Nurturing Bright Futures - HE Advice from UEA

In our final episode of the academic year we have two guests! Firstly, we are joined by Jim from our Higher Education Advisory team to chat with us about Clearing including key dates and tips, UCAS Embargo period and what to expect from a clearing phone call or live chat on results day. We are also joined by Hannah Schutt, a lecturer in Health Sciences here at UEA. Hannah joins us to talk about our undergraduate Physiotherapy course and answers some commonly asked questions about placements, work/life balance, monetary concerns as well as giving some important advice about Physiotherapy applications and interviews. Please get in touch with the School of Health Sciences at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us by entering Physiotherapy or Health Sciences in the department box if you have any questions for the staff or current students about the course. UEA Clearing 2024 https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/clearing UEA Physiotherapy https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-health-sciences/employability/physiotherapy School of Health Sciences https://www.uea.ac.uk/web/about/school-of-health-sciences BSc Physiotherapy https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-physiotherapy Physiotherapy Instagram @uea_physiotherapy Physiosoc Instagram @ueaphysiosoc

This month we are joined by Emma Huddlestone, one of our Sociology lecturers here at UEA. Emma will be talking to us all about what drew her to Sociology as a discipline and the hugely diverse range of topics students can dig into on this degree! We also speak about contact hours, assessments, employability and other oppurtunities available to our students. Please get in touch with the School of Sociology at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us by entering Sociology in the department box if you have any questions for the staff or current students about the course. UEA Sociology https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/sociology BA (Hons) Sociology https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-sociology

This month we are joined by two guests! Chris Hakes, a member of our Higher Education Advisory Team is here to give us some more information about our free upcoming CPD accredited Teacher's Conference on Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of June at our very own UEA campus. Additionally, we also speak to Becky Lewis, a lecturer in Evolutionary Biology and the Admissions Director of our school of Biological Sciences here at UEA. Becky is here today to talk to us all about our Ecology and Conservation course which is co-taught by our schools of Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences.We speak about what students can expect from the course, both local and international field trips, professional development and employability prospects and what we're looking for in our prospective students. Please get in touch about our Ecology and Conservation course at: https://www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us if you have any questions for the staff or current students. Teacher's Conference; Information for Teachers and booking form: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/teachers/cpd/teachers-conference UEA Biological Sciences https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-biological-sciences UEA Environmental Sciences https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-environmental-sciences Admissions Email at: admissions@uea.ac.uk

This month we are joined by two guests! Zoe Jones from our Learning Enhancement team is here to talk to us about the wide range of learning support we offer at UEA, how students can access these and how students can get support even without formal diagnoses. Additionally, Suzanne Doyle, a lecturer in International Relations is here to talk about our International Relations degrees here at UEA and what drew her to the discipline herself. We also speak about employability prospects, what we're looking for in prospective students and what opportunities students can expect from a course in International Relations. Please get in touch with the UEA Political, Social and International Studies department at: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us if you have any questions for the staff or current students. UEA Political, Social and International Studies https://www.uea.ac.uk/web/about/school-of-politics-philosophy-language-and-communication-studies/political-social-and-international-studies Eastminster: a global politics & policy blog from UEA: http://www.ueapolitics.org UEA Political, Social and International Studies X/Twitter @Politics_UEA UEA Learning Enhancement https://www.uea.ac.uk/uea-life/student-support/learning-enhancement Qualified for the Future Report https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/1888/Qualified-for-the-Future-Quantifying-demand-for-arts-humanities-social-science-skills.pdf Transcript: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/XWtuNqNJ1Dhg4YCQ?ref=Link

This month we are joined by Associate Professor of Art History, Ed Krcma, who is also Head of Department for Art History and World Art Studies here at UEA. Ed will be talking to us about all the courses we offer in this department, including our unique Archaeology, Anthropology and Art History BA and the transferable skills and hands on opportunities that these degrees offer our students, including access to our on campus Art Gallery and Museum, the Sainsbury Centre. Please get in touch with the UEA Art History and World Art Studies department at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us and select Art History as an area of study if you have any questions for the staff or current students about the course. UEA Art History and World Art Studies https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-art-media-and-american-studies/art-history Instagram: @arthistoryuea

In this month's episode we have two guests! Chloe Bilverstone, a recent graduate and current employee at UEA has a discussion with us about student budgeting at university and managing part time work alongside studies. Additionally, Paul Geary, a lecturer and course director of our undergraduate Drama courses, is also joining us for a chat all about our Drama courses, what opportunities are available, what admissions are looking for in prospective students and where some of our graduates have ended up. Please get in touch with the UEA Literature, Drama and Creative Writing school at https://www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us and select Drama as an area of study if you have any questions about the course. UEA Drama https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-literature-drama-and-creative-writing/drama School Admissions Director (Literature, Drama and Creative Writing) ldc.admissions@uea.ac.uk Instagram: @uealdc @ueadramastudio

This month we are joined by two guests. Sally Rix from our Recruitment team is joining us to talk about a brand new scholarship in honour of UEA's 60th Birthday for first year students, what it involves and how your students can apply. Sophie Bremner, a lecturer in Geography and Global Development, is also joining us to talk about our range of interdisciplinary Global Development degrees here at UEA, what prospective students might expect from the course, overseas placement opportunities, the application process and future employability prospects. Please get in touch with the UEA Global Development school at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us and select Global Development as an area of study if you have any questions about the course. UEA School of Global Development www.uea.ac.uk/dev UEA Global Development Instagram @everyday.dev LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/uea-dev UEA 60th Anniversary Scholarship https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/60th-anniversary-scholarship

What does it take to become a paramedic? This month, we're joined by Simon Rose from UEA's School of Health Sciences to find out. Simon addresses some of the main concerns we hear from students and families when enquiring about Paramedic Science, including whether students on healthcare courses can expect a normal ‘university experience' and the demands of managing health and social care placements at university alongside studies. Find out more about paramedic science at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-paramedic-science

This month, Dr Lucill Curtis talks us through the different areas of marketing and management that students can study at university. She shares her insights on the relevance of a marketing degree in diverse, contemporary business environments, including the value of placement opportunities at university. Visit the Norwich Business School page to find out more about our marketing and management programmes https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/norwich-business-school Get in touch to let us know what you'd like us to cover on the podcast - schools@uea.ac.uk

Welcome back! We hope our listeners had a restful summer break. For our first episode of the new academic year we are joined by two guests. Renee Stewart from our Recruitment Events team is joining us to talk about UEA's new Virtual Open Day platform which can be accessed remotely to explore our campus from your classroom. Helen Arnold, an associate professor in our School of Law, is also joining to talk to us about the brand new Criminology BA programme which we are hoping to open to applicants in the 2024/25 UCAS cycle. Please get in touch with our friendly team on schools@uea.ac.uk if there is anything you want to hear on the podcast this year. Virtual Open Day Platform https://www.uea.ac.uk/visit/uni-open-days/virtual-open-day UEA Criminology https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-criminology/2024-25/sep

For our last episode of the academic year we are joined by lecturer in Media Practice from our School of Art, Media and American Studies, Geraint D'Arcy. Geraint unpacks the transferable skills involved in the study of media and shares their insights into what the future of the sector looks like in the new age of digital culture and communications. We will be taking a hiatus over the summer and will be returning for an episode in September. Keep in touch via schools@uea.ac.uk and have a restful summer holiday. UEA Media Studies https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-media-studies UEA Film and Television Studies https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-film-and-television-studies UEA Film and Television Production https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-film-and-television-production

In this month's episode, we are joined by an Associate Professor of Marine Sciences, Rob Hall. We discuss the distinction between the study of Marine Sciences and other Biology courses, the different research opportunities available to students of science at university, and some top tips for writing a stand-out application to a Marine Sciences course. Check out our upcoming Environmental Sciences subject taster sessions on the link below. Find out more: Marine Sciences course page https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-marine-sciences Upcoming Environmental Sciences Subject Taster Session https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject-taster-sessions

In this month's episode we are joined by one of our expert Disability Advisers, Liam Davison, from our dedicated Wellbeing team. Liam shares key information about the Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA): who might be eligible, the application process, and the ways in which the funding can be used to support students. We also discuss the wellbeing services more broadly at university and what factors students should be considering when making their university choices. Please note: the DSA is only available for students who are also eligible for the SFE package, although you do not have to take it out. There are other funding packages for other groups of students (for example, international students). To find out more about this, visit the links below. To find out more: DSA Apply Here https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa DSA More Info https://www.ucas.com/student-finance-england/disabled-students-allowance UEA Student Services https://www.uea.ac.uk/uea-life/student-support Contact Us About Your Disability at UEA https://www.uea.ac.uk/uea-life/student-support/disability-support

This month we have another student perspective, as we are joined by current PESH (Physical Education, Sport and Health) student, Josh. Josh shares his insights into life as a sports student and gives an oversight of our bespoke Sports Development course which sits within the faculty, listen to find out more about this fantastic course! Josh produces his own podcast for PESH school, which covers a range of topics which students can expect to encounter when studying physical education and sports. Find the links below to sign-post any interested students. Find out more: UEA PESH Podcast open.spotify.com/show/6duk9EEVaSL5YUMvKupm6W Sports Scholarship Offering www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-fun…vidual-scholarship

On this month's episode we are joined by current International Business Management and UEA student intern, Lily. With the student finance application upcoming, Lily will be sharing her top tips for money management and budgeting with your loan as a student. We will also be discussing how students can make informed decisions about the affordability of studying at different universities, in light of the current cost of living crisis. Find out more: Upcoming Student Finance Webinar https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/webinars Which? Student Budget Calculator https://www.ucas.com/finance/managing-money/budget-calculator

On this episode, we're joined by Adam from UEA's Higher Education Advisory team, to talk about what happens next after students have submitted their UCAS applications and how students can be making the most of the upcoming months to inform their choice of higher education destination. We will be discussing our top tips for students who are invited to interview and our programme of Applicant Days. More about Applicant Days: https://www.uea.ac.uk/visit/applicant-days View our webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars Request a copy of the application toolkit: schools@uea.ac.uk

On this episode, we're joined by Scott and Liz from UEA's outreach team, to talk about contextual admissions and also support for students who have experience of care or who may be estranged from their family. More about contextual admissions: www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions More about Including Me: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/teachers/services-for-schools/including-me We also have some advice for supporting students who may have yet to get their application in to study at university in 2023. View our webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars Request a copy of the application toolkit: schools@uea.ac.uk

This month, Dr Becky Lewis talks us through the different areas of biology that students can study at university, and gives her thoughts on how to advise students weighing up a general biology degree versus a specialism. Visit UEA's School of Biological Sciences at www.uea.ac.uk/biological-sciences We also discuss the new T level qualification and find out more about the T level scholarship available from UEA. For details visit: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-finder/t-level-scholarship Get in touch to let us know what you'd like us to cover on the podcast - schools@uea.ac.uk

Are you involved with writing UCAS references for your students? In this episode, we'll share some top tips and key resources to support you. Email us to find out more about our UCAS referencing sessions: schools@uea.ac.uk We're also joined by Dr Maria Serban who discusses the type of student who might suit a philosophy degree, and the benefits of studying this fascinating subject. For more information on philosophy at UEA visit: www.uea.ac.uk/ppl

This month, we kick off the new academic year with a chat with Stuart and Alex from UEA's music centre. They explain how students of any subject can enjoy music while they're at university - and how they might even be entitled to a scholarship to support them. Plus we'll hear more about some of the activities taking place this term to support you and your students, including webinars, subject tasters and Open Days. Find out more at: Music Scholarship - https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-finder/music Tasters and webinars - https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters Open Days - https://www.uea.ac.uk/opendays

Results day is just around the corner, so it's a good idea to make sure your students are prepared. This month, Alix Delany, head of admissions at UEA, talks us through clearing and highlights some key things you and your students should be aware of this year. Alix will be running a webinar for students and their parents/carers on 25 July 2022. Details and registration is via Channel Talent: https://www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/he-guidance-clearing-in-five-easy-steps-a-session-for-students-their-parents-or-carers-with-alix-delany-head-of-admissions-at-university-of-east-anglia/ Finally, Natalie Freeman from UEA's careers team joins us to talk about the support available to students at university, including employability skills awards such as the UEA Award. Find out more about UEA CareerCentral at https://www.uea.ac.uk/careers

The way the news is reported shapes the world we live in. Join Clare and Barnie from our Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism course for some top tips for advising students interested in this challenging and exciting career. For more information on the course, visit: www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-broadcast-and-multimedia-journalism And don't forget to register for our teacher conference, taking place 9-10 June 2022. For details and to book your free place, visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/teachersconference

This month we're joined by Rosemary from UEA's School of Pharmacy, to discuss studying pharmacy and pharmacology at university. Plus we'll get some top tips on what students need to be doing to ensure they have their accommodation sorted in plenty of time for starting university. School of Pharmacy: http://www.uea.ac.uk/pharmacy Online taster lectures: http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters Accommodation at UEA: http://www.uea.ac.uk/accommodation

What's the difference between studying economics at sixth form or college, and studying it at university? In this episode, we speak to Bahar, admissions director for UEA's School of Economics, and current economics student Wini to find out. Find out more about economics at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/economics We also discuss what students need to be doing about student finance at this time of year, if they're planning to head to university in the autumn. Download our finance guide: https://everwondered.uea.ac.uk/resource/young-person/year-13/finance-guide And finally, mark the 9th and 10th June in your calendars for this year's Nurturing Bright Futures conference. Register your interest: www.uea.ac.uk/study/teachersconference

This month, we're looking at how students can enhance their degree by adding either a year in industry or incorporating some time spent studying abroad. What places are available and how do students get them? What are the costs involved? And what if students are worried about taking a break in their studies? Listen now to hear more from James Gardiner (Norwich Business School) and Annie Kay (UEA Study Abroad). Norwich Business School: www.uea.ac.uk/nbs UEA study abroad: www.uea.ac.uk/study/study-abroad Study abroad student blog: https://ueaontheroad.wordpress.com/ Study abroad Channel Talent session: www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/he-guidance-study-abroad-as-part-of-your-degree-with-annie-kay-current-students-from-university-of-east-anglia/

You and your students might be familiar with studying history at school/college level, but what's it like to study at university? In this episode, Jessica Sharkey from UEA's School of History is joined by former student Faye - who shares her thoughts on completing a history degree and how it has helped in her career. For more information about studying history at UEA visit www.uea.ac.uk/history or chat to our students and academics at www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us To view upcoming webinars and taster lectures, visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters

Join us as we hear from Sarah Drake, Claire Moran and Steph Jong, all from UEA's School of Health Sciences. We'll be taking a closer look at studying occupational therapy and also hearing more about support available for students facing interviews for health science courses. For more information on interview support for health science students, visit: https://bit.ly/2ZYFNUi For more information on studying health sciences at UEA visit: www.uea.ac.uk/health-sciences

What does it mean to study 'education' at university? This month, Harry Dyer from UEA's School of Education and Lifelong Learning tells us more about this dynamic course and the many different career paths education students might follow. Find out more about the School of Education and Lifelong Learning: www.uea.ac.uk/education Chat to Harry via Ask Us: https://api.unibuddy.co/og/university-of-east-anglia/buddies/staff/609d052f5680964366f1a4ab We'll also talk about advising students who are unsure of adding a year abroad/year in industry to their UCAS applications.

International Development looks at key global issues such as climate change, economic development, environmental justice, and gender inequality. It's a great option for students with a strong social conscience, or those who have enjoyed humanities and social sciences at school or college and don't want to narrow their study to one chosen discipline. Listen now to find out more from Sarah Jenkins, Admissions Director for UEA's School of International Development. School of International Development: www.uea.ac.uk/international-development Put your questions to an International Development student or academic: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us

What is a foundation year? Which students might benefit from a foundation year? Join Joy Hawkins from UEA's Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities to find out. Find out more at: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/foundation-year Chat to Joy at: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-us Request foundation year materials to use with your students: schools@uea.ac.uk

This month HE Adviser Lydia chats to Alix Delany, Head of Admissions at UEA, about exam results and clearing. We'll look at the key dates for 2021, what might be different this year and what we can all do to help students feel prepared. To join our Channel Talent clearing session on 27th July, register at www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/he-guidance-getting-the-most-from-clearing-with-university-of-east-anglia/

On this episode, we're joined by Chris Atkin from UEA's School of Engineering, with some great advice for advising students who are interested in studying engineering - including general vs. specialisms and what to look out for when comparing degrees at different universities. For more information on engineering at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/engineering www.uea.ac.uk/ask-an-academic www.twitter.com/engineeringuea Plus, HE Adviser Megan shares some useful resources for keeping students engaged until the end of term. www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/preparing-for-university-mooc https://everwondered.uea.ac.uk/ www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars Questions? Email us at schools@uea.ac.uk

This month, Jeannette Chin from our School of Computing Sciences is joined by former computing science student Nik, to talk about the range of subjects included within computing, the different skills students can develop and how to prepare for the transition from school/college to university. To find out more about our courses, visit www.uea.ac.uk/computing We're also kicking off a fantastic season of online taster lectures, designed to give Year 12-13/Level 3 students a feel for their subject at university. Sessions are free, easy to join and cover a range of subjects from across the university. View the programme at www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters Questions? Email us on schools@uea.ac.uk

This month we're joined by Stan from our School of Health Sciences and Jennie, a former student, to look the new Operating Department Practice degree. For full course details visit: www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-operating-department-practice We also discuss the various resources available to applicants to help them make informed decisions for their firm and insurance choice universities, including our new 'Ask an Adviser' service. - Ask an Adviser: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/ask-an-adviser - Ask a Student: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-a-student - Ask an Academic: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-an-academic - HE webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars - Subject taster lectures: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject-taster-sessions Questions? Email us on schools@uea.ac.uk

Now that the UCAS deadline has passed, we kick things off this month by taking a look at the impact the pandemic has had on university admissions, and what this could mean for those looking to study next year. We're also joined by Andrew Sach, who talks to us about what it's like to study social work - including what social work is, how placements work and what job prospects are like for graduates. For more information on our social work courses, visit www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-social-work Details of the online social work sessions (taking place March 2021) will be posted on our taster lecture page: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject-taster-sessions. Alternatively, drop us a line at schools@uea.ac.uk to find out more.

This month, Kim Ridealgh, Head of Language and Communication Studies at UEA, talks about why studying a language - on its own or alongside another discipline - is such a valuable skill. Plus we're joined by Katy Baines, who graduated from UEA with a degree in Spanish in 2016, to hear what advice she'd give to students who are considering studying a language at university. To learn more about Language and Communication Studies at UEA visit: www.uea.ac.uk/lcs We also give a run down of the Channel Talent sessions coming up this term, including modern foreign languages, history, economics, artificial intelligence (psychology, philosophy and engineering), nursing, literature, philosophy, creative writing, film studies and maths. For more information and to register, visit www.channeltalent.co.uk

This month, HE Adviser Jess updates us on recent on entry requirements and accepted qualifications. - UEA course catalogue: www.uea.ac.uk/course-finder - EPQ resources: www.uea.ac.uk/study/epq - English language equivalencies: www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies - Contact our Admissions team: admissions@uea.ac.uk We’re also joined by Carlene Cornish, who talks to us about sociology: including what sociology is, how it’s taught at UEA and what the possible career options are for students. - Sociology at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/about/sociology - Study abroad: www.uea.ac.uk/study/study-abroad-and-exchange

Our HE Adviser Lucy joins us to tell us all about a new package of EPQ resources available for students, teachers and advisers. To view the resources and request lesson plans, visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/epq To find out more about the Bright Spark Scholarship, visit www.uea.ac.uk/scholarships Paz Muñoz, senior lecturer from our School of Chemistry, discusses how to help students choose between BSc and MChem degree options and explains how they're able to keep labs open safely during the pandemic. Visit the School of Chemistry at www.uea.ac.uk/chemistry

Are your students feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of courses on offer? We have some top tips for helping narrow down the choices and find the right one for them. Plus Sally Homden from Norwich Medical School talks to us about medicine gateway years, and gives advice on how aspiring medicine students can get the work experience they need, even during the pandemic. Email us at schools@uea.ac.uk - Choosing a Course and Institution workbook: everwondered.uea.ac.uk/resource/young-person/year-13/choosing-a-course-and-institution - Medical Schools Council: www.medschools.ac.uk - Do It (volunteering): do-it.org - Observe GP: www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx - Medical Aspirations: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/teachers/services-for-schools/year-12-13/on-campus/medical-aspirations

As we begin a new term, we take a look at the online advice and guidance available so that your students can stay both safe and informed - including webinars, virtual HE fairs and online taster lectures. We're also joined by James Armes from Norwich Business School, who discusses the differences between BA and BSc courses - and how students can choose which is best for them - as well as the implications of a sudden shift to online teaching during Covid. For more information on any of the topics covered in this month's podcast, email us at schools@uea.ac.uk

Francisco Costa joins us to talk about our new Liberal Arts programme, launching in 2021. This is a great option for students who want to be able to shape their degree according to their interests and skills. We also have some great online opportunities especially for teachers and advisers this month: - Teachers and advisers conference (live event 4th and 5th June 2020, recordings available until end of June): www.uea.ac.uk/teachersconference - Teacher and adviser webinars (throughout June): www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars Any questions? Email us at schools@uea.ac.uk

Prof Richard Harvey, UEA's Academic Director for Admissions and UCAS Council Member, talks about how students can continue to prepare for university during the lockdown and addresses concerns around admissions in light of cancelled exams. Further information: - UEA webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars - Preparing for University MOOC: www.futurelearn.com/courses/preparing-for-uni - Observe GP work experience alternative: www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx Let us know what you'd like to see included in our teacher webinars - schools@uea.ac.uk

This month we're joined by conservationist, author and award-winning broadcaster Ben Garrod, who talks to us about his role as Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement here at UEA and the Youth STEMM Award. Plus Becky from our Outreach team explains what support is available to help widen participation in higher education and why university is a great option for BTEC students. Further information - UEA's Outreach team: outreach@uea.ac.uk - Youth Stemm Award: ysawards.co.uk - UEA's School of Biological Sciences: www.uea.ac.uk/biological-sciences - Webinars, online taster lectures and MOOCs: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars - Preparing for University MOOC: www.futurelearn.com/courses/preparing-for-uni We're still here to support you during the school closures. Email schools@uea.ac.uk to let us know how we can help.

How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How can we reduce our energy consumption in the western world? What happens inside an erupting volcano? Environmental Sciences looks at all these questions and more - find out about this exciting course from our guest Dr Amii Harwood. Visit www.uea.ac.uk/environmental-sciences Plus, we have details of our new summer school - 'This is University' - designed to help students feel prepared with the study and life skills they need for university. Visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/this-is-uni Get in touch on schools@uea.ac.uk

Sophie from UEA Sport talks to us about opportunities to get active at UEA, from competitive team sports to health and wellbeing initiatives. Plus, academics from our School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing give their top tips for students applying to courses requiring an audition or portfolio submission. For more information, visit www.uea.ac.uk or email us on schools@uea.ac.uk

What kind of student would suit an American Studies degree? And what kind of careers can it lead on to? Join us as we chat to Tom and Rachael from our School of Art, Media and American Studies. For more information, visit www.uea.ac.uk/american-studies or email us on schools@uea.ac.uk

David from our School of Development to discuss a brand new MOOC (massive open online course). Find out more and encourage your students to register at www.uea.ac.uk/dev/short We're also joined by Karen, Stan, Coral and Neil from our School of Health Sciences, who discuss operating department practice, adult nursing and learning disability nursing. Read more about the school at www.uea.ac.uk/health-sciences For any general enquiries, email us on schools@uea.ac.uk

Louise and Will from UEA's School of Psychology join us to talk about the exciting new BSc Computational Psychology course. Find out what the course involves and what kind of students it might be suitable for. Sign your class up to our free online guest lecture and we'll be able to explain the course directly to your students, as well as answering any questions they might have. The session will take place on Tuesday 10 December at 14:15. Sign up at www.channeltalent.co.uk Plus our HE Adviser Beth gives her top tips for writing a UCAS reference. To book a personal statement talk at your school or college email schools@uea.ac.uk

Darren and Adrienne from UEA CareerCentral discuss how you can advise your students on their higher education choices depending on their career goals. They also give an overview of the support that students can expect at university to improve their employability and find the right role for them when they graduate. For more information on UEA CareerCentral visit www.uea.ac.uk/careers/students-and-graduates To contact the HE advisory team email schools@uea.ac.uk

We're back with a new name for the new academic year. This month, we're joined by Kristina Garner, a lecturer in Law and a widening participation academic officer at UEA. We also discuss recent changes made to the clearing process and offer some handy hints to plan for the year ahead. For more information on UEA Law School visit www.uea.ac.uk/law

This month's podcast comes from UEA's annual Nurturing Bright Futures conference for teachers and advisers. We're joined by Rob from Channel Talent (www.channeltalent.co.uk) to talk about the free online guest lecture service available to schools, and Caroline - a careers adviser from Prior Park College in Bath and conference attendee.