The Student Recruitment and Outreach team visit schools, colleges and businesses to provide presentations and workshops covering a range of issues in Higher Education. The team are commited to providing high-quality information, advice and guidance for prospective students, their parents and advisors.
We deliver presentations on a wide range of subjects and can adapt them to meet specific requirements. Examples of presentations include:
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Introduction to the University of Suffolk Courses, campuses and the student experience.
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Why Go to University Information about the benefits of studying at University, including academic, social and employability benefits. Particularly suitable for students in Years 9-12 and parents.
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Making University Choices An insight into the differences between universities and advice and guidance on researching universities and courses. Particularly suitable for students in year 12.
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Noodles and Other Matters Student finance: An introduction to tuition fees, financial support and budgeting tips. Particularly suitable for students in years 12 and 13 and/or parents.
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Effectively Arrogant Personal statements: An introduction to the UCAS application process, what admissions tutors look for, and advice on writing a personal statement. Particularly suitable for students in year 12 or early in year 13.
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Making a Late Application Advice and guidance for students that miss the UCAS January application deadline.
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Return to Learning Information for mature students on academic expectations, finance and student support available to students who are returning to learning on either a part-time or full-time basis.
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Student Life Information on living away from home/studying in the local area, student workloads, social life/students union, what to expect when you arrive. Particularly suitable for students in years 12 and 13.
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Parents Evening Presentations We are more than happy to give talks to groups of parents on the University of Suffolk, Student Finance, University Admissions and Higher Education in general.
If you are interested in arranging for a member of our team to visit your organisation, please contact us on schools@uos.ac.uk or 01473 338600. Workshops and presentations can be offered on-campus as part of a campus visit.