Activities for Post 16 Students
Get the support you and your students need
Our Outreach and Recruitment Team offer a variety of activities and programmes for secondary school, sixth form and college students (including adult learners).
Our Outreach and Recruitment Officers are dedicated to developing strong relationships with their portfolios of schools and colleges - working with their key contacts to understand the needs of students and develop engaging and effective outreach activities to support them.
We can offer activities and talks virtually and / or in person either at your location or at our City Campus. We have recently re-started our on campus HE Experience Visits and we're looking forward to students being able to visit us and take part in interactive academic sessions using our amazing facilities.
All of our activities can be adapted as follows:
- Duration - we generally need a minimum of 30 minutes per workshop but can extend this to suit your needs
- Group size - a minimum of 10 students is required for most activities, but we can accommodate all group sizes
- Format - Workshops and presentations can be extended and adapted to include interactive elements
- Equipment - AV equipment is required for most activities, however we can deliver sessions without it
Activities for Post 16 students
Step Up Post 16 activities include workshops to help students decide if university is right for them, which course they would want to study and which universities they would want to apply to. We also offer sessions to support with the UCAS application process, personal statements, interviews, developing a Plan B, getting results ready, transitioning to university and student finance.
Academic talks and activities can also be arranged with any of our Faculty areas:
Outreach Workshops
These workshops represent some of our most popular outreach activities for Post 16 students and Access to HE learners. If there are other higher education related topics you feel your students would benefit from please get in touch with us - we’re happy to work with schools and colleges to develop bespoke packages of support. To find out more or book an activity simply email us.
Please note we usually require at least two weeks notice to deliver outreach workshops for schools and colleges, and sessions may be limited based on geographical area, number of students and year groups in attendance.
To deliver activities on campus we currently need at least six weeks notice in order to get the visit to campus approved and all current Health & Safety requirements and COVID-19 precautions in place.
Activity | Location |
Duration |
Gatsby benchmark |
Level 3: |
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UCAS Application Support & Personal Statements - Interactive workshop advising on how to complete a Personal Statement, and also promoting the benefits of extracurricular activities to support applications. | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Interview Skills – Interactive workshop preparing students for a range of interview formats, how to prepare and what to expect on the day. Includes an activity on using the STAR technique for answering competency based questions. |
at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 2,7 | Yes |
Applying to Health Courses - Personal statement and interview guidance specific to applying for health degree programmes. |
at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 2,4,7 | Yes |
Choices Workshop – Is university for me? Why go to university? On campus option would include campus tour. | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Choices Workshop – Which degree course and which university? | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Personal Branding - cover letters, CVs and personal statements are explored in this session, with an emphasis on key skills and how to evidence them. Students will also investigate how to find opportunities to improve key skills. | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 2,3,7 | Yes |
Why University of Bradford – Learn more about what makes us unique, and found out about our specialist degree programmes and facilities. On Campus option would include campus tour. | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Making the most of UCAS exhibitions & Open Days – Specifically targeted to school or college groups who are booked to attend a national UCAS exhibition. This session covers preparation, on the day and action plan development after the event. Also relevant preparation for university open day attendance. | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Student finance explained – An interactive workshop, including a brief summary of how the student finance system works. Students also work in groups to take part in a budgeting exercise. | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Plan B Workshop – aimed at sixth form students who may need to reconsider their options particularly in their final year | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Student Life at University – An insight into all areas of university life and independent living, from a student perspective. On campus option would include campus tour. | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Preparing for university study – particularly aimed at sixth form students in their final year. We can include a range of study skills guidance such as time management, revision skills and exam preparation | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Moving away for university – A look at the benefits and challenges of moving away from home for university study | at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Sustainable Living as a Student – Our campus accommodation ‘The Green’ isn’t just a great place to live but an award-winning sustainable living environment. Some of the sustainable features include: solar energy, rainwater harvesting, vegetable patches and sustainable living competitions for our students. This interactive session involves students working as a team of university students (each student will be given a character) to create and present a plan to reduce their electricity and gas bills; reduce food waste and overall be more eco-friendly |
at your school or college / on campus | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Diversity and Cultural Awareness – Moving to a large university with a diverse mix of students from across the globe can be daunting for some students. Here at Bradford 15% of our students join us from more than 150 different countries. In the city as well as on campus you will find a diverse mix of people from different backgrounds, faiths, nationalities and ages creating a vibrant community atmosphere. Find out more about the benefits of studying in such a diverse community |
at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 7 | Yes |
Critical Thinking - Aimed at A level students, this session helps to enhance their ability to apply critical thinking to their own work. |
at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 4,7 | Yes |
Positive Mindset - Keeping a positive mindset isn't always easy. This workshop looks at short term tips to support a growth mindset, and reflection on achievements so far. |
at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 3,7 | Yes |
Revision Skills - Hints and tips for students to help them plan their revision effectively and be prepared for exams. |
at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 3,7 | Yes |
Study Skills - Hints and tips on how to prepare to study at HE level; and how to make study sessions achievable & effective. Covers elements such as time management; planning your work, notetaking and active learning. |
at your school or college / on campus / online (live) | Flexible | 3,4,7 | Yes |
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Subject Workshops
These are our most popular subject workshops. We are able to develop interactive, academic-led workshops across all of our degree subject areas. Please get in touch with us to discuss your individual requirements.
Please note we usually require at least six weeks notice to arrange for academics to deliver workshops in schools and colleges, and sessions may be limited based on geographical area, number of students and year groups in attendance.
We can also deliver academic-led workshops at our City Campus - we currently need six weeks notice in order to get the visit to campus approved and all current Health & Safety requirements and COVID-19 precuations in place.
Workshop | Description | Year Group | Duration | Group Size | Equipment Required | Relevant Subject Areas | Gatsby Benchmarks |
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Pharmacy workshop | The role of the pharmacist is increasingly becoming more clinical. Pharmacists are experts in medicines and as such are relied upon to inform healthcare strategy at governmental level and are therefore highly valued in key policy making roles. This workshop will include a presentation about the University Of Bradford’s unique MPharm course, students will also take part in an interactive activity and have the opportunity to test out equipment used in the pharmacy industry. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 to 1.5 hours | Minimum of 10, maximum of 35 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Science, Chemistry, Biology, Health, Medicine | 2,4,7 |
Chemistry Careers | A presentation delivered by one of our research active lecturers covering the broad range of careers a chemistry degree can lead on to. Including relevant and inspring employabililty information, examples and study options. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 30 to 40 minutes | Minimum of 10, maximum of 40 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Science, Chemistry, Biology, Health, Medicine | 2,4,7 |
Chemistry Careers - Jet Fighters to Cancer Therapy | A presentation delivered by Dr Philip Drake from our School of Chemistry and Biosciences, taking a closer look at his career to date from undergraduate research to the Ministry of Defence and eventually onto cancer therapy using magnetic fields. This workhsop aims to promote the wide range of career options available after studying chemistry. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 30 to 40 minutes | Minimum of 10, maximum of 40 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Science, Chemistry, Biology, Health, Medicine | 2,4,7 |
Chemistry And... |
Presentations introducing different areas of chemistry and offering students a glimpse of what areas they could specialise in as a chemisrty student at university. Choose from: Maths in Chemistry |
Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 30 to 40 minutes | Minimum of 10, maximum of 40 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Science, Chemistry, Biology, Health, Medicine, Maths | 2,4,7 |
Women in Science | An inspirational presentation delivered by a female scientist actively involved in research and education. Not only covering their career but also highlighting the contribution of women in science. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 30 to 40 minutes | Minimum of 10, maximum of 40 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Science, Chemistry, Biology, Health, Medicine, Maths | 2,4,7 |
Hackaballs Workshop - Computer Science | After a short presentation covering computing as a profession and the broad range of career optons for Computer Science graduates, students will then take part in an interactive activity using Raspberry Pis and Hackaballs. Working in groups students will experiment with basic coding principles to program the Hackaballs. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 to 1.5 hours | Minimum of 5, maximum of 20 | 10 power sockets and 10 monitors with HDMI/CGA sockets | IT, Computing, Science, Maths | 2,4,7 |
Game of Life Workshop - Computer Science | After a short presentation covering computing as a profession and the broad range of career options for Computer Science graduates, students will then take part in an interactive activity using Raspberry Pis to run a custom implementation of the Game of Life. This exercise allows students to experiment and see how their changes affect a simple minature world based on coding rules. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 to 1.5 hours | Minimum of 6, maximum of 30 | 10 power sockets and 10 monitors with HDMI/CGA sockets | IT, Computing, Science, Maths | 2,4,7 |
Games Design Workshop | An introduction to working in the creative industries and the world of gaming and asset creation. Students will take part in an interactive activity working in groups to design a gaming character. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 50 minutes | Minimum of 10, maximum of 30 | Space for a laptop and a HDMI or VGA compatible projector/ smartboard/ large display | IT, Computing, Science, Maths | 2,4,7 |
Animation Workshop | An introduction to careers in animation and graduate case studies. Students will then take part in an interactive activity working in groups to make a short pixilated film using themselves as characters. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 to 2 hours | Minimum of 10, maximum of 30 | Large space such as a sports hall would be ideal | IT, Computing, Science, Maths, Art | 2,4,7 |
Ethical Business: What would you do? | This workshop aims to encourage students to think about ethical decisions in corporate organisations. Students will be guided through ethical dilemas and decisions which have shocked the business world. Students will then split into groups and go head to head taking on the positions of different stakeholders in the case. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 to 1.5 hours | Minimum of 10, maximum of 30 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Business, Law, Humanities, Social Sciences | 2,4,7 |
Law - Mock Court Trial | Based on a real world case our academics will present a criminal law case - during a Sunday League football match one player elbows another and breaks his jaw. The victim goes to hospital and the other player receives a red card. At hospital the victim’s notes get mixed up and instead of having an operation to fix his jaw, he ends up having a heart bypass and dies on the operating table. Is the other footballer guilty of murder or manslaughter? Students will be split into two groups, the prosecution and the defence. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 to 1.5 hours | Minimum of 10, maximum of 30 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Business, Law, Humanities, Social Sciences | 2,4,7 |
Shaping the Future - how to be a strong woman and succeed in business | From TV and film to music and business, we have examples of strong women who have broken barriers and succeeded in their chosen careers. In this interactive workshop we explore some of these barriers and the organisational 'glass ceiling' which prevents women from reaching the top levels in organisations. We then identify possible solutions which can help shape a successful future for women in business. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 hour | Minimum of 20, maximum of 40 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Business, Law, Humanities, Social Sciences | 2,4,7 |
Impact of Smoking, Obesity, Alcohol and Substance Misuse | We are offering a suite of workshops on the following Public Health issues: Impact of Smoking, Obesity or Alcohol and Substance Misuse.These sessions will cover: -The physiology, psychology and sociology of addictive behaviour -The theories of public health and health promotion used to change behaviour -The contemporary public health interventions being used to tackle these life style issues Students will engage with a range of health promotion material, critically analyse its impact and identify how it can be improved to support service users to enhance their health and wellbeing. |
Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 2 hours | Minimum of 20, maximum of 50 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Health care, Social care, Social Sciences, Science, Medicine | 2,4,7 |
Exploring Inequality | An interactive session involving class discussion and group work. Students will explore areas of social inequality along the dimensions of social class, ethnicity and gender. Using a sample of biographies of teenagers in modern UK, students will explore how these individuals and their families may have fared during the post-WW2 social history of the UK. Exploring aspects of social chance during this period such as ethnic migration into and from the UK, the experience of poverty, crime and inequality, patterns of social mobility, changing health issues, the changing role of women and representations of social class, gender and ethnicity in the mass media and popular culture. |
Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 to 1.5 hours | Minimum of 15, maximum of 30 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Social Sciences, Humanities, History | 2,4,7 |
Occupational Therapy | This workshop will explore the professional role of an Occupational Therapist, the broad range of work covered by OT's and links to health and wellbeing. Mental and physical illness, disease, disability, life events and the environment can impact positively and negatively on occupation. This workshop is delivered though guided discussions and practical activities and has curriculum links to BTEC Applied Science, BTEC Health & Social Care and Access to HE Health Science Professions. | Years 12 to 13, BTEC and Access | 1 hour | Minimum of 10, maximum of 40 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Health care, Social care, Social Sciences | 2,4,7 |
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data | We are extremely lucky to be living in the era of big data and Artifiicial Intelligence (AI). AI is becoming an invaluable tool for generating new business models, fighting disease, and creating the knowledge needed to push humanity forward. This interactive talk will tell the story of AI and big data and highlight the exciting potential and opportunities they will create in the next few years. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 45 minutes | Minimum of 10, no maximum | Any space with PowerPoint facilities | IT, Computing, Computer Science, Technology | 2,4,7 |
Psychology Careers | This workshop informs stundents on the range of careers a British Psychology Society (BPS) accredited degree course can lead to. Employability information and case studies of our previous graduates will also be included. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 40 minutes | Minimum of 10, no maximum | Any space with PowerPoint facilities | Psychology, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Health Care, Social Care | 2,4,7 |
Psychology Workshop | We have a range of research interests such as Cognitive Aging, Memory, Health and Eating, Infant Feeding, Social Policy, Psychology of Creativity and Psychological Trauma. We can offer interactive workshops focused on any of these areas. Get in touch to discuss what areas might interest your students. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 45 minutes | Minimum of 15, no maximum | Any space with PowerPoint facilities | Psychology, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Health Care. Social Care | 2,4,7 |
Subject focus: Engineering | A presentation introducing students to the various engineering disciplines, career paths and latest industry information. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 30 minutes to 1 hour | Minimum of 20, no maximum | Any space with PowerPoint facilities | Engineering, Science, Technology | 2,4,7 |
WISE People like me | A workshop specifically designed to encourage girls to study STEM subjects. The session is run by various 'role models' including industry professionals, recent graduates, current students and academics. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC | 1 hour | Best delivered at large events with high volumes of attendees | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths | 2,4,7 |
Alternatives to Medicine | This session will explore options for students that are considering Medicine but also want to find out more about other similar professions. Students will explore a range of STEM subjects, including Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences and some Engineering disciplines. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 45 minutes to 1 hour | Minimum of 10, no maximum | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Science, Technology, Health, Medicine | 2,4,7 |
This Is Health | Follow a patients journey from injury to recovery, with a focus on all of the key allied health professionals a patient will encounter in this journey. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 hour | Minimum of 20, no maximum | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Health | 2,4,7 |
'Business Managers in the Digital Age | In an ever-changing marketplace, organisations have little choice but to digitally transform and adapt in order to remain competitive. Similarly, business managers of today are also required to digitally up-skill and adapt in order for them to thrive in the digital age . This session will explore the importance of data-driven, analytical decision-making - a skill which are necessary for business managers of the future. | Years 12 and 13, BTEC and Access | 1 hour | Minimum of 20, maximum of 40 | Flat teaching space with PowerPoint facilities | Business, Management, Marketing, Finance | 2,4,7 |
Careers events, fairs and exhibitions
We attend careers events, fairs and exhibitions across the UK in schools, colleges and community settings. We're also able to attend school events such as open evenings and parent's evenings.
Our stalls are manned by an Outreach Officer or trained Student Ambassador who will provide advice and guidance across all of our programmes at the University of Bradford as well as discussing wider student life, the application process and general higher education related topics.
Email us to book a University of Bradford stand for your event.
Future Programmes
What better way for students to start their journey to higher education and prepare to make that informed decision, than to experience a taster of what their subject area or course could be like at university.
Designed and delivered by leading academics, the Future Programmes aim:
- to engage, inspire, and inform participants about HE
- to highlight future career opportunities
- to gain an insight and understanding into the subject matter itself for study here at the University of Bradford.
Each programme offers four individual online webinars and although these last just 1hr each, they are packed with information and experiences to really give students a feel for studying at university.
Future Programmes include:
- Future Life Science Professionals
- Future Engineers
- Mini MBA
- Future Psychologists
- Future Data Hackers
- Future Lawyers
The programmes run in Autumn (Sept - Dec) and Summer (April - July) each academic year.
You can visit our webinars page to book onto a Future Programme.
Outreach and Academic Webinar Programmes
We have developed a series of webinars to help students decide if university is right for them, which course they would want to study and which universities they might want to apply to. We also offer sessions to support with the UCAS application process, personal statements, interviews, getting ready to transition to university, and student finance.
Academic webinars are also offered to give an insight into some of our newest and most interesting subject areas.
These webinars are free to access and are available to potential students from anywhere in the UK.
Find the details of all our webinars.
High profile speakers
The University of Bradford is a technology university with over 50 years of cutting-edge research experience. Our research is ranked in the top 50 in the UK (HEFCE, 2014) for research quality. Our academics are industry experts currently shaping the future in their sectors across the globe. Our three research themes are:
- Advanced Healthcare
- Innovative Engineering
- Sustainable Societies
Our dedicated academics are able to attend events in schools and colleges across the UK to help raise aspirations by presenting on their educational and professional backgrounds, as well as to showcase current research developments.
- View our expert profiles
- Email us to arrange for a high profile speaker at your event.
Support for University of Bradford applicants
For students who have applied to the University of Bradford and have accepted us as their conditional firm or insurance choice, we provide a dedicated service to support them throughout their final year on their journey to Bradford. This includes:
- Transition advice and support
- Study skills support such as exam preparation and revision skills
- One-to-one support and guidance on a range of topics such as student finance, moving away from home, Clearing and A level results day support
- Mentoring opportunities with our current students
- Access to a range of applicant events on campus
- Academic activities / talks for their chosen subject area
- Plan B and Clearing information, advice and guidance
- Parents and carers events, support and guidance
- Personal tours of our campus and the City of Bradford, meeting academics and current students
If you have students in your school or college who have an offer from the University of Bradford, please get in touch to find out more about how we can support applicants.
Clearing and results day support
Clearing Toolkit
The run up to results days can be a daunting time for students, their families, and teachers and advisers. Each year we develop a Clearing Toolkit designed to provide advice and guidance about the UCAS Clearing process, how to prepare for Clearing and what to do on results day. Our Recruitment Officers can deliver the Clearing Toolkit presentation to students in schools and colleges across the UK.
'Plan B' Workshop
Either as a result of a change of heart, or if exams aren't going as well as expected, some final year students need to develop a 'Plan B'. If you have students reconsidering their options please get in touch. We are able to deliver dedicated workshops and guidance to these students to take the pressure off teachers and advisers during this crucial time.
A level results day ambassadors
We have trained student ambassadors who are able to attend schools and colleges across the UK on A Level results day to both celebrate with students as they receive their results, and to also support students who may be applying through clearing on the day. Ambassadors will be armed with results day celebration packs and mobile phones to allow students to contact our clearling helplines on a priority number. We can also offer this service to BTEC and Access students who may receive their results earlier in the cycle.
To find out more or to book an activity please email us.