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Thursday 4th June 2020
09:00
Registration, refreshments, and exhibition
10:30
An introduction to the event by the Conference Chair
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10:40: Plenary
Global relationships
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11:20: Plenary
Supporting student wellbeing from school to university
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12:05
Lunch, and a chance to visit the exhibition and network
13:15: Breakout session one
How to prepare a great creative portfolio
Read moreMaking an application to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge – for inexperienced advisers or those new to their role
Read moreStudent well-being
Read moreThe power of peer to peer in students’ decision-making
Read moreThe UCAS application cycle explained from start to finish
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14:20: Breakout session two
Applying to UK universities: Advice for counsellors, including myth and jargon-busting
Read moreConfirmation, Clearing, and Adjustment: The basics (for those who are newer to the role of advising students)
Read moreLaying the foundations for university success
Read moreMaking an application to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge – for experienced advisers
Read moreWhat can be done in 2020 to get more women into STEM?
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15:25
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
15:40: Plenary
International student panel
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16:30
Speed networking with representatives from higher education providers across the UK
18:30
Close of day one
19:30
Gala dinner and quiz
Friday 5th June 2020
07:00
Breakfast and exhibition
09:00
An introduction to the second day
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09:05: Plenary
Table discussions: Would you rather …? How an admissions decision is made
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09:55: Breakout session three
Admissions tests
Read moreAdvising students on excellent personal statements
Read moreAlternatives to MBBS medicine: Helping students who ‘want to help people’
Read moreApplying to competitive universities
Read moreLet’s get creative! Preparing your students to apply for performing and visual arts degrees in the UK
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11:00
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
11:25: Breakout session four
Admissions tests
Read moreAre you a dragon or a unicorn? Undergraduate study in Wales and Scotland. An in-depth look at the key regional differences
Read moreHow to maximise the effectiveness of university visits to your school
Read moreOvercoming the challenges of Confirmation and Clearing
Read morePlease Sir/Please Miss… What kind of engineer am I? An adviser’s guide
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12:30: Breakout session five
Advising students on excellent personal statements
Read moreApplying to competitive universities
Read moreArchitecture – portfolios and pavilions
Read moreProject qualifications: How researched based learning can support your students’ access and transition to UK degree programmes
Read moreUnderstanding fee status
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13:35
Lunch, and a chance to visit the exhibition and network
14:40: Breakout session six
15:45: Breakout session seven
16:50
Snacks, refreshments, and close of conference
17:15: Optional session
Build my future: How might we enhance teaching and world-readiness for the global (post-18) learner with LEGO® Serious Play TM
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