Events & Activities
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we have made arrangements for all of our activities to be offered virtually. However, from September 2021 we will be able to offer some face-to-face delivery of a small number of select in-school activities. Please contact your hub manager to discuss these options.
For further information about our remote delivery please see: gmhigher.ac.uk/news/gm-higher-online/
All our events and activities meet Gatsby benchmark 7, all other benchmarks noted on our activities are indicative of which Gatbsy benchmarks they may contribute to. For more information, please contact gmhigher@mmu.ac.uk
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Black History Month - HE Subject Insights
01 Oct 2021 - 30 Oct 2021
Event providers: The University of Manchester
Throughout Black History Month virtual workshops will be available to Greater Manchester school groups from all backgrounds with a main target audience being Black pupils....
Creating Careers: Mental Health and Psychological Careers Launch
07 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021
9:30am - 11:30am
Event providers: Greater Manchester Higher
This live launch event is designed to teach and inform you more about careers focused around Psychological Health and Mental Wellbeing. This is an opportunity...
HE Apply Mentoring
11 Oct 2021 - 23 Jan 2022
Event providers: Greater Manchester Higher
Do you want help with your university or apprenticeship applications? Want help with exploring your next steps after school or college? Gain confidence about your...
- Pre-16 Learners
Terrible Tales - English Language - Escapes room - Returns...Online!
19 Oct 2021 - 21 Oct 2021
Slots: 10.00 - 11.30am or 1.00 - 2.30pm
Event providers: University Campus Oldham
Dare you enter the virtual world of Professor's Quarters and hear a lecture by the acclaimed author of Terrible Tales - Professor Scream!! But wait!...
Creating Careers: Health and Social Care Webinars: Season 2
21 Oct 2021 - 09 Dec 2021
4.30pm - 5.30pm
Event providers: Greater Manchester Higher
These monthly webinars are designed to teach you more about careers within Health and Social Care, hear from current professionals, develop your understanding of the...
HE for care leavers CPD session incl. Student Ambassador Q&A #GMCLW21
25 Oct 2021
10am-12pm
This CPD session will introduce supporters and professionals of care leavers to higher education, and the range of support available at university and further education...
HE for Care Leavers CPD Session incl. Student Ambassador Q&A #GMCLW21
25 Oct 2021
5pm-7pm
Event providers: Greater Manchester Higher
This CPD session will introduce supporters and professionals of care leavers to higher education, and the range of support available at university and further education...
Money, Money, Money CPD #GMCLW21
27 Oct 2021
5pm-7pm
Event providers: Greater Manchester Higher
In this CPD session for professionals and supporters of care leavers, we will be exploring the range of financial support available in higher education. A...
Money, Money, Money CPD #GMCLW21
27 Oct 2021
10am-12pm
Event providers: Greater Manchester Higher
In this CPD session for professionals and supporters of care leavers, we will be exploring the range of financial support available in higher education. A...
- Post-16 Learners
- Pre-16 Learners
See Yourself Studying...
On Request
Event providers: University of Salford
The University of Salford’s See Yourself Studying… sessions will give insight into what it’s really like to study specific subjects in higher education. There are...
Why HE? Y10-11 Presentation
On Request
Event providers: Greater Manchester Higher
Development level activity. The workshop will explore the different Level 3 options available and link these choices to HE, while touching on the benefits of...
HE Uncovered Y9 presentation
On Request
Event providers: Greater Manchester Higher
Introductory level activity. Introduces the learner to higher education and links to the importance of GCSE subject choices and attainment as a gateway to success.
- Post-16 Learners
Murder on Campus: The Trial
On Request
Event providers: University of Bolton
Calling all Sherlocks, the game is afoot! The University of Bolton's Law Team needs your students help to solve the ultimate murder mystery and ensure...
- Pre-16 Learners
Ways to Wellbeing: On the Go!
On Request
Event providers: University of Bolton
Ways to Wellbeing: On the Go is a ‘bite-sized’ taster of Ways to Wellbeing project. ‘On the Go’ is a one-hour workshop session that briefly...
- Pre-16 Learners
Ways to Wellbeing
On Request
Event providers: University of Bolton
Ways to Wellbeing is a 4-week project designed to support students to manage their wellbeing, stress and confidence, delivered online by facilitators drawing from up-to-date...
- Post-16 Learners
- Pre-16 Learners
RNCM Young Session Orchestra
On Request
Termly Blocks: Starting November
Event providers: Royal Northern College of Music
RNCM Young Session Orchestra is an exciting new band group for young drummers, guitarists, singers, brass and keyboard players. It’s free and you’ll work with...
