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Residential Insight into University courses - Summer 2022
Previously known as Headstart
Click on the Apply button to apply to one of the courses below or if you have any further questions, please enquire.
Maths at Lancaster University
Course dates : 25th to 28th July 2022 - 3 nights residential
Course cost: £375
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
You will be based in the Diamond building using state-of-the-art, practical laboratories and equipment to learn about programming robots, how to test electricity, mixing chemicals, bioengineering and much more...see the video below from the 2018 course https://youtu.be/VGEan4h-sHw
You will live the student life by staying in halls of residence and meeting current students to discuss engineering. Discover the various degree options in engineering that lead to an exciting career and find out about the different student societies.
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
During five days at the University of Sheffield you will carry out exciting, interesting and challenging activities with like-minded people. This course will develop your teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, which are integral to your future success. Engineering is the development of creative problem solving - come along and see if it's for you. During the course you will sample a wide variety of engineering subject areas through laboratory classes and taster lectures. All these sessions will help inform your future degree choice.
WOULD THIS COURSE SUIT ME?
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sheffield is one of the biggest and best providers of engineering research and education in the UK, with over 6,700 students and an annual research income of over £150m. This is a University where world class and down to earth go hand-in-hand. Come and experience our excellence in learning and teaching, academic community and remarkable city.
This course will suit you if you are interested or want to find out more about the following subjects:
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering; Computer Systems Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• General Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
COURSE DESCRIPTION
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
Materials Science is an interdisciplinary subject, which combines elements of physics, chemistry, engineering and even biology. We study how the properties of a material are affected by its structure and the way it has been processed, and the subject has applications in every aspect of our daily lives, from computer chips to prosthetics and from buildings to clean energy.
Materials Science at Cambridge forms part of the Natural Sciences Tripos, which enables students to experience a wide range of subjects during their first two years of study.
WOULD THIS COURSE SUIT ME?
If you would like a challenging and intensive Insight into University course covering a range of Materials Science topics, then this is for you. A good understanding of maths and science will enable you to appreciate all aspects of Materials Science. To study for a Natural Sciences degree at Cambridge University requires the highest academic grades and a passionate interest in science – this Insight into University course reflects these requirements.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Academic staff and students will introduce you to a range of Materials Science activities which will include:
• lectures on a variety of topics, such as atomic structure, mechanical properties, and biomedical materials
• hands-on practical sessions where you will carry out experiments similar to those performed by undergraduates
• team projects
• admissions information
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Materials Science at University of Cambridge
Course dates: 3rd – 7th July 2022 - 4 nights residential
Course cost : £475
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
You will be based in the Diamond building using state-of-the-art, practical laboratories and equipment to learn about programming robots, how to test electricity, mixing chemicals, bioengineering and much more...see the video below from the 2018 course https://youtu.be/VGEan4h-sHw
You will live the student life by staying in halls of residence and meeting current students to discuss engineering. Discover the various degree options in engineering that lead to an exciting career and find out about the different student societies.
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
During five days at the University of Sheffield you will carry out exciting, interesting and challenging activities with like-minded people. This course will develop your teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, which are integral to your future success. Engineering is the development of creative problem solving - come along and see if it's for you. During the course you will sample a wide variety of engineering subject areas through laboratory classes and taster lectures. All these sessions will help inform your future degree choice.
WOULD THIS COURSE SUIT ME?
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sheffield is one of the biggest and best providers of engineering research and education in the UK, with over 6,700 students and an annual research income of over £150m. This is a University where world class and down to earth go hand-in-hand. Come and experience our excellence in learning and teaching, academic community and remarkable city.
This course will suit you if you are interested or want to find out more about the following subjects:
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering; Computer Systems Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• General Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mechanical Engineering at UCL
Course dates: 27th – 30th June 2022 - 3 nights residential
Course cost : £375
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Over the course of 4 days you will be introduced into the fundamental concepts used in robotics and autonomous systems through talks and hands-on experience. In a group challenge you will design, build and program a robot to perform a number of tasks. This will culminate in a series of competitive team events…will your robot earn you the final prize?
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Insight into University course at Liverpool provides an introduction into the ever advancing world of robotics. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to experience what life is like as student at University of Liverpool.
Find out more about Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science at Liverpool here :- https://www.liv.ac.uk/electrical-engineering-electronics-and-computer-science/
WOULD THIS COURSE SUIT ME?
This course is aimed at students who have an interest in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics or autonomous systems. Applicants must be of high academic ability and studying maths and a science-based subject.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Robotics & Autonomous Systems at University of Liverpool
Course dates: 4th – 7th July 2022 - 3 nights residential
Course cost : £375
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
You will be based in the Diamond building using state-of-the-art, practical laboratories and equipment to learn about programming robots, how to test electricity, mixing chemicals, bioengineering and much more...see the video below from the 2018 course https://youtu.be/VGEan4h-sHw
You will live the student life by staying in halls of residence and meeting current students to discuss engineering. Discover the various degree options in engineering that lead to an exciting career and find out about the different student societies.
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
During five days at the University of Sheffield you will carry out exciting, interesting and challenging activities with like-minded people. This course will develop your teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, which are integral to your future success. Engineering is the development of creative problem solving - come along and see if it's for you. During the course you will sample a wide variety of engineering subject areas through laboratory classes and taster lectures. All these sessions will help inform your future degree choice.
WOULD THIS COURSE SUIT ME?
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sheffield is one of the biggest and best providers of engineering research and education in the UK, with over 6,700 students and an annual research income of over £150m. This is a University where world class and down to earth go hand-in-hand. Come and experience our excellence in learning and teaching, academic community and remarkable city.
This course will suit you if you are interested or want to find out more about the following subjects:
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering; Computer Systems Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• General Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Broad-based Engineering at University of Sheffield
Course dates: 25th – 29th July 2022 - 4 nights residential
Course cost : £475
Click on the Apply button to apply to one of the courses above or if you have any further questions, please enquire.
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