Unifrog, which provides an online platform to support students of all ages in their preparation for Post 16, Post 18 and careers options has produced a series of webinars to guide young people through their choices and provide understanding of some of the key transition phases. Please see below for both current and recorded sessions which are available online. These include:
- A Level Results Day preparation and options
- Guidance and information related to specific university courses
- Benefits of university study, in different areas of the country
- Employability and transferable skills and qualities
- The apprenticeship process
- CV and covering letters masterclasses
Masterclass series: Applying to Medicine for UK students
For Students
Medicine is incredibly competitive, every year in the UK only 9.5% of applicants are successful. Hear from four of the top universities to offer Medicine - Southampton, Glasgow, Edge and Keele – on how to put together a winning application.Masterclass series: Applying to selective universities for UK students For Students
Do you want to maximise your chances of getting into some of the most prestigious and selective universities in the UK? Hear directly from Lancaster, Exeter, Birmingham and Warwick about what they look for in a stand out candidate.Masterclass series: Applying to Engineering for UK students For Students
Want to apply for Engineering but not sure which course to choose or how to put together a top application? Get expert advice from Leicester, Manchester Met, Queen Mary and Teesside University as well as a current Engineering student.Results Day: Get prepared and understand your options
For Students
Experts from the universities of Aberdeen, Teesside, Lancaster, and Essex will help you think ahead to Results day and prepare for a range of possible outcomes, with the opportunity for Q&A at the end.Results Day: Navigating clearing
For Students
Explore all aspects of the Clearing process, including how it works and what you’ll need to do on the day with expert speakers from the universities of Huddersfield, Portsmouth, City and Pearson College London.Results Day: Next steps and preparing for university
For Students
Whether you’re feeling excited or nervous, this session will go through the next steps after Results day and how to best prepare for university. Hear from experts from the universities of Liverpool, Southampton, Chester and The University of Law.Interdisciplinary degrees: What are they and why to study one For Students
Are you interested in a degree that helps you tackle complex real-world problems? Hear from experts at the London Interdisciplinary School about how an interdisciplinary degree equips you with skills from across the arts, sciences and humanities.Past webinars:
Subject discovery: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Ever wondered what it would be like to study one of the oldest subjects in the world? Liberal Arts is one such subject – it goes back to the Ancient Greeks, who considered a liberal arts education to be the ultimate mark of an educated person.
Subject discovery: Computer Science
A degree in Computer Science will teach you how to design and analyse algorithms to solve problems and study the performance of computers. You could even learn about artificial intelligence while you’re at it!
Subject discovery: Medicine
If you are fascinated by how the human body works and have a genuine concern for the welfare of others, Medicine could be the perfect course for you.
Subject discovery: Engineering
If you're seeking a future that revolves around innovation and assisting mankind in reaching new heights (literally, in the case of Aeronautical Engineering!), a degree in Engineering is the one for you.
Skills & Enterprise Conference - Employer panel
Facebook and other leading employers run through the skills they think are most important and how you can help your students to develop them.
Skills & Enterprise Conference - Apprenticeship panel with Whitehat
Hear from Whitehat, the apprenticeship providers and current apprentices about what it’s really like to be an apprentice and why apprenticeships offer such a valuable route into employment.
Meet the Russell Group - hosted by Dr Tim Bradshaw (CEO of the Russell Group)
Learn which universities make up the Russell Group and find out about the common characteristics of the learning experience and student life. Join us to ask questions and decide whether a Russell Group university is a good fit for you!
UK University Series: Study in the South West I
Interested in studying at a university in the South West of England? Hear from three leading institutions - Bournemouth University, Falmouth University, and Plymouth College of Art - and find out which one could be the right choice for you.
UK Universities: Study in London I
Interested in studying at a university in London? Hear from four leading institutions - City University, Kingston University, Pearsons University, and Queen Mary University of London - and find out which one could be the right choice for you.
Study in the East of England
Interested in studying at a university in the East of England? Hear from East Anglia University, Essex University, the University of Suffolk, and the University of Hertfordshire and find out which one could be the right choice for you.
UK University Series: Study in the South East
Interested in studying at a university in the South East? Hear from four leading institutions - the Universities of Portsmouth, Surrey, Southampton, and Winchester - and find out which one could be the right choice for you.
UK University Series: Study in the North West
Interested in studying at a university in the North West? Hear from four leading institutions - Lancaster University, University of Chester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Edge Hill University - to find out which might be right for you.
UK University Series: Study in London II
Interested in studying at a university in London? Hear from Goldsmiths, University of London, Ravensbourne University London, The University of Law, and University of Westminster to find out which might be right for you.
UK University Series: Study in Yorkshire or the North East
Interested in studying at a university in Yorkshire or the North East? Hear from Leeds Beckett University, Teesside University, University of Bradford, and University of Huddersfield - and find out which one could be the right choice for you.
UK University Series: Study in the South West II
Interested in studying at a university in the South West? Hear from leading institutions - Plymouth University, the Royal Agricultural University, University of Exeter, and UWE Bristol - to find out which one could be the right choice for you.
Beyond the pandemic: the future of UK university applications
Join the University Guys and the University of Sussex on how best to manage international students’ applications to the UK, the impact of COVID and Brexit, and what the future of international applications to the UK looks like.
Subject Discovery Series: Psychology
Interested in the thoughts and behaviours of people? Join our expert panellists from the University of Edinburgh, Guelph, Bishop's and Macquarie.
Subject Discovery Series: Business Management and Hospitality
Love the idea of providing excellent customer service, planning events or interested in organising the activities of a business to achieve its goals? Join our expert panellists from EHL, Exelia, IE and Sommet Education.
Subject Discovery Series: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fancy exploring a degree that combines literature, history, philosophy and more? Join our expert panellists from Saint Louis Madrid, John Cabot, Redlands and Wyoming.
Subject Discovery Series: Law
Law is the endeavour of human beings to govern our personal, social, economic and political relationships through the use of rules. Join our expert panellists Trinity College Dublin, Exeter, Edinburgh and the University of Law.
Subject Discovery Series: Economics
Economics is at its heart the study of people, it is a discipline that combines politics, sociology, psychology and history. Join our expert panellists IE and Lancaster University.
Subject Discovery Series: Art and Design
Have artistic flair and an eye for detail? Art and Design is a diverse subject area that will help you turn your creative passion into a career. Join our expert panellists from the New School, SCAD, University for the Arts and OCAD.
Apprenticeship panel: Hear from the apprentices
Hear from current apprentices at Google, Morgan Stanley, and The New Schools Network about what it’s really like to do an apprenticeship remotely, how apprenticeships prepare you for the world of work, and what to consider when applying for one.
CV and Cover letter writing masterclass
Learn how to make your CV and Cover letter stand out. Hear from two experts - Sarah Ward, Owner of Hope is Here Careers Consulting, and Emma Rosen, an Author, TED Speaker and Work Happiness Expert.