Our extensive work with schools and colleges in and around London and the South East aims to provide students with high-quality information, advice and events so that they can begin to make informed decisions about studying at university. Here at Newcastle University London, we’re committed to raising aspirations and widening participation.
Collaborating with teachers, students and graduates we continue to develop a range of informative and interactive workshops which we deliver in schools and colleges across the region or on campus. These workshops aim to increase awareness of higher education, give students vital skills and knowledge regarding university life and raise student aspirations. We also aim to build beneficial relationships with the staff of schools and colleges, enabling us to offer bespoke visits to support the needs of students and act as a reliable source of information for staff.
Subject Specific Workshops
Our subject specific workshops reflect the dynamic, industry immersive degrees we offer here in London and are aimed at students considering studying a business related degree at university. Example activities include everything from interactive presentations about how we support entrepreneurial students, to fun and interactive workshops which get students thinking about what it means to set up a business. We also offer sessions on working across cultures, an introduction to the world of finance and accounting and marketing masterclasses.
Our workshops are constantly being updated and we’re happy to work with you in identifying and delivering bespoke sessions for your organisation.
A fast paced, interactive entrepreneurship game that presents students with certain scenarios that could arise during the process of starting up their own business. Students will not only have to balance their business finances but also customer satisfaction and their ethical reputation.
Type: Interactive
Duration: 30 - 45 min
Key Outcomes:
Decision making
Teamwork
Budgeting
Start Up Support
An interactive presentation that gives students more information about how universities are becomingly increasingly supportive of entrepreneurial activity. These include some success stories from the Newcastle University Start Up scheme and thought provoking discussions about how to make the most out of university opportunities.
An interactive presentation that allows students to consider how marketing is implemented on an international level. They will work in teams to complete tasks and learn how culture can affect the use of advertisement.
Type: Interactive Presentation
Duration: 30 - 60 minutes
Key Outcomes:
Subject specific knowledge
Communication
Problem solving
Moguls in the Making: A Marketing Masterclass
Students will explore what marketing entails from study to practise and implementation through considering marketing strategies and famous branding. Students will then use this insight and collaborate in groups, creating a marketing plan for a product whilst contending with product competition and publicity nightmares.
Delve into the perks and prospects of being a business student. This interactive presentation provides an insightful overview of the study of Accounting & Finance, International Business Management and International Marketing & Management. Topics covered include course content, careers and how to maximise your student experience.
Type: Interactive Presentation
Duration: 30 Minutes
Key Outcomes:
Subject Specific Knowledge
HE Awareness
Careers
The Trading Game
Working in small teams, which represent different countries, students negotiate and trade with one another as they compete with a changing and challenging global economy. A fascinating insight into international relations and trading.
A twist on the classic game, this interactive activity sees students explore the development and opportunities a finance student may face at university. Each snake or ladder comes with a challenge, the completion of which may provide a twist of fate.
Type: Interactive Activity
Duration: 30-60 Minutes
Key Outcomes:
Subject Specific Knowledge
HE Awareness
Employability
Red Lion Council
An introduction to the world of accounting and finance and how it works in a real life setting. Students will have to act as different council members and negotiate in order to secure funding for their individual projects from a finite pool of revenue.
Pick Me! How to ace applications. This presentation aims to provide valuable advice regarding how to excel at applications; with a focus on UCAS and job applications. Personal statements will become less perilous as students gain insightful knowledge and top tips.
Type: Interactive Presentation
Duration: 30 Minutes
Key Outcomes:
Communication
HE Awareness
Employability
Speaking the Unspoken
Explore the importance of non-verbal communication, language and tone. This workshop encourages students to reach a deeper understanding of themselves and those around them, exploring the impact of projection and perception. Students will increase their confidence, empathy and understanding alongside interpersonal skills.
Type: Interactive Activity
Duration: 30-45 Minutes
Key Outcomes:
Teamwork
Negotiation
Communication
General Higher Education Workshops
We also offer a wide range of workshops that are applicable to any discipline of university study, offering insight and information on key areas such as the application process, finance and PARTNERS: Newcastle University’s Supported Entry Route. These universal workshops can be combined with those that are subject specific if required.
PARTNERS
Student Life
Finance and Budgeting
Applications
Study Skills
University Trivia
Research and Choosing HE Options
On Campus Events
Working alongside you, we can devise an engaging and bespoke programme of workshops to take place in our vibrant London Campus, enabling your students to gain valuable insight into life on campus whilst enjoying a handpicked selection of workshops.
PARTNERS Programme Supported Entry Route
Do your students want to apply to a top University but are worried they won't get the required grades? If so, Newcastle University's PARTNERS Programme could help.
The PARTNERS Programme offers a range of support and opportunities to help students make a successful application to Newcastle University. Students must fulfil certain eligibility criteria in order to take part and complete a summer school after Year 13/final-year at college which counts towards their grades when they apply to the University. Find out further information on this opportunity here.
Visits to Your School/College
Our outreach team can deliver a huge range of interactive workshops, games and presentations on a variety of different topics.
We would be delighted to work with you to create bespoke workshops to support and benefit the needs of your students. If you would like to explore this option please get in touch with us at outreachlondon@ncl.ac.uk.
We can be flexible with our sessions to suit your needs and all of our visits are provided completely free of charge. We are also able to travel anywhere in the UK depending on our staff availability.
