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Student Ambassador talks

 

Our FREE Student Ambassador talks for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 are designed to inspire your students to progress in the arts and humanities at university and beyond…

Your students will hear the benefits of studying arts and humanities subjects, their journey to university, explore potential career pathways and gain a unique insight into student life. Our interactive and engaging talks are delivered by our specially trained undergraduate students, on flexible dates and at times to suit your needs, and are perfect for transitional, key decision-making stages, including pre GCSE and pre A-Level/BTEC options.

Our live sessions can be delivered online or in person at your school, but please note they are subject to our Ambassador availability - please express your interest below and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

In line with our Widening Participation targets we prioritise workshops delivered to state schools but will take expressions of interest from all schools. Please note that our recorded workshops are available to all. Please be aware that due to a limited budget we can only deliver live in school workshops to schools which are within two hours of the university via public transport.

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Express your interest in a talk

Browse our talks below and complete the expression of interest form so we can work with you to determine the best option for your school.

Browse our talks

Languages KS3

Our interactive KS3 talk covers the benefits of studying languages at GCSE, the skills gained by pursuing languages study and the career opportunities available. Our Student Ambassadors share their inspirational journeys studying languages, including the study abroad year and university experiences! All of our live talks conclude with an ambassador Q&A.

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

"The Ambassadors from Leeds University truly inspired our students to think beyond their immediate surroundings and gave them invaluable insight into the study of foreign language and university life!" - Teacher feedback, February 2021

Languages KS4/5

Our interactive KS4/5 talk covers the benefits of studying a language at A-Level and beyond, with an introduction into potential career pathways, supported by alumni case studies. Our ambassadors provide an overview of language course options and facilities at the University of Leeds and the highlights of our campus. They also share their inspirational journeys studying languages, including the study abroad year! All of our live talks conclude with an ambassador Q&A.

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

"The talk provided first-hand experience of studying languages at university, which our students really engaged with." - Teacher feedback, March 2021

Creative Arts KS3

Our interactive KS3 talk covers the benefits of studying Creative Arts subjects at GCSE, the skills gained by pursuing Creative Arts study and the career opportunities available. Our Student Ambassadors share their inspirational journeys and experiences studying the Creative Arts, including opportunities to study abroad and work in industry! All of our live talks conclude with an ambassador Q&A.

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies, the School of Design and the School of Media and Communication

"This was a fantastic talk for our students to understand the variety of paths that taking an Arts subject at GCSE could take them. It was inspirational for them to be able to hear first hand from your students their experiences. The talk was energetic, informative and promoted our subjects passionately." - Teacher feedback, March 2021

Creative Arts KS4/5

Our interactive KS4/5 talk covers the benefits of studying a Creative Arts subject at A-Level and beyond, with an introduction to potential career pathways, supported by alumni case studies. Our Ambassadors provide an overview of Creative Arts course options and facilities at the University of Leeds and the highlights of our campus. They also share their inspirational journeys studying the Creative Arts, including opportunities to study abroad and work in industry! All of our live talks conclude with an ambassador Q&A.

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies, the School of Design and the School of Media and Communication

"It was really interesting and the students enjoyed it - a great insight into creative subjects at university and it has helped them to explore their creative futures." - Teacher feedback, March 2021

Theatre and Performance KS4/5

Our interactive KS4/5 talk covers the benefits of studying Drama at A-Level and beyond, with an introduction to potential career pathways, supported by alumni case studies. Our Ambassadors provide an overview of Theatre and Performance course options and facilities at the University of Leeds and the highlights of our campus. They also share their inspirational journeys studying the Theatre and Performance, including opportunities to study abroad and work in industry! All of our live talks conclude with an ambassador Q&A.

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of Performance and Cultural Industries

Music KS3

Our interactive KS3 talk covers the benefits of studying Music subjects at GCSE, the skills gained by pursuing Music and the career opportunities available. Our Student Ambassadors share their inspirational journeys and experiences studying Music, including opportunities to study abroad and work in industry! All of our live talks conclude with an ambassador Q&A.

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of Music.

Music KS4/5

Our interactive KS4/5 talk covers the benefits of studying Music subjects at A-Level and beyond, with an introduction to potential career pathways, supported by alumni case studies. Our Ambassadors provide an overview of Music course options and facilities at the University of Leeds and the highlights of our campus. They also share their inspirational journeys studying Music, including opportunities to study abroad and work in the industry! All of our live talks conclude with an ambassador Q&A.

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of Music.

English KS4/5

Our KS4/5 talk will inspire your students to study English (both Literature and Language) at A-Level and beyond! Our Ambassadors will give your students an insight into how studying English at A-Level and university is different to GCSE, the potential career pathways, skills and benefits of continuing their study of the subject. Our Ambassadors will talk through a 'day-in-their-life' and all of the opportunities they've been offered throughout their studies. They'll also reassure your students that English can be for them, even if they feel they're not huge 'readers' yet!

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of English

"I can't thank you enough for yesterday's sessions. The Ambassadors were just brilliant - so enthusiastic, professional and engaging. It was really inspiring listening to them and the feedback I've had from students has been amazing. Lots of the girls in my English class wrote down the names of books (unprompted!) recommended. I've also received emails from students saying how much they enjoyed the talk, too" - Teacher feedback, November 2021

History KS4/5

Our KS4/5 talk will inspire your students to study History at A-Level and beyond! Our Ambassadors will give your students an insight into how studying History at A-Level and university is different to GCSE, the potential career pathways, skills and benefits of continuing their study of the subject. Our Ambassadors will talk through a 'day-in-their-life' and all of the opportunities they've been offered throughout their studies.

Delivered by ambassadors from the School of History

My subject area is not listed above....?
If you're interested in another subject area please let us know so we can log expressions of interest and consider broadening our offer. You can also explore our subject pages for our full outreach programme.