Advice for Parents

ParentAdviser is a free website which aims to provide impartial advice to parents about Higher Education, University and other options for their children at 16+ and 18+. Topics include Gap Years, Finances and how to choose the right course.

So You Want to be a Doctor? (Part 2) ...

Advanced Topics on Medicine (ATOM) are offering Career Development and UCAS Preparation Days as well as a BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test) Preparation day aimed at students in Years 11, 12 and 13.  For details of dates, venues and costs, click here.

Life Sciences showcase at the University of Herts

The University of Hertfordshire's School of Life and Medical Sciences is hosting an event to showcase its work on Tuesday 18th September, between 4.30 and 7.00 p.m.  It's FREE and open to everyone.  There will be a range of activities associated with areas of Bioscience, Geography, Environmental and Sports Sciences, focusing on the 2012 Science Week theme of 'The World in Motion'.  Further details can be found here.

Choosing a university

New research published in the Guardian reports that students continue to choose universities based on reputation rather than the quality of teaching or cost of courses.  For the full article, click here.

Careers in Sport & Exercise Conferences

Careers in Sport have teamed up with Sports Coach UK, the Football Association, News Associates and BASES accredited members to deliver you career guidance.  The conferences are FREE and suitable for 16-19 yr old school/college students and anyone seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of career and training options in the industry. 

For dates, venues and further details, click here.

Careers at TESCO information evening

Tesco's Commercial Division is offering "fast track" career opportunities in Buying and Merchandising.  These are aimed at school leavers with 240+ UCAS points and GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.  It is hosting an Open Evening on Tuesday 11th September at their Welwyn Garden City Head Office for parents and students who are interested.  For full details, click here or visit the Commercial Development Programme website.

Information & Guidance "drop-ins"

Jackie Duffy, our Youth Connexions Personal Adviser, is available for 1:1 chats about your future choices: jobs, courses, university, College, whatever's on your mind!  She'll be in the Careers Library (off the main Library) Tuesday lunchtimes, starting on 11th Sept.