Francisco Costa joins us to talk about our new Liberal Arts programme, launching in 2021. This is a great option for students who want to be able to shape their degree according to their interests and skills.

We also have some great online opportunities especially for teachers and advisers this month:

- Teachers and advisers conference (live event 4th and 5th June 2020, recordings available until end of June): www.uea.ac.uk/teachersconference

- Teacher and adviser webinars (throughout June): www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars

Any questions? Email us at [email protected]

Prof Richard Harvey, UEA's Academic Director for Admissions and UCAS Council Member, talks about how students can continue to prepare for university during the lockdown and addresses concerns around admissions in light of cancelled exams.

Further information:

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

- Preparing for University MOOC: www.futurelearn.com/courses/preparing-for-uni

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

Let us know what you'd like to see included in our teacher webinars - [email protected]

This month we're joined by conservationist, author and award-winning broadcaster Ben Garrod, who talks to us about his role as Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement here at UEA and the Youth STEMM Award. Plus Becky from our Outreach team explains what support is available to help widen participation in higher education and why university is a great option for BTEC students.

Further information

- UEA's Outreach team: [email protected]

- Youth Stemm Award: ysawards.co.uk

- UEA's School of Biological Sciences: www.uea.ac.uk/biological-sciences

- Webinars, online taster lectures and MOOCs: www.uea.ac.uk/study/webinars

- Preparing for University MOOC: www.futurelearn.com/courses/preparing-for-uni

We're still here to support you during the school closures. Email [email protected] to let us know how we can help.

How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How can we reduce our energy consumption in the western world? What happens inside an erupting volcano? Environmental Sciences looks at all these questions and more - find out about this exciting course from our guest Dr Amii Harwood. Visit www.uea.ac.uk/environmental-sciences

Plus, we have details of our new summer school - 'This is University' - designed to help students feel prepared with the study and life skills they need for university. Visit www.uea.ac.uk/study/this-is-uni

Get in touch on [email protected]

Sophie from UEA Sport talks to us about opportunities to get active at UEA, from competitive team sports to health and wellbeing initiatives. Plus, academics from our School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing give their top tips for students applying to courses requiring an audition or portfolio submission.

For more information, visit www.uea.ac.uk or email us on [email protected]

What kind of student would suit an American Studies degree? And what kind of careers can it lead on to? Join us as we chat to Tom and Rachael from our School of Art, Media and American Studies.

For more information, visit www.uea.ac.uk/american-studies or email us on [email protected]

David from our School of Development to discuss a brand new MOOC (massive open online course). Find out more and encourage your students to register at www.uea.ac.uk/dev/short

We're also joined by Karen, Stan, Coral and Neil from our School of Health Sciences, who discuss operating department practice, adult nursing and learning disability nursing. Read more about the school at www.uea.ac.uk/health-sciences

For any general enquiries, email us on [email protected]

Louise and Will from UEA's School of Psychology join us to talk about the exciting new BSc Computational Psychology course. Find out what the course involves and what kind of students it might be suitable for.

Sign your class up to our free online guest lecture and we'll be able to explain the course directly to your students, as well as answering any questions they might have. The session will take place on Tuesday 10 December at 14:15. Sign up at www.channeltalent.co.uk

Plus our HE Adviser Beth gives her top tips for writing a UCAS reference. To book a personal statement talk at your school or college email [email protected]

Darren and Adrienne from UEA CareerCentral discuss how you can advise your students on their higher education choices depending on their career goals. They also give an overview of the support that students can expect at university to improve their employability and find the right role for them when they graduate.

For more information on UEA CareerCentral visit www.uea.ac.uk/careers/students-and-graduates

To contact the HE advisory team email [email protected]

We're back with a new name for the new academic year. This month, we're joined by Kristina Garner, a lecturer in Law and a widening participation academic officer at UEA. We also discuss recent changes made to the clearing process and offer some handy hints to plan for the year ahead.

For more information on UEA Law School visit www.uea.ac.uk/law