The Study in the Midlands Webinar

Through this Study in the Midlands online webinar, you will find out more about university opportunities in the East Midlands and the West Midlands - as well as watching key university guidance information which will allow you to make fantastic university choices.

Whether you’re planning to start university in 2021, 2022 or even 2023 and beyond. Or supporting people that are making their university decisions (parents, carers, school practitioners etc) - this webinar will be tremendously useful for you.

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Who is speaking during the event?

The webinar is hosted by UniTasterDays.com and provides an opportunity to watch presentations on the key things to know about university from experts at Aston University, Birmingham City University, Bishop Grosseteste University, Coventry University, Keele University, Staffordshire University, the University of Birmingham, the University of Derby and the University of Nottingham.

What to expect during the webinar?

You'll hear ten short 10 minute presentations during the evening with information on the below (in this order):

Why you may wish to consider university participation
The reasons you may wish to consider studying in the West Midlands
How to research your university opportunities
The rise of degree apprenticeships and why you may wish to consider one
How to prepare for your university application
Top tips when writing personal statements
The reasons you may wish to consider studying in the East Midlands
How the student finance system works
Budgeting tips before and during university

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Hear more about the reasons to consider going to university from Danny North

Meeting new people, living away from all, better earning potential. Just some of the reasons you may wish to consider going to University. Join Danny from the Coventry University Student Recruitment Team where he provides top tips to why Considering University could be the option for you.

Hear more about studying in the West Midlands from Ellie Campbell

Ellie is a student ambassador with Staffordshire University. Ellie introduces her experience of studying in the Midlands, why she chose to do so, the facilities on offer and how to make the most of your university experience.

Hear more about top tips for your university research from Lottie Turner

Lottie is a Student Recruitment Officer at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. Finding a university that’s right for you is so important, as its going to be the place you’ll be calling home for the next 3 to 4 years! So to help you Lottie provides a brief guide to researching universities and offers some handy top tips to help in your search.

Hear more about degree apprenticeships from Charlotte Coleman

Charlotte is an Outreach Officer within Aston University’s Student Recruitment and Outreach team. During this session, you will gain a deeper understanding into what a degree apprenticeship is, the different apprenticeships available and unpick the differences between degree apprenticeships and the traditional degree to decide which pathway best suits you.

Hear more about the university application process – and what to expect after you apply from Rachel Smith

Rachel works in the Student Recruitment team at Birmingham City University. She talks to you about how to apply, highlights useful dates to be aware of and what to expect once your application is in, including the different types of offers you may receive and making your choices once you get them.

Hear about top tips for writing a personal statement from Georgie Linton-Smart

Georgie works in the Student Recruitment and Marketing Team at the University of Birmingham. During this session you will find out everything you need to know when it comes to writing your personal statement. Georgie will cover what to include in your personal statement and top tips on how to make your application stand out.

Hear more about studying in the East Midlands from Alex Baugh

Alex works in the Schools and Colleges Liaison team at the University of Derby. Living, working and studying in the Midlands is fantastic as there are so many opportunities on your doorstep. Alex introduces some of the reasons why the East Midlands is a great place for you to study, as well as highlighting some of the things to consider when thinking about where to study.

Hear about student finance from Sian Griffiths

Sian is an experienced Student Recruitment Officer at the University of Nottingham. She discusses some of the financial support available to you from the government and from Universities, including student loan entitlement and repayment, as well as scholarships and bursaries.

Hear about university budgeting from Matt Wall

Matt works in the student recruitment team at Keele University. The additional costs of studying at university can sometimes feel daunting but we're here to help allay your fears! Matt will cover top tips for budgeting and saving money when studying at university, some of which may come in handy in advance too.