On Wednesday, KES and KEHS pupils crisscrossed the KEHS site to attend a variety of university taster talks. The sessions helped the pupils to think about possible future subject, course, and university choices. They also heard from admissions staff about how to make competitive applications, as well as being given insights into what university life is like, including the popular ‘Hide & Seek Soc’ at Birmingham University!
While most of our students still follow the traditional university route, there is a growing interest in other pathways. It was fantastic, therefore, to hear from one of PwC’s ‘Flying Start’ pupils, Alina Schroff. After 4 fast-paced years, she will achieve a BSc, her chartered accountancy qualifications, and have several years of paid auditing work with top FTSE companies under her belt!
If you are interested in degree apprenticeships, you may want to check out the new High Fliers Degree Apprenticeships guide and TV programme .
If you would like more support with thinking through your post-18 choices, don’t forget to check out the wealth of resources on Unifrog, especially the ‘Know How Guides’. You can also email us to speak with someone from across the careers, higher education, and subject enrichment teams.
Thanks to all of our speakers and the staff who supported us, especially Mrs. Quigley, who put the whole event together.
Guest speakers:
Dr Kirk Surgener, Director of Student Experience and Progression for the PPE programme at the University of Warwick. He spoke about Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
Dr Dan Shaw, Senior Lecturer at Aston University. He covered Psychology.
Amy Bishop, Head of Oxford & Cambridge Admissions at KES/KEHS. She covered the specifics of applying to these colleges.
Dr Eoin Long, Lecturer at the University of Birmingham. He had a short commute from across the road to share his knowledge of Mathematics courses.
Dr Solange Mouthaan, Associate Professor and Co-Director of UG International Programmes at the University of Warwick. Covered the popular area of Law.
Dr Jane Goodfellow, Deputy Head of Admissions and Associate Professor in Medical Education at the University of Leicester. Divulged her insights into applying for Medicine.
Professor Phillip Young, Director of Educational Analytics at the University of Warwick. Did a session on Biology.
Dr Daniel Hucker, Associate Professor and Co-Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Nottingham. Rounded off the subject talks with History.
Jessica Shipley, Student Recruitment Coordinator at the University of Birmingham finished the morning with an illuminating talk on making a competitive application and the many techniques our pupils can use to enhance their offer.
