Subject sessions
Live subject tasters and masterclasses, led by our lecturers give you the chance to meet academic staff and get a great insight into your study area of interest. You are welcome to try out areas of study that you may not have had the chance to experience at school, allowing you to explore different options as you think about your future career path.
We also offer talks from industry experts that can boost your current studies. These talks are amazing opportunities to network with professionals and for you to demonstrate that you're interested in gaining knowledge outside of the classroom.
Our sessions are often followed by an informal Q&A, giving you the opportunity to meet staff and current students to find out everything you'd like to know about life as an undergraduate student at Herts.
Take a look at all of the sessions and sign up for as many as you want! Be sure to check back here as we update the sessions regularly.
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Introduction to Social Work: What does a Social Worker Really Do?
Ever wondered what social workers really do? Join our industry talk led by an experienced UH academic and social worker. We'll provide an insight into the social work profession along...
16:30 - 17:30 16 November 2026
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Mathematics Taster Lecture: The Shape of Networks
Join this session on Networks, an area of Maths that explores how things are connected. Networks are modelled mathematically by ‘graphs’. They are everywhere, from road networks to all friendships...
16:00 - 17:00 24 November 2026
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Why Study Geography and Environment?
This interactive talk will provide insight into why studying Geography or Environmental courses at university are a fantastic life choice; it will think about the skills your gain, careers you...
16:30 - 17:30 30 November 2026
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What Would You Do? Exploring Real-Life Primary Education Scenarios
Imagine teaching an energetic classroom of thirty 7-year-olds. How will you navigate the unexpected? In this taster session, you’ll step into the shoes of a primary school teacher, tackling real-world...
16:30 - 17:15 8 December 2026
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Making Murderers? The Sociology of Homicide
Examine the relationship between crime and the societies we inhabit. Dr. Arndt Emmerich, a cultural sociologist, analyses this most serious crime, examining its prosecution and societal context. This masterclass reveals...
16:00 - 16:45 10 December 2026
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Alternative Practices in Film: Third Cinema
Join us to consider the political film practice of Third Cinema as we explore how it engaged dialectically with both Hollywood cinema and European art films, rather than simply rejecting...
16:00 - 16:45 22 January 2027