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+ Year 5
Type of activity: Interactive Learning outcomes: Subject specific knowledge, teamwork, creativity
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An interactive game delivered in school, where pupils can choose a route around Newcastle University campus and take part in fun activities and quizzes depending on the campus buildings they would like to find out more about. Please note this activity has a separate booking form. Click here for further information |
+ Year 7-9
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 10 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, raising aspirations, teamwork
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HE: An Investigation Provides information to younger students about what, why, where and when people study at university. The session also encourages students to consider HE as a future option.
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Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, researching, teamwork |
Crash Course Quiz An interactive quiz that invites students to consider a range of university courses. The session involves matching celebrities to the courses they studied, guessing if courses are real or not and a ‘course scramble.
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Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 20 – 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, creativity, communication, teamwork |
Invent a Course! A group work activity in which students work together to design their ideal course. They will think of modules to study, celebrity lecturers and what skills the course will provide. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 15 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, creativity, teamwork, communication, raising aspirations |
Student-Build The group will draw a student and will then work together to share ideas on what the student might do, look like and think about. |
| As part of the Raising Aspirations Partnership, Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities’ will attend events for students under the age of 16 on a joint representation basis. | Joint Representation - Three universities in one place We will provide you with a fully trained member of university staff who will bring a stand and a booklet outlining what university is and the options available to students should they want to go. They will answer any questions from students, parents and teachers and can offer impartial advice about Higher Education. To book a representative to attend your event please visit the Raising Aspirations website. |
+ Year 10
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 20 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, raising aspirations, employability, decision-making |
HE: Thinking Ahead Students will be given an overview of university life, the benefits of HE and the importance of choosing the right A-levels for them and their future. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, teamwork, communication, creativity |
Student Fortunes A fun and interactive way for students to learn about the benefits of HE, student life and graduate employability.
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| As part of the Raising Aspirations Partnership, Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities’ will attend events for students under the age of 16 on a joint representation basis. | Joint Representation - Three universities in one place We will provide you with a fully trained member of university staff who will bring a stand and a booklet outlining what university is and the options available to students should they want to go. They will answer any questions from students, parents and teachers and can offer impartial advice about Higher Education. To book a representative to attend your event please visit the Raising Aspirations website. |
+ Year 11
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 20 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, raising aspirations, employability, |
HE: Thinking Ahead Students will be given an overview of university life, the benefits of HE and the importance of choosing the right A-levels for them and their future.
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Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, teamwork, communication, |
Student Fortunes A fun and interactive way for students to learn about the benefits of HE, student life and graduate employability. |
We will be visiting schools in different areas between the following dates: County Durham: 27 - 29 November 2013 Cumbria: 5 - 7 February 2014 Northumberland: 5 - 7 February 2014 Tyneside, Wearside & Teesside - As requested (subject to notice and staff availability) Yorkshire: 27 - 29 November 2013 Learning Outcomes: HE Awareness, Teamwork, Communication, Decision-making |
Students will gain an insight into life as an undergraduate from current Newcastle University students. The programme is flexible and can be tailored to fit into any lesson time available and include a range of different topic such as:
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| As part of the Raising Aspirations Partnership, Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities’ will attend events for students under the age of 16 on a joint representation basis. | Joint Representation - Three universities in one place We will provide you with a fully trained member of university staff who will bring a stand and a booklet outlining what university is and the options available to students should they want to go. They will answer any questions from students, parents and teachers and can offer impartial advice about Higher Education. To book a representative to attend your event please visit the Raising Aspirations website. |
+ Year 12/First-year college
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Why Higher Education? And Choosing the Right Course |
| Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, researching, decision making, raising aspirations |
HE: The Basics A superb introduction into HE, outlining the benefits of further study. The session gives a general overview of university study and life, addresses some of the common concerns students may have and provides guidance on key decisions that students will need to make.
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Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, researching, raising aspirations, employability |
Bright Futures This session will broaden students’ perception of what university can offer them, not only through study but through the university experience as a whole. It also highlights a range of transferable skills that university can develop and gives examples of graduate success stories. |
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Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 1 hour Learning outcomes: Communication, creativity, teamwork, employability | Funployment An interactive game in which students work in a team to build up their CV with the skills required to gain a graduate job.
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Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Decision making, researching, HE awareness, raising aspirations |
Choosing the Right Course and University Encourages students to begin researching where and what they would like to study. Informing them of their options and key things to consider when making decisions.
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Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 40 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, communication, teamwork |
Newcastle University Challenge A quiz that tests students on the information that they will have learnt during our sessions and also on their general knowledge of university. Separate quizzes are offered for years 12 and 13.
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Applying to HE |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, researching, independence, decision-making |
Applying to HE Essential information about the admissions process through UCAS and CUKAS. A ten-step guide to applying, some do’s and don’ts, key deadlines and how best to research courses. |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, creativity, communication, researching |
Writing your Personal Statement Students will learn how to structure a personal statement, what should be included and some useful hints and tips. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Teamwork, creativity, communication |
Celebrity UCAS A fun way for students to practice their personal statement writing skills in groups. Students will put the information from the Personal Statement presentation into practice, use recommended vocabulary and write the personal statement in the correct format. |
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University Life |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, independence, money management, employability |
Student Life Students will discover what awaits them at university and learn how to effectively make the transition from school/college. An insight into life as a student including accommodation, societies, Freshers’ Week and more from the perspective of recent graduates or current students. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Teamwork, communication, HE awareness, creativity |
University Articulate A fast-paced game that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of university jargon. Students will gain an insight into courses, famous graduates, accommodation and other aspects of student life. |
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Money Matters |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, decision-making, money management, researching |
Student Finance A one-stop shop for information on student finance. Students will learn about the latest information regarding tuition fees, maintenance loans, bursaries, scholarships and loan repayments. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 45 minutes Learning outcomes: Teamwork, creativity, money management, independence |
Finance-opoly Simulates the kind of income and expenditure students will experience during their time at university. Students will practise planning and managing their finances. |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Independence, money management, HE awareness, decision-making |
Living on a Student Budget An overview of a typical student budget, including hints and tips on how to make money stretch a little further. Students will learn how to manage their money and the importance of prioritising their outgoings. |
Type of activity: Interactive (Presentation version also available) Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Teamwork, money management, decision-making |
Budgeting Bonanza A fast-moving activity, in which students must use their decision-making skills to effectively balance the costs of studying and their social life. |
+ Year 13/Final-year College
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Why Higher Education? And Choosing the Right Course |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, researching, decision making, raising aspirations |
HE: The Basics A superb introduction into HE, outlining the benefits of further study. The session gives a general overview of university study and life, addresses some of the common concerns students may have and provides guidance on key decisions that students will need to make.
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Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, researching, raising aspirations, employability |
Bright Futures This session will broaden students’ perception of what university can offer them, not only through study but through the university experience as a whole. It also highlights a range of transferable skills that university can develop and gives examples of graduate success stories. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 1 hour Learning outcomes: Communication, creativity, teamwork, employability |
Funployment An interactive game in which students work in a team to build up their CV with the skills required to gain a graduate job.
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Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 40 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, communication, teamwork |
Newcastle University Challenge A quiz that tests students on the information that they will have learnt during our sessions and also on their general knowledge of university. Separate quizzes are offered for years 12 and 13.
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Applying to HE |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, researching, independence, decision-making |
Applying to HE Essential information about the admissions process through UCAS and CUKAS. A ten-step guide to applying, some do’s and don’ts, key deadlines and how best to research courses. |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, creativity, communication, researching |
Writing your Personal Statement Students will learn how to structure a personal statement, what should be included and some useful hints and tips. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Teamwork, creativity, communication |
Celebrity UCAS A fun way for students to practice their personal statement writing skills in groups. Students will put the information from the Personal Statement presentation into practice, use recommended vocabulary and write the personal statement in the correct format. |
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University Life |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, independence, money management, employability |
Student Life Students will discover what awaits them at university and learn how to effectively make the transition from school/college. An insight into life as a student including accommodation, societies, Freshers’ Week and more from the perspective of recent graduates or current students. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Teamwork, communication, HE awareness, creativity |
University Articulate A fast-paced game that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of university jargon. Students will gain an insight into courses, famous graduates, accommodation and other aspects of student life. |
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Money Matters |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: HE awareness, decision-making, money management, researching |
Student Finance A one-stop shop for information on student finance. Students will learn about the latest information regarding tuition fees, maintenance loans, bursaries, scholarships and loan repayments. |
Type of activity: Interactive Duration: 45 minutes Learning outcomes: Teamwork, creativity, money management, independence |
Finance-opoly Simulates the kind of income and expenditure students will experience during their time at university. Students will practise planning and managing their finances. |
Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Independence, money management, HE awareness, decision-making |
Living on a Student Budget An overview of a typical student budget, including hints and tips on how to make money stretch a little further. Students will learn how to manage their money and the importance of prioritising their outgoings. |
Type of activity: Interactive (Presentation version also available) Duration: 30 minutes Learning outcomes: Teamwork, money management, decision-making |
Budgeting Bonanza A fast-moving activity, in which students must use their decision-making skills to effectively balance the costs of studying and their social life. |
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Type of activity: Presentation Duration: 30 - 40 minutes |
PARTNERS Presentation* A comprehensive presentation explaining exactly what the PARTNERS Programme involves, the eligibility crireria and how students can apply to the supported entry route. (*Available to identified schools/colleges only) |
How to book:
To book any of the above activities please email us at outreach@ncl.ac.uk or call us on 0191 222 8378.
NB: The University has a strict Child Protection Policy and Procedure for Safeguarding Children. Our Child Protection Statement (Word doc. 197KB) summarizes the policies and procedures that we have in place.
