Category Archives: University

Further Education, Medicine, S5/6, University

University applicants 2021

Aberdeen University Medicine Open Day will be a virtual event and will take place online on Saturday 13th June, 11:00am – 2:00pm. Registration is now open to all prospective students at this link. Further details about Open Days for all subjects will also be available in due course at abdn.ac.uk/openday.
 
The Medical Schools Council has also produced information for prospective Medicine applicants. For students who may be concerned about sourcing relevant experience or shadowing, they have produced this informative document. They are also hosting Medical Schools Admissions Webinars for teachers and careers advisers supporting widening participation applicants to Medicine. Full details are on the PDF attached; the first of these webinars will take place on Monday 8th June at 11am.
 
A series of informative videos about choosing a course and university, writing your personal statement, and funding information are available here. We hope these videos are helpful to your pupils as they research universities this summer and would appreciate if the link to these can be sent out to your networks. These videos can be viewed at any time and students can ask questions relating to any these talks at our June and July Unibuddy Live sessions, which are scheduled on our Virtual Events page here. Our Information for Teachers webpage is also available here, with guidance supporting informed subject choices for students of all ages.
 
We will also be attending the UK University Search Virtual Fair on Wednesday 17th June, and staff will be available throughout the day to answer questions from prospective students. Details about this event and how to register for students/teachers can be found here.
 

 

Apprenticeships, Careers, Pupils, University

BAM Construction: Apprentice Surveyor Vacancy

Apprentice Surveyor Scotland (located in the Central Belt)

Looking to kick start your path to a degree?

You will complete a 4 year Graduate Level Apprenticeship in Construction and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University, studying Quantity Surveying, whilst working with BAM Construction!

Please find more information and the application process on our website: https://jobs.bam.co.uk/vacancy/apprentice-surveyor-scotland-located-in-the-central-belt-1385/1411/description/

Careers, College, Evening, Parents, Pupils, S4, S5/6, University

College/University Parents Information Evenings

The following colleges and universities will host their Parents Information Evenings on the dates listed below:

  • West College Scotland – Paisley Campus:  Tuesday, 16th April
  • South Lanarkshire College:  Wednesday, 17th April
  • Strathclyde University:  Thursday, 18th April
  • Glasgow Kelvin College – Springburn Campus:  Tuesday, 23rd April
  • City of Glasgow College – City Campus – Wednesday, 24th April
  • Glasgow Clyde College – Cardonald Campus:  Thursday, 25th April
Careers, Computing Science, Events, Parents, Pupils, University

National Technologies Network – Career Information event

Software Development Graduate Apprenticeship Career Information Event

University of Glasgow, Thursday 28th of February 2019 from 5 to 6pm

Book your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graduate-apprenticeships-at-university-of-glasgow-tickets-55634406006

Description
Join us at the University of Glasgow to find out about our exciting new Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Engineering. Food and refreshments will be provided!

Teachers, pupils and parents are invited to join us at the University of Glasgow to hear about our unique Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Engineering which offers students the opportunity to gain their University of Glasgow degree while earning a salary and gaining invaluable industry experience.

This event will include:

  • an introduction from Professor Quintin Cutts MBE, leader of the Centre for Computing Science Education at the University of Glasgow
  • an overview of the Graduate Apprenticeship programme from Dr Matthew Barr
  • a presentation from Sarah Anne Rooney, Employee Development Programme Manager at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), who are one of our growing list of partner employers.

There’ll also be a chance to talk to other staff and students from the School of Computing Science, and we’d be delighted to show you around the campus.

If you have any queries, please contact Dr Matthew Barr Matthew.Barr@glasgow.ac.uk

Accountancy, College, Full Time, Training, University

Vacancy – ACCOUNTS TEAM

Westpoint Homes, a local housebuilder based in Clarkston have an exciting training opportunity for a school leaver with a strong interest in Accountancy to join our busy accounts team.

The position would be full time with study either at college, university or professional qualification e.g. AAT. This is the perfect opportunity to gain experience in the workplace plus gain a qualification at the same time.

We would be looking for someone to start in June and be ready to start studying in August/September this year.

Must have a strong work ethic and be able to manage both work and study. Please email a letter detailing a bit about yourself, grades, what you are studying at the moment and why we should choose you to caroline@westpointhomes.net

Activities, Events, information, Pupils, Subjects, University

Online Application System for Nuffield Research Placements 2018

The Online Application System for Nuffield Research Placements 2018 has now opened. This is slightly later than normal due to our online application system re-development.

The Nuffield Research Placement Scheme is aimed at the current 5th year pupils/students who will be sitting their Highers in 2018 and who are studying any Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Maths (STEM) subjects at that level (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Computing, Home Economics/Food Technology, Psychology, Music Technology, Product Design, Technological Studies etc.).

We are also now placing students into Social Science placements where there is an aspect of analysis, statistical investigation and mathematics involved, so the placements are very wide ranging.

For further details including registration and requirements please click here

Closing date is  – Tuesday March 6th 2018

Easter Residential, Events, information, Pupils, S4, Science, University

S4 Women in Science Residential

University Of Cambridge

Applications are still open for our annual Women in Science Residential, taking place during the Easter holiday, 2018.

If you have female students in S4/year 11, who are thinking about continuing with sciences at A level and beyond, then this residential is for them!

Dates: Wednesday 4th – Friday 6th April 2018

Eligibility: There are a number of eligibility criteria that are considered when selecting successful applicants. Essential criteria include identifying as female, currently attending a state school, and having a minimum of five 6-9 grades predicted at GCSE. Students must also be studying at least two sciences. Additional criteria can be found on our website at www.pem.cam.ac.uk/women-in-science-residential2018.

Cost: Free

Applications: Applications are currently open, and can be made by students at https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9RK4q8KE6S2Ip7f

Please note that individual students who are interested in attending this event need to apply – we unfortunately cannot accept group applications from schools.

Further information: Additional information can be found on the Pembroke College website at

www.pem.cam.ac.uk/women-in-science-residential2018

Contact: Kathryn Dillon at slo@pem.cam.ac.uk

We really look forward to receiving your students’ applications for this event!