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 Nutrition & 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. This session is suitable for students in Year 11-13. 5 October 2022
17.00 - 18.00Book your place Geography & Environment Lecture: Probably the best subjects in the world! At least we think so! Join our Subject Group Lead Dr Phil Porter, for an interactive visual talk outlining why Geography and Environment are two of the most rewarding and employable subjects to study at university. This will be the first of our monthly taster lecture series aimed at students considering university or anyone with an interest in all things Geography. 6 October 2022
17.00 - 18.00Book your place Nutrition & Dietetics Lecture: How do you know if you are healthy? Over 3 million people are at risk of malnutrition in the UK. A common misconception is that you can judge a person’s health and eating habits based on weight alone. Nutritional assessment can play a key role in diagnosing issues and protect against malnutrition in a timely manner. With Dr Roz Fallaize and Dr Katerina Vafeiadou, you will be introduced you to the different nutritional assessment tools used by nutritionists and dietitians to assess whether someone is at nutritional risk. This session is suitable for students in Year 11-13. 2 November 2022
17.00 - 18.00Book your place Geography & Environment Lecture: Green Belts - Geographies of Urban Growth and Inequality Green belts have been part of the UK planning system for 70 years, now surrounding most of our cities and large towns. They were introduced to limit urban growth, which they have succeeded in doing - but at what cost? Join Professor John Sturzaker, to explore the positive impacts on urban planning and the negative impacts, which John argues are particularly felt by poorer groups in society. 3 November 2022
17.00 - 18.00Book your place Geography & Environment Lecture: The Next Mass Extinction - Inevitable? Global biodiversity is declining rapidly, and we are entering the Earth's sixth mass extinction. However, this mass extinction differs from those occurring in our planet's past; it is driven by us. With Dr Poppy Harding, we will explore why biodiversity is so essential to the health of our planet, how we can prevent further loss of biodiversity and if this mass extinction is inevitable.1 December 2022
17.00 - 18.00Book your place Nutrition & Dietetics Lecture: Sustainable diets - how can we help save our planet? Given current climate change initiatives, changes to farming practices and an expanding global population, there is growing interest for people to adopt more sustainable diets. However, it is important to be mindful of the differences in protein, vitamins, and minerals between animal products and plant-based alternatives. Dr Kate Earl will introduce you to the concept of sustainable diets and explore what dietary changes can help save our planet, while maintaining a healthy balance of nutrients. This session is suitable for students in Year 11-13. 7 December 2022
17.00 - 18.00Book 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 Getting started session: The application process for UK students (for degree courses) Join us to hear all about the application process for UK students, for undergraduate courses. Please note, personal statements are covered in more detail in our personal statement session. Plus Q&A. 29 September 2022
16.30 - 17.15Book your place Personal statements Session: How to write an excellent one Applying through UCAS and finding it difficult to get started? Not sure what to include? Join us and we'll guide you through the process and share our top tips. 6 October 2022
16.30 - 17.15Book your place Parent/Guardian information evening session: Introduction to the application process and student finance (Year 13 parent/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. 20 October 2022
19.00 - 19.45Book your place Study skills session: Academic writing and referencing Join us as we cover the dos and don'ts of academic writing and the skill of referencing. Great preparation for university and helpful if you’re doing an EPQ. 27 October 2022
16.30 - 17.15Book your place Study skills session: Research methods 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. Great preparation for university too. 10 November 2022
16.30 -17.15Book your place Personal statements session: How to write an excellent one It's not too late to put your personal statement together! Applying through UCAS and not sure what to include? Join us and we'll guide you through the process and share our top tips. 17 November 2022
16.30 - 17.15Book 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
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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 Unibuddy Q&A - Getting ready for results day and Clearing Join our online chat with our admissions team and current students and find out what to expect when it comes to results day and how you can be prepared for Clearing – just in case you need to. 27 July 2022
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.
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5 October - Nutrition & Dietetics: 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. This session is suitable for students in Year 11-13. Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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6 October - Geography & Environment: Probably the best subjects in the world!
At least we think so! Join our Subject Group Lead Dr Phil Porter, for an interactive visual talk outlining why Geography and Environment are two of the most rewarding and employable subjects to study at university. This will be the first of our monthly taster lecture series aimed at students considering university or anyone with an interest in all things Geography and Environment! Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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2 November 2022 - Nutrition and Dietetics Lecture: How do you know if you are healthy?
Over 3 million people are at risk of malnutrition in the UK. A common misconception is that you can judge a person’s health and eating habits based on weight alone. Nutritional assessment can play a key role in diagnosing issues and protect against malnutrition in a timely manner. With Dr Roz Fallaize and Dr Katerina Vafeiadou, you will be introduced you to the different nutritional assessment tools used by nutritionists and dietitians to assess whether someone is at nutritional risk. This session is suitable for students in Year 11-13. Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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3 November 2022 - Geography & Environment: Green Belts - Geographies of Urban Growth and Inequality
Green belts have been part of the UK planning system for 70 years, now surrounding most of our cities and large towns. They were introduced to limit urban growth, which they have succeeded in doing - but at what cost? Join Professor John Sturzaker, to explore the positive impacts on urban planning and the negative impacts, which John argues are particularly felt by poorer groups in society. Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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1 December 2022 - Geography & Environment: The Next Mass Extinction - Inevitable?
Global biodiversity is declining rapidly, and we are entering the Earth's sixth mass extinction. However, this mass extinction differs from those occurring in our planet's past; it is driven by us. With Dr Poppy Harding, we will explore why biodiversity is so essential to the health of our planet, how we can prevent further loss of biodiversity and if this mass extinction is inevitable. Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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7 December 2022 - Nutrition and Dietetics Lecture: Sustainable diets – how can we help save our planet?
Given current climate change initiatives, changes to farming practices and an expanding global population, there is growing interest for people to adopt more sustainable diets. However, it is important to be mindful of the differences in protein, vitamins, and minerals between animal products and plant-based alternatives. Dr Kate Earl will introduce you to the concept of sustainable diets and explore what dietary changes can help save our planet, while maintaining a healthy balance of nutrients. This session is suitable for students in Year 11-13. Book your place
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
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.
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29 September 2022 - Getting started session: The application process for UK students (for degree courses)
Join us to hear all about the application process for UK students, for undergraduate courses. Please note, personal statements are covered in more detail in our personal statement session. Plus Q&A. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.15
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6 October 2022 - Personal statements session: How to write an excellent one
Applying through UCAS and finding it difficult to get started? Not sure what to include? Join us and we'll guide you through the process and share our top tips. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.15
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20 October 2022 - Parent/Guardian information evening session: Introduction to the application process and student finance (Year 13 parents/guardians)
Looking to support your young person in their journey towards university, but not sure how? Join us at our Parent/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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27 October 2022 - Study skills session: Academic writing and referencing
Join us as we cover the dos and don'ts 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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10 November 2022 - Study skills session: Research methods
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. Great preparation for university too. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.15
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17 November 2022 - Personal statements session: How to write an excellent one
It's not too late to put your personal statement together! Applying through UCAS and not sure what to include? Join us and we'll guide you through the process and share our top tips. Book your place
Time: 16.30 - 17.15
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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
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.
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27 July 2022 - Unibuddy Q&A - Getting ready for results day and Clearing
Description: Join our online chat and find out what to expect when it comes to results day and how you can be prepared for Clearing – just in case you need to. Book your place
Location: Virtual
Time: 16.00 - 17.00
Book your place