Event catch-ups

Whatever level you are at, if you’re studying modules in the areas of health, wellbeing, social care, education, childhood, youth, sports, languages or applied linguistics, then you won’t want to miss this special online event to get you all set for your studies this year.

From unpacking what it actually means to be a professional in your chosen field, to exploring how your own personal learning helps you make sense of the world around you, this year’s programme is four hours filled to the brim with exciting and engaging sessions to help you with your studies.

In addition to learning about the subject areas and research done in WELS, your new home, you will also get practical tips and advice on what you can do to get the most out of your studies.

What does psychology have to do with climate change? Why are politics, medicine and supply-chain management all equally important when it comes to the smooth running of the Olympic Games? And how can artificial intelligence improve agriculture for better food security? 

Growing evidence suggests that possessing knowledge and understanding across a range of different subjects is key when facing global challenges. Join our expert panel as they tackle a host of different perspectives in a fun and informal way to address some of these issues. If you’re wondering which topics will be chosen... the Student Hub Live 'Wheel of Fortune’ will decide! 

We showcase the exciting new range of modules and qualifications being launched by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in October 2020. Two major interdisciplinary Level 1 Arts modules, Cultures and Revolutions launch this year, bringing a whole range of new study choices to students in the early stages of their degree. At Level 2 there are new modules in subjects as diverse as music, counselling and economics. Those progressing to Level 3 will be able to access a new criminology module and there are two global development modules at postgraduate level for those thinking of progressing even further to a Masters degree in this increasingly important field. We’ll also discuss two brand new qualifications in the fields of art history and visual cultures, and geography.

An important contributor to happiness and wellbeing is the ability to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and create meaning from seemingly unpleasant situations. In this seminar Jeni Sanderson will talk us through the science of human flourishing and share reflective thinking tools that can help you take more positives from difficult situations and feel stronger, more productive — and improve your wellbeing and resilience in the process.