1)
Oxbridge
Classics Open Day 2016
The Faculty of Classics at Cambridge will host this year’s
one-day conference for all sixth formers who may be thinking of reading
Classics at University. This is a fun and informative event with sample
lectures and briefing sessions by the Access and Outreach Teams from Oxford as
well as Cambridge. Booking is now possible via the events page of: www.greeksromansus.classics.cam.ac.uk
Further information is attached.
Please direct all enquiries to Max Kramer at the Faculty of Classics, Cambridge
on: mjk53@cam.ac.uk
3)
Law
Faculty Open Days
The Faculty of Law is holding three Open Days in March 2016
– on Monday 14, Tuesday 15, and Wednesday 16 March.
This is an excellent opportunity to find out what it’s
really like to study Law at Oxford. We have a full day’s programme planned
including full information on our undergraduate courses and admissions
procedures, plus a chance to hear about opportunities for careers in law
following undergraduate study.
New for 2016! Teacher-specific information sessions will be
held in the afternoon whilst prospective students will have lunch, a tour, and
an academic taster session at one of our colleges.
We warmly invite you, and up to three of your students,
to attend one of these Open Days.
Please use the link below for more information, details of
the programme, eligibility for overnight accommodation, and to apply. Students
are welcome to attend without a teacher. Applications will open on Wednesday 6
January and close on Friday 29 January, or when
fully booked.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact us by phone on 01865 271491 or email opendays@law.ox.ac.uk.
4)
Oxford
Pathways Programme Year 12 Study Days
15, 16 and 17 March 2016
The Oxford Pathways Programme will be holding 3
subject-specific Study Days for Year 12 students in March 2016. Year 12 Study
Days offer students the chance to experience their chosen subject through a day
of academic sessions run by Oxford tutors, as well as giving them an insight
into life as a student in the Oxford college setting.
The event is open to Year 12 students at non-selective state
schools or colleges in the UK. Places will generally be limited to students
with at least 5A* grades at GCSE (7A* for medicine), and who are predicted to
achieve at least AAA at A Level (or equivalent). Free overnight accommodation
may be offered to students travelling long distances to Oxford, and attendees
will be offered a contribution towards their travel costs after the event.
To apply, students should complete the online application
form at www.pathways.ox.ac.uk/#y12study
before Friday 29 January. Booking is by individuals, but we ask students to
nominate a teacher at their school to support their application.
For more information, including a sample programme, a list
of subjects available, and detailed guidance notes, please visit our website at
www.pathways.ox.ac.uk. Enquiries may
be directed to Claire Hogben at pathways@admin.ox.ac.uk.
5) Mathematical Sciences Year 12 Study Day
University College (Univ) is
delighted to host study days in the Spring Term 2016. These will give
high-achieving students a taste of a university study and an insight into how
they can develop their academic interests and skills beyond the classroom.
Applications are now open for the Mathematical Sciences Open Day on 7th
March.
For more information about any of these days please see our
website: http://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/content/activities-and-events.
Contact Nelli on access@univ.ox.ac.uk
or 01865 286565 with any questions.
6)
Teachers'
Days for Engineering, Maths, and Physics
Our Engineering, Mathematics
and Physics tutors will be hosting a Subject Day for Teachers on Saturday 27th February 2016.
This event is open to all teachers, heads of Sixth Form, Heads
and Deputy Heads, Careers Advisors etc. from all schools and colleges. We hope
the programme will give you an insight into these courses at Oxford and help
you support your pupils in applying to Oxford. Teachers attending this event
from state schools will be able to claim travel expenses up to a maximum of £50
per person. http://www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/admissions/eng-maths-physics-subject-day
7) Splash
Splash
at Oxford is an exciting day of learning for 14- to 18-year-olds, with a wide
range of interesting and off-the-wall topics taught by Oxford University
Students. All are welcome and this year, classes include reading Roman
tombstones, the psychology of Facebook and an introduction to Circular
Gallifreyan. Pupils should register individually through our website
oxford.learningu.org so please pass this on to them and if you have any
questions, please email us oxfordsplash@gmail.com
8) Half Term Talks
Half Term Talks - Monday 15th February
13:00-14:00
Exploring the Biological and Chemical Sciences
Drs Nick Green, Martin Speight & Mark Wormald
ICL Lecture Theatre, South Parks Rd, OX1 3QR
This talk is aimed at GCSE & A level students and they
can book online at
14:00-15:00
Physics and
Materials Taster Talk
Dr Sian
Tedaldi & Ms Jayne Shaw
Martin Wood
Lecture Theatre
Clarendon
Laboratory, Parks Rd, OX1 3PU
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