A taste of university subjects
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.
Subject Tasters 2024/25
Nothing beats getting a feel for a course by joining us on campus at our taster days. Buzzing with purpose and possibility, it's a chance for your students to get closer to the subjects they love.
Bookings Open
Environmental Taster Day: 12 March 2025
Your class will explore Geography, Environmental Science, Marine Environmental Science, Biology and Marine Biology as they look towards tackling climate change and preserving Earth's natural resources.
Sport Science Taster Day: 13 March 2025
Your students will learn to apply scientific principles to help athletes to perform at their best with sessions including Biomechanics, Sport Psychology, Physiology, Biomechanics and Event Management.
Coming Soon
Booking for our other Taster Days will open soon. If you have any questions about our Taster Days, or want to register your interest in bringing a group of students, please contact rao@port.ac.uk.
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.
What's coming up
Health and Social Care Courses: How to Apply and Prepare for Interviews – 16 October, 4.00pm
Whether your students have interests in Radiography, Dental Care, Social Work, Nursing, Pharmacy – or any of the other crucial roles in Health and Social Care – they'll get all the insight they need to start their exciting career in the field with this jam-packed webinar.
Applying to Creative Courses and Developing Your Portfolio – 23 October, 4.00pm
Your students will get insight into landing their dream creative course, curating a standout portfolio of work to turn heads and we'll help them get interview ready with our creative-focused webinar.
So You Want A Career in Radiography? – 7 November, 4.00pm
Celebrate World Radiography Day as your students will explore how Radiography is taught at University, the positive impact Radiographers play in the healthcare system and routes into a rewarding career with high demand for their skills.
So you want a career in Social Work? – 8 January 2025, 4.00pm
Are your students ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities? Explore our Social Work webinar in a career that means using their compassion and skills to create positive change.
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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