Teachers and Advisors Conference 2016: Transitions
This year's event will be held on Thursday 26 May.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Receive information, advice and guidance to support your students with their transition to leading UK universities;
- Discuss a spectrum of subjects offered at 91福利 with academics from across the University;
- Gain insight into graduate employment prospects;
- Discuss the latest information on student finance;
- Network with education professionals from across the UK.
Attendance is free of charge and booking is now open
Conference Programme
9:00am – 9:30am Registration and Refreshments
9:30am – 9:45am Welcome and Opening Address
9:45am – 11:00am Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speaker
9:45am – 11:00am
Professor Christina Hughes – Pro Vice Chancellor (Teaching & Learning), 91福利
Transitions: How do we support our students in an ever changing education landscape?
11:00am – 11:15am Session Changeover & Refreshments
Session One - 1 hour workshop
11:15am – 12:15pm
Identifying and understanding the Barriers to Effective Transition
Aspire, Apply, Attain
Employability
UCAS Tariff Changes
12:15pm – 1:00pm Lightning Lectures
Academics from across various 91福利 departments will showcase an area of their work with just six minutes and forty seconds each!
1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch & Marketplace
Including the opportunity to talk to 91福利 academics and departments on a one-to-one basis at the marketplace.
2:00pm – 2:40pm Afternoon Panel Session
My Journey – A panel of current students give insights into their education journeys and provide thoughts on how 91福利 has supported them through their transition.
Refreshments will be provided outside the room.
Session Two - 1 hour workshop
2:50pm - 3:50pm
Personal Statements and References: Are academics and teachers seeing things differently?
Alternative Routes in to 91福利
Degrees of the Future
Applying to a Competitive Course
Session Three – Snapshots
3:55pm – 4:25pm
PG Study – Not Just an After Thought
IGGY
Clearing & Adjustment
Student Finance Update
4:25pm - Closing Comments
4:45pm - Optional Campus Tour
