East Asia Thematic Webinar Connect Spring 2021, 23 March - 01 April
East Asia Thematic Webinar Connect Spring 2021, 23 March - 01 April

Following the great success of the first series of East Asia thematic webinars back in Summer 2020, the British Council is delighted to invite prospective students for the second series from Tuesday 23 March to Thursday 01 April 2021. In this 2-week event, the theme of webinars will be twofold:

Week One, we will first focus on study and career options in Life & Health Sciences, Computer Science and Social Studies & Media Communications at Bachelor’s degree level. Our academic speakers will introduce what study options are available in the aforementioned subject areas, and how it will lead you to a global career. After that, there will be a student panel discussion, where current students will be talking about why they chose to study in the UK and the things that they wished they knew before applying.

Week Two, guest speakers from the Business, Engineering & Technology, and Creative Arts industries will share insights on current trends in the job market and what in-demand skills are required in the post Covid-19 era; followed by academic speakers to talk about how they incorporate it in their Master’s degree programmes and enhance students’ employability.

There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions to our panellists or join breakout sessions hosted by our participating universities for admission advice throughout the weeks. Don’t miss out this great opportunity!

Session 1: Things that I wish I knew before studying Life and Health Sciences

Date: Tuesday 23 March 2021
Time: 18.00 – 20.15 (11.00 – 13.15 GMT)
Programme details for download: to update soon

 - by Brunel University London
◆ Why study Biosciences? - by University of Exeter 
◆ Diagnosis to Treatment & Biomedical Science to Pharmacy: A roadmap to adventures and opportunities - by University of Portsmouth

18.00 – 19.00         
Studying Life and Health Sciences in the UK: A More In-Depth Look

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Careers in Life Sciences, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
19.05 – 19.45         
Things I wish I knew before studying Life and Health Sciences  

◆ TBC, Brunel University London 
◆ Curtis Wong, Msc Sport and Health Science (2019-2020), University of Exeter (Hong Kong SAR)
◆ Melanie Lim, MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy, University of Portsmouth (Malaysia) 

19.45 – 20.15         
Breakout sessions 

◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Brunel University of London
◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Exeter 
◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Portsmouth 

Session 2: Things that I wish I knew before studying Computer Science

Date: Wednesday 24 March 2021
Time: 18.00 – 20.15 (11.00 – 13.15 GMT)
Programme: details to update soon

18.00 – 19.00       
Studying Computer Science in the UK
◆ Exploring computer sciences, AI and Data Science courses in the UK - by Keele University
◆ TBC by Oxford Brookes University 
19.05 – 19.45        
Alumni & Current Students Sharing: Things I wish I knew before studying 
◆ TBC, Keele University
◆ TBC, Oxford Brookes University 
19.45 – 20.15
Breakout sessions 
◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Keele University
◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Oxford Brookes University   

Session 3: Things that I wish I knew before studying Social Studies & Media Communications

Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
Time: 18.00 – 20.15 (11.00 – 13.15 GMT)
Programme: details to update soon

18.00 – 19.00         
Studying Social Science, Film and Media Production in the UK
◆ Film and Media Production at The University of Cumbria  
◆ Making Sense of the World: Why Study Social Science? - by University of Exeter 

19.05 – 19.45         
Things I wish I knew before studying Social Studies & Media Communications

◆ Archit Vishwanath Hegde, BA(Hons) Film and Television, University of Cumbria (India)
◆ TBC, University of Exeter 
19.45 – 20.15         
Breakout sessions 

◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Cumbria
◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Exeter 

Session 4: Critical skills that matter in the Business world after Covid-19

Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021
Time: 18.30 – 20.30 (12.30 – 14.30 BST)
Programme: details to update soon

Participating universites:  

  • Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham   
  • University of Exeter Business School   
  • York Business School, York St John University

 

Session 5: Engineering and Technology for Sustainability: Career opportunities for the future

Date: Wednesday 31 March 2021
Time: 18.30 – 20.30 (12.30 – 14.30 BST)
Programme: details to update soon

Participating universites:  

  • Brunel University London  
  • Cranfield University 
  • University of Exeter

 

Session 6: Future of the Creative Industries: Core skills required in the post-Covid-19 era

Date: Thursday 01 April 2021
Time: 18.30 – 20.30 (12.30 – 14.30 BST)
Programme: details to update soon

18.30 – 20.00         
Future of the Creative Industries: Core Skills Required in the Post-Covid-19 Era 

Opening Remarks: Current Trends and Core Skills Required in the Post-Covid-19 Era, by The British Council 

Panel Discussion:
◆ TBC - by Coventry University  
◆ Doing it For Real: How Falmouth University prepares creative graduates for the Future Economy - by Falmouth University 
◆ Opportunities for Creative Architectural Careers - by Oxford Brookes University 

20.00 – 20.30         
Breakout sessions 

◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Coventry University
◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Falmouth University  
◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Oxford Brookes University