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Junior Evolve

Junior Evolve 

Our Junior Evolve programme is delivered by our dedicated team of Junior Coordinators and student reps. This activity focuses on raising students' awareness and aspiration to Higher Education through a series of interactive events and activities. Please note, all of our activity is free of charge. 

We offer a range of workshops and interactive activities, both on and off campus, which aim to:

  • Support aspirations and raise awareness of Higher Education
  • Introduce students to Higher Education and the range of subjects available to study
  • Support the development of study skills to be successful at university
  • Provide opportunities to meet current Northumbria University students

NU Explorers- Years 5 & 6

A sustained, progressive programme of activity delivered to students in Years 5 & 6 in schools with high proportions of FSM students, and developing sustained partnerships with three primary schools.

The programme includes sessions focused on core subjects, introduction to HE, academic sessions and IAG. Our aims are to increase student knowledge and awareness of the benefits of higher education and graduate employment. This is in line with the Northumbria University Access and Participation Plan.

The programme will include a series of 6 interventions across two years, culminating in a ‘graduation’ on campus for NU Explorer graduates and their teachers, parents and carers. 

The sessions include: 

  • Maths in Books and English Escape Room 
  • Imagining the Sun - STEM + Art session 
  • Music - Handbell session 
  • Language - French or Spanish bespoke 
  • Star Student - Giant board game introducing ‘student life’ 

If you are interested in joining a future intake, please register your interest.

 

NU Navigators- Years 9-11

We aim to develop sustained partnerships with targeted secondary schools.

The programme includes sessions focused on introduction to HE, academic sessions and IAG. Our aims are to increase student knowledge and awareness of the benefits of higher education and graduate employment, increase student capacity to navigate higher education and graduate employment sectors and make informed choices. This is in line with the Northumbria University Access and Participation Plan.

If you are interested in joining a future intake, please register your interest.

If you are not an NU Navigator target school, and would like to request one of our sessions, please complete the following form here.

We will endeavour to fulfil  all other requests for Junior Evolve activity where we have capacity, and you can contact the team at bc.pre16outreach@northumbria.ac.uk. 

Junior Evolve Workshops

All years | Careers Fair

Duration | Careers Fair time
Dates | All Year
No. of Students Per Session | Multiple year groups

To represent Northumbria University in the school setting for annual careers fairs/stand events etc. If we cannot fulfil your request, please contact NERAP at info@nerap.ac.uk who represent the 5 Universities in the North East.

Year 9 | Course Pursuit

Duration | 1 hour
Dates | All Year
No. of Students Per Session | 30

The game consists of various rounds in which four teams of pupils will compete against each other. These rounds introduce Year 9 pupils to the possibilities of further education and encourages them to carefully consider the educational choices they are making from this year onward, as well as introducing concepts and vocabulary used in Higher Education.

Year 10 & 11 | Study Smart

Duration | 1 hour
Dates | All Year
No. of Students Per Session | 30

Study Smart is a new and interactive workshop designed for students taking on their GCSEs. The session covers learning styles, revision techniques and tools, transferable skills and other top tips for revision.

Year 11 | Future 11

Duration | 1.5 hours
Dates | All Year
No. of Students Per Session | 20-100

This activity is designed to help Year 11 students with the transition from GCSEs through to sixth form. The workshop aims to help students make informed decisions, introduce Higher Education, and address key study skills. Pupils will take part in a skills analysis, find out the differences between school and sixth form, discuss the opportunities they could take advantage of during sixth form and what the benefits of the sixth form experience.

Year 11 | Language Student Experience

Bespoke session, please get in touch for further details.

High Tunstall College of Science Business Project

Now in its 3rd year, our Year 8 focussed project continues the collaboration between HTCS and Northumbria University Business School including 6 interventions across 3 months for 12 Year 8 students.

The purpose of the project is to raise aspirations in Maths, Business, and Higher Education. The project had support from academic staff, placement students and current student reps and culminated with the students presenting their work to parents and carers, teachers and visitors, including Jane Arnfield the Dean of Students, who presented their ‘degrees’.

Please register your interest if you would be interested in taking part in one of our future projects, and we will get back to you for 2025/6 participation.
   
Students outside of Sutherland Building after completing High Tunstall 4 students presenting for High Tunstall 2 students smiling in their graduation outfits for High Tunstall Students, staff and teacher standing inside the Great Hall with their High Tunstall certificates
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