UCLan Inspiring You - Years 9, 10 and 11

UCLan Inspiring You

Do you have students that would like to know more about studying at university? UCLan is offering our local secondary schools the opportunity to bring up to 30 students (unless otherwise stated) on to UCLan Preston campus to experience a range of interactive activities based upon your student's interests and ambitions. Each day will include up to three sessions each related to existing UCLan undergraduate courses. We hope to give your students a ‘meaningful HE encounter’ and a better understanding of their options post 16.

Each day has been specifically designed to be used as part of your school’s evidence of meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks, specifically:

Gatsby Benchmark 3: Challenge your young peoples’ stereotype about what kind of people go to university by meeting our current undergraduate ambassadors, who will act as HE role models for your students throughout the day.

Gatsby Benchmark 4: Each session will link what they are learning at school at the moment with specific HE courses and potential careers for the future.

Gatsby Benchmark 7: The Inspiring You events are a fantastic opportunity for your students to experience a meaningful and informative On-Campus HE encounters to find out about a range of opportunities available to them post16. The students will have the opportunity to meet both staff and learners throughout the day.

STEM @UCLan: “Building the Future”

03/06/19: Year 9 10 & 11

04/06/19: Year 9 10 & 11

With UK STEM Businesses warning about a growing skills shortage in STEM subjects, it has never been more important to give young people the opportunity to experience a range of STEM subjects at HE. This day will include three sessions each based on different STEM subjects.

Further information about the individual sessions can be found on the next page, once you have 'registered'.

Creative Industries

Please note this day has a MAXIMUM of 25 participants per school, 50 in total, and will involve contact with bananas - please do not book if your students have an allergy or phobia of bananas.

10/06/19: Year 9 10 & 11

11/06/19: Year 9 10 & 11

The creative and digital sector makes up 6% of the workforce in Lancashire. As such, there is a growing demand for skilled and creative young people right here on our doorstep! This day aims to give your students the opportunity to try out a range of ‘creative’ industries and courses that they may not have thought of before.

Further information about the individual sessions can be found on the next page, once you have 'registered'.

Criminal Investigation and the Law

17/06/2019: Year 9 10 & 11

18/06/2019: Year 9 10 & 11

Law and order are fundamental to British values and most people will have direct experience of some aspect of the law or criminal justice process during their lives. This day aims to show the different aspects of British law and evidence gathering in a criminal investigation. The day will also give students an interactive experience of being in a British courtroom.

Further information about the individual sessions can be found on the next page, once you have 'registered'.

Communication and Careers

01/07/2019: Year 9 10 & 11

02/07/2019: Year 9 10 & 11

In our globalised society, good communication skills are becoming more and more important. Whether that is understanding different international customs or helping people closer to home, through working with the community or coaching. Communication is crucial to all aspects of life. Please note: One of these sessions will be quite physical so the participants will need to wear appropriate clothing.

Further information about the individual sessions can be found on the next page, once you have 'registered'.

Imagination and Identity

08/07/2019: Year 9 10 & 11

09/07/2019: Year 9 10 & 11

UCLan has a range of inspiring courses designed with your most imaginative students in mind. This day aims to give your students an idea of the range of humanities and art courses available to them through hands-on and practical experiences.

Further information about the individual sessions can be found on the next page, once you have 'registered'.

Please note:

Please note; there is no cost to the schools for the sessions, however, UCLan is not able to pay for transport or food for schools wishing to attend. Please let us know if you require car parking as visitor parking is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed.