News
The team has just completed their largest ever summer school programme. Over 140 young people attended in the subject areas of sports science, drama and health. It is a very packed schedule,which this year included numerous academic lectures and workshops, a visit by Vamos Theatre, trips to the Royal Shakespeare Company, Solihull Ice Rink to name but a few. Details of the 2011 programme will be available towards the end of the year.
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Planning Ahead (July 2010)
The Widening Participation team is constantly striving to improve existing activities, and create new projects. UW students are welcome to apply for paid work opportunities through our WOW scheme, and we would like to hear from schools, colleges, and community groups who wish to access the campus or have activities delivered on their site. Please contact a member of the team on 01905 855554 to discuss what we can offer.
New Year Lectures at Malvern Theatre – The Science in Sport (February 2010)
Following on from the success of the 2009 lectures, in January Chris Hughes (senior lecturer in Biomechanics) from the University of Worcester delivered a series of lectures to over 1000 Year 7 – 9 students. The lectures were designed to stimulate the interest of students in science and help them to understand science in the context of university life. Using examples within sport the students were introduced to the importance of science in advancing elite performance and how the underpinning science relates to all aspects of everyday life. The lectures were delivered in a simple and easy to understand manner and were very well received by both the staff and students of the Schools who attended. The theme for the lectures was around the different types of balls used in sport.
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Summer School Applications – Online Pilot
We are taking part in a West Midlands Area Wide Pilot of an online summer schools application system. Hosted by UCAS, the system is being trialled across all Herefordshire and Worcestershire schools.
