1. What universities are doing for schools and colleges
Rachel Wier
Education Outreach Officer

2. All universities provide support for schools/colleges
Widening Participation/Outreach
Schools Liaison
Recruitment
Type of delivery may vary between schools and universities.
Specific criteria for projects
Local area
University targets and objectives

3. University of Essex
The University of Essex provides activities for students from primary school through to mature learners across our Colchester and Southend campuses.
Along with general activities we also work with some specific groups:
Students with disabilities
Looked after children
Mature learners

4. Working with schools (up to year 11)
Aspiration raising
On and off campus
Campus visits
Summer schools
Careers/option fairs
Talks
Working with parents/carers
Subject taster sessions
Focus/HE days
Family days
Arts provision
Subject conferences

5. Working with sixth forms and colleges
On and off campus
Campus visits
Summer schools
Careers/option fairs
Talks
Working with parents/carers
Subject taster sessions
Focus/HE days
Insight day
Open day
Teacher training
Teachers Toolkits
Extended Project Qualification support
Taster Days

6. Upcoming Events

7. Two Day CPD Event 30 June – 1 July
10:00am
Registration & Working Breakfast Wivenhoe House
10:30am
Welcome from Uni Rachel Wier, Education Outreach Officer, University of Essex
10:45am
Session 1 Robert Powell, RCP Training and Consultancy
13:00pm
Lunch Wivenhoe House
14:00pm
Session 2 Robert Powell
15:15pm
Break & Refreshments Wivenhoe House
15:30pm
Session 3 Robert Powell
16:30pm
Close for Day & check-in for overnight delegates Rachel Wier
Delegates can chose to stay overnight 20 rooms booked via Event Essex, gym passes, dinner at Wivenhoe House.

8. 10:00am
Registration & Working Breakfast Catering 5N.4.7
10:15am
Session 1 Debate Mate 5N.4.6
11:30am
Break & Refreshments
11:45am
Session 2 Debate Mate 5N.4.6
13:30pm
Lunch Catering 5N.4.6 Optional Campus Tours by Student Ambassadors
14:30pm
Update on the Admissions process Melissa Hursthouse, Deputy Head of Undergraduate Admissions, 5N.4.6
15:00pm
Reference Writing Workshop Sam Holmes, Higher Education Access Network 5N.4.6
16:00pm
SMP updates and what has been done this year/What we can do for you Rachel Wier 5N.4.6
16:15pm
Close & Evaluation

10. Explore and debate issues of global importance
Explore and debate issues of global importance. Develop a university mind-set. Work alongside world changing researchers. Attend University lectures. Meet cool likeminded people. Live in halls. Cook meals together. Have the best summer ever.

11. What's in it for me?
You’ll be set to smash your final year of sixth form
You will have written the best piece of academic writing to date
You will be on track to bag the university place of the dreams
You will get an authentic university experience, placing you above others when it comes to writing university applications
It won’t cost you a penny!

12. We want you to share your ideas with us.
As part of the application process you will need to submit 500 words on one of the following global issues, No one expects you to be an expert, just share your thoughts with us!
The war on drugs. Time for legalisation?
Would you mind if someone checks your Facebook without your permission?
The Syrian Refugee crisis – what should be done?

13. Apply now! What are you waiting for?
Download an application form from
Eligibility Criteria
Currently in year 12
5 A*-C GCSE’s including Maths and English Language
On target to achieve 3 B’s at A-Level or equivalent BTEC qualifications
Closing date 11th June

14. When: 30th June Where: University of Essex Who: Year 10

15. When: Applications Open Now! Closing Date 8th July Who: Year 12

16. When: 4th June Where: Writtle College Who: Year 8

17. When: 24th- 26th August How: Applications Open Now, Deadline 27th June Where: Anglia Ruskin Who: Year 12 student who is/previously looked after

18. When: August 1st – 4th (Applications Open) Where: University Centre Southend Who: Year 10

19. What: Disability CPD Conference When: July 5th Where: University of Essex Who: Teachers and SEN Coordinators

20. Contact Details outreach@essex.ac.uk 01206 873424