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Which Uni:4U? Y10 programme 2019
What’s
the big
idea?
92% of attendees agreed or strongly
agreed with ‘I am now more aware
of what the benefits of going to
university/higher education are’*
86% of attendees 85% of attendees
agreed or strongly agreed or strongly
agreed with ‘I am agreed with ‘I think
now more likely to university or higher
think about going education is for
to university/higher someone like me’*
education’*
In 2018, over 400
learners from 31
schools attended
one of our six
Uni:4U events
*
from 260 responses to the 2018 evaluationGot a question? We’re here to answer them all
What is Uni:4U? What do the events Greater Manchester Higher are
Uni:4U is a programme of involve? funded by the government and
activities that take place over Our programme offers aim to increase the number
the course of a few days at something for everyone. Some of learners going to higher
a range of universities and of our Uni:4U events focus on education from areas where
higher education institutions particular subject areas and this is lower than the national
across the Greater Manchester others aim to give a broad average. Our programme is
area. Through taking part insight into higher education. targeted based upon learner
in activities and workshops, postcodes. You can speak to
Generally, events will involve your teacher about this or find
working with current uni
attending lectures and out more about the scheme
students and at residential
workshops led by university and targeting on our website
events staying in university
staff and Greater Manchester gmhigher.ac.uk/about
halls; Uni:4U provides the
Higher staff, supported by our
opportunity for you to gain
graduate advisors and student
a real-life insight into what
ambassadors. What does it cost?
university is like.
It’s completely FREE. Transport
Uni:4U events provide the
to and from the events is
opportunity for you to meet
Why should I provided each day, as well as
other young people from
take part? food, and for residential events
different schools, take part in
Uni:4U will give you a unique the accommodation is free of
subject tasters, team-building
experience of university charge too.
activities and experience the
life and will help you make fun social side that higher
important decisions about your education also brings! When do they
future, such as what to do after take place?
Y11 and beyond.
Who is it for? Uni:4U events run between
the week commencing 24 June
This Uni:4U programme is
2019 and week commencing
for Y10 learners who want to
22 July 2019.
find out more about going to
university.I attended
Uni:4U and...
I would describe I absolutely loved it Amazing, I have
my day as fun and and now I am going made more friends
exciting because we to miss it massively. than I had expected.
worked together in Dylan, Moorside High The student
our groups, which ambassadors have
got all of us closer It’s been an been very friendly.
together. outstanding day and Shoshan, Wright Robinson
Lois, The Albion I have truly enjoyed College
Academy myself. It has been
truly informative
Words cannot and it has helped
describe! WOW, me decide what I
it was spectacular. want to be in the
I was certainly future and how
pushed to my I will approach
limits- it challenged getting a job and
me. Despite my getting a degree.
worry, I managed Alicia, St John Fisher Catholic
to complete the full High School Watch our Uni:4U video:
course, something
I am very proud of. https://bit.ly/2CdS88w
Taylor, Rose Bridge
AcademyHow to find out Your parents/carers and
more? teacher also need to sign the
form confirm they are happy
All the information you should
for you to attend and that
need is in this booklet. On
the information provided
the following pages there is
is correct.
more information about all the
different Uni:4U events taking You should take the form
place. If you have any further home, complete your section
questions you should speak to and the parents/carers sections
your teacher who can help you carefully, and return them
find more information or visit to your teacher as soon as
our website gmhigher.ac.uk possible, the final deadline
is 25th March 2019.
I want to take part After the Easter holiday, you
- how do I book? will be told if you have been
allocated a place. If you have
Alongside this booklet, you
been given a place you will
should have been given an
receive more information
application form.
about your Uni:4U event and
The application form has three there will be another form
sections, one for you, one for for your parents/carers to
your parents/carers and one complete.
for your teacher.
If at any point, you’re not sure
In the learner section you what you need to do next then
will be asked some basic please speak to your teacher.
information about yourself,
which Uni:4U event you would
like to attend and why you
want to take part.Residential
Wise Up.
Do Something Different
Location Have you ever wondered what it might be like
University of Manchester to attend classes at one of the UK’s largest
universities, live in student accommodation
Dates and make friends along the way? Wise Up…
1 – 4 July 2019 Do Something Different gives you the chance
to do just that!
Number of places available
80 Over the four nights and three days of Wise Up,
you will have many opportunities to try something
Residential/Non-residential new, acquire new skills and discover what it’s like
Residential to be a university student.
Each day, you will attend workshops and classes
in a variety of subject areas and take part in a range
of fun, social activities each evening. We also throw
a party on the last night where you can celebrate
with your new friends!
Explore Your Future
at Manchester Met
Location Ever wondered what university life is like or what
Manchester Metropolitan University students really do?
Dates Manchester Met’s Explore Your Future will give
you the unique chance to find out more about
16 – 19 July 2019
university and see what it would be like to live
Number of places available as a student.
50 For four days, you will live in university
Residential/Non-residential accommodation in central Manchester and take
part in subject taster sessions and social events
Residential
to get a real taste of what student life is like.
You will be given your own room in a student flat
and experience all the excitement that university
has to offer, such as the fantastic teaching and
learning facilities, students’ union, and a range
of social activities that students can do in the
local area.Explore Salford
Location Would you like to find out more about university
University of Salford life and the range of opportunities studying at
Salford has to offer?
Dates
At the Explore Salford summer school, you will
17 – 19 July 2019 be able to experience life on campus, meet new
Number of places available people from different schools and try out lots of
new activities.
40
You will have the opportunity to experience
Residential/Non-residential engaging, ‘hands-on’ activities delivered
Residential by academic staff who teach on the degree
programmes, as well as experiencing a different
learning environment and finding out about the
different routes into higher education.
Explore Salford also features social activities both
on-and-off campus, providing the chance to get to
know everyone at the events, make new friends
and have fun!
Non-Residential
Performing Arts
Location Interested in finding out more about life in
The Arden School of Theatre Theatre? Take part in this summer school and
embark on a journey towards a career in the
& Performance
Performing Arts.
Dates This programme will give you a taste of life as
26 – 28 June 2019 a Performing Arts student, through a series of
skills based workshops, led by current acting
Number of places available
professionals and teaching staff. These may
50 include, acting for radio, physical comedy
techniques, stage combat, improvisation
Residential/Non-residential
and dance & movement.
Non-Residential
The workshops will provide you with knowledge
and support showing what it is like to study
and work in Performing Arts, beyond GCSE,
and how to get there.Murder On Campus 2: I
Know What You Did Last
Semester
Location Calling all Sherlocks, Poirots and Miss Marples,
University of Bolton, the game is afoot!
Bolton College and Bury College Greater Manchester Higher needs your help to
solve the ultimate murder mystery and ensure
Dates justice is served.
3 – 5 July 2019
At this summer school, you will come face to face
Number of places available with the realities of the criminal justice system,
40 as faced by our public services, legal professionals
and psychological experts every day.
Residential/Non-residential
You will learn how a criminal case is built, what
Non-Residential
drives the criminal mind and how justice is served,
as well as meeting real life justice professionals
and pitting your wits against our escape rooms.
If you think you have what it takes to solve a
real-life ‘whodunit’, then this event is for you!
Create your Media
Career at MediaCityUK
Location This summer school will provide you with the
University Centre at Salford opportunity to study a programme of creative
City College media.
Dates You will attend workshops in Creative Media
Production, Creative Music, Graphic Design and
17 – 18 July 2019
Media Make-up right in the heart of MediaCityUK.
Number of places available These workshops will provide you with the chance
30 to develop your knowledge and understanding
of the skills needed to progress on to higher
Residential/Non-residential education study, whilst highlighting the options
Non-Residential available and the range of career opportunities
across the creative media industry.
Working with Hits Radio, you will also explore
their Media Bus and have the chance to develop
shareable and engaging media content for young
people about higher education.Salford Soccer School
Location Salford Soccer School will provide you with
Eccles Sixth Form College, University the chance to participate in a range of sports
Centre at Salford City College science and coaching workshops, which will
help you to develop confidence, team working
Dates and communication skills. Combined with the
17 – 18 July 2019 opportunity to learn about the different higher
education routes and number of careers within
Number of places available the sports industry.
30
Working with the Manchester United Foundation,
Residential/Non-residential you will learn together to develop your football
Non-Residential coaching and sports science skills alongside some
of the very best Football Association accredited
coaches in England.
You will also have the opportunity to visit
Manchester United Football Club’s Old Trafford
Stadium.University of Bolton
and Bolton College
The Arden School of Theatre
& Performance
University of Manchester and
Manchester Metropolitan
University
Eccles Sixth Form College
University of Salford and
University Centre at Salford
City College
Bury College
Bury College
University of Bolton
and Bolton College
University of Salford and
University Centre at Salford
City College The Arden
Eccles Sixth School of Theatre
Form College & Performance
University of
Manchester
and
Manchester
Metropolitan
University@gm_higher @GM_Higher @GreaterMcrHigher @GM_Higher gmhigher.ac.uk
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