Engineering Taster Sessions at GCU
Are thinking about studying engineering? Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) Department of Engineering are holding a taster session on Monday the 18th of December from 10.30am – 1pm in the Engineering labs at GCU. At this session, pupils will get a chance to participate in practical demonstrations in the areas of Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Power and Audio Engineering, they will also get an opportunity to talk to staff and students about study and career opportunities in each of these areas.
If you would like to participate in this session or would be interested in attending similar future sessions please see Mr Gooch in Pupil Support asap.
University of Strathclyde Summer Programmes
There will be two summer programmes held at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, for pupils at the end of S4, S5 and thinking about going to University. It aims to provide a targeted focus on the pupils’ chosen area of academic interest, giving them a head start on the road to their chosen career.
In 2016, there are ten areas pupils can choose from, depending on their career aspirations:
S@S Accelerate 1 (Monday 20th – Friday 24th June 2016)
- Mini Space Academy (Electronic & Electrical Engineering)
- Psychology
- Product Design
- Sport
S@S Accelerate 2 (Monday 25th – Friday 29th July 2016)
- Business
- Chemistry
- Education
- Languages
- Law
- Physics
The cost of S@S Accelerate is £125 and the programme it is non-residential.
I have attached two flyers for reference. Please visit our website for further information: http://www.strath.ac.uk/sees/wideningaccess/
