Monday, 25 January 2016

Opportunities in Oxford

There is so much here I don't know how to edit it all coherently:  will flag up all these opportunities on 4th February when we have our next early applicants meeting. Meanwhile please look carefully at everything below: 


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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