Bournemouth University Post-16 Schools & Colleges Programme

Information for teachers

Programme for sixth forms and colleges 2021/22

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/schools-liaison

“I found the access to academics and student ambassadors useful because they provided an insight into university life” Student, BU Residential, 2019

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Welcome

from

the Schools Liaison and Partnerships Team

Welcome to our 2021-22 programme, where you will find a wide range of exciting workshops and events for you and your students.

Over the past 18 months, we have all come through so much, adapted so quickly and learned new skills. We are excited about the return of face-to-face events and want to make the most of the chance to interact with you and your students. In this guide you’ll find a wide range of opportunities, with activities that can be delivered on your campus or ours.

We will continue to work with you to support you in these challenging times, and recognise the continued demands on you, dealing with isolation or other issues caused by the pandemic. If you would prefer us to deliver any of our programme virtually, or need to make any last-minute changes, then just let us know.

To book onto any of our events, or to discuss the needs of your students, email: schoolsliaison@bournemouth.ac.uk or visit our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ schools-liaison 3

Evaluation and staying connected Staying connected

Making an impact

This programme outlines our offer for you and your students for 2021-22. If there is anything you would like our support with that is not mentioned in the programme, get in touch and we will be happy to explore these with you.

Our activities are carefully evaluated to ensure they are having the expected impact on young people. We may ask to collect data from participating students or teaching staff to inform these evaluations, and this will always be made clear during the booking stage. This data helps us to evidence the effectiveness of our work in encouraging young people to progress to university, especially those from disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.

Opportunities are often added throughout the year, make sure you do not miss out by registering to receive our monthly e-updates www.bournemouth.ac.uk/BU-Update.

Explore your options…

Our explore-your-options Hub is a digital resource designed with sixth form and college students in mind. Students can browse videos, blogs, podcasts and more to help them with their decision making. Whether they are looking to discover a career or subject area that is right for them, work out if university is the way to go or find up to date information on applications, finance and university life, the hub has it all.

Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/exploreyour-options

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We are always happy to share anonymised data or quotes about our activities with participating schools and colleges. We are also able to produce bespoke short reports or infographics for you to share with colleagues or use as evidence of encounters with higher education.

Something for you Our annual Careers Leaders and Teachers Conference takes place on Wednesday 11 May 2022 and is a fantastic opportunity for teachers, careers leaders and educational professionals to find out the latest updates from across the sector and to participate in a range of workshops and activities. Keep an eye on our BU Updates for more information and how to book your place.

Campus visits and careers fairs Visit our campus

Careers fairs

We are always excited to welcome your students onto campus. Each visit aims to provide students with a first-hand experience of what it is like to be an undergraduate student, through tours of our facilities, higher education workshops and plenty of opportunities to speak to current students and staff.

Our team values the opportunity to speak to your students at higher education fairs, careers fairs and progression days – do not forget that we can offer presentations on a range of topics at your events too. Get in touch and a member of the team will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.

Visits are subject to staff and room availability, so please get in touch as far in advance as possible.

Get ready for university

Dorset Higher Education Exhibition Wednesday 6 April 2022 Each year we host the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) Dorset Higher Education Exhibition, with 2022 marking our 18th year welcoming students and Higher Education (HE) colleagues onto our campus.

With more than 120 exhibitors, this is a unique opportunity for your students to meet UCAS experts, university representatives, and industry professionals.

This year the exhibition takes place on Wednesday 6 April 2022, visit www.ucas.com/ events to find out more.

Taking place in June and July, this programme is designed to provide BU offer holders from disadvantaged backgrounds with the skills and knowledge to ensure a smooth transition into life at university. It consists of a series of faceto-face events as well as on-demand resources themed around managing their time, preparing for academic study and life on campus. We will contact eligible students directly.

Did you know?

We may be able to support with your travel costs.

Contact the team to find out if you are eligible and how to claim.

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Presentations Our presentations have been designed to support your students in making informed choices and can be delivered on our campus or yours by our experienced schools liaison team and student ambassadors. We are also happy to deliver presentations virtually using a platform of your choosing.

Prepare for the fair

Our presentations are designed to last 30 minutes with an opportunity for questions and answers but can be adapted to fit your requirements. If you would like us to present on an alternative topic or adapt key information into a workshop, then please get in touch to discuss.

Student life

Applications and interview skills for HE We support students to develop and recognise the skills required to successfully navigate the application process for admission to higher education courses, providing hints and tips for personal statements, articulating their prior experiences, and practicing for interviews. Speak to us if you would like us to focus on a specific subject area and we can adapt our content accordingly.

HE: why and how?

This presentation offers a snapshot into studying at undergraduate level, with the aim of supporting students in making decisions about their future pathway after finishing sixth form or college. We will offer tips on how to go about choosing a university and the subject area of study and provide students with step-by-step guidance on the UCAS application process.

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Designed to help students make the most out of higher education, careers and UCAS fairs both digitally and in-person. We prepare students for what to expect on the day, how to identify the providers they might be interested in talking to and what questions they may want to ask.

Current BU (Bournemouth University) students will offer a first-hand insight into university life, from careers prospects to the wide range of support that is on offer throughout their time as an undergraduate. Where possible, we can adapt this presentation for different subject areas of interest, just let us know what your students are interested in when making your booking.

Understanding student finance This presentation focuses on prospective undergraduates from the UK (United Kingdom).

We can help you; your students and their parents find a way through the student finance and funding maze. We provide an overview of the financial support available, including the latest information on tuition fee loans, maintenance loans, loan repayments, scholarships, and bursaries. We also share the day-to-day costs of university, providing guidance on money management and effective budgeting.

Wellbeing and transitions into higher education This presentation explains how universities can help with academic, financial, and personal issues to support your students with their transition into higher education. It will help them understand how to overcome the pressures that moving to a new place, meeting new people, and learning how to balance social lives with workload – as well as giving them advice on managing finances and studying.

Explore your subject…

We know how important it is that your students feel confident in choosing their next steps. Visit our campus and hear from leading experts in a range of subject areas and careers to help them make that decision.

…Insight days Our subject insight days take place on campus and are focused around the subject area of your choosing. These events include a tour of our specialist facilities, interactive taster lectures and seminars delivered by BU staff and students.

These days are designed with your students in mind and can be adapted to include generic sessions on HE information and guidance to ensure your students leave feeling confident about their options and next steps.

…Summer school Our residential summer school takes place over three days (two-nights), 19 - 21 July 2022, and has been developed to create an immersive experience where students can explore opportunities and careers across a range of subject areas. Timetables will include hands on workshops in our state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to speak to current students and hear from experts including academics and industry professionals as well as extra-curricular activities.

Our summer schools are fully funded, and places are limited. Applicants will be prioritised if they are from a disadvantaged background or are from a group under-represented in higher education.

Applications will open in the spring term, keep an eye out for more information through our BU Updates.

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Application support 1:1 support session For those students who could use a bit of a confidence boost, have questions about their options or need help with their UCAS application, our team can support via a 1:1 virtual support session. Students can book and appointment via a quick and easy form at a time that suits them. We can help with: • top tips on personal statements • interview preparation and practice • how to research courses and universities • where to find relevant work experience.

Access BU At BU we know that grades are only part of the picture. If your students apply for one of our courses, we look at more than just academic performance when making offers. ‘Access BU’ allows applicants to tell us about personal circumstances that are not always evident on their UCAS applications. We then use this information when considering their application to decide if we can make a more flexible offer despite an applicant not being able to meet the entry requirements on our website.

The Access BU scheme may be considered for your students who: • are care experienced • live in a low participation postcode • live in an area with less advantaged socio-economic characteristics • have a disability, medical condition or learning need • are an asylum seeker or refugee • took exams at a school or college with low performance scores.

Applications are processed via a short form at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accessbu

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Bournemouth University Business School Accounting, Finance & Economics | People & Organisations | Marketing, Strategy & Innovation | Sport | Events Management

We are incredibly proud of our AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited Business School, and are always keen to engage with students with a passion for business or an entrepreneurial flair. Our activities are designed to help learners understand the various aspects of studying business related subjects and where they might take them.

Presentations We can offer a range of taster lectures and guest speakers in a range of topics, with some examples listed below. Get in touch to discuss your individual requirements.

• The future of business and your place in it: robots, gig economy and remote working • Get into business with BU: which course is right for me?

• Life as a business student: courses, placements & next steps.

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Insight day • Look at our fantastic facilities and teaching spaces • Experience a taster lecture or seminar • Speak to our academics and current students • Undertake a business challenge workshop.

Collaborative events We are lucky to partner with local and national businesses to deliver events throughout the year, introducing students to a range of careers and industries. Previous events have included ‘careers in business & marketing’ evening events for students and their parents and carers, delivered in collaboration with Dorset Young Chamber. All events will be promoted in our BU Updates.

Health & Social Sciences Medical Science & Public Health | Midwifery & Health Sciences | Nursing Science | Rehabilitation & Sport Sciences | Social Sciences & Social Work

With a new home for 2021, our Faculty of Health & Social Sciences offers a range of popular courses for students hoping to become a health professional. For our future National Health Service workers and health scientists, we can offer several activities to help them on their journey.

Presentations We can offer a range of taster lectures and guest speakers in a range of topics, with some examples listed below. Get in touch to discuss your individual requirements.

• Life as a student nurse and midwife: what is it really like?

• Ambulances, operating theatres, and therapies: who are allied health professionals?

• Introduction to social work • Healthcare applications: personal statements, experience and interviews.

Insight day • Look inside our brand-new Bournemouth Gateway Building • Experience a hands-on healthcare workshop • Speak to current students and staff and NHS workers • Prepare for healthcare applications and interviews.

Collaborative events We work closely with our local partnership of health and social care organisations to deliver collaborative events throughout the year, providing students with insights into the various health professions, and local employment opportunities throughout Dorset and beyond. Previous events have included our interactive Exploring Healthcare days, hosted on our Lansdowne Campus and delivered by BU academics alongside NHS colleagues.

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Media & Communication Communication & Journalism | Humanities & Law | Media Production | National Centre for Computer Animation

The Faculty of Media & Communication works across a range of disciplines within BU, in careers that span media production to law, animation, journalism, politics, education and beyond.

Presentations & workshops We can offer a range of taster lectures and guest speakers in a range of topics, with some examples listed below. Get in touch to discuss your individual requirements.

• Building a creative portfolio workshop • Games design fundamentals: key concepts in level design • What is the UN (United Nations) sustainable development goals?

• Student law: do I have to ask my housemate to borrow some milk?

• A day in the life of a journalism student.

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Insight day • Look inside our state-of-the-art Poole Gateway building • Experience a hands-on workshop in a subject area of your choice • Speak to current students and staff across a range of media and communication disciplines • Understand the many careers and pathways in a range of industries.

Science & Technology Archaeology & Anthropology | Computing & Informatics | Creative Technology | Design & Engineering | Life & Environmental Sciences | Psychology

Our Faculty of Science & Technology is home to a multidisciplinary team of biologists, ecologists, forensic scientists, psychologists, the list goes on.

Whichever pathway your students are interested in pursuing, we have a range of opportunities to delve deeper into the innovative world of science and technology.

Presentations We can offer a range of taster lectures and guest speakers in a range of topics, with some examples listed below. Get in touch to discuss your individual requirements.

• Would I lie to you? An introduction to psychology • The science of plastic pollution • A day in the life of an Archaeologist • Life as an Engineering student.

Insight day • Tour our various facilities for science and technology courses • Experience a taster lecture, seminar or demonstration from lecturers and current students • Meet students currently studying to understand life as a BU student • Understand the many careers and pathways in a range of industries.

Festival of Design & Engineering 2022 Monday 27 June 2022 Join us on campus for a glimpse of the future courtesy of our Design and Engineering undergraduate students. Our annual Festival of Design & Engineering displays the work of our final year students to the industry and is a hotbed of creativity and excellence. Why not book a group of students to attend our schools and colleges day on Monday 27 June 2022 and inspire your future designers and engineers with examples of what they could achieve at university level study?

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Bournemouth Young Researchers Prize Bournemouth University, Arts University Bournemouth and AECC University College invite your students working towards an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) to submit their work for consideration for the Bournemouth Young Researchers Prize.

Prizes include a study pack of up to the value of £2,000, including a brand-new laptop for the winning submissions, and £500 worth of book vouchers and a shiny trophy for the college or sixth form who submit the best entries overall.

The competition will open in January 2022, and all submissions will need to be received by Friday 27 May.

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Open Days 2022

Wednesday 23 February Saturday 12 March Saturday 2 April

Discover your degree of difference Book now: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/opendays 15

Contact us: Tel: +44 (0)1202 963999 Email: schoolsliaison@bournemouth.ac.uk @BUSchools

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The information in this booklet is correct at the time of publication in January 2022. Please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/schools-liaison for the latest information.