{"id":2637,"date":"2024-12-19T09:44:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T09:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/outreach-news\/?p=2637"},"modified":"2025-01-02T13:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T13:20:49","slug":"post-16-outreach-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/outreach-news\/2024\/12\/19\/post-16-outreach-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-16 Outreach 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The post-16 calendar is packed full of exciting opportunities for your sixth form students in 2025!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are plenty of 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. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New for 2025 is 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 day and a seminar to discuss their findings. Subjects on offer currently include Psychology, Law, English, Classics, History and Maths.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For Year 13s and their parents\/supporters, we have our series of livestream events, offering support during key points in the UCAS cycle. The first event \u2013 It\u2019s not too late \u2013 will be on the 8<\/span>th<\/span> January. Please see the booking link below.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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 <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> (if you would like a physical copy, please email outreach@kent.ac.uk<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Progression Scheme – Ambition to Succeed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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We are pleased to introduce our new two-year flagship progression scheme, linked to our Ambition to Succeed scholarship. In Year 12\/Level 3 Year 1, students will engage in a series of online talks, campus visits and a subject-based residential experience, guiding them through information, exploration and experience of university. In Year 13\/ Level 3 Year 2, students are supported through the HE application process and their transition into university. Students who successfully complete Ambition to Succeed, and gain a place at Kent, will be eligible for our Ambition to Succeed Scholarship and will be invited to join our enrichment ‘Kent Ambition Scholars Programme’ to support their academic transition into higher education.<\/p>\n

Please note, this is a self-signup activity for Year 12\/ Level 3 students. For more information, and details about how they can apply for Ambition to Succeed, please scan the QR code or click here<\/a>. The deadline for applications is 14th February 2025.<\/p>\n

If you would like one of our team to visit your school to give a promotional talk on the Ambition to Succeed programme, please email outreach@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ambition to Succeed Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Assembly Talks and Class Workshops<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Journey to Uni talks<\/strong>\u00a0– A series of 4 one-hour assembly talks covering the following: Making the Right Choice; Understanding UCAS; Personal Statements and Interview Techniques; and Student Finance.<\/p>\n

Mock-Interview Workshop<\/strong> – A 1.5 hour interactive session to develop interview skills (max 30 students).<\/p>\n

Skills for Success Workshop<\/strong> – A 1 hour academic skills workshop, covering either Note-Taking and Revision or Presentation and Communication Skills (max 30 students).<\/p>\n

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Campus Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Exploring Uni <\/strong>– an immersive campus visit day for Year 12 students, discovering university life beyond the academic study. Dates this year:<\/p>\n

Wed 26 Feb 2025<\/p>\n

Thu 6 Mar 2025<\/p>\n

Mon 17 Mar 2025<\/p>\n

Thu 3 Apr 2025<\/p>\n

Tue 6 May 2025<\/p>\n

Wed 21 May 2025<\/p>\n

Wed 2 Jul 2025<\/p>\n

Tue 15 Jul 2025<\/p>\n

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Check it out!<\/strong> – A 2 hour library visit for students undertaking their own research<\/p>\n

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Degree for a Day<\/strong>\u00a0– new for 2024, this full day on campus introduces 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)<\/p>\n

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Year 12\/ Level 3: Inside Sport Science<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the course of three visits, students will be given the opportunity to conduct their own research project within our sports science laboratories, analyse their results, create a research poster, and present their findings to university staff. Awards will be given to the best research poster and best research presentation.<\/p>\n

This is a brilliant opportunity for Y12\/L3 students studying PE or a related subject. All three sessions will take place on our Canterbury campus, with the two research visits taking place during the school day and the poster presentation during the evening. The day visits will last from 9.30am to 2pm. As the sessions build upon one-another, we ask that schools\/colleges commit to all three. The dates are:<\/p>\n