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Bournemouth University offers the following outreach and engagement opportunities for schools, students and teachers:
Events and lectures
Bournemouth University is happy to speak with schools about what they can offer, or to provide a geography talk and campus visit. Contact their Schools Liaison team for more information schoolsliaison@bournemouth.ac.uk
Visits to and from schools
Bournemouth University are happy to visit your school or college to talk about the relevance of geography today and what their geography degree at Bournemouth University has to offer. Contact Dr Marin Cvitanovic mcvitanovic@bournemouth.ac.uk for more information.
Primary schools
Bournemouth University aims to inspire a love of learning in primary-age children, encouraging them to see higher education as a future possibility. They work with a small number of primary schools and focus their efforts on students from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. They have dedicated campus visit dates specifically for Year 6 pupils eligible for free school meals or pupil premium from non-target schools. Each school can bring up to 15 students to take part in a scavenger hunt tour and their ‘Future Me’ workshop.
HE guidance – campus visits and presentations
Bournemouth University can visit your school to deliver presentations on topics such as student finance, student life, preparing for HE fairs, the benefits of higher education, revision and wellbeing, university applications and more. They also welcome students of all ages to campus to experience life in HE, including meeting current students, exploring facilities, and learning about applications and finance. Visits accommodate up to 65 students, with priority for partner schools and underrepresented groups. If your group is interested in a specific subject area, they may be able to arrange tailored activities.
Open days
Find out more about open day dates using our Directory of Open Days
Summer schools
Summer Residentials
Bournemouth University offers fully funded residentials, open to eligible students meeting specific criteria, which give students an immersive university experience, including accommodation, meals and a variety of activities. Participants will enjoy academic tasters, practical workshops and group projects, led by experts and supported by current students. Social highlights include a beach BBQ, Students’ Union events and optional sports activities, all while staying in student accommodation.
Teacher CPD and resources
Teachers and Career Leaders Conference
This free, annual, one-day conference offers teachers, careers leaders and education professionals the latest updates in the sector.
EnablED: Dorset’s Path to Higher Education for Neurodivergent & Disabled Learners
This free, annual, one-day conference empowers educators, SENCOs, sixth form leaders and careers teams to support smoother transitions from school or college into higher education for neurodivergent and disabled learners.
Contacts
Jerry Whitton, Schools Liaison Coordinator jwhitton@bournemouth.ac.uk
Schools Liaison Team schoolsliaison@bournemouth.ac.uk
Marin Cvitanovic mcvitanovic@bournemouth.ac.uk
