Live virtual events
Join us from the comfort of your own home for subject tasters and to have your questions about university answered.
Our live events will help you explore your chosen subject and navigate the application process from start to finish. They include taster lectures, guidance and support, Q&A with staff and students and a chance to discover more about Herts. We'll be adding events throughout the year, so do check back.
Upcoming events
Each dropdown has various events available, explore each to see what applies to you!
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Subject tasters, masterclasses and industry talks
Live subject tasters and masterclasses, (led by our lecturers), and talks from industry experts offer an insight into your chosen subject. Sessions are often followed by an informal Q&A session, an opportunity to meet staff and current students.
Topic Description Date and time Booking Optometry Lecture: The eyes have it Have you ever wondered how the magic of vision works? In this session we will explore how vision can be assessed and gain insights into what problems can occur in the visual system. 9 February 2023
16.30 - 17.30Book your place Education Lecture: BA (Hons) Education, the degree with endless possibilities, a pathway to everything from teaching to conservation to the Police, and everything in between You may want to work in Education, or you may be unsure what you want to do when you leave school and college. This degree provides a pathway to teaching and to the private and public sectors whilst you build your knowledge about the people and the communities around you. Join us to hear about the possibilities and experience a short taster ‘A very brief introduction to Autism’. 20 February 2023
18.00 - 18.45Book your place Nutrition and Dietetics Lecture: Food labelling – do you know what you are eating? Have you ever wondered what is in the food you are eating and what the nutrition information on food packaging means? In this session we will explore food labels and why understanding what they mean is so important when working as a nutritionist and dietitian. 22 February 2023
17.00 - 18.00Book your place Geography & Environment Lecture: Where worlds collide - Geopolitics, Geography & Glaciers at the poles In this month’s session, using breath-taking imagery captured during Arctic fieldwork, Dr Phil Porter will consider how Geopolitics and Environment come together in our polar regions! At the end of the session there will be a Q&A with staff and students where we will also cover any questions about preparing for University. 23 February 2023
17.00 - 18.00Book your place Event Management Lecture: The Elephant in the Room – can you solve an event management problem like a professional? Clients – especially those wanting to organise excellent events – can be demanding. Being an Event Management professional often involves problem solving when your clients make difficult requests. Can you solve this challenge? In solving it you will learn the wide range of skills you will need, if you choose an event management career. 27 February 2023
17.00 - 18.00Book your place History Lecture: American civil rights, propaganda and the Cold War This masterclass will explore links between the Cold War and civil rights in the United States after 1945. It will show a number of Soviet and American films to reveal the international propaganda battle fought over Black Americans. It will appeal to a range of A Level students working on the history of the 20th century. 08 March 2023
16.30 - 17.15Book your place Media Matters Industry Talk: Join Oscar nominee, and award-winning film and documentary producer and director, Dr Seán Murray Find out what it takes to make it in the film industry and learn more about how the industry works with Dr Seán Murray whose latest film, An Irish Goodbye has been nominated for an Oscar.
Dr Seán Murray is an award-winning film/documentary maker and director of Relapse Pictures, a Belfast-based production company specialising in a range of work including documentary, drama, and commercial videos. His work focuses on documentaries that address legacy issues pertaining to the recent conflict in the north of Ireland.
He also holds a Ph.D. in documentary film.
09 March 2023
16.00 - 17.00Book your place
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Advice and Guidance: Applying and preparing for university
Everything you need to guide you through your transition to university. Including making choices, the application process, personal statement writing and student finance, as well as specific support for those applying to Herts.
Topic Description Date and time Booking Accommodation and Living on Campus If you've got any niggling questions about accommodation and are unsure who to ask, make sure to join this Unibuddy chat event. Seize the opportunity to speak to some of our student ambassadors and members of our Admissions team to get all your queries answered. 22 February 2023
16.00 - 17.00Book your place UK Student Finance (student /parent/guardian session): What's available and how students apply We’ll look at what financial support is available for UK/Home students. This session includes the application process, how the loans work and what information is required from parents/guardians. We'll end with a Q&A. 23 February 2023
19.00 - 19.45Book your place How to choose a course and university session With so many courses and universities to choose from, we look at what you need to consider when making your final UCAS choices. Plus a Q&A with current university students. 30 March 2023
16.30 - 17.15Book your place UK Student Finance session: What's available and how to apply (degree courses) We’ll look at what financial support is available for UK / Home students. This session includes information on the tuition and maintenance loans and repayment. We'll end with a Q&A. 6 April 2023
10.30 - 11.15Book your place Study skills session: Academic writing and referencing Academic writing and referencing are fundamental skills for succeeding at university. However, they can be difficult to wrap your head around. Join us as we cover the dos and don't of academic writing and the skill of referencing. Great preparation for university and helpful if you’re doing an EPQ. 4 May 2023
16.30 - 17.15Book your place Study skills session: Research methods Research is essential for building on our knowledge, but what if this is your first time doing a research project? Designed for EPQ students, join us as we introduce you to the basics of research and find out which method is best for your project. 11 May 2023
16.30 - 17.15Book your place Personal statements session: How to write an excellent one Finding it difficult to get started? Not sure what to include? Join us and we'll guide you through the process. By the end you'll know everything you need to know, to write that excellent personal statement to apply for your degree. 1 June 2023
10.30 - 11.15Book your place Parent/Guardian information evening session: Introduction to the application process and student finance (Year 12 parents/guardians) Looking to support your young person in their journey towards university, but not sure how? Join us at our Parents / Guardian information evening. We'll cover the UCAS application process and the financial support available to them (including how to apply and the repayments). Plus there'll be a Q&A. 12 June 2023
19.00 - 19.45Book your place In Year 10? Making the right choices for sixth form/college session Join us for helpful tips when choosing the sixth form/college courses which are right for you and your future. You'll also hear from current students about their experience and how they made their choices. 29 June 2023
16.30 - 17.15Book your place
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Clearing: Tips and support
Offering advice on how to prepare for getting your results, and having a plan B - just in case. Our current students will share their experiences of results day and clearing. Our staff will answer questions about results day and what to expect.
Topic Description Date and time Booking Clearing session: Everything you need to know Clearing can be a great opportunity to find that perfect place. There are many reasons why you might choose this route; a change of mind about the course/university, needing a plan B, being a new applicant. Let us guide you through the process, so that you are ready, if you decide to use it. 15 June 2023
19.00 - 19.45Book your place Getting ready for results day and clearing We'll talk you through your options once you have your results and explain how the Clearing process works. 26 July 2023
16.00 - 17.00Book your place
Subject tasters, masterclasses and industry talks
Live subject tasters and masterclasses, (led by our lecturers), and talks from industry experts offer an insight into your chosen subject. Sessions are often followed by an informal Q&A session, an opportunity to meet staff and current students.
-
9 February 2023 - Optometry Lecture: The eyes have it
Have you ever wondered how the magic of vision works? In this session we will explore how vision can be assessed and gain insights into what problems can occur in the visual system. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.30
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20 February 2023 - Education Lecture: BA (Hons) Education, the degree with endless possibilities, a pathway to everything from teaching to conservation to the Police, and everything in between
You may want to work in Education, or you may be unsure what you want to do when you leave school and college. This degree provides a pathway to teaching and to the private and public sectors whilst you build your knowledge about the people and the communities around you. Join us to hear about the possibilities and experience a short taster ‘A very brief introduction to Autism’. Book your place
Time: 18.00 - 18.45
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22 February 2023 - Nutrition and Dietetics Lecture: Food labelling – do you know what you are eating?
Have you ever wondered what is in the food you are eating and what the nutrition information on food packaging means? In this session we will explore food labels and why understanding what they mean is so important when working as a nutritionist and dietitian. Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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23 February 2023: Geography & Environment Lecture: Where worlds collide: Geopolitics, Geography & Glaciers at the poles
In this month’s session, using breath-taking imagery captured during Arctic fieldwork, Dr Phil Porter will consider how Geopolitics and Environment come together in our polar regions! At the end of the session there will be a Q&A with staff and students where we will also cover any questions about preparing for University. Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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27 February 2023 - Event Management Lecture: The Elephant in the Room – can you solve an event management problem like a professional?
Clients – especially those wanting to organise excellent events – can be demanding. Being an Event Management professional often involves problem solving when your clients make difficult requests. Can you solve this challenge? In solving it you will learn the wide range of skills you will need, if you choose an event management career. Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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08 March 2023 - History lecture: American civil rights, propaganda and the Cold War
This masterclass will explore links between the Cold War and civil rights in the United States after 1945. It will show a number of Soviet and American films to reveal the international propaganda battle fought over Black Americans. It will appeal to a range of A Level students working on the history of the 20th century. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.15
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09 March 2023 - Media Matters industry talk: Join Oscar nominee, and award-winning film and documentary producer and director, Dr Seán Murray
Find out what it takes to make it in the film industry and learn more about how the industry works with Dr Seán Murray whose latest film, An Irish Goodbye has been nominated for an Oscar.
Dr Seán Murray is an award-winning film/documentary maker and director of Relapse Pictures, a Belfast-based production company specialising in a range of work including documentary, drama, and commercial videos. His work focuses on documentaries that address legacy issues pertaining to the recent conflict in the north of Ireland.
He also holds a Ph.D. in documentary film. Book your place
Time: 16.00 - 17.00
Advice and Guidance: Applying and preparing for university
Everything you need to guide you through your transition to university. Includes making choices, the application process, personal statement writing and student finance, as well as specific support for those applying to Herts.
-
22 February 2023 - Accommodation and Living on Campus
If you've got any niggling questions about accommodation and are unsure who to ask, make sure to join this Unibuddy chat event. Seize the opportunity to speak with some of our student ambassadors and members of our Admissions team to get all your queries answered. Book your place
Time:16.00 - 17.00
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23 February 2023 - UK Student Finance (student/parent/guardian session): What's available and how students apply
We’ll look at what financial support is available for UK / Home students. This session includes the application process, how the loans work and what information is required from parents/guardians. We'll end with a Q&A. Book your place
Time: 19.00 - 19.45
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30 March 2023 - How to choose a course and university session
With so many courses and universities to choose from, we look at what you need to consider when making your final UCAS choices. Plus a Q&A with current university students. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.05
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6 April 2023 - UK Student Finance session: What's available and how to apply (degree courses)
We’ll look at what financial support is available for UK / Home students. This session includes information on the tuition and maintenance loans and repayment. We'll end with a Q&A. Book your place
Time: 10.30 - 11.15
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4 May 2023 - Study skills session: Academic writing and referencing
Academic writing and referencing are fundamental skills for succeeding at university. However, they can be difficult to wrap your head around. Join us as we cover the dos and don't of academic writing and the skill of referencing. Great preparation for university and helpful if you’re doing an EPQ. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.15
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11 May 2023 - Study skills session: Research methods
Research is essential for building on our knowledge, but what if this is your first time doing a research project? Designed for EPQ students, join us as we introduce you to the basics of research and find out which method is best for your project. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.15
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1 June 2023 - Personal statements session: How to write an excellent one
Finding it difficult to get started? Not sure what to include? Join us and we'll guide you through the process. By the end you'll know everything you need to know, to write that excellent personal statement to apply for your degree. Book your place
Time: 10.30 - 11.15
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12 June 2023 - Parent/Guardian information evening session: Introduction to the application process and student finance (Year 12 parents/guardians)
Looking to support your young person in their journey towards university, but not sure how? Join us at our Parents / Guardian information evening. We'll cover the UCAS application process and the financial support available to them (including how to apply and the repayments). Plus there'll be a Q&A. Book your place
Time: 19.00 - 19.45
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29 June 2023 - In Year 10? Making the right choices for sixth form / college session.
Join us for helpful tips when choosing the sixth form/college courses which are right for you and your future. You'll also hear from current students about their experience and how they made their choices. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.15
Clearing: tips and support
Offering advice on how to prepare for getting your results, and having a plan B - just in case. Our current students will share their experiences of results day and clearing. Our staff will answer questions about results day and what to expect.
-
15 June 2023 - Clearing session: Everything you need to know
Clearing can be a great opportunity to find that perfect place. There are many reasons why you might choose this route; a change of mind about the course/university, needing a plan B, being a new applicant. Let us guide you through the process, so that you are ready, if you decide to use it. Book your place
Time: 16.00 - 17.00
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26 July 2023 - Getting ready for results day and clearing
We'll talk you through your options once you have your results and explain how the Clearing process works. Book your place
Time: 16.00 - 17.00