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Bournemouth University offers the following outreach and engagement opportunities for schools, students and teachers:
Ambassadors programme
Events and lectures
Visits to and from schools
Primary schools
Bournemouth University aims to inspire a love of learning in primary age children, encouraging them to see HE as a future possibility. They work with a small number of primary schools and focus their work on students from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. They dedicated campus visit dates for Year 6 pupils eligible for free school meals or pupil premium from non-target schools. Each school can bring up to 15 students for a scavenger hunt tour and our ‘Future Me’ workshop. Find out more
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. Find out more
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, whihc 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. Find out more
Scholarships, funding and opportunities
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. Find out more
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. Find out more
Contacts
Jerry Whitton, Schools Liaison Coordinator jwhitton@bournemouth.ac.uk
Schools Liaison Team schoolsliaison@bournemouth.ac.uk
