This month HE Adviser Lydia chats to Alix Delany, Head of Admissions at UEA, about exam results and clearing. We'll look at the key dates for 2021, what might be different this year and what we can all do to help students feel prepared.

To join our Channel Talent clearing session on 27th July, register at www.channeltalent.co.uk/event/he-guidance-getting-the-most-from-clearing-with-university-of-east-anglia/

On this episode, we're joined by Chris Atkin from UEA's School of Engineering, with some great advice for advising students who are interested in studying engineering - including general vs. specialisms and what to look out for when comparing degrees at different universities.

For more information on engineering at UEA:

www.uea.ac.uk/engineering

www.uea.ac.uk/ask-an-academic

www.twitter.com/engineeringuea

Plus, HE Adviser Megan shares some useful resources for keeping students engaged until the end of term.

www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/preparing-for-university-mooc

https://everwondered.uea.ac.uk/

www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters

www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

This month, Jeannette Chin from our School of Computing Sciences is joined by former computing science student Nik, to talk about the range of subjects included within computing, the different skills students can develop and how to prepare for the transition from school/college to university.

To find out more about our courses, visit www.uea.ac.uk/computing

We're also kicking off a fantastic season of online taster lectures, designed to give Year 12-13/Level 3 students a feel for their subject at university. Sessions are free, easy to join and cover a range of subjects from across the university.

View the programme at www.uea.ac.uk/study/tasters

Questions? Email us on [email protected]

This month we're joined by Stan from our School of Health Sciences and Jennie, a former student, to look the new Operating Department Practice degree.

For full course details visit: www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-operating-department-practice

We also discuss the various resources available to applicants to help them make informed decisions for their firm and insurance choice universities, including our new 'Ask an Adviser' service.

- Ask an Adviser: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/ask-an-adviser

- Ask a Student: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-a-student

- Ask an Academic: www.uea.ac.uk/ask-an-academic

- HE webinars: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars

- Subject taster lectures: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject-taster-sessions

Questions? Email us on [email protected]

Now that the UCAS deadline has passed, we kick things off this month by taking a look at the impact the pandemic has had on university admissions, and what this could mean for those looking to study next year.

We're also joined by Andrew Sach, who talks to us about what it's like to study social work - including what social work is, how placements work and what job prospects are like for graduates.

For more information on our social work courses, visit www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-social-work

Details of the online social work sessions (taking place March 2021) will be posted on our taster lecture page: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/young-people/subject-taster-sessions. Alternatively, drop us a line at [email protected] to find out more.

This month, Kim Ridealgh, Head of Language and Communication Studies at UEA, talks about why studying a language - on its own or alongside another discipline - is such a valuable skill. Plus we're joined by Katy Baines, who graduated from UEA with a degree in Spanish in 2016, to hear what advice she'd give to students who are considering studying a language at university.

To learn more about Language and Communication Studies at UEA visit: www.uea.ac.uk/lcs

We also give a run down of the Channel Talent sessions coming up this term, including modern foreign languages, history, economics, artificial intelligence (psychology, philosophy and engineering), nursing, literature, philosophy, creative writing, film studies and maths.

For more information and to register, visit www.channeltalent.co.uk

This month, HE Adviser Jess updates us on recent on entry requirements and accepted qualifications.

- UEA course catalogue: www.uea.ac.uk/course-finder

- EPQ resources: www.uea.ac.uk/study/epq

- English language equivalencies: www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

- Contact our Admissions team: [email protected]

We’re also joined by Carlene Cornish, who talks to us about sociology: including what sociology is, how it’s taught at UEA and what the possible career options are for students.

- Sociology at UEA: www.uea.ac.uk/about/sociology

- Study abroad: www.uea.ac.uk/study/study-abroad-and-exchange

Our HE Adviser Lucy joins us to tell us all about a new package of EPQ resources available for students, teachers and advisers.

To view the resources and request lesson plans, visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/epq

To find out more about the Bright Spark Scholarship, visit www.uea.ac.uk/scholarships

Paz Muñoz, senior lecturer from our School of Chemistry, discusses how to help students choose between BSc and MChem degree options and explains how they're able to keep labs open safely during the pandemic.

Visit the School of Chemistry at www.uea.ac.uk/chemistry

Are your students feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of courses on offer? We have some top tips for helping narrow down the choices and find the right one for them.

Plus Sally Homden from Norwich Medical School talks to us about medicine gateway years, and gives advice on how aspiring medicine students can get the work experience they need, even during the pandemic.

Email us at [email protected]

- Choosing a Course and Institution workbook: everwondered.uea.ac.uk/resource/young-person/year-13/choosing-a-course-and-institution

- Medical Schools Council: www.medschools.ac.uk

- Do It (volunteering): do-it.org

- Observe GP: www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx

- Medical Aspirations: www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/teachers/services-for-schools/year-12-13/on-campus/medical-aspirations

As we begin a new term, we take a look at the online advice and guidance available so that your students can stay both safe and informed - including webinars, virtual HE fairs and online taster lectures.

We're also joined by James Armes from Norwich Business School, who discusses the differences between BA and BSc courses - and how students can choose which is best for them - as well as the implications of a sudden shift to online teaching during Covid.

For more information on any of the topics covered in this month's podcast, email us at [email protected]