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IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY!

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This year, we’re celebrating our tenth birthday and the success of our students, staff, alumni and partners. It’s the perfect time to reflect on our outstanding achievements, but also an opportunity to look to the future and focus on the support we offer our prospective students, schools and colleges.

Our School and College Team and Academic Departments offer a number of presentations, workshops and events. These are designed to provide your students with the advice and guidance they need to make key decisions regarding their future.

Take a look at our booklet, what we can offer you and get in touch if you require further information.

01228 616333 schoolsandcolleges@cumbria.ac.uk

www.cumbria.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges

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UCAS FAIR 2 JULY 2018

FUSEHILL STREET CAMPUS, CARLISLE

MONDAY 2 JULY 2018For the first time, the University of Cumbria will be hosting the annual Cumbria UCAS Fair.

Universities from across the country will be represented and seminars will be available for students on the following topics:

• Exploring post-18 options• Applying to University

through UCAS• All you need to know

about apprenticeships• Personal statements• Student finance• Applying to Oxford

and Cambridge• Applying for medicine,

dentistry and veterinary sciences

• Sport• Science• Nursing• Creative industries• Routes into teaching• Law

Group bookings are available via the UCAS website

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PRE-16 ACTIVITIES

STUDENT MENTORING YEAR 9Student mentors work with a group of pupils over a six-week period, delivering aspiration raising sessions. The programme ends with an opportunity to visit our campus.

One parent commented that the University of Cumbria Occupational Therapy taster session had “changed her daughter’s life”! … following the talk she is determined to work hard so she can apply for the course. Please pass on my thanks to the speaker and for inspiring my student.

Teacher, Richard Rose Sixth Form

CAMPUS VISITS

YEARS 9 & 10An ideal opportunity for your students to experience university life, on campus.

Campus visits are available at our Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster and London campuses. Our programme can be customised to meet your student’s academic interests:

Welcome 10am – 10.30am

Weird and 10.30am – 11.30am Wonderful Courses

Campus Hunt or 11.30am – 12.15pm Student Life Game

Lunch 12.15pm – 1pm

Subject Workshop 1pm – 2pm

Evaluation 2pm – 2.30pm

Complete your programme by choosing from the following subject workshops:

• Teaching• Criminology• Film and TV• Health• Conservation• Sport

CAREERS FAIRS We’re more than happy to attend your parents’ evenings, careers fairs and options evenings.

One of our students completely reconsidered his options following the work you did with him… he would definitely like to go to university now, something he had not considered before

Teacher, Walney School

POST-16 ACTIVITIES

CAMPUS VISITS

YEARS 12 & 13There is no better way for your students to get a feel for university life than to visit one of our campuses.

Campus visits are available at our Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster and London campuses.

Welcome 10am – 10.30am

Workshop 1 10.30am – 11.30am

Workshop 2 11.30am – 12.30pm

Lunch 12.30pm – 1.15pm

Workshop 3 1.15pm – 2.15pm

Evaluation 2.15pm – 2.30pm

Customise our programme with a campus tour, presentations and workshops from the list above or academic sessions at your request.

PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS YEARS 12 & 13The following presentations and workshops are available in-school or as part of a campus visit:

• Introduction to University of Cumbria• Choosing a Course and University• Applying and Personal Statements• Student Finance• Interview Techniques

CAREERS FAIRS We’re more than happy to attend your parents’ evenings and careers fairs.

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The session will end with a discussion of how these social changes might be applied to the arrival of the new HS2 in southern and northern England proposed by the Government.

This session parallels themes explored in Changing Places Unit of the AQA Geography syllabus.

LAWMock trialA mock trial followed by talk on the ‘Value of Law’, this session is suitable for students interested in public speaking, advocacy and the study of Law.

It encourages students to think about the value of having knowledge in law and how law impacts on every aspect of our daily personal and professional lives.

LEARNING DISABILITIES NURSINGA day in the life of a Learning Disabilities Nursing StudentLed by current students, this session enables students to learn about neurodevelopmental conditions such as learning (intellectual) disability and autism spectrum conditions.

Our students will provide an overview of the role of the learning disabilities nurse, talk about their experiences on the course, and discuss their future career options.

Each masterclass is delivered by a leading member of academic staff and is specifically designed for year 12 and 13 students. They offer an insight into undergraduate study and encourage topical debate.

A full programme of on-campus masterclasses is available on our website and booking is essential.

Our academics are also happy to deliver masterclasses in school or college at your request.

ARTS COURSESHow to shine in auditions and interviewsThis workshop looks at how to perform at your best when under pressure.

It helps students to consider body language, breathing, voice projection and confidence as well as selecting audition materials.

HUMAN GEOGRAPHYRailway Development and urban changeThroughout the Nineteenth Century new railway lines began to emerge all over Britain having wide ranging economic and social effects.

In this activity we will investigate this through the construction of Victorian rail networks in South East Cumbria on the settlement of Kirkby Stephen.

Students will have the opportunity to use Population Census data, historical maps and photographs to analyse, graphically, trends in population and settlement in Kirkby Stephen.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYThe role of an Occupational TherapistThis workshop will enable students to experience practical activities and treatment interventions that are used by occupational therapists in real life.

Students will be challenged to have a go at food preparation whilst managing an impairment; practice using some adaptive equipment; encounter problem solving to help overcome an everyday challenge caused by a disability; or take part in a creative activity.

This session will link well to topics in the curriculum such as Understanding Occupation and Foundations in Occupational Therapy.

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHYFlood Hydrographs and Drainage BasinsFlooding is becoming a major challenge for twenty first century Britain and as such it is important for geographers to appreciate how various characteristics of drainage basins affect activities down valley.

This workshop aims to compare the properties of two Lake District drainage basins and how they differently affect the shape of the flood hydrograph further down catchment in the settlement of Ambleside.

Masterclasses give students the opportunity to explore academic subjects of interest beyond what’s covered in the school curriculum.

MASTER CLASSES

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FUTURE PROGRAMMES

Activities can include: identifying watersheds and stream order; calculating bifurcation ratios, drainage density and basin shape (circularity and elongation); mapping of land use using Ordnance Survey and Google™ Maps and drawing a flood hydrograph from a discharge station in Ambleside.

We end by linking these data sources together to determine how the Rydal and Easedale catchments perform in terms of flood management and what we could do to make them more effective in future.

POLICINGThe InvestigatorAssuming the role of Investigator, students will learn about the importance of eye witness accounts, observation skills and interviewing a witness to seek out more information.

PSYCHOLOGYHow do we use psychology in the Criminal Justice System?Students will learn about how psychology is used within several areas of the Criminal Justice System, including at the point of investigation, prosecution and rehabilitation.

This interactive session will involve an exploration of how forensic psychology helps us to understand why people get involved in criminal behaviour, the issues with relying on eye witness testimony and how mental disorders can impact on sentencing.

MASTER CLASSES

Activities include a geographical profiling exercise and case study work. The session links well with topics in the curriculum including Criminal Behaviour, Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology.

SOCIAL WORKThe role of a Social WorkerThis interactive session enables students to learn more about the role of a social worker and explore some of the different contexts in which social work takes place, with adults, children and families.

Activities will encourage students to consider the range of knowledge, skills, values and qualities required to be a social worker.

SPORTPractical Sport WorkshopsA question and answer session focussed on the merits of studying sport at university, followed by a short interactive workshop on one of the following topics:

1. Fitness training principles (FIDORS) with a practical focus on overload and adaptation.

2. Energy systems.

3. A sport development topic; either sport & social exclusion, inclusive sport or sport & health improvement.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIESWho supports children, young people and families?This session highlights the range of work involved in supporting children, young people and families in nurseries, children’s centres, schools, youth projects, family work and more.

The activity is an analysis of a case study and an opportunity to be part of active, experiential learning through play based activities.

This session links well to topics on the curriculum including: Development, Health, Social Care, Social Policy, Psychology and Citizenship.

YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKHow do we use youth work to support vulnerable young people? Students will learn how youth work is used to support a range of vulnerable young people who may be; in the criminal justice system, in poverty, in gangs, looked after, young carers, sexually exploited, trafficked etc.

The interactive session will involve an exploration of how youth work helps engagement, relationships, trust, and the personal development of young people.

Activities include an exercise on stigma and exclusion and use of practical youth work tools.

The session will link well with topics on the curriculum including citizenship, personal development and psychology.

An online programme for students considering studying teaching or health

Students will find out more about the course, receive application support and interview hints and tips. By successfully completing the programme, year 12 students could receive a guaranteed interview.

• Teaching• Nursing (Adult, Mental Health

and Learning Disability)• Occupational Therapy• Diagnostic Radiography

To find out more visit

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An opportunity to find out more about your future degree choice and secure a guaranteed interview.

It has brought out confidence I didn’t know I had. It has made me certain that I certainly wish to study Law and has motivated me to achieve the best grades I possibly can!

Student, Summer School Participant

I would definitely recommend this summer university, especially for those who are unsure about whether they want to go to university or which course they want to study.

Parent of a Summer School Participant

YEARS 12 & 13Tuesday 10 July - Friday 13 July 2018 Lancaster campus

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OPEN DAYS 2017/18

Students will take part in a selection of academic and key skills sessions, helping them to make vital decisions about their next steps. To find out more visit: www.cumbia.ac.uk/summeruniversity

SUMMER UNIVERSITY

AMBLESIDE 2017 Friday 6 October Saturday 4 November

2018 Friday 22 June Saturday 18 August

CARLISLE, BRAMPTON ROAD 2017 Saturday 30 SeptemberSaturday 11 November

2018 Friday 8 June Saturday 18 August

CARLISLE, FUSEHILL STREET 2017 Saturday 7 OctoberSaturday 18 November

2018 Friday 15 June Saturday 18 August

LANCASTER 2017 Saturday 30 SeptemberSaturday 11 November

2018 Friday 22 June Saturday 18 August

LONDON 2017 Wednesday 4 OctoberWednesday 8 November

2018 Wednesday 20 June

The whole 3 days were organised perfectly and all of the student ambassadors and staff were very lovely. The activities I partook in were very engaging and exciting, and I would definitely recommend this programme.

Student, Summer School Participant

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and all your colleagues at the University of Cumbria. My daughter has had a wonderful experience in a safe environment, and may just have discovered options for her future. What a wonderful programme you run!

Parent of a Summer School Participant

YEARS 10 & 11Monday 16 July - Wednesday 18 July 2018 Carlisle campuses

University of Cumbria Summer Schools are the perfect opportunity for students from across the UK to experience higher education first hand and receive UCAS application support.

Funded transport is available for school

group bookings.

Individual bookings: www.cumbria.ac.uk/openeventsGroup bookings: schoolsandcolleges@cumbria.ac.uk or 01228 616333

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