Careers News 'New This Week' 03.06.2020

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CAREERS NEWSLETTER ‘NEW THIS WEEK’ 011

Welcome to the ‘working from home’ editions of Careers News!

Having left our general working from home opportunities in this newsletter for a couple of weeks, we have now moved them into the longer version on the St Brendan’s Careers web page.

As many education and employment providers are adjusting to remote working, we will again be using ‘New This Week’ booklet for career development items that really are ‘New’ this week.

Click here for the latest government advice on the coronavirus

To access all content from previous Careers News, please see the uploaded archive on the college website.

Click the relevant section below for direct access to NEW stuff!  Jobs & Apprenticeships  Volunteering & Work Experience  Higher Education

 Health and wellbeing during lockdown  Careers Information and Opportunities

Jobs and Apprenticeships

Get ahead of the competition We will be launching our new Degree Apprenticeship webinars very soon! These webinars will give you an overview of how Degree Apprenticeships work and a chance to ask any questions you may have!

Degree Apprenticeships are becoming increasingly competitive and this is your chance to prepare and make your application stand out!

Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship?

We work with various large companies including L’Oreal, BBC, IBM and Transport for London.

Working as a Degree Apprentice will give you the benefit of: 

Earning while you learn, you will receive a competitive annual salary of £18K+

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Gain a degree in Business Management

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Have your tuition fees paid by your employer which means zero student debt

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Graduating with invaluable industry experience

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What to expect Our Degree Apprenticeship webinars will be jam-packed full of useful information including 

An Overview of the course

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A interactive session about perfecting your personal statements

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A Q&A session to answer all of your burning questions!

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Visit Us Online!

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 the college will be holding all events online until further notice.

We have a whole range of undergraduate events running throughout the year.

From online Open Days and Taster Days, where you can ‘try before you buy’, to virtual one to ones where you can have all your burning questions answered.

Work Experience and Volunteering

Bristol City Council Assets Management Support Apprentice Temple Street Closing date 30th June 2020

Apprenticeship Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) Desired qualifications: 2 x A Levels including maths and IT or a Level 3 Apprenticeship in a similar subject

or a Level 3 IT or BTEC qualification and ideally apprentices will have a GCSE Grade C/4 in maths and English or a level 2 Functional skill or equivalents.

For further information, click on the link below: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-521655 (Should you be interested and not have these prior qualifications, please get in touch with your qualifications and they can cross reference with the provider).

Work Experience and We ant to help you start your week well.

Amazing Apprenticeships have pulled together some helpful articles, videos, activities and more, to help you prepare for the new week ahead. We know that planning your week and sticking to a routine can have a positive impact on your mental health.

Here are some amazing ideas!

MOTIVATION MONDAY

TALKING TUESDAY

Vikki Barnes, Clinical Psychologist with Gen, Health Minds, has a message about the benefits of giving ahead of National Volunteering Week.

YoungMinds has released a helpful guide to being a good listener, as part of their #HelloYellow initiative. The guide can help you to help others who may be struggling.

WEDNESDAY WISDOM

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

Every year, Pride takes place during the month of June to celebrate the LGBT community. Although many events have been cancelled you can still get involved, find out more.

Celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June, by taking part in and inspiring positive change. Take our fund and informative recycling quiz to test your family’s knowledge.

FANTASTIC FRIDAY

SOCIAL SATURDAY

30 Days Wild is an annual nature challenge run throughout June. The aim is to do 30 simple and fun

Sign up to Macmillan Cancer

Random Acts of Wildness. Get some ideas on what to do here.

Support’s virtual murder mystery to have fun and raise money for this essential charity. Will you and your friends find out whodunit?

SHAPE UP SUNDAY

GET IN TOUCH

Challenge yourself, friends and family with the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation’s Board at Home game. You’ve got 20 days to play through a series of activities.

The Amazing Apprenticeships team is here to support the wider community during this difficult time. If you have any questions or feedback, please email hello@amazingapprenticeships.com

Work Experience and Volunteering If you are due to be going out on work-experience in June, please check your Teams communication.

If you have any work-experience related queries, you can email the coordinator at: leanne.england@stbrn.ac.uk If you would like a careers appointment, advice or guidance, please email ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk These email addresses will continue to be monitored.

HIGHER EDUCATION Virtual resources update Higher Education Information and Guidance  Introduction to University  Things to consider when choosing your university  Writing a Personal Statement  What is a contextual offer New subject specific resources uploaded this week Art and Humanities: Epidemics (part 2 & 3), Imperial Propaganda (part 1, 2 & 3) Engineering: The Internet of Us (Part 2), How Origami is Transforming Engineering, Mathematical modelling resources and Bridging the Gap to Engineering blog Modern Languages: Language map of the Habsburg Empire Social sciences and Law: Social Media & Democracy (part 2), The economics of panic buying Health Sciences: Genome-Wide Association Studies (part 2 & 3) Life Sciences: Cardiovascular Physiology and platelet involvement in Coronavirus, Obesity and platelet function Science: Citizen Science—Air pollution Events and Opportunities Live question and answer sessions with university staff and students These live chat sessions offer you the opportunity to ask questions and delve further into a topic.

A link to register for these events will be shared with students who have signed up to access our virtual resources Being BAME at Bristol—Thursday 11th June 4.30—5.30 pm Hear from current Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) University of Bristol students about their experiences living and studying in the city. Ask questions about topics such as student life and the range of events and student societies at the university that they are run by and created for BAME students Breaking the Barriers: Care experienced and/or estranged students—Wednesday 3rd June 5.30—6.30 pm Aiming to provide care experienced and/or estranged students with information on progressing to Higher Education. The event includes information on application support available at UoB, student finance, developing the skills to help you succeed when moving out to university, and a student and support staff Q&A. Dental Student—What’s it like? - Wednesday 10th June 2.00—3.00 pm Ask our dental students what it was like to be a first year, course content, how to prepare for clinical work, what it was like to meet their first patient, social activities beyond the clinics and classrooms and much more.

Cardiovascular System Physiology and the Covid-19 response—Wednesday 3rd June 11.00am— 12.00pm Learn the fundamentals of the cardiovascular system before looking specifically at platelets and their involvement in some serious symptoms of Covid-19. You will gain an insight into the critical research that is taking place right now within this field.

Virtual Open Day We will host a Virtual Open Day on Friday 26the June. This event will offer introductory taster lectures as well as the chance to talk to our academics, current students and members of our support services. We recommend that students prepare questions in advance and also check which Faculty their preferred subject sits within. Students can register for this here

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Scholarships with a June application deadline IMechE Undergraduate Scholarship

Quality Formations Scholarship

Open to students embarking on an undergraduate degree in an institute of Mechanical Engineering approved course. Worth up to £2000 a year for 4 years. Closing date June 30th

Open to all students currently enrolled at a UK college or university who have an idea for a new business. Worth £1000. Closing date June 26th

IMechE First Year Undergraduate Scholarship

Bird & Bird Bursary

Students currently on the first year of an undergraduate degree in an institute of Mechanical Engineering approved course. Worth up to £9000 over 3 years. Closing date June 30th

Whitworth Scholarship Award For students embarking on an Engineering degree who have excellent practical skills gained through an apprenticeship. Worth up to £5450. Closing date June 30th

Royal Television Society Undergraduate Bursaries Bursaries are available to students studying Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, who come from households with an income of less than £25000 a year. You will be required to demonstrate a passion for television and broadcast media. Worth £3000. Closing date June 30th

Royal Television Society Technology Bursaries Bursaries are available to students either in the first year or starting a course in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Maths, who come from households with an income of less than £35000 a year. You will be required to demonstrate your interest in a career in the television industry. Worth £3000. Closing date June 30th

Funds4uni Scholarship The scholarship is open to any UK citizen who is either a current or prospective undergraduate or postgraduate student. You must be already studying at or applying to study at a UK university. Worth £500. Closing date June 30th

Students attending a state school or sixth form college; applying to study Law at a UK university; expected to achieve at least AAB at A-level; first in your family to go to university. Worth £2500 a year. Closing date June 22nd

Unite Foundation Scholarships Free accommodation offered to UK students who are care leavers or have been estranged from both parents; under 25 at the point of entry. This must be your first and only course of undergraduate study.

Open to students applying for one of 28 partner universities. Please check website for complete list. Application closing date June 10th

Thomas & Elizabeth Williams Scholarship For postgraduate study this scholarship is open to students under the age of 30 who have been resident in Llanelli or Kidwelly (South West Wales) for at least two years during the ten years immediately preceding the date of application. You should possess a good honours degree. Worth £5000. Closing date June 30th

Pembrokeshire County Show student bursary Open to students from Pembrokeshire studying agricultural veterinary science, agricultural engineering, food technology, forestry or other subjects clearly allied to agriculture. You will be required to submit a dissertation of 1000 words entitled “How the bursary will assist my career progression”. Worth £1000. Closing date June 28th

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Scholarships with a June application deadline

Funding articles

Army Student Scholarship If you are just about to start sixth form, you could be eligible for the Army Officer Scholarship Scheme, which provides support through sixth form and your degree. If you qualify, you will get up to £3000 while you are still at school, and another £6000 for you future degree. It doesn’t matter what degree you want to study or where.

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HIGHER EDUCATION Observe GP Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK. It is a free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team.

Observe GP An interactive experience for aspiring medics Observe GP is supported by the Medical Schools Council as a suitable element of relevant experience to help prepare an application to medical school.

What is an interactive video platform?

It is a series of pre-recorded videos, housed together on one platform, with activities and key terminology appearing on the screen. There are eight videos in total, with choice over which to view next. The videos showcase the roles of various team members in general practice including the GP, Practice Manage, Receptionist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a GP Trainee.

It is possible to view the platform on a phone but some elements do not adjust and thus we recommend viewing the platform on a computer screen or tablet (headphones are advised).

Who is the platform for?

The platform has been designed specifically for young people aged 16 and over who are interested in applying to study medicine.

I am under the age of 16, can I use the platform?

Sadly not, to gain access to the platform, pupils are required to complete a registration form, providing some personal information. A link is then sent via email to access the platform. Legally the RCGP would be required to gain parental/guardian consent for any pupils under 16 who share their personal data with us. It is not possible for us to do this and so, at this time, pupils aged under 16 unfortunately aren’t able to register to access the platform. The content of the experience has also been carefully designed for pupils aged 16 and over.

We do not wish to diminish the motivation of any pupil under the age of 16. In the meantime, they can access advice about applying to medicine on our aspiring medics page and see our aspiring medics flyer for recommendation s of books to read and podcasts to listen to. The College also discourages pupils under the age of 16 completing work experience in a general practice setting I don’t live in the UK, can I use the platform?

Currently, registration to access the platform is only open to aspiring medics living in the UK. The platform is a brand new, exciting and trailblazing project for us and a huge learning curve.

We have been overwhelmed by the popularity of the platform and we will be reviewing access to it overtime. We are aware that there are aspiring medics living outside the UK who would like to complete the platform. We would like to open this up to you, but just bear with us. This requires some consideration, we want to do this right, and be sure that we are providing what is useful and appropriate to you.

In the meantime, we don’t want to discourage your interest in Medicine. We recommend some book and podcast suggestions on this aspiring medics flyer. We also recommend downloading and printing our reflective diary to help you when taking notes and developing your understanding of medicine.

What is the purpose of Observe GP? Applicants to medicine are required to demonstrate on their application—and at interview—that they have gained an understanding of some of the realities of medicine and that they have witnessed and developed the core values and attributes needed to study medicine. Observe GP has been designed as an innovative way for aspiring medics to learn more about these. In the past applicants have been required to complete work experience in a healthcare setting to gain this insight. This interactive platform is designed to do the same from the comfort of the classroom or home.

“I wish that Observe GP had existed when I was applying to medical school. Being the first in my family to apply to medical school and having difficulty organising work experience with no medical contacts was challenging, innovations like this are long overdue!. Dr Devina Maru, GP Trainee

HIGHER EDUCATION Observe GP Do you have to do clinical work experience to gain a place at medical school?

In recent years many UK medical schools have changed their entry requirements to reflect that ‘relevant experience’ is required but not specifically clinical work experience. Entry requirements for all UK medical schools can be viewed on the following Medical Schools Council (MSC) resource.

The MSC have also created guidance about what is relevant experience when applying to medical school.

Clinical work experience is one way but not the only way—Observe GP offers an alternative. Applying to medical school is not about ticking a box and obtaining a set number of hours of work experience, it is about the ability of applicants to reflect on what they have learnt about and how they can articulated this.

Work experience is also not always easy to find for many reasons but Observe GP is available to everyone.

But doesn’t Observe GP provide the same insights for every pupil?

There are benefits to work experience, but it can also be a huge time commitment for all involved depending on timing it may not be possible for pupils to observe key areas of medicine. Observe GP offers the most important lessons and has been developed by GPs, healthcare professionals and those involved in admissions to medical school. Yes, every pupil can watch the same content, but it is up to them to reflect on it, learn from it, ask questions and put this knowledge to use with further research and conversations.

Aspiring medics are encouraged to download and, if they can, print our reflective diary to use while completing Observe GP. How long does it take to complete the platform?

If you watch all elements of the platform in one go and complete all the activities accordingly—while reflecting and taking notes—we estimate it should take between 1.5 and 2 hours. However, it is possible to use the link sent via email, multiple times, therefore pupils may wish to watch some elements and return to the rest later. If pupils may wish to watch some elements and return to the rest later. If pupils return to the platform, using the same private device, they can resume the platform where they left off—their progress is shown on the navigation pane on the right hand side.

Why is there no certificate of completion?

When you complete all the activities and watch all the videos on Observe GP, we do not provide a completion certificate, there are a couple of reasons for this: 1.

Gaining relevant experience to apply to study medicine is not a tick box exercise. What is important is what you learn and how you reflect, not how much experience you gain. A certificate does not provide evidence of what you have taken from the experience, just that you have done it.

A core attribute of a medical student is ‘a motivation to study medicine and genuine interest in the medical profession’. We believe that any true aspiring medic is aiming to learn as much as they can, and so they will complete all of the Observe GP without a certificate. All eight videos contain information we want you to learn about. On the platform, we can view how many aspiring medics have completed all the content, but not who, we have faith that the majority of aspiring medics will complete all the sections.

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Usually, on e-Learning platforms, a certificate is automated upon completion. However, this requires you to log in the platform We don’t own the platform, and so aspiring medics would have had to share their data with a third party. To protect your privacy, we set up registration with us but without the need for you to log into the platform itself.

We will be reviewing the platform over time and we may decide in the future to design functionality to create a certificate. For now, the evidence that you have completed Observe GP in full will be the lessons and understanding you have and can use in your personal statement and during medical school interviews.

I want to be a doctor, why are there videos with other members of the primary care team?

The true realities of medicine cannot be obtained without full consideration for all the roles within different NHS teams. All staff members work together to deliver patient care and it is important for an applicant to understand and value the importance of teamwork. The videos are designed to allow you to observe differing members of the primary care team.

The platform doesn’t contain videos of all the primary care team, are you planning on adding to it?

Absolutely! We have more scenarios and more roles to showcase soon. The hope is that we can continue to add elements to the platform overtime and keep it up-to-date. We could, in the future, for example have videos showing a GP on a home visit, a physiotherapist consultation, a patient with dementia, or give the user a choice between visiting a rural practice or an urban practice. The possibilities are endless. Watch this space!

HIGHER EDUCATION Brighton and Sussex resource

We are delighted to also recommend the Brighton and Sussex Medical School ‘Virtual Work Experience’ which provides insight into medicine for those considering making an application to medical school.

Users are introduced to the NHS before exploring the roles and skill sets required to work across six different medical specialities. Along the way, users can also consider some of the challenges and wider issues doctors face working in the NHS

Promote Observe GP Find out more

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Degree Level Virtual Drop In 4th June 10am to 4pm We have a Virtual Drop in event coming up for students interested in our degree level courses: 

BA(Hons) Artist Blacksmithing

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BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts

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BA (Hons) Fine Art

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BA (Hons) Graphic & Media Design

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BA (Hons) Illustration

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BA (Hons) Illustration & Animation

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BA (Hons) Jewellery Design

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BA (Hons) Performing Arts

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BA (Hons) Photography

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BA (Hons) Popular Music

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BA (Hons) Film Making

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BA (Hons) Textile Design

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Undergraduate Virtual Open Day Saturday 27th June Join us for our Undergraduate Virtual Open Day The perfect opportunity to find out more about Oxford Brookes without having to set foot on campus!

This Virtual Open Day offer you the chance to find out more about what its like to be a student here, as well as giving an insight into the courses and support offered.

Students will be able to join us virtually for the following: Subject taster sessions Live Q&A sessions with our academic and support staff Online chat with current students Webinars from our central services including admissions, finance, wellbeing and accommodation Virtual Tour

We will be releasing the full programme in a few weeks with sessions running from 10.00 to 19.00.

In the meantime, please register your interest here to receive further updates about the event.

Virtual Subject Taster Sessions Our full service of Virtual Subject Taster Sessions are now available to you through the Oxford Brookes Moodle platform. The sessions are designed to provide first year sixth form and college students with an interactive experience of a broad range of different subjects. Students can explore degree options in: Art, Film, Digital Media and Photography Built Environment Business English Healthcare History and Criminology In order to access Moodle, you simply need to fill the short online form below so we can set you up. You are welcome to access as many of the sessions as you want at whatever time suits you. The platform is secure, and is compatible for use on smartphone internet browsers. If you have any questions, you can email discover@brookes.ac.uk for support.

Register here for Virtual Subject Taster Sessions

HIGHER EDUCATION June / July 2020 Newman Webinar Programme Thank you to everyone who has shared details of our free webinar programme with their students and wider communities. To date we have had over 1300 registrants for these sessions and look forward to speaking with many more students, their families and advisors / teachers during June 2020 and beyond. You will notice that we have now introduced our new ‘Clearing 2020’ presentation which may be useful for your Year 13 students to have an understanding of how Clearing operates prior to the issuing of results on 13 August. Please find details below of our June and July 2020 sessions : Date

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01/06/2020 11:00-12:00 Student Finance 02/06/2020 11:00-12:00 Introduction to Higher Education 03/06/2020 14:00-15:00 How To Be Productive During CV19 - Be University Ready 04/06/2020 11:00-12:00 Making The Most of Virtual Open Days 09/06/2020 11:00-12:00 How To Write An Effective Personal Statement 11/06/2020 14:00-15:00 How To Make A Successful UCAS Application 15/06/2020 11:00-12:00 How To Be Productive During CV19 - Be University Ready 16/06/2020 11:00-12:00 How To Write An Effective Personal Statement 17/06/2020 11:00-12:00 Routes Into Teaching 18/06/2020 11:00-12:00 How To Make A Successful UCAS Application 23/06/2020 14:00-15:00 Making The Most of Virtual Open Days 24/06/2020 17:00-19:00 Year 10,11,12 Student and Parent University Information Evening 25/06/2020 11:00-12:00 Clearing 2020 30/06/2020 11:00-12:00 Introduction to Higher Education 01/07/2020 14:00-15:00 How To Make A Successful UCAS Application 02/07/2020 11:00-12:00 Making The Most of Virtual Open Days 06/07/2020 10:00-11:00 How To Write An Effective Personal Statement 10/07/2020 11:00-12:00 How To Make A Successful UCAS Application 13/07/2020 14:00-15:00 Student Finance 16/07/2020 11:00-12:00 Introduction to Higher Education 17/07/2020 14:00-15:00 How To Write An Effective Personal Statement20/07/2020 14:00-15:00 Clearing 2020 21/07/2020 11:00-12:00 How To Make A Successful UCAS Application 22/07/2020 14:00-15:00 Intro to Higher Education 23/07/2020 11:00-12:00 Routes Into Teaching 28/07/2020 11:00-12:00 How To Write An Effective Personal Statement

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We are also arranging a series of subject specific sessions over the coming weeks and months. Newman University’s Theology and Philosophy department are excited to introduce a series of webinars for those interested in studying the subject area at University. Held across 4 weeks this summer, each session will get students thinking about some current topics in Theology and Philosophy. We also are delighted to announce a weekly drop in session with staff from our Faculty of Education. Our ‘Tea and Teach’ sessions offer an opportunity to discuss routes into teaching. In the current situation, I am sure you will appreciate the very rewarding and essential role teachers play and how much they contribute to society and our communities. It really is true that no-one forgets a good teacher.

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10/06/2020

12:00-12:50 Moral and Religious Language – Thinking About Meaning in Ethics and God-Talk

17/06/2020

12:00-12:50 Live Evil

24/06/2020

12:00-12:50 Can Theology Survive the Climate Crisis?

01/07/2020

12:00-12:50 Abraham in Early Jewish Tradition

Every Thursday 13:00-14:00 Faculty of Education : Tea and Teach

Virtual Open Days : June / July 2020 At Newman University, our Open Days give you the opportunity to meet staff and current students and find out about the full range of courses we offer, including foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

However with the current situation we’re sure you’ll understand that at this moment in time, this is not possible.

So, we're holding Virtual Open Days instead on Wednesday 10 June (5pm – 7pm) and Saturday 4 July (10am-3pm)!

We are really looking forward to welcoming you and your supporters to our Virtual Open Days where we will be staging a variety of activities, including subject specific presentations, talks and information on student finance, student support and accommodation, as well as virtual tours and the opportunity to speak directly with your future tutors and potential peers.

Bookings for our virtual open days can be made via www.newman.ac.uk/openday

HIGHER EDUCATION As summer commences, we are sure you are wondering what you can expect at UWE Bristol in the Autumn. It’s an uncertain time, but our priority is that everyone is able to stay healthy and that we provide an excellent student experience, even within the current constraints.

For us, it is vital that new students are able to have as full a university experience as possible. That’s why we are planning for delivery to be on-campus as soon as it’s safe, which we are hoping will be the middle of October, possibly sooner.

In preparation for welcoming you, all of our programme teams are developing ways to deliver teaching both online–only and using a blended approach, tailoring the teaching methods to embrace digital channels. We are also working to ensure our campuses will be safe in the autumn, encouraging social distancing and making sure teaching isn’t interrupted if government advice becomes more or less restrictive. One thing is certain—we are all going to need to be flexible—but over the last few months, I’m sure we have all become quite good at that.

Academic year 2020/21 We are not changing the published main start date for the 2020/2021 academic year. It will still be 21 September 2020. (Some courses in healthcare and education have earlier start dates and our programme team will contact students directly about those when more detail is known—for those courses the below dates won’t align.

Introducing Block Zero—21 September until 19 October Instead of going straight into Teaching Block One, we are introducing a four-week, digital first Teaching Block Zero that will focus on providing a personalised support, making sure new students are ready for the academic year.

During this teaching block we will work closely with new students to build up skills and knowledge so that you are ready to hit the ground running when their course’s teaching starts. Not only will their programme team be there to help, but they’ll also have a team of coaches that will mentor you, helping you achieve your goals.

Block Zero will also give you an opportunity to improve your digital skills and make sure you have all the IT requirements you need to fully engage. And if you have specialist support requirements, we’ll work with your to make sure you have no barriers to learning and engagement.

Teaching Block One—19 October 2020 22 January 2021 New students’ courses will begin teaching in the week commencing 19 October 2020 and it will be an 11 week teaching block, ending 22 January 2021. There will be a three-week Christmas vacation during this block We have decided that all lectures will be online-only during this teaching block. However, we’re currently planning how we facilitate small group sessions face-to-face, including seminars, tutorials and specialist labs and facilities, in line with government guidance about social distancing..

Teaching Block Two—8 February until 7 May Following the January assessment period, teaching will begin on 8 February 2021 and run until 7 May 2021. Again, we cant guarantee what the delivery format will be, but it will be in line with government guidance, ensuring health and safety and providing an outstanding learning experience.

Webinar We recognise that students have lots of questions but don’t worry, we are running a webinar where we will talk them through the academic year. This will give them an opportunity to ask any questions they have. Of course, we may not have all the answers yet as the situation is constantly changing as the weeks go past.

The webinar will be taking place on Thursday 4 June between 12.00 and 13.00 Register for the webinar

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Upcoming At Aston University

Open Day Friday 3rd July Virtual Open Day Friday 3rd July 10.00 am—3.00 pm Join us for the opportunity to : 

Meet academics at subject-specific talks

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Ask questions about your course

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Talk to current students about Aston life

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Take a virtual campus tour

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Speak to our admissions and finance teams

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We can’t wait to meet you!

What’s it like studying online?

A lot of students starting university in September might be concerned about what it will be like to study with online lectures and seminars. This short video made by Aston University students gives an insight into what it is really like.

Watch the video here Turbo-Charge your application with our online resources!

Whether they need help with a personal statement, finance information or creating a CV, our online videos and resources will give you all the help you need on your journey to Uni, accessible 24 hours a day.

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Guidance Webinars Employability and Covid-19 Tuesday 23rd June 11am This session will give advice and guidance on where to find work experience and how to use this time to boost students’ skills and employability, ready for university.

BOOK NOW A Parents’ Introduction to Higher Education Thursday 16th June 5.30pm For Year 12 parents this talk will look at the benefits of higher education and go through the processes of choosing courses, applying to university and student finance.

BOOK NOW Languages and Social Sciences Webinars Studying Politics and International Relations Tuesday 9th June at 2pm Why study English at University?

Thursday 11th June at 2pm Exploring the Digital Language Divide: Why does it matter?

Thursday 12th June 10am The Culture Map: Understanding the other side of the world Wednesday 17th June 10am

History : Who came up with borders anyhow?

Friday 19th June 2pm Careers in Languages Thursday 25th June 2pm Careers in History Monday 29th June 2pm The Language of Poetry Wednesday 1st July 2pm

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Aston Business School Webinars The COVID-19 Pandemic and Financial Crisis: Applying Economics and Finance to Study Global Crises

Thursday 289th May 1pm—2pm

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Business Unusual: engage your inner entrepreneur!

Wednesday 10th June 1pm—2pm

BOOK HERE Sofa Science Four bitesize science tasters delivered as Facebook live sessions

Biology of fat cells Monday 1st June 7pm Material science and railway track design Wednesday 3rd June 7pm Chemical engineering behind contact lenses Monday 8th June 7pm The neuroscience of epilepsy Wednesday 10th June 7pm

VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE NOW Healthcare Aspirations Event Thursday 16th July from 10am Interested in Healthcare? Find out more about different careers in the Healthcare industry through talking to students, academics and experts.

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In normal circumstances we would be welcoming prospective undergraduate students onto the LSE campus this term for one of our Open Days. Instead, we are delighted to say you can now experience our Virtual Open Day wherever they are in the world.

On these pages, you will be able to: 

Learn more about the study opportunities at LSE

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Watch videos and listen to talks from staff and students

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Explore London, the LSE campus, and university accommodation through interactive maps, videos and virtual tours

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Find out how to apply to LSE and what we look for in an application

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Discover LSE’s academic and student support services—Alumni, Careers, Disability & Wellbeing, Faith Centre, Financial Support, Language Centre and LSE LIFE.

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Find out about student life at LSE and our Students’ Union.

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Speak directly to LSE students and staff through our live Q&A sessions, online events and live chat page.

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Access information written specifically for parents and carers about LSE’s services to support students.

We will be adding to and updating these pages throughout the coming days and weeks, but please do explore them now, and to check back regularly for new information and additional online events.

We will also be producing updated information for teachers and schools, including advice and guidance on supporting your students through the application process. We will write to you with further details about this later in June.

We look forward to being able to welcome you onto the LSE campus sometime in the near future. Until then, I hope our Virtual Open Day gives them a flavour of what LSE has to offer.

LSE Virtual Open Day

HIGHER EDUCATION We’ve bought together over 90 universities and colleges from across the UK for a ground-breaking Virtual Fair on Wednesday 17 June, to allow you to easily explore all your choices in one place. It’s completely free of charge and open to students in year 13, Year 12 and Year 11 (including parents) We’ve also extended our Webinar Wednesdays into July, and we’ll be exploring the topics we know you need more support with right now, including how to secure a place through Clearing, and what 2020 Freshers could look like.

Check out our calendar for all our free events in June and July below, and click the register button to get involved!

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10 Live Webinars

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City vs Country

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What is Clearing?

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Health and Well being during Lockdown PACKAGE OF SUPPORT FOR SHCOOLS AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHAT’S GOING ON AT EMPIRE FIGHTING CHANCE EACH WEEKDAY Fighting back against Covid-19 and responding to what young people are saying they need.

Offering a range of support options to help build young people’s physical health and mental resilience during this difficult period. Keep fit, learn new skills and discover new possibilities for the future, so we can come out of this even stronger!

All services are FREE during this period. To book onto any of the sessions call the team on 0117 452 3333 Email info@empirefightingchance.org Or send a message on social media Boxing and Mentoring (age 10+) Our coaches are online offering 1-1 workouts combined with intensive personal support.

School hub support Our excellent coaches are going above and beyond by working with young people face to face who are still attending school whilst social distancing.

VIRTUAL TIMETABLE Monday—10AM

Online group boxfit sessions Join us for a virtual junior group boxfit session!

Family boxfit sessions Get the whole family moving with a boxfit session with one of our coaches Hello Future Careers Mentoring (Age 13+) Our Careers Coach will help you discover your passions, skills, career options and mini-goals to get you there– all while getting fit!

Education Support (Yr7+) 1-1 remote support to motivate students to complete schoolwork and remain engaged with learning, plus our AQA awards for personal development.

30 Minute Boxfit Tuesday—10AM Live Workout Tuesday—1PM Careers Q&A

Wednesday—All day Coaches Challenge Wednesday—3PM

AsDAN Sports & Fitness short course (Age 13+) Our virtual Sports and Fitness qualification to do from home. 4 hours of exercise, 2 fun research projects, and a certificate to put on your personal statement or CV!

Coach Q&A Thursday—9AM-12PM Virtual drip in

Online Content hub Resources, activities and workouts to help you keep fit and engaged.

Careers Events, Information and Opportunities

tc accounts tax legal financial planning Accounts Trainee

TC Group is a highly innovative, leading edge firm of accountants and professional advisers, One of the fastest growing top 60 UK firms with offices across the South West, South East, London, Midlands and the North, we are the first to offer a full range of complementary professional services in the areas of financial, planning, legal and HR. We are also at the forefront of technology, having been shortlisted for the Xero 2020 ‘Large Firm of the Year’ Award.

TC Groups unrivalled levels of knowledge and experience, combined with a genuinely unique service offering, allow us to provide clients and the wider public with the highest level of quality, bespoke business solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Trainee in our Keynsham office.

Key Responsibilities are:  Accounts preparation  Payroll  VAT returns  General administration duties  Managing own flow of work  Dealing with client queries and delivering excellent client services  Pro-active dedication to professional growth through training and experiences  Support the growth of the Keynsham office Knowledge and Experience:  Looking at study AAT  Highly personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office  Positive ‘can do’ attitude Package: Competitive market rate salary Pension scheme Life assurance 23 days annual leave (exc BH) - increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days Access to our corporate reward scheme Employee assistance programme Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the firm Relaxed and friendly working environment Please contact VickiYoung@tc-group.com 0330 088 7111 www.tc-group.com for more information

Careers Events, Information and OpportuVirtual Summer School Virtual Summer School—27th July to 21st August Aimed at Year 12 and Year 13 students, our annual Summer School will be moving online!

Now taking place between 27th July and 21st August, students will take part in between 2 and 5 hours of activity per week. Attendees will find out what studying an education degree at Marjon is like, as well as get an insight into what is required to become a teacher. Attendees will create a small education-themed project.

Applications are open now and close on the 8th June Students can apply by completing our Google Form here For more information, please pass on the below FAQ document or please get them to email outreach@marjon.ac.uk

Apply to Marjon Virtual Summer School Find out more about Marjon Virtual Summer School

Careers Events, Information and Opportunities Marjon live There has been a great response to the launch of Marjon Live, our new series of online events taking place over the next few months to help you decide what your next steps are—whether you have already applied for university, or if you are looking to start the 2021 (or beyond!) application process.

Marjon Live includes live virtual talks about different aspects of student life at Marjon—from a tour of campus, facilities and a look at our accommodation, to fees, funding and the support that is offered to you. Each talk will end with a Q&A session, so you can get your questions answered.

During the week commencing the 1st June, the university is holding an ‘Explore your course’ session, which would usually take place at an on-campus Open Day. These course-focused talks will give students a real insight into life studying that particular course, and is designed to help students decide if that course is for them! These events can be booked on to on the university website at the link below:

Book on to Marjon Live now!

Tailored online events Marjon are running subject specific virtual events over the next few months, starting with the below courses. To find out more, or express an interest in booking a session, please email outreach@marjon.ac.uk Psychology—Level 3 students Led by Psychology programme lead Hazel Bending, these live sessions are aimed at Sixth Form students. The session can complement current learning or enhance students understanding of what it is like to study Psychology related subject at Marjon Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation—Year 9 upwards A pre-recorded session which can be delivered based around the curriculum or to spark interest in students. Sarah Catlow heads up Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation courses at Marjon and has a vast amount of experience within the field. The session can be tailored to fit students from Year 9 to Year 13 Business—Level 3 students A great session focused around business planning in a creative way, this can either be delivered as a live or pre-focused in small bitesize chunks. Sessions will either be delivered by Laura Wallis, who teaches across our Business programmes which include Business, Leadership and Management for Business and Sport Business Management. This is aimed at Level 3 students.

Get in touch by emailing outreach@marjon.ac.uk

Careers Events, Information and Opportunities Summer School

Pathways to Property The Summer School is a great chance to get real insight into the property sector – you will develop your knowledge by hearing from Real Estate and Planning Lecturers at Henley Business School, University of Reading, meet key employers in the industry, develop some key skills and meet other participants to work on an exciting group project.

This will be the eighth Pathways to Property Summer School and while it usually takes place on campus at University of Reading, this is unfortunately not possible due to the current impact of the Coronavirus.

However, we are excited to deliver the event online, with a mixture of lectures, Q&A sessions, group work and interactive sessions.

Over the three days you will get to:

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Sit in on taster lectures, exploring current themes in property, with the chance to interact with the lecturers and other participants  Virtually visit various development sites and learn about how they operate  Take part in a group project, culminating in a group presentation at the end of the course  Learn about the great career opportunities available from some of the top employers in the industry  Get to hear from recent graduates and apprentices about their experience of the industry  Develop key skills needed in the workplace such as networking, presentation skills and confidence All you will need to take part in the course is a computer/laptop/tablet and a quiet space to focus on the online content.

Pathways to Property: Learn more After successfully completing the online course, if you keen to learn more about property you can complete a funded work experience placement over half term, have access to our e-mentoring programme, and if you choose to apply to study Real Estate and Planning at the University, can apply for a bursary up to £30,000 over three years.

Who can apply?

The Summer School is open to Year 12 students from a state school/college in the UK. Places will be offered to those who best meet the following criteria:

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Attend and have always attended a state school or college Students from neighbourhoods with low overall progression rates to Higher Education and/or high levels of socioeconomic deprivation Students with no immediate family working in the real estate sector Students who have no family experience of university Students who have achieved a Grade 6/B or above in Mathematics and English GCSE Students who have predicted grades of AAB-BBB A Level or equivalent qualification

The next Summer School will take place online from 20-22 July 2020.

Applications are open until 21 June 2020 but early applications are encouraged.

APPLY NOW ‘Previously I had only thought that Real Estate was just the buying and selling of homes, but the Pathways to Property Summer School amazingly opened my eyes a lot more to the sector-an experience and adventure I greatly enjoyed and will never forget.’

Reading Real Estate Foundation Homepage

Careers Events, Information

Great change is here.

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Discover what it’s like to work at a truly innovative, global, commercial law firm.

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Learn More Why join this virtual experience programme?

In our rapidly changing world, our clients, and our own people, expect us to keep evolving to stay a step ahead. So we're innovative and entrepreneurial, and it's this mind-set that's led us to set legal precedents. We seek out ways to do things differently, and we embrace new ideas, tools and technology.

With this mind-set, we are proud to share an insight on what it's like to work at Linklaters through the Linklaters Virtual Programme – the first of its kind among law firms in the UK. In this programme, you will get to sample the cutting-edge work our trainees and lawyers do every day. You will get to build legal skills and better understand what a career at Linklaters offers.

Our programme is open to all students, from a law or non-law background. The tasks we have created move through the lifecycle of a deal. We therefore recommend completing each task in order from 1 to 7!

Great change is here, and we can help you to make sure you’re ready.

Earn a Certificate When you complete the Virtual Programme, you’ll earn a personalised completion certificate to share with prospective employers and your professional network.

Learn direct from Linklaters This Virtual Programme has been created by leaders at Linklaters. You’ll receive instructions from the Linklaters team and compare your work with real model solutions from Linklaters.

Gain real work experience Throughout the Virtual Programme, you’ll develop deep insights into what it is actually like to work at Linklaters.

Do it in your own time Fit the Virtual Programme in with your busy schedule. Learn at your own pace and reach your personal goals.

Make your CV and LinkedIn stand out You’ll be able to include this experience on your CV and Linkedin profile. Demonstrate that you’re ambitious, hardworking and have developed valuable practical skills.

Set yourself up for success No more applying for jobs without knowing what the role involves. Build the confidence and practical skills that employers are looking for.

Careers Events, Information and Opportunities What will you do in this Virtual Programme?

Business Development Help our team pitch to a consortium of banks as they look to engage legal advisors for a complex fintech acquisition. Aim to spend approx. 1.5 hours on this task.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this module: Business development Client pitching PowerPoint Compare your work with real model solutions created by the Linklaters team

Project Management Help brief the wider Linklaters team on the transaction and the due diligence process. Aim to spend approx. 45 minutes on this task.

Practical skills you will gain from working o this module: Email drafting Project management Internal firm communication Compare your work with real model solutions created by the Linklaters team.

Firm Teamwork Find specialist support to assist with the drafting of a dispute resolution clause in a shareholders’ agreement. Aim to spend approximately 45 minutes on this task.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this module: Communication Resourcefulness

Teamwork Compare your work with real model solutions created by the Linklaters team.

Using AI in Law Leverage AI to help expedite ( and improve the quality of ) our legal advice during the due diligence process. Aim to spend approximately 45 minutes on this task.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this module: Technology Contract review Due diligence Compare your work with real model solutions created by the Linklaters team.

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Legal Research Help advise our client on whether they can use e-signing technology when executing the share purchase agreement. Aim to spend approximately 45 minutes on this task.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this module: Commercial advice Legal research Client communication Compare your work with real model solutions created by the Linklaters team.

Resource and Business Management Liaise with our client to update them on the fee progress of the matter. Aim to spend approximately 30 minutes on this task.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this module: Financial management Client communication Project management Compare your work with real model solutions created by the Linklaters team.

Communicating to Clients Leave a voicemail to our client explaining how to complete post-completion tasks. Aim to spend approximately 45 minutes on this task.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this module: Verbal communication Transaction management

Legal research Compare your work with real model solutions created by the Linklaters team.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.

Students need to be 18+ to do this internship

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Find out what it’s like to work in care – join our webinar

The importance and value of our care workers is clearer now than ever before. If you’re based in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire and you want to find out more about what it’s like working in care from someone in the care sector, why not join our webinar.

Wednesday 3 June 2020, 2pm – 2:45pm We’ll be discussing:

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What is a typical day in social care?

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What values are providers looking for in a candidate?

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Any questions you have about applying for, or working in, care.

The webinar will be run on Zoom, so please email us at

proudtocare@bristol.gov.uk

to let us know you’ll be joining us and we will send you the full details.

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Latest Remote Resources update Each fortnight there will be home resources added from 3 sectors. Please see this fortnight’s latest resources as well as previous resources shared.

Latest Remote Film Resources Each fortnight there will be video content to provide an insight into different Post 16 routes, professions, industries and sectors. This fortnight, we have added Q and A’s and a masterclass on the topic of green careers and sustainability titled “Feeding Britain” – this is paired with a quiz for young people to complete. Further videos are also shared on our site here: https://www.bristol.works/career-insights

Rife Magazine Any young person can pitch an idea for Rife Magazine and if successful can get support from the editors to make and publish the piece of content on the magazine. This is a great thing when applying for UCAS or for young people to add to their CV alongside being a brilliant platform for getting their voice heard. Here is a link to more information: https://www.rifemagazine.co.uk/get-involved/

Alongside the above, we have resources for students to access on apprenticeships and useful websites they could look at during this time.

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Remember to check your student emails regularly!

Having assessed our position in relation to guidance set out by Government, we are taking the decision to close the College to all th students from Wednesday 18 March at 2:30pm.

This means that from this point onwards, no lessons will be running at College and no students will be permitted to be on College site until further notice.

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Careers Appointments Due to the closure of college, all appointments, careers information, advice and guidance will be given via email.

Please email all queries to: CEIAG@stbrn.ac.uk This inbox will be monitored during standard college hours.