a tight budget.”
Check out their website for further details at: http://www.nexus.org.uk/wps/wcm/images/resources/Student.pdf
Northumbria University - Open Days for undergraduate courses starting in 2011:
Northumbria University are organising two Open Days. They will be held on Friday 18th June and Saturday 9 October, 2010.
The open days are designed specifically for anyone interested in applying to Northumbria for a full-time undergraduate course during 2011, and are the perfect opportunity to find out as much as you can about the courses and facilities available.
Prospective applicants will be able to meet staff and students and get an insight into what life as a student is really like. Contact Student Recruitment on er.studentrecruitment@northumbria.ac.uk
Forthcoming Events:
Free Public Lectures!
Newcastle University is running a series of free lectures throughout 2010. For further details, have a look at their website:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/public-lectures
The lectures will offer programmes that are topical, aspire to a high standard of excellence, and which will inform, stimulate, entertain, and excite debate. Many of the speakers are key leaders in their field, discussing topics which will touch on key issues of the day, particularly those that affect our daily lives.
Newcastle University Student Union: The Legendary Brighton Beach Club Nights!
It’s not all hard work at university. Sometimes you get to let your hair down! Brighton Beach is a club night for lovers of 60’s music with a modern twist. Expect to hear a mixture of Classic Soul, R&B and Garage, alongside Britpop, Indie & current Guitar Sounds. In addition to Northern Soul, Jazz, Psych & Freakbeat. The club is open to everyone and takes place on the last Saturday of every month in the Newcastle University Student Union building, across three rooms. Tickets are £5 in advance. Visit www.brightonbeachclub.co.uk for more information
PARTNERS - 6th Form BulletinSixth Form Bulletin from
Aimhigher Student Advocate at Prudhoe HS, Jamie Dodd 10/12/09
As many of you may already know, here at Prudhoe we are part of the Newcastle University's PARTNERS scheme, a scheme that can put you in a great position to study at one of the UK's top universities. Newcastle University are always aiming to bring in the best and brightest students in the region, regardless of their background, and to provide the opportunity and support to those of you thinking about university, that’s why they started PARTNERS.
One of the really great aspects of being at a PARTNERS school is that they run events throughout the year that give students in the region, like yourself, the opportunity to find out first hand what it is like to go to university and offer you the chance to get a taste of what courses you might be interested in. For those in Year 12 the University are running the following events in March next year:
? 8 March 2010 – Medicine/Dentistry Student Shadowing allows you to spend the day with a medicine/dentistry student, giving you the opportunity to find out more about the course as well as seeing their accommodation and what they get up to in their spare time.
? 9-12 March 2010 – Student Shadowing allows you to find out more about the wide range of different degree programmes offered at Newcastle University. On the day, you will go with current undergraduate students to attend a lecture, visit the University facilities, and take part in a question-and-answer session.
This is a really great opportunity for those in Year 12 who are thinking about university but want a better idea of what they might want to do. So if you are interested let your tutor know as soon as possible as places can fill up fast.
Applying through PARTNERS
As a student at a PARTNERS affiliated school some of you may be eligible for support with your application through the Guaranteed Offer Scheme or the PARTNERS Programme Supported Entry Route. These schemes are only available to students in the local area who want to go to Newcastle University and they have proved to be very popular with many of last years’ applicants. For more information about applying through PARTNERS there is information available in the Sixth Form Study Area or visit www.ncl.ac.uk/partners.
Prizes and Scholarships with PARTNERS
The School of Computing Science is offering £3,000 scholarships to those who demonstrate excellent performance at the PARTNERS Assessed Summer School. For those of you who are eligible, have a passion for technology and want to stand a good chance of being awarded you must:
? Gain a Merit in the Computing Science assessment for the Summer School.
? Have a 100% attendance record at the Summer School.
? Register at Newcastle University for a full time undergraduate course in the School of Computing.
If you would like more information there is a leaflet in the Sixth Form Study Area or email CS.Admission@ncl.ac.uk.
There are also Newcastle Excellence Scholarships that run across three broad subject groups. These scholarships are designed to reward and recognise outstanding achievement and ability, and are to be offered in addition to any Newcastle University Bursary that you may also be entitled to. These scholarships and prizes are cash rewards and do not have to be paid back, the subject groups are:
? Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences – these are scholarships of £1,500 for the best performing first year students.
? Medical and Dental Studies – a minimum of £1,000 to students demonstrating academic excellence.
? Science, Agriculture and Engineering.
There are up to two PARTNERS Achievement Bursaries of £1,000 available in your first year of study that will be awarded in each Academic School to the students who have been considered to have performed the best overall following entry through the PARTNERS Supported Entry Route.
For more information about the PARTNERS scheme there are leaflets and brochures posted in the Sixth Form Study Area or visit the website at www.ncl.ac.uk/partners. They have got a lot of good information there relating to eligibility, the events that are running throughout the year for Sixth Formers and the financial support and incentives they offer.
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