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A taste of university subjects
Help students find a course that suits them
From cyber security and mechanical engineering, to criminology and languages, your students can discover what university study is like, while revising their favourite subjects.
Our subject-specific events, workshops and activities will help them learn about university, and support you in meeting Gatsby Benchmark 4 and 7.
Book a group for Subject Taster Days in 2023/24
Nothing beats getting a feel for a course by joining us on campus at our Taster Days. Buzzing with purpose and possibility, they're a chance for your students to get closer to the subjects they love.
Browse tasters and book a group of students below.
For any questions about our events, please contact victoria.patel@port.ac.uk or raechelle.jackson@port.ac.uk.
Book now
Computing Taster Day: 26 March 2024
Health Sciences Taster Day: 17 April 2024
Maths and Physics Taster Day: 24 April 2024
English Taster Afternoon: 15 May 2024
Sport and Exercise Science Taster Day: 16 May 2024
Sociology Taster Afternoon: 22 May 2024
Languages Taster Day: 4 June 2024
History and Politics Taster Afternoon: 6 June 2024
Digital & Creative Technologies Taster Day: 12 June 2024
Performance and Theatre Taster Afternoon: 13 June 2024
Art & Design Taster Day: 18 June 2024
Architecture Taster Day: 21 June 2024
Share our subject webinars with students
Designed to help your students learn about studying a subject they're interested in – they'll get the inside scoop on what the course involves and how to apply.
Share a link with them to register now – we'll send them a reminder just before the event starts. They'll also get a recording after to help with revision.
British Science Week sessions
Our British Science Week webinars are designed to provide insights into various subjects, potential careers, and the experience of studying at university. Your students will explore the wide range professional paths available with science degrees, and the impact of science in our everyday lives.
Thinking Like an Environmental Scientist – 11 March, 4.00pm
Thinking Like a Geographer – 12 March, 4.00pm
Physics: A Brief History of Our Universe – 13 March, 4.00pm
Studying Sport and Smashing Stereotypes – 14 March, 4.00pm
Eyewitness Memory and Careers With a Psychology Degree – 15 March, 4.00pm
More subject webinars coming up
So you want to be a Social Worker? – 19 March, 4.00pm
Studying Theatre at University: Pathways into Performance – 9 May, 4.00pm
What really happens in prison? – 25 April, 4.00pm
Book a subject talk at your school or college
Our academics can deliver subject specific talks, events and workshops to you throughout the academic year. We're able to deliver these in-person at your school or college or virtually, and adapt them to support your curriculum.
STEM events for schools and colleges
Help your students learn about studying STEM subjects at university by booking our taster sessions, talks and bespoke activities.
Researchers in the classroom
Bring leading research into your classroom with our subject talks for year 10-13 pupils – and show them where they could go with their favourite subjects.
Contact us
We’ll be updating this page regularly over term. To discuss any of our events or make a booking, please get in touch.
Email: rao@port.ac.uk
Phone: 023 9284 6214
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