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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Outreach Activity Supporting your students progression to higher level study

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Kingston.

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Kingston University Over 21,000 students (4,000 non-UK) 4 campuses 113 year history- Kingston Technical Institute 5.86 million in bursaries to students (2011/12) Strong commitment to Widening Participation

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Kingston Bursaries 2015/16* *Figures are provisional and subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access, so are subject to change. To be eligible you must meet the following criteria: Hold a firm offer to study at Kingston Be eligible to receive student finance Household income assessed as 25,000 or less Have not studied at university level before Neither parents hold a university-level qualification or you are a mature student The Kingston Bursary is worth 2,000 for the first year of your course. Progression scholarships of up to 1,500 will be awarded in second and third years of study dependent upon successful progression through your course and your grades.

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Compact Scheme To be eligible for the scheme you must meet one of the following: You are the first generation in your family to progress to higher education (i.e. your parents have not been to university) Mature learners (aged 21 or over when you start your course) Household income of below 45k History of social care Care leaver For further information please contact the Compact Scheme: E: compact@kingston.ac.ukcompact@kingston.ac.uk The Compact Scheme at Kingston University offers an enhanced package of support, advice and guidance as well as a single point of contact from pre application to graduation.

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Penrhyn Road Campus Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computing and Information Systems, Surveying and Radiography. The universitys main campus Lively and cosmopolitan Within the town centre Students Union Fitness Centre Health Centre

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Kingston Hill Campus Business, Law, Education, Music, Health and Social Care Sciences Hillside campus situated in leafy grounds Modern, newly refurbished Learning Resources Centre Brand new Business School On-site halls of residence, bar, cafe and restaurant for a close community feel

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Knights Park Campus Art, Design and Architecture The universitys creative base Relaxed and friendly atmosphere Riverside student union bar & restaurant Home to the universitys Stanley Picker Gallery Close to town centre.

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Roehampton Vale Campus Aerospace, automotive and mechanical engineering On the outskirts of Kingston, close to Richmond Park LRC tailored to meet the needs of engineering students High-tech labs with specialist equipment including flight simulator and a mission control room

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Education Partnerships UK Student Recruitment and Events Events Campaigns UK Student Recruitment and Outreach Head of UK Student Recruitment and Events Head of Widening Participation Education Liaison Compact Scheme Schools and Colleges Mark Alger James Cannon Tim Dhir Chrissie Farley Ben Khan

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Who are we? o The Education Liaison Team Part of UK Student Recruitment & Outreach Sits within the Marketing department Recently expanded team James Cannon, Outreach Manager Chrissie Farley Education Liaison Officer Tim Dhir Education Liaison Officer Ben Kahn Education Liaison Officer

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 What do we do? Co-ordinate KUs contact with schools/colleges Promote awareness of university study, raise aspirations and provide IAG for students aged 10-18 Provide curriculum support and attainment raising activities Inform key influencers- parents Offer training for school/college staff

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Outreach and Widening participation: What we do and why -Work with over 100 schools/colleges (London + S/E) -Last year worked with over 6,000 students -Educate young people about the benefits of Higher Education -Raise aspirations in pupils from underrepresented groups in HE: First in family, low household income, looked-after children, BME groups, mature students. -We aim to build confidence and work with schools to help learners achieve -Provide impartial HE advice and guidance to help those students making the progression to HE

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 HE Fairs

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Outreach and WP: How we do it Year-round core activities: Year 6 Launchpad (Primary Schools project) Year 7 Discovery Days Year 8 Explorer workshops Year 9 Your Future Conferences Year 10 Ambassadors in Schools project Year 11 KU + ME Year 12 Awareness and IAG Year 13 Preparation for higher education Mature As years 12 + 13

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Targeting the right students We want to work with students who have traditionally been under-represented in higher education and who have the potential to benefit from our activities and events. Learners: Who are the first in their family to go to university From lower socio-economic backgrounds From minority ethnic groups Under local authority care/care leavers With a disability Studying a vocational qualification

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Outreach Provision- College Students Currently we offer: Study Skills Money Doctors UCAS Talk Writing Effective Personal Statements Student Finance information Choosing the right course/university The benefits of Higher Education Student Life talk Ask me booth Subject specific activities Staff training Support with parents evenings/information events

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 HE Talks Can be any length Tailored to the audience On a variety of topics Interactive and engaging Often supported by student ambassadors

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Kingston University Student Ambassadors and Student Life talks Over 200 Ambassadors- all subjects and backgrounds Ambassadors from your college? Rigorous recruitment and training process Honest opinion!

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Staff Training Helping staff to keep up with the ever-changing HE landscape, providing the right information to help young people make the best decisions. Current trends in HE Student funding changes UCAS update Effective personal statements Writing a teacher reference Supporting young people with their degree choices Supporting transition to HE Student support at university

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Subject-specific activities An expanding area of our work!

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Current vacancies. Business and Law Taster Day, Monday 14 th July Chemistry and pharmacy taster day, Wednesday 2 nd July Engineering Your Future, Friday 27 th June Geography taster day, Wednesday 25 th June Guest Oxford science lecture, Tuesday 24 th June

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Finding out more, booking and keeping in touch There are several ways to find out about our events and activities: Our website www.kingston.ac.uk/schools-and-colleges Our e-Bulletin (half termly) Sign up. Outreach booklet Email me- bespoke requests t.dhir@kingston.ac.uk

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Finding out more/keeping in touch

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Tim Dhir, Education Liaison Officer| 13/06/14 Thank You! Any questions?