We have had a busy start to the term in Post-16, and had the pleasure of working with hundreds of sixth form students across our schools. However, we have a packed calendar of events and activities remaining with capacity left, both in school and on campus. Our Year 12 Exploring Uni Visit Days are still open for bookings, as are our workshops, skills building sessions, online livestreams and assembly talks (all detailed below). Please do get in touch with the team to discuss your needs.
Our comprehensive curriculum supports year 12 and 13 students during every step of their HE journey, from exploration, to application and transition. The full brochure can be accessed here (if you would like a physical copy, please email outreach@kent.ac.uk).
Key events and activities this term:
There are spaces left on our Year 12 Exploring Uni Visit Days (Canterbury campus), plus our full range of in-school workshops and assembly talks covering key information and skills building.
We are also still booking our Degree for a Day programme (max 30 students), replicating an academic day for HE students. Year 12 or 13s can join us for an immersive subject experience, sampling a lecture, library research task and a seminar to discuss their findings. Subjects on offer currently include Psychology, Law, English, Classics, History and Maths.
For Year 13s and their parents/supporters, we have our series of livestream events, offering support during key points in the UCAS cycle. Our next event – A Guide to Student Finance – is on 11 March, 18.00-18.45.
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Spotlight Event – A Guide to Student Finance (ONLINE)
Our next online evening livestream event for year 13 students and their parents/supporters is happening on Tuesday 11th March, from 18.00-18.45. The talk is open to all and will be of interest to anybody who needs key information about student finance.
Join us to find out about the tuition fee and maintenance loans, how the repayment system works, and where to look for additional sources of funding. A Q&A will also be included at the end of the session, with an opportunity to hear from both staff and student ambassadors.
Please register at the following link:
A Guide to Student Finance Livestream – What’s on – University of Kent
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Journey to Uni talks
A series of 4 one-hour assembly talks covering the following:
- Making the Right Choice
- Understanding UCAS
- Personal Statements and Interview Techniques
- Student Finance
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Mock-Interview Workshop
A 1.5 hour interactive session to develop interview skills (max 30 students).
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Skills for Success Workshop
A 1 hour academic skills workshop, covering either Note-Taking and Revision or Presentation and Communication Skills (max 30 students).
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Year 12 Exploring University Visit Day
An immersive campus visit day for Year 12 students, discovering university life beyond the academic study. Dates this year:
Thu 6 Mar 2025
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Thu 3 Apr 2025
Tue 6 May 2025
Wed 21 May 2025
Wed 2 Jul 2025
Tue 15 Jul 2025
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Check it out!
A 2 hour library visit for students undertaking their own research.
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Degree for a Day
New for 2024, this full day on campus introduces Year 12 or 13 students to the differences of learning and teaching in higher education. Choose from a range of subjects, including English, Law, Psychology, Classics, Maths and History (max 30 students).
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Year 13 Live Talks
A series of four 45 min online talks for students and/or parents/supporters, focused on the benefits of academic and extra-curricular elements of HE, run at key points in the UCAS cycle. Participants can find out essential information and will have the opportunity to ask questions to our staff and student ambassadors.
- A Guide to Student Finance
This talk covers essential information about student finance.
Tue 11 Mar 2025
- What can I expect at university?
A talk focused on the transition to university and the general HE experience.
Thu 15 May 2025
To find out more information about any of our Post-16 activities, please email our Post-16 team at outreach@kent.ac.uk.