Found Sound Workshop
Wednesday
7
December
2011
This workshop will give students the opportunity to create a piece of musical soundscape using real world sounds sourced from around the University Campus.
A Blitz Workshop for Website Programming
Wednesday
30
November
2011
For gifted and talented students in Year 10. This hands on session will allow you to find out about website programming, studying at university and careers that involve working with website and the Internet.
Going Global - Modern Foreign Languages
Saturday
26
November
2011
Y10-Y12 students, are you interested in taking part in an all-day event to practise your language skills in French, German and Spanish for GCSE and AS Level; as well as having a go at Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian or Portuguese taster sessions?
Video Games Design
Wednesday
16
November
2011
Gifted and talented students in Y10; this one day, hands on session will give you an understanding of video games design and practice and will give you the chance to create your own game, whilst learning all about university life in general.
Uncovering Medical School (Nov)
Wednesday
2
November
2011
Y12 students. Applying to medical school can be daunting. Attend this one day session and speak with current undergraduates, academic staff and work in the medical school labs to find out what it's really all about. After the event, all attending students will have the opportunity to be e-mentored by undergrad medical students for 6 weeks.
Language Acquisition Development Workshops - Day 2
Wednesday
19
October
2011
Y12 and Y13. Two practical days designed to develop a range of study skills and allow students to explore the academic discipline of Linguistics. Meet and work with current students and staff. Day 2: Deliver your own 30-minute workshop to the rest of the group.
Language Acquisition Development Workshops - Day 1
Wednesday
14
September
2011
Y12 and Y13. Two practical days designed to develop a range of study skills and allow students to explore the academic discipline of Linguistics. Meet and work with current students and staff. Skills development and workshop planning.
AS and A2 Psychology Conference
Thursday
7
July
2011
Professor Elizabeth Loftus, one of the foremost psychologists of her generation, focusing her research on the malleability of memory, will give the keynote talk at this event. A range of prominent psychologists will speak on topics ranging from the Psychology of Peace to the Psychology of Murder.
Masterclasses in Geography
Wednesday
6
July
2011
Y12-Y13. This Workshop provides a range of Masterclasses in Physical and Human Geography. In addition to providing curriculum enrichment for sixth-form students, the Workshop provides an experience of the kind of teaching employed during a Geography degree programme, and there is an opportunity to find out more about studying Geography at University.
Festival of Arts, Culture & Performance (Jul)
Friday
1
July
2011
The Festival of Arts, Culture and Performance is a three day event for Year 12 pupils, showcasing the many degree subjects offered by the University of Leeds which fall under the categories of Arts, Culture and/or Performance. Each day will be different so you only need to come along for one of the days, either 28 June or 1 July 2011. The whole event is free and breakfast and lunch are included!
Exploring History
Wednesday
29
June
2011
Y12. Discover the exciting world of history by exploring fascinating areas including the English Revolution, Communism and Appeasement. Engage in lectures and interactive seminars hosted by leading academics and current students to discover areas of history that continue to influence the way we live. Exploring up to date research and modern perspectives, students will engage in seminar discussions and debates about some of the world's most significant periods of history. Attending school staff have the opportunity to attend an afternoon of CPD.
Sixth Form Law Conference: Crime and Punishment
Tuesday
28
June
2011
Y12. What is it really like to study Law at university, and how do people choose which career route to take after their studies? This day conference will be packed with information and interactive sessions, with plenty of time to talk with Law students and staff from the Department to gain a fascinating insight into the profession.
Festival of Arts, Culture & Performance (Jun)
Tuesday
28
June
2011
The Festival of Arts, Culture and Performance is a three day event for Year 12 pupils, showcasing the many degree subjects offered by the University of Leeds which fall under the categories of Arts, Culture and/or Performance. Each day will be different so you only need to come along for one of the days, either 28 June or 1 July 2011. The whole event is free and breakfast and lunch are included!
World of Physics
Tuesday
21
June
2011
Students with high potential in Y9 or Y10: Work alongside leading academics and current undergraduates to explore a wide range of the most exciting areas of Physics that affect us every day! Teams of students and staff from four of the region’s leading universities will work with students throughout the day to inspire you with science... this event is being delivered in collaboration with the Institute of Physics.
World of Physics
Monday
20
June
2011
Students with high potential in Y9 or Y10: Work alongside leading academics and current undergraduates to explore a wide range of the most exciting areas of Physics that affect us every day! Teams of students and staff from four of the region’s leading universities will work with students throughout the day to inspire you with science... this event is being delivered in collaboration with the Institute of Physics.
Biology at Work
Wednesday
8
June
2011
Gifted and talented students in Y8: Take part in interactive workshops on biology in real life situations: solve scientific problems in teams alongside undergraduates using modern facilities and research methods. Explore DNA fingerprinting and plant life at work in our world to unearth the amazing ideas in biology.
Emergency Room – Medical Studies
Wednesday
25
May
2011
Gifted and Talented students Y7-8 are invited to attend. Lucy's life is in your hands! Students rotate around workshops at the HYMS medical school to discover the underlying structures and organs involved in Lucy's injuries. Racing against the clock, groups facilitated by medical school staff will have to assess Lucy and decide on a course of action...
A Taste of University Study: Sociology
Monday
23
May
2011
Yr 11-13: After a successful day in June 2010, we are repeating this taster day aimed at students with an interest in Sociology. Find out about the Department of Sociological Studies and get a taste of studying Sociology at degree level through taster lectures and seminars delivered by academic staff.
Exploring History: Histories of Racism
Thursday
19
May
2011
Students with high potential in Y9-11: Experience how history shapes the present. What is the history of racial discrimination? How have ideas about race changed over time? What are the legacies of Britain's colonial past? Explore how historians unearth answers and facts and work in seminars, lectures, research groups and presentations. Work alongside leading academics and current undergraduates to explore one of the most exciting areas of history that affects how our world works today!
Academic Crash Course
Friday
6
May
2011
Y12 and Y13 students: A practical day designed to develop a range of study skills and to give participants a better understanding of living and studying at university. Meet and work with current students, investigate university provision by carrying out primary and secondary research before presenting findings in a formal group presentation.
Discover English and Performance
Friday
1
April
2011
Gifted and Talented students in Y11-12 will discover how poets, playwrights, authors, barristers and politicians have used language and art to create some of the world’s most powerful works. There will be the opportunity to take part in a number of interactive sessions, working alongside university academics and students, finishing off with a viewing of a final year performance and the chance to meet the cast.
What's Wrong with Gary
Wednesday
30
March
2011
Gifted and Talented Students in Y10: Short of breath and panicking, Gary visits your surgery. Your task is to discuss this with your medical team with support from a current medical student. You'll need to work fast, communicate well and make sure your team plans the most effective treatment. Work in the medical labs with academic staff to explore biology, ethics and anatomy in action.
Little Miracles? Exploring the Potential Use of Stem Cells
Tuesday
29
March
2011
Y9-Y13 students with high potential: As part of its Centenary the Biochemical Society have commissioned a short play from the Islington Youth Theatre on the subject of stem cells, their potential use in medicine and some of the ethical issues associated with this. Following the play researchers from the Department of Biology will be on hand to discuss current stem cell research. Pupils will also have the chance to interact with displays highlighting some of the techniques used in modern medical biology.
The Science Trail 2011
Wednesday
23
March
2011
Students with high potential in Y9/10: will have the opportunity to work with leading academics and current students in workshops across every science department at the University. Hands-on interactive sessions will bring the science curriculum to life, while attending school staff are invited to a free CPD session and lunch at the National Science Learning Centre.
A Taste of German Culture: Poetry Workshop and Performance
Thursday
17
March
2011
For Year 12 and Year 13 students with an interest in German Literature and Culture, a chance to meet German poet Nora Gomringer and take part in spoken word German poetry. Develop speaking and writing skills and meet staff, undergraduates and PhD students.
A Taste of Language and Culture: German
Wednesday
2
March
2011
Activity Day for Year 9 students with an interest in German: a chance to meet undergraduate students at the university, find out more about Germanic Studies and get a taste of studying German at degree level.
The Business Challenge
Wednesday
16
February
2011
Gifted and Talented students in Y9-10: this is an opportunity for students to see how the various aspects of business, including economy, finance, management and marketing, work together to create one idea. Pupils will be working with current undergraduate students to develop a business plan that they will then present to a panel of judges in a Dragons' Den style event.
Hot Under the Collar: Putting Climate Change in Perspective
Thursday
10
February
2011
Y10 - Climate change is a "hot" topic, but how do we know how the climate is likely to change? How does today's climate compare with that of the past? Can we do anything to change the current trend? And do we want to?
Languages @ Work
Wednesday
9
February
2011
Gifted and Talented students in Y9 are invited to attend one of the sessions: Take part in exciting business language immersion workshops, where you can engage in business negotiations and conversations with native speakers. Meet businessmen and women from high profile companies, who will have a chance to speak with you about how they use languages to make their work successful. Language experts will also offer interactive sessions on world languages, such as Arabic, Russian and Thai.
Uncovering Medical School (Feb)
Wednesday
2
February
2011
Y12 students. Applying to medical school can be daunting. Attend this one day session and speak with current undergraduates, academic staff and work in the medical school labs to find out what it's really all about. After the event, all attending students will have the opportunity to be e-mentored by undergrad medical students for 6 weeks.
Languages @ Work
Wednesday
2
February
2011
Gifted and Talented students in Y9 are invited to attend one of the sessions: Take part in exciting business language immersion workshops, where you can engage in business negotiations and conversations with native speakers. Meet businessmen and women from high profile companies, who will have a chance to speak with you about how they use languages to make their work successful. Language experts will also offer interactive sessions on world languages, such as Arabic, Russian and Thai.
Languages @ Work
Wednesday
19
January
2011
Gifted and Talented students in Y9 are invited to attend one of the sessions: Take part in exciting business language immersion workshops, where you can engage in business negotiations and conversations with native speakers. Meet businessmen and women from high profile companies, who will have a chance to speak with you about how they use languages to make their work successful. Language experts will also offer interactive sessions on world languages, such as Arabic, Russian and Thai.
Languages @ Work
Wednesday
12
January
2011
Gifted and Talented students in Y9 are invited to attend one of the sessions: Take part in exciting business language immersion workshops, where you can engage in business negotiations and conversations with native speakers. Meet businessmen and women from high profile companies, who will have a chance to speak with you about how they use languages to make their work successful. Language experts will also offer interactive sessions on world languages, such as Arabic, Russian and Thai.
