Pre-University Enrichment: Guide to Opportunities 2020

Pre-University Enrichment 2020 Guide to Opportunities

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Monday 1st June English as an Additional Language Perspectives on the International Community at Wells (Workshop) An opportunity to reflect on your time at Wells and contribute to shaping policies for the future. This will be a structured discussion, with an academic foundation, on a range of topics from sense of belonging, to representation in school leadership structures, to language provision. Pupils of all

nationalities (including British) are warmly invited to contribute.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Julia Bird

Academic Music Conducting Q&A with Chloe van Soeterstede An opportunity to talk to Chloe van Soeterstede, an established international orchestral conductor, about her work and the techniques of conducting.

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Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Harvey Brink / Alison Armstrong

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Tuesday 2nd June Life at Music College and Beyond as a Working Musician 1.00pm

Darcie Jago

Raphael Papo

Bernice Ooi

(OW 2018)

(OW 2018)

(OW 2004)

Darcie is in her second year at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she is studying classical trumpet. Although she feels it is fair to say that the journey for her has been rocky at times, she has learnt a lot and is looking forward to sharing her experiences with the Upper Sixth.

At Wells Raphael took A levels in Music, Maths and History of Art alongside acting as Concertmaster of the SO and SCO, String Captain and Music Captain. He then lived in Brooklyn NYC for a year, where he completed his first year of undergraduate studies at Mannes School of Music before transferring to UNCSA in North Carolina for his second year.

Bernice Ooi is a violinist in the Royal Swedish Orchestra, and concertmaster of the Malaysian Bach Festival Orchestra. She performs regularly with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Ensemble Virama.

She was previously a core member of the Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra in Japan and Assistant Concertmaster of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.

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Wednesday 3rd June Classics Ancient History: A Time Line A background to the Ancient World with a brief journey through Mediterranean History: 1200BC to 500AD. This webinar is general academic interest and open to all.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Lawrence Plum

University subject areas: Classics/Latin

Geology Tectonics and Volcanism in Iceland (Part 1 of 2) Iceland is uniquely placed to demonstrate tectonic and volcanic processes. How and why is magma generated? Are hotspots all that they seem at A level? Can you swim between two tectonic plates?

Part 1 is on tectonics; part 2 is on volcanism

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Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Date of Part 2: Monday, 8th June (1 hour) Led by: David Rowley

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Thursday 4th June Life at University 1.00pm

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Rachel Garty

Sam Pritchard

Crystal Li

(OW 2014)

(OW 2019)

(OW 2019)

Rachel is a final year student at the Royal Veterinary College scheduled to graduate this summer as a qualified Veterinary Surgeon. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Pathology. Rachel can offer insights about life as a scientist at university and, as she will finish her finals two days before this event, she will be a great person to talk to about time management and independent study.

Having left Wells in 2019, Sam took up a place at Cambridge University to study medicine, and has just finished his first year.

Outside of his degree, he has been playing hockey for University teams - he says that the last year has been hard work but he has loved every minute of it!

Crystal Li is from Hong Kong and is currently enrolled as a first-year student at Goldsmiths, University of London where she majors in Media and Communications (BA).

With her degree, she plans to apply for an Editorial Internship at Vogue Hong Kong and aspires to pursue a career in the entertainment industry after graduation.

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Monday 8th June French Les Liaisons dangereuses: œuvre risquée ou chef d’œuvre?

A guided look at how Laclos adopted a new perspective to write his epistolary novel. We shall look at the main themes of education, romance, and the definition of the female self... but very differently done compared to Laclos’ contemporaries. Open to discussion!

Time: 10.30am (1 hour once book has been read, with possibility of a second hour on Google Meet) Led by: Jules Desmarchelier Arpino

Geology Tectonics and Volcanism in Iceland (Part 2 of 2) Iceland is uniquely placed to demonstrate tectonic and volcanic processes. How and why is magma generated? Are hotspots all that they seem at A level? Can you swim between two tectonic plates?

Part 1 is on tectonics; part 2 is on volcanism

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Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Date of Part 1: Wednesday, 3rd June (1 hour) Led by: David Rowley

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Tuesday 9th June CVs, Interviews and Job Applications - Between School and Uni, as a Grad and Beyond 1.00pm

Francesca Smith Kevin Richardson

Fleur Chalmers

(OW 2012)

(OW 1976)

(OW 2004)

Francesca is currently an Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs and covers Emerging Markets.

She has been in this role for three years, prior to which she spent two years in the legal team at Goldman Sachs. She left Wells Cathedral School in the summer of 2012 and subsequently attended Exeter University where she studied History before graduating in 2015.

After leaving Wells in 1976 and graduating with a degree within geography in 1979 Kevin joined Gallaher Tobacco as a graduate trainee. After a series of placements across the business he developed an interest in logistics and has remained in that profession ever since. He has been Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport since 2015.

After leaving Wells in 2004, Fleur took a year out to travel around India and then went on to study Law. As part of her degree, she undertook work experience for a charity helping them with a big fundraising event and realised that this, rather than law, was the profession for her! After finishing university, Fleur pursued a career in corporate events and has worked in the UK, US and Australia.

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Wednesday 10th June Physics Introduction to Theoretical Physics (Part 1 of 2) In 1905 Einstein published his paper ‘On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies’. In this two part series we will look at Einstein’s theory of special relativity and how it can reconcile the apparent paradox resulting from viewing electromagnetism in different frames of reference.

This will be quite mathematical.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Date of Part 2: Wednesday 24th June (1 hour) Led by: Charlotte Farmer

History Academic Research at University A look at empiricism - how original historical research is created using primary sources. Chris Eldridge will use the case study of his dissertations on the First World War.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Chris Eldridge

Possible follow up on the challenges of pre-modern primary evidence.

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Thursday 11th June Gap Years/ Taking Time between School and HE 1.00pm

Meghan Shepherd

Elli Kappeler

Finn Lacey

(OW 2017)

(OW 2018)

(OW 2016)

When Meg left Wells, she began her art foundation course at Plymouth College of Art. Here, she was introduced to the many opportunities and different degrees that she could take to help her enter art world. After completing her foundation year, she went on to study Illustration at Falmouth University, where she is about to start her third and final year.

Elli joined Wells for Sixth Form as a Specialist Musician and after taking her A levels (English Literature, Maths and Music) in 2018, she worked for a year in the theatre in Frankfurt, Germany. Being part of a professional team and going to work everyday was a great experience, but not always easy! She is currently studying Arts and Sciences at UCL in London.

Finn was a chorister (Head Chorister in his final year), later becoming heavily involved in first team sport and drama. After school, he returned to choral singing and took two years out singing with Portsmouth Cathedral and Wells Cathedral. Finn is now entering his third year at York University studying music and is looking forward to singing at York Minster from September.

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Saturday 13th June Transition to HE - Adulting and Mental Health 11.00am

Dr Dom Thompson

Dominique is an award winning GP, young people’s mental health expert, TEDx speaker, author and educator, with over 20 years of clinical experience caring for students. She was named Bristol Healthcare Professional of the Year in 2017. She is author of The Student Wellbeing Series (Trigger Press), a short series of guides for young people aged 16-25 about mental health, wellbeing and life at university, and co-author of How to Grow a Grown Up (PenguinRandomHouse), a book for parents, carers, teachers and anyone working with young people, about raising independent and resilient young adults ready for the challenges of the 21st century.

Dom has done two TEDx talks about young people’s mental health and wellbeing; ‘What I learnt from 78000 GP consultations with university students’ (about perfectionism, competitiveness and the pressures of being young today) and ‘Understanding Why’, looking at why young people selfharm. She is also a co-author of Student Mental Health & Wellbeing in Higher Education: A practical guide (Sage). Dom is a Clinical Advisor for NICE, the Royal College of GPs, the Anorexia Bulimia Care charity, and for Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity.

You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @drdomthompson, and find her on LinkedIn and Facebook. Dom’s TEDx talks and other interviews are available on YouTube.

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Monday 15th June English 10 Novels to Read Before You’re 20 A scenic journey through of the history of the novel, stopping at points of special interest along the way.

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Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Neil Bowen

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Tuesday 16th June Working and Studying Abroad 1.00pm

Alice Obradovic

Sarah Faye

Tom Wright

(OW 2015)

(OW 1991)

(OW 1974)

Having done Italian and French for A level, Alice planned to read for a BA in French and Italian at Cardiff, but changed to French and Spanish in her second year. She studied abroad in France and Spain spending winter at the UniversitĂŠ Savoie Mont Blanc, and spring at the Universitat de Vic. She now works as a Vendor Management Coordinator for Conversis, a translation company.

Sarah took the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) in her university holidays.

She went on to teach English in the UK, Turkey, Portugal, Brazil, New Zealand, Mexico and Senegal, progressing to Senior Assessment Manager for IELTS and Mentor for Future Learn MOOCs. Sarah works freelance on proofreading, editing and EFL projects in Dakar, Senegal.

After 10 years as an Army Officer Tom joined The Swire Group and spent 30 years based out of Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific. He has lived and worked in various countries around the world - China, USA, India, Korea, Italy, the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. Tom helps companies to develop in international growth markets and as an Executive Search Consultant.

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Wednesday 17th June English Creative Writing In this workshop, we’ll have a go at both some whole group writing and working on some individual lyrical expression.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Neil Bowen

Geography London: Number One World City In the 1970s & 80s London saw riots, the demise of its port, the loss of the GLC (its ruling body) and major population decline. How did it then rise to become the top rated world city?

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Jeremy Boot

University study areas: Human Geography

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Thursday 18th June Entrepreneurship 7.00pm

Alastair MacCartney

Gabriel Whitehead

(OW 1992)

(OW 2014)

Alastair took his A levels at the Army Sixth Form College, Welbeck. He was commissioned into the Royal Logistic Corps where he served for 20 years. A multiple times Army and National Skydiving Champion and BASE jumping World Champion, Alastair has a slight inclination to defy convention - this is reflected in his varied entrepreneurial journey.

Gabriel is a filmmaker and photographer with a multidisciplinary creative background.

He created multiple successful short films which have received national coverage and had professional photography credits for The Telegraph, Time Out and the Evening. He runs a number of video production companies, making music videos, corporate films and animations.

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Cian Ducrot (OW 2017) Cian continued his musical studies at the Royal Academy, but has since made his name as a songwriter, singer and self-taught pop producer. He left the Academy to pursue this as a career full time at the end of his second year and has since produced his own EP, recently released online. Cian has a significant following on social media, which is key to his entrepreneurial model.

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Monday 22nd June Music Technology Recording and Production This is an opportunity to hear about working practice in the music industry, and to ask questions to help you prepare for the ‘real world’ of music tech.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Mark White

University subject areas: Music Technology / Music Production / Sound Design / Composition

Geography An Introduction to Glaciation The Ice Age: glacials, interglacials, landforms of glacial erosion, how glaciers move and how they erode.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Jeremy Boot

University study areas: Physical Geography

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Tuesday 23rd June Learning Support at University and Life Beyond 1.00pm

Tara Williams

Lauren James

Philip Keith

(OW 2016)

(Learning Support Department)

(OW 2001)

Tara is in her final year of her BSc Psychology degree at Sheffield Hallam.

She has accessed her university’s support services (in the form of learning adjustments, assistive technology, support workers and wellbeing advisors) and the Disabled Student Allowance for dyslexia, dyspraxia and mental health difficulties. Tara believes such support to be a vital resource for students.

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Before joining our Learning Support team, Mrs James worked as a Specialist Support Lecturer and Diagnostic Assessor in the Student Services department of a Welsh university, specialising in support for Specific Learning Differences, Autism Spectrum and Mental Health. She continues to assess students for SpLD to assist them with accessing DSA (Disabled Student Allowance).

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Philip studied Business Management at Surrey University where he was diagnosed with dyslexia in his final year.

Upon graduation, he embarked on a career in business development working for some household names like Allianz and RAC. He is now Managing Director of his own company, which offers consultancy services to companies looking to grow or to establish themselves in the UK.

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Wednesday 24th June Theatre Studies Original Performance Conditions of Shakespeare Ever wondered what a Shakespearean play would have looked and sounded like in its day?

What did the actors sound like?

What set, props and costumes did they use? How did they create special effects? Who were the audience? The time traveller’s guide to the Elizabethan Theatre.

University study areas: Drama and Theatre Studies, possibly English/History Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Damian Todres

Physics Introduction to Theoretical Physics (Part 2 of 2) In 1905 Einstein published his paper ‘On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies’. In this two part series we will look at Einstein’s theory of special relativity and how it can reconcile the apparent paradox resulting from viewing electromagnetism in different frames of reference.

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This will be quite mathematical.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Date of Part 1: Wednesday 10th June (1 hour) Led by: Charlotte Farmer

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Thursday 25th June Budget, Tenancy and Resource Management - by the PA 1.00pm

The PA Committee With diverse backgrounds in management, business and law, extensive experience in budgeting and planning and some university aged children to boot, the PA Committee are ideally placed to offer friendly advice on budgets, tenancy and managing your resources at university. They are delighted to offer their hints and tips to help you manage your money, understand your responsibilities as a tenant and ensure that you are treated fairly (and legally) by your landlords. Please do send questions in advance if possible.

For further, professional advice, you may also like to refer to the following, excellent, resources online.

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General guidance to “Know Before You Go”

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Student budgeting

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Tenancy

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Finance

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Student loans

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Monday 29th June / By Arrangement Biology Routes into Research Dr Mitchell gives an introduction into her career in research and the pathway that she took to get there.

She will introduce some of the research that she worked on and will be open to Q&As.

Time: 10.30am (1 hour) Led by: Kathryn Mitchell

University study areas: Any science

Maths Mathematics Topic to Suit Your Chosen Degree There are options to look at topics in Decision Maths, Mechanics and Statistics whilst also exploring Pure topics that you may never have looked at before.

Led by: Nicky Connock / Susie Jameson

Bespoke individual and group sessions available. Email Mrs Petvin-Jameson to get started.

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Subject-Specific MOOCS Please note the MOOCs are free and ongoing unless stated otherwise.

Art • • • • •

Artmap Discussions in Art Galleries and Museums by Artmap (podcast) Best Art School Podcasts by Player FM Grayson Perry Art Club and Competition by Channel 4 Virtual Tour and Talk - Tate Modern Art Collection Virtual Tour and Talk - The National Gallery Collection

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Various topics by Future Learn Platform (Biochemistry from UEA comes recommended from OWs; Biology of Cancer starts on 25 May with Leeds University)

Chemistry • •

Exploring Everyday Chemistry by the University of York Vignettes by RSC

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Digital Theatre Plus (Leading educational platform for the Arts; free: subscription paid for by School) Playwriting by The National Theatre Explore Filmmaking: From Script to Screen by National Film and Television School via FutureLearn Writing Creatively: Plays by Open University Theatre Podcasts by Various Providers

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Subject-Specific MOOCS Please note the MOOCs are free and ongoing unless stated otherwise.

Economics • • • •

Podcasts: More or Less by BBC Radio programme: Simon Evans Goes to Market by BBC Online Course: Economics of Pandemics by Abhinay Muthoo, Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick Competition: Young Economist of the Year 2020 by Royal Economic Society (1,500 word essay; deadline 27 June)

English • • • • •

Online course: A Level Boost Unseen Poetry/Creative Writing by the University of Reading Online course: How to Read a Novel by the University of Edinburgh Essay competitions by Various Providers (11 May - 15 June) Online Poetry Lectures by Langdon Hammer (Yale University) Online English Literature Lectures: Approaching Shakespeare by Oxford University

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Online course: The Challenge of Global Water Security by Cardiff University/Future learn Essay based competition: Young Geographer Competition by RGS Radio 4: Climate Change by the BBC Radio 4: The City in the 20th Century by the BBC Radio 4: Plate Tectonics by the BBC

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Subject-Specific MOOCS Please note the MOOCs are free and ongoing unless stated otherwise.

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Online course: Invisible Worlds: Understanding the Natural Environment by Exeter University Online course: Tipping Points: Climate Change and Society by Exeter University Online course: Climate Change: The Science by Exeter University Online course: Climate Change: Solutions by Exeter University

Geology • • • • • • • • •

Radio 4: Various in Our Time Geology Programmes by the BBC Radio 4: The Geological Formation of Britain by the BBC Podcasts: Podcasts on all aspects of Geoscience by the BBC Geology Public Lectures by the Geological Society of London Extinctions: Past and Present by Uni South Africa Life in the Palaeozoic (Introductory) by Open University Earthquakes (Introductory) by Open University British Isles Geology (Intermediate) by Open University Minerals and Crystals (Intermediate) by Open University

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Online Periodical: Review of Latest Books and Ideas in History by School of Advanced Study Globalisation - Past and Future by EDX Introduction to Palaeography - Use and Handling of Manuscripts by the Institute of Historical Research

Subject-Specific MOOCS Please note the MOOCs are free and ongoing unless stated otherwise.

History of Art • •

Online Courses: Ranging from Prehistoric Art to Global Modern by Khan Academy and Open University Podcast: History of Art Series by Oxford University

Languages • • • • • •

Online courses: French Language and Literature by Institut Français (not free; June/July) Online courses: French Contemporary Culture by Institut Français (not free; June/July) Online courses: French Current Affairs by Institut Français (not free; June/July) Language Wars (French) by BBC Podcast: Géopolitique / Current Affairs Podcast: Spanish

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Advanced Problem Solving Course STEP Support Programme (for those going on to study maths or maths-rich courses) YouTube Videos by Numberphile (sometimes quirky, interesting for all abilities, including those who stopped at GCSE Maths) MOOCs for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths by MyMOOC MOOCs for STEM by Class Central MOOCS for STEM by Course Talk

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Subject-Specific MOOCS Please note the MOOCs are free and ongoing unless stated otherwise.

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MOOCS for STEM by Future Learn WCS Specialist Maths Materials (email Mrs Petvin-Jameson) Popular best seller maths books (email Mrs Petvin-Jameson) Further Maths text books (for those keen to learn more about Pure, Mechanics, Statistics or Decision Maths) by Pearson (email Mrs Petvin-Jameson) Radio 4: Puzzles for Today by BBC Marcus du Sautoy: The Code and Music of the Primes BBC TV Series on Netflix or on YouTube by BBC and Open University Learn to Think: Courses and Puzzles (all abilities) Open Learn Courses YouTube Videos by Vi Hart

Music • • • • • • •

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Podcast: The Listening Service by BBC Online Course: Year 13 Transition to Music at University by Tom Pankhurst Documentary on Miles Davis by BBC How Does Music Work? Explore the Power of Music (3 part series) by BBC Explore Music used as Propaganda by BBC Audio Guide: The Rest is Noise by Alex Ross Audio Essays: The Essays by BBC - Tom McKinney

Subject-Specific MOOCS Please note the MOOCs are free and ongoing unless stated otherwise.

Music Tech • • • • •

Online Tutorials by Slate Digital (free for 90 days) Raw audio stems for mixing: Cambridge Music Technology by Sound on Sound How to Write Your First Song by Future Learn Online Course: A History of Video Game Music by Future Learn Video Tutorials: Intro to Mastering by Izotope

Photography • •

Online Journal: Contemporary Photography by Various Providers Monthly Creative Photography Competition

Physical Education • • •

Online courses: Fitness Qualifications Online courses: Personal Trainer Qualifications Documentary: Concussion Documentary by BBC

Physics • • • •

Question bank - Develop Problem Solving: Isaac Physics by University of Cambridge Question bank: I Want to Study Engineering by University of Cambridge Online course by Brilliant (Free - daily challenge £100 - annual subscription to full course catalogue) Online course: An Introduction to Special Relativity by Virginia Tech

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Subject-Specific MOOCS Please note the MOOCs are free and ongoing unless stated otherwise.

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MOOCS for STEM by Future Learn WCS Specialist Maths Materials (email Mrs Petvin-Jameson) Popular best seller maths books (email Mrs Petvin-Jameson) Further Maths text books (for those keen to learn more about Pure, Mechanics, Statistics or Decision Maths) by Pearson (email Mrs Petvin-Jameson) Radio 4: Puzzles for Today by BBC Marcus du Sautoy: The Code and Music of the Primes BBC TV Series on Netflix or on Youtube by BBC and Open University Learn to Think: Courses and Puzzles (all abilities) Open Learn Courses YouTube Videos by Vi Hart

Music • • • • • • •

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Podcast: The Listening Service by BBC Online Course: Year 13 Transition to Music at University by Tom Pankhurst Documentary on Miles Davis by BBC How Does Music Work? Explore the Power of Music (3 part series) by BBC Explore Music used as Propaganda by BBC Audio Guide: The Rest is Noise by Alex Ross Audio Essays: The Essays by BBC - Tom McKinney

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MOOCS for Study Skills Please note the MOOCs are free and ongoing unless stated otherwise.

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Anything by Future Learn Anything by Open University (click on Open Learn) Critical Thinking by Future Learn Anything (how to form a logical argument) by Oxford University Basic First Aid by Furture Learn (University of Glasgow) Anything by South Glos & Stroud College Ivy League Courses by Free Code Camp

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How to Sign Up Pupils will receive invites to all sessions via Google Calendar, where links to each session can be found. Please RSVP to help us plan appropriately.

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