Category Archives: University

Apprenticeships, Business Management, Computing Science, Engineering, University

GCU events to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 21

Below is a list of events to choose from –

Tuesday, 2nd March from 10 -11am, join us to hear from our Computing team, and hear from our industry partners from Lloyds Banking Group and CGI and their talented students – in fact Chloe Gallacher, a GA finalist for SDS awards 2020 will also be there! We’ll be focusing on our GAs in BSc Hons Software Development for Business, BSc Hons Cyber Security and MSc Cyber Security. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-technology-with-gcu-tickets-137643357989

Wednesday, 3rd March 10 -11am, join is to hear from our Business Management team and hear from ACS Clothing and The Student Loans Company, one of our students is an employer too, so a unique story to share! We will focus on our very successful and established GA BA Hons Business and Management programme. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/backing-talent-with-business-management-at-gcu-tickets-137810548059

Wednesday, 3rd March, 2 – 3pm, join us to hear from our Engineering team and hear from Oil States Industries – we will be joined by a GA Alumni who achieved a 1st Class Honours with us in November last year. We will focus on our established GA BEng Hons Engineering (Design and Manufacture) programme. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-engineering-with-gcu-tickets-137826957139

Friday, 5th March from 12 -1pm, join us to hear from our academic experts and our industry partners, McLaughlin and Harvey and AECOM and their amazing students. We’ll be focusing on the benefits of our GAs in BSc Hons Civil Engineering and BSc Hons Construction and the Built Environment (QS) – please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-construction-and-infrastructure-with-gcu-tickets-137827378399

Careers, S5, Social Mobility Through Programmes, University

The Sutton Trust: Information for S5 pupils

THE SUTTON TRUST CHAMPIONS SOCIAL MOBILITY THROUGH PROGRAMMES, RESEARCH AND POLICY INFLUENCE

The Sutton Trust support young people from less advantaged backgrounds to access leading universities and careers. In partnership with universities and employers, they run engaging programmes that give students practical advice and leave them feeling inspired and more confident about their future.

Their programmes are completely free to attend. All costs – including travel, accommodation, food and activities – are paid for by the Trust and their partners. Mr. McGarry will raise awareness of this opportunity at the S5 Assembly.

Please click on the link to find out more information.

Engineering, Pupils, University

Strathclyde Faculty of Engineering UG Webinars

Dates and information about registering can be found below:

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Monday 7th December from 4pm to 5pm

CEE –  https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-df437b8d73978ae453hrea077f68aea77f9a

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Tuesday 8th December from 4pm to 5pm

EEE – https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-252893280042b9f452va2dc723a33f7e7fb9

Engineering Academy
Wednesday 9th December from 4pm to 5pm

EA – https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-84d952d75a8963e8535861afb95c276ec9a7

Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Management
Thursday 10th December from 4pm to 5pm

DMEM – https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-b82c1e0ae664a59352uhb58d12a9c500688b

Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering
Friday 11th December from 4pm to 5pm

NAOME – https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-4e019c9386c09b32539a1e3b6bb02b87d03a

Events, Parents, Pupils, University

University of Aberdeen Events

Unibuddy Live
Thursday 19th November, Thursday 3rd December, Thursday 17th December

Join our Unibuddy sessions to speak directly to staff. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions students would normally ask at careers fairs or UCAS fairs.

Register for Unibuddy Live here

Study at Aberdeen Webinar
Tuesday 24th November
The University of Aberdeen will be hosting a webinars to provide students with information about studying at Aberdeen, our degree structure, finance, student life and much more.

Register for webinar here

University of Aberdeen Articulation Week: Articulation Information Event for Schools
Wednesday 25th November
From 23-27 November the University will make information and engagement opportunities available focusing on the pathways into a degree programme from an HNC or HND.

As part of this programme of events the Access & Articulation Team have organised a 1 hour presentation and Q&A session for school pupils in S4-6 and their parents/guardians that will focus on Articulation – how it works and the opportunities that are available.

This session will take place between 6.30pm-7.30pm on Wednesday 25th of November.
Pupils and parents/guardians can sign up for the session at the weblink below.

link

We’ve also produced a leaflet to help advertise this event. Articulation Week Parent and Guardian flyer

information, S5/6, University

Study in Scotland Webinar

Glasgow Caledonian University will be taking part in an Applying To University Webinar Series taking place on the 6th of October 2020.

We will run one webinar during school hours between 13:00 -14:00 and a second in the evening between 19:00 – 20:00 to maximise the opportunity for your students to engage with us. Students are welcome to attend whatever time slot suits them best, the content for both sessions will be identical.

These webinars, run in collaboration with 15 other Scottish universities, will provide the opportunity for your students to learn about the process of applying to university in Scotland, including advice and guidance on the UCAS process, insight into student life, tips for crafting a personal statement and much, much more. Information on funding for Scottish students and contact details for each university will also be offered to attendees.

The webinars will be staffed by a variety of different Universities with a Q&A running throughout the full hour, which means students will have the chance to ask specific questions about studying at university in general or with any one of us in particular.

Your students can sign up for these webinars using this link Sign Up Here and following the webinar, an email will be issued which contains a list of all the universities and subjects they offer, enabling students to make an informed choice as to where their future lies in Scotland.

information, S5/6, University

Heriot-Watt University – VIRTUAL OPEN DAYS

At Heriot-Watt University we will be hosting Virtual Open Days on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 24 October (Edinburgh Campus).

For Fashion and Textiles programmes (Galashiels Campus) the events will take place on Friday 2 October and Friday 6 November.


Register through this web page: http://bit.ly/VirtualOpenDayHWU
The Virtual Open Day will take place on an App called Guidebook which can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices. There will be subject and information webinars taking place throughout the day and when you register there is an easy guide showing you how to access the event and subject webinars via the Heriot-Watt Guidebook app.