The Easter Event block is done and dusted for this year for our RFE students and the final event was a session looking at how to get the best CV possible, skills employers maybe looking for and interview techniques based on experience our students may already have.
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In our Get Research Ready event today students were exploring the library, learning about AI and Artificial Integrity and developing their project management skills to plan and manage their research projects #RFEEaster26
Our aspiring health professionals are hands on in the labs this morning with our fantastic dental team 🦷 #RFEEaster26
Well the Contextual Outreach team certainly know which session they would be signing up to! 😋 🍫 students are learning the science behind how chocolate is made this afternoon… save some for us! #RFEEaster26
Meghan and Frankie have been with Year 12’s this morning providing them with techniques to manage exam anxiety and develop their time management skills. Week 3 has come round so fast! 😃 #RFEEaster26
Today has been Discover Law part 1 with support from Megan, Chris and Sophie from Squire Patton Boggs Law firm and two law students Jasmine and Rihanna talking about a career and studying a law degree.
Lots of legal arguments and terminology being used in the session too!
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Did you know that there is a whole area of maths about knots? Students today are discovering all about it with Richard 🪢 #RFEEaster26
Maths and Geography students have been investigating real world climate challenges in this mornings ‘Living with Melting Giants’ workshop 🌍 #RFEEaster26
How to introduce yourself and have a basic conversation were some of the challenges that students had with Japanese for Beginners with Mae in another popular session for
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In the Molecule to Medicine session, students were discovering how medicines are made. Using online software students could test out chemical structures #RFEEaster26
Adam is introducing key theories to students relating to the function of popular culture and the political economy of digital platforms 🎧🎸💻 #RFEEaster26
Students are exploring the theme of power, community and social change through drama with Melanie this afternoon 🎭 #RFEEaster26
Sone very persuasive arguments were put forward in the Intro to Critical Psychology session for RFE students this morning with Sharnel. The students used a range of resources to convince a panel around common assumptions about mental health and how it’s diagnosed.
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Today’s first session with Csenge was all about the role music can have in helping memory and the research behind it .
The students got to hear a variety of music and participate in their own experiment on memory too.
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The team are well rested after the long weekend and are back for week 2 of events, with our very popular full day Get Set for Uni Part 2 event! James is chatting students through the UCAS application process ✍️ #RfEEaster26
The Great Hall, a historic, red-brick building with large arched windows, identified as part of the University of Leeds, stands under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, vibrant flowers including pink, purple, and yellow blooms add color to the landscaped garden. Leafless trees frame the scene.
We hope you have a peaceful bank holiday and a happy Easter to everyone celebrating this weekend 🐣 🌺
The University will be closed from Thursday 2 April, reopening on Wednesday 8 April.
Find information about opening hours, activities and support over the break here 👇
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Our students today have been taking part in another Discover Medicine with our colleagues from the Medicine and Health cluster team. There were lots of opportunities to learn practical skills such as practising Ultrasound techniques .
Many thanks to all staff who helped support our students today.
This morning RFE students discovered the importance and significance of self portrait with Maria .
The session was very hands on with students having the opportunity to make their own take on their own self portrait.
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This afternoon our colleagues Rob,Frankie and Mhairi from Educational Outreach presented topics to help our students find their way through our Exam Slam sessions.
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Our very own Jen is with students this morning, teaching them key life skills! Starting to write a CV, cover letter or job application can feel overwhelming at first, but techniques such as SMART and STAR are certainly helping today! #RFEEaster26
The Reach for Excellence Easter Eggstravaganza kicked off today with Cara taking on the next part of Getting Research Ready. Our colleagues in the Laidlaw Library gave an interactive tour and quiz as well as EPQ expert Emily telling students about how AI can used in such a project.
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Corpus Christi Catholic College visited the university yesterday for their Thomas Transition Programme (TTP) Year 11 Campus visit day #CorpusChristiTTPontour
Year 11's from Castleford Academy were welcomed to the University today on their Thomas Transition Programme (TTP) Campus Visit! #Casontour
Year 11's from Castleford Academy were welcomed to the University today on their Thomas Transition Programme (TTP) Campus Visit! #Casontour
And that’s a wrap! 18 events, 5 days and hundreds of individual visits to campus for Freshers Week 2026 and the start of our new journey for Year 12 RfE and RO students! Huge thanks to all our Academics for sessions and ambassadors for supporting us as always! Next stop: Easter! #RfEFreshers26
What does Research Intensive Universities actually mean?! Students found out with Dr Cara Wheeldon in the final session of today! #RfEFreshers26
Crossing Boundaries with our Intercultural Ambassadors as part of Get Set For Uni Part One #RfEFreshers26
Our wonderful Intercultural Ambassadors did a super job with their Crossing Boundaries session this year. Jen has mentored them since the Autumn preparing this years content for our students #RfEFreshers26
