The London Universities Group Roadshow Webinar

Hear about the benefits of staying in London to study from Idowu A Isaac Ojo

Isaac is a final year BSc (Hons) Economics and Econometrics student at Goldsmiths. Alongside his studies, he is a student ambassador, a member of Goldsmiths Gardening Society, and delivers digital media skills workshops at a community photography studio in Newham. Focusing on his experience as a commuting student, he’ll talk through the advantages that come from staying at home and studying in London.

Hear more about student finance from Tara Murphy

Tara is the Schools & Colleges Liaison Manager at Royal Holloway, University of London. She will discuss all the financial support available to you. This section will cover loans and what’s available for students living in London and remaining at home. Tara will give examples of scholarships and bursaries available and where to find them as well as offering money saving tips from budgeting to cheaper travel to exploring London further for free!

Hear more about the difference between school/ college and university from Laura Massey and Natalie Ryles

Laura is the UK Student Recruitment Manager at SOAS University of London. She represents SOAS coordinating and attending higher education activities for SOAS with schools and colleges in the UK. She will talk about some of the differences between school/college and university - including discussing student numbers and population, academic staff and tutors, and opportunities for work experience and studying abroad.

Natalie is the Student Ambassador and Events Officer at Queen Mary University of London. She has been at Queen Mary for 18 months, working with Queen Mary’s student ambassadors and supporting outreach and recruitment events. She will be presenting on the differences between school/college and university, specifically looking at facilities and resources, research opportunities, and transitioning from A-level and BTEC to undergraduate study.

Hear more about student life from Jacob Brown and Priya Khindria

Jacob is the Student Recruitment – Outreach Manager for St George’s, University of London. This session will introduce student life at University and will give insight into what life outside of the classroom might look like whilst studying in London. The session will begin by exploring the range of support available to help students transition from school/college to university, including study, academic and disability support, before turning attention to the student union. With over 300 types of sport clubs & societies in London, we’re sure we’ll have one that takes your interest! Finally, the session will touch on the types of part time work that students often secure and will give give brief insight into becoming a student ambassador.

Priya is the UK Marketing and Recruitment Assistant at City, University of London. She completed her degree in Scotland and was a sabbatical Student Union President and will provide insight into student support and adapting socially into university life. Priya will discuss the academic and study skills support provided by universities to students. Particularly focussing on the study skills support for students with dyslexia or a disability and how students can use and access student support and how to contact support teams. The session will also look at transitioning into university and how to make friends in a new and diverse setting – particularly with focus on what University has to offer and meeting people -not only through your course but through extra curriculars and the students’ union.

Hear about the moving to London to study from Idowu A Isaac Ojo

Isaac is a final year BSc (Hons) Economics and Econometrics student at Goldsmiths. Alongside his studies he is a student ambassador, a member of Goldsmiths Gardening Society, and delivers digital media skills workshops at a community photography studio in Newham. When you’re thinking about moving to London, there’s no better guide than someone who already lives there. He’ll talk through some of the key reasons why students move to London and why it is a great place to live, work and study.

Hear more about student finance from Tara Murphy

Tara is the Schools & Colleges Liaison Manager at Royal Holloway, University of London. She will discuss all the financial support available to you. This section will cover student loans, discussing the increased maintenance loan available to students studying within London. Tara will give examples of scholarships and bursaries available to you and where to find them as well as offer money saving tips from cheaper travel to exploring London for free!

Hear more about student life from Laura Massey, Jacob Brown and Priya Khindria

Laura is the UK Student Recruitment Manager at SOAS University of London. She represents SOAS coordinating and attending higher education activities for SOAS with schools and colleges in the UK. She will talk about aspects of student life at university including discussing student numbers and population, academic staff and tutors, and opportunities for work experience and studying abroad.

Jacob is the Student Recruitment – Outreach Manager for St George’s, University of London. This session will introduce student life at University and will give insight into what life outside of the classroom might look like whilst studying in London. The session will begin by exploring the range of support available to help students transition from school/college to university, including study, academic and disability support, before turning attention to the student union. With over 300 types of sport clubs & societies in London, we’re sure we’ll have one that takes your interest! Finally, the session will touch on the types of part time work that students often secure and give brief insight into becoming a student ambassador.

Priya is the UK Marketing and Recruitment Assistant at City, University of London. She completed her degree in Scotland and was a sabbatical Student Union President and will provide insight into student support and adapting socially into university life. Priya will discuss the academic and study skills support provided by universities to students. Particularly focussing on the study skills support for students with dyslexia or a disability and how students can use and access student support and how to contact support teams. The session will also look at transitioning into university and how to make friends in a new and diverse setting – particularly with focus on what University has to offer and meeting people not only through your course but through extra curriculars and the students’ union.

Hear more about adapting to university life in London from Olivia Linley

Olivia is a third-year MEng Material Science & Engineering Student at Queen Mary University of London. Originally from Leeds, Olivia will be giving her and her favourite student hangouts. Moving to a big city was a great experience for Olivia, and she loves all the things that London has to offer! Queen Mary was one of the only universities to offer her dream course, and with the added bonus of being in London, she never looked back and made this her one and only UCAS choice. Olivia’s love of London mainly stems from her love of the West End and musicals. Studying in London gave her direct access to the thing she loves most, and she wouldn’t change that for the world.