KPMG have partnered with Queen’s University Belfast to launch their 2021 Scholarship Programme. The Application Closing Date is 30th June 2021 with interviews set for August 2021. For more information check out their brochure.
Attention students who may be thinking of applying to study medicine or dentistry.
Most UK universities require applicants to sit an admissions test in addition to their other entry requirements. The UCAT is required by the majority of UK universities and must be sat in the summer of 2021 by students who want to apply to member universities for entry in 2022.
UCAT 2021 – Registration now open. Click here for more information.
Physics at Queen’s University Belfast will be hosting an online ‘work experience’ event this June.
‘Experience Physics From Home’
The aim of this event is to give you the opportunity to find out a bit more about Physics beyond school level.
We aim to include….
Note that this will be an *interactive* programme and we will be contacting each participant individually to see how the experiments from home are going. We also encourage people to work together – so friends are welcome to sign up together and let us know so they can be put on the same day.
With everyone working from home we will need to be in contact through Zoom video conferencing and by email. We also plan to use Slack. Note that Zoom and Slack are free and it should be possible to download them onto a computer and/or a phone. We will send further details to everybody who signs up about this later. We are currently looking at the best tools to use – our aim is that it will be possible to join the event using a computer or a phone connected to the internet – at the moment Zoom and Slack look most promising – full details will be sent by email.
This programme is for pupils who were taking AS level Physics and Maths this year and who are at least considering taking A2 Physics and Maths next year. Pupils taking Physics and Maths at an equivalent stage (e.g. first year of senior cycle and taking Leaving Cert. next year) are also very welcome to apply
Experience Physics From Home will be available on 18th, 21st and 23rd June. The programme will be the same on each day. – The days will start at 11 am and we anticipate they will finish between 4 and 5 pm.
To sign up please go to https://forms.gle/njCyLPhCmsQsgKFc6
- Interviews with Physics graduates – people in work who studied physics at Queen’s
- Presentation of current research in Physics
- Activities to do from home… we plan for everyone to do an experiment on forces between molecules using equipment that everyone will have at home.. full instructions will be provided and one-to-one help with the experiment and data analysis will be available online.
- Information about studying Physics.
- The opportunity to meet and talk to current Physics students online.
Applications for the Sky Virtual Work Experience are now live.
Application link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Sky-VWEX
- Come behind the scenes at Sky and see what it’s like to work at Europe’s biggest entertainment brand
- An opportunity to see the different departments they have from Tech, to TV Production to Customer Service!
- Learn from leading industry professionals and take part in some projects / workshops designed by Sky
- Sky offers top quality shows. Innovative tech. Must-have packages. With 24 million customers across six countries! Be part of it all!
- Career opportunities nationwide in; Business, Technology, Digital Marketing, Finance, Technical Engineering & Customer Services
- Open to all students 16 – 18 (Y11 / S3 & 6th Form)
- An opportunity to be fast tracked to an in person event at the Sky offices when the time is right and safe to do so
The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science will once again be running their Medicine at Queen’s Open Day. This event will be online on both Friday 21st and Wednesday 26th May
More information and details on how to register here
Devlin Mechanical Limited are launching their Plumbing Apprenticeship Scheme for 2021
Click here for more information
There is now exciting news for all those interested in pharmacy jobs in Northern Ireland with more than 1,100 additional jobs being announced by the Department of Health NI in November 2020.
The job opportunities will see many new pharmacy roles created, including up to 560 community, hospital and general practice pharmacists and over 600 pharmacy technicians across Northern Ireland.
For more information visit https://pharmacyfuturesni.com/news/over-1-100-jobs-for-northern-ireland-pharmacy-in-the-next-five-years
PwC NI are launching their “Flying Start Business Management Degree Apprenticeship” with Ulster University Business School.
This new programme is open to current Year 14s, final year BTEC students and beyond to apply now on our website – https://www.careersschools.pwc.co.uk/page/show/job_search
In order to be considered for the first recruitment drive, we require students to complete the following recruitment stages by these dates at the latest:
It is envisaged that applications will reopen for a second recruitment drive w/c 7th June.
Click here for more information
- Application deadline – Thursday 20th May at 11pm
- Career Unlocked: Game Based Assessments – Friday 21st May at 12 noon
- Video Interview – Sunday 23rd May at 11pm
- Virtual Career Focus Assessment Day – Tuesday 1st and Thursday 3rd June
Kingsbridge Training Academy provide “Application and Interview Skills Courses” for students applying to Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Nursing and Midwifery. Please see their brochure for more information on upcoming courses
Kingsbridge Training Academy – Interview Skills Brochure 2021
Queen’s University Belfast bring you news of their next Virtual Open Day Festival on Saturday 5th June 1-5pm
For more information and details on how to register please check this flyer.
Catalyst is delighted to offer students across NI the opportunity to participate in the Generation Innovation Work Experience programme in June. Together with Big Motive and previous programme participants they have designed the most incredible online version of this highly successful programme.
This Work Experience is the perfect opportunity for 17 and 18-year-olds to upskill for the jobs of the future. Students will receive Design Thinking training over the course of five days, learn how to work as part of a team and develop innovative solutions for some of the most successful and dynamic companies in Northern Ireland.
They can facilitate up to 600 students and would love to welcome as many students from your school as possible. Please see the attached PDF or the website link here for more information. Students simply need to click on the apply now button on the website and complete a short application form (takes less than 5 mins) and then we’ll take it from there to ensure they are ready to go in June.
Application form
The University of Aberdeen will be participating in or hosting a series of virtual events over the next few months, and are keen to share details of these events with you. Pupils in all year groups are invited to join them for virtual sessions as they look ahead to the summer term and support students preparing for their UCAS applications in the new academic year.
They currently have availability for talks and potential in-person visits into the summer term. Any visits would be subject to government and University guidance at the time.
It is hoped that these events and visits will allow pupils the chance to ask any questions they may have, helping them to feel ready to apply to University for September 2022 entry, or simply find out more about their Higher Education options if still considering future pathways.
Aberdeen University Spring Update
CME Group in Belfast are offering a Higher Level Apprentice – BSc in Computing Systems
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, inquisitive, driven school or college leaver with a passion for all things IT to join us as a Higher Level Apprentice. We’re partnering with Ulster University, to create a programme where you’ll be studying a Computing Systems BSc degree, part time as well as working for CME Group, up to 4 days a week.
The Computing Systems degree develops skills in subjects that include programming, databases, networking, web development, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence, security and embedded systems design.
Working alongside our supportive teams, you’ll have 6 month rotations across the business where you can apply the university learning and gain a practical understanding of the subjects – to include Software Development, Cyber Security, Infrastructure and Operations, and Business Operations Office.
You’ll contribute to real projects and be learning, earning, developing and studying as a valued member of CME Group in Belfast.
What do you need to demonstrate:
Preference may be given to candidates who have achieved or expected to achieve by August 2021 grade B or above at A Level in Software Systems Development, Digital Technology, Computing or Computer Science.
What will you get
- GCSE grade B or above in English & Maths
- A Level – achieved or expected to achieve by August 2021 predicted grades of BBB or above, of which at least one qualification must be in either Maths, Physics or a Computing related topic
- A passion for technology through projects or experience outside of school
- Drive, commitment and eagerness to learn
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Full funding for a BSC Hons Computing Systems degree with Ulster University
- A competitive apprenticeship salary
- A supportive, nurturing learning environment
- Variation with 6 month rotations around different teams within technology
- Working with teams of great individuals, passionate about what they do supporting your development with on the job training, self-paced and classroom training from CME Group, covering business acumen, technology and soft skills
- Valuable experience of working in a global corporate, within a local office in central Belfast
Bookings are now open for the Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences 2021
The conference is available to students from all UK schools and colleges currently in Year 12 or equivalent, studying for A Levels or comparable qualifications. The conference includes
- Up-to-date information on applying to Oxford and Cambridge (including Student Experience)
- Live Q&A sessions with course academics and current undergraduate students
- Opportunity to hear about sports and societies at both Universities
- Sessions from our current undergraduate students about applying, settling in to life at both Universities and their course of study
- Support staff will be available for a live Q&A session, including Careers, Student Funding and the Disability team
- Information for teachers and HE advisors A full timetable of talks and sessions will be available nearer the time.
The Royal Air Force Attract/Outreach Team in Northern Ireland would like to draw attention to the process and options available for young people who may have an interest in a Royal Air Force Career
RAF Recruitment
RAF Apprenticeships
Have you ever thought about studying a Higher Education course at Northern Ireland’s largest, multi award-winning College? Check out the top 5 reasons to study at Belfast Met.
Study at Belfast Met
Kingsbridge Training Academy would like to make you aware of their Interview Skills Preparation for Students Applying to Nursing and Midwifery in 2021.
For more information check the flyer below:
Interview Skills Preparation for Students Applying to Nursing and Midwifery
As UCAS applications have now opened, just a reminder about the PwC/QUB Tech Degree Apprenticeship in Software Enginering with Digital Technology
PwC have also created an Employability Hub.This is a great virtual tool to support students to develop key employability skills and help them through the recruitment process
Year 13 Students are invited to participate in the Nuffield Research Placements Summer 2021.
The program will run in situ, blended or online. It will provide the students with a very important research experience to acquire high level skills and help to inform career decisions. Additionally, the students will achieve a prestigious certificate upon completing the program that will be very distinguished on their UCAS application.
Who is available to apply?
- Year 13 students that are doing AS level subjects or equivalent BTEC.
- The projects are available in a wide range of subjects from STEM to Social sciences and IT.
- There is one pathway that is means – tested and pays the student a bursary.
- There is another pathway which is not means – tested and is open to all students
- Means – tested pathway application is by online application from Monday 9th November
- The non means tested pathway open to all students and will be through an online application in the Sentinus website from Monday 16th November
Liverpool John Moores University have published their November Outreach Bulletin.
LJMU November Outreach Bulletin
Trinity College Dublin recently held a zoom call with Ballymena Academy in advance of their Virtual Open Day on November 7th. Much of the useful information from this call has been compiled into a series of slides in this powerpoint presentation.
The University of Dundee is now using Unibuddy. This platform connects people directly with University of Dundee students where you can ask about student life, the transition to University or anything else you want to know about what it’s really like to study with us. You can chat with our students now using the link below.
Link: Uni Buddy
Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with PwC are pleased to announce another year of recruitment for our higher-level degree apprenticeship in Software Engineering, for those starting in September 2021.
The Medic Portal are running a one-day Medical School Interview Course, delivered live online. The course features a full-length online mock interview and a 85,000-word workbook.
Find out more information here
The NHS has published a guidance booklet on financial support for new and continuing nursing, midwifery and allied heath professional students
Swansea University provide useful information here relating to subject choices for those wishing to pursue a career in Medical Science
Information from the Management School at Queen’s University Belfast on Language and Business Undergraduate Programmes