Presentations and workshops

Year 12            Gatsby - 1, 2, 3, 7

This talk gives students an insight into what Higher Education is, the benefits of HE, the application process, and what University is all about. There are plenty of examples of University life and experiences at Sheffield.

Year 12            Gatsby 1, 2, 7

This talk introduces the benefits of Higher Education, including skill development, career prospects, independence, and other aspects of student life.

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby - 1, 2, 3, 7

This session covers the range of factors that students need to consider when choosing a course and university. It is designed for the individual to think about their own interests and stresses the importance of researching different courses and institutions

Year 12            Gatsby 1, 3, 7

This informative talk introduces competitive courses and the Russell Group, highlighting some of the positive aspects that Russell Group universities can bring to their students. The talk also focuses on how students can be competitive applicants and what they can be doing now to strengthen their skills and university application in order to stand out from the crowd

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1 & 7

This is an interactive workshop that introduces the importance of study skills and qualities, then gets students working on activities that focus on note-taking, creative thinking and academic resilience.

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1 & 7

This talk delivers the most up to date information on the student finance package available to students from the government. It also covers the bursaries and scholarships offered by the University.

The section on managing your money broadens students' understanding of the wider costs associated with attending university and introduces them to budgeting. 

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1 & 7

This talk gives students an insight into what it is like to be a student at The University of Sheffield. It covers the range of opportunities and experiences available to students throughout their studies, including studying abroad, placement years, part-time work and Languages for All.

Year 12            Gatsby 1, 2, 3, 7

This interactive session aims to prepare students for upcoming UCAS exhibitions and covers the range of factors that students need to consider when choosing a course and university. It is designed for the individual to think about their own interests and stresses the importance of researching different courses and institutions

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1, 2, 3, 7

This interactive session discusses the different types of virtual Higher Education Fairs that are available to them and how students can make the most of them. The session also covers how students can use these events (and other virtual events) to decide on a course and a university.

The session stresses the importance of researching different courses and institutions and encourages students to think about their own priorities.

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1 & 7

An introduction to Sheffield – the University and the city. This session covers the range of courses, opportunities and facilities available to prospective students

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1, 2, 3, 7

This talk focuses on how students can increase their employability and skill set while at University. The talk covers how different University degrees will enhance student employability, and what other opportunities and extra-curriculars are on offer outside of their course. The talk finishes with encouraging students to think about their own future career plans and what skills they want to develop.

Year 12            Gatsby 1 & 7

A talk that introduces students to the actual process of applying to university through UCAS. This session perfectly combines with either 'Choosing a course and university' or 'Personal statements' to provide students with more guidance on key parts of the application.

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1, 3, 7

This session is designed for students in the early stages of their application process. The interactive workshop focuses on the structure of the statement and helps students identify their skills and experiences.

Year 12 & 13        Gatsby 1, 7

A talk on the transition to university, focusing on both the academic differences between sixth form/college and University, but also looking at moving away from home, increased independence as a student, and the support available to students.

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1, 4, 7

This session is an introduction to the EPQ and the process that students go through. It is not an academic study skills session. It is best delivered before students have signed up for the EPQ, or just as they are beginning the process.

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1, 3, 7

Delivered by current students and recent graduates, this interactive talk explores top tips and advice for making the transition to university life. Suitable for post-16 students at all stages, stereotypes and myths surrounding higher education are tackled head-on, alongside an exploration of frequent worries and concerns students may have before going to university.

Year 12            Gatsby 1, 3, 7

An interactive quiz addressing many misconceptions surrounding higher education. The quiz of 6 rounds involves university trivia, increases students' knowledge of the range of higher education options and takes students through key stages of applying to university.

Y12 and 13            Gatsby benchmarks 1, 3, 7 

At the University we recognise that we receive applications from international students who are already studying at UK sixth forms and that these students have specific support needs. This talk can be delivered to groups of UK-based international students and outlines the student support available at the University of Sheffield from visa support to vacation activities for those staying on campus year-round. 

Year 12 & 13            Gatsby 1, 3 and 7

This is an opportunity to book one or more of our student ambassadors (current students), to speak to your students. Student Ambassadors can offer personal insight from a subject-specific perspective or alternatively, alumni from your school/college could talk about their own experience of progression to university.

The talk covers what stress and wellbeing are, as well as how to identify when you may be experiencing stress. It explores how to prevent and deal with stress in academic situation, focusing on planning time around assignments/ exams both at school and at university. It covers why students may experience more stress when transitioning to university and how to minimise this. It finishes by exploring the support available to students at school and university.

Year 12 Gatsby 1 & 7

This talk covers medicine and dentistry as a career, the application process and how to be a competitive applicant.

Year 13 Gatsby 1 & 7

This provides Medicine and Dentistry applicants an opportunity to attend a ‘mock’ interview with a current Medical or Dentistry student. Feedback and advice are provided to the applicant following the interview.

Year 12 & 13 Gatsby 1,3,4,7

This talk covers what STEM subjects are, the benefits of studying a STEM subject, and some of the potential career destinations following a STEM degree. The range of STEM subjects available at Sheffield is covered, alongside information on how to choose a STEM subject and how students can narrow down their options. Myths and student concerns surrounding STEM degrees are tackled via an interactive quiz.

Year 12 & 13 Gatsby 1 & 7

This session explores each of the 5 faculties at the University of Sheffield and the degree disciplines offered within each faculty. For each faculty, both graduate career destinations and faculty-specific careers support offered to students are discussed.

The session discusses extra opportunities offered at University and how these can increase students' employability, as well as asking students to think about which career paths they are interested now. The session concludes by discussing various resources students can use to find out more about which degrees and careers are best suited to them.