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Student Webinars

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Webinars with Unifrog

We're hosting a series of webinars in partnership with Unifrog, a platform dedicated to helping students explore future education and career opportunities. These sessions are open to everyone, so even if your school or college doesn't use Unifrog, you're welcome to sign up.

Each webinar offers a short introduction to a subject area delivered by our academics, followed by a chance to ask questions.

Interested? Don't forget to book your place. We look forward to seeing you there!

What does AI mean for the future of management?

Date: 

23 June 2026

Time: 

4.30-5.15pm

What's it about?:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate and how decisions are made. Its influence is growing rapidly, but success still depends on how managers choose to use it. This session will explore what managers actually do, how their responsibilities are evolving, and what AI means for the future of business leadership. Learn how being aware of AI now can give you an edge in your future studies and career.

 

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Where did human rights come from, and why do they matter?

Date: 

30 June 2026

Time: 

4.30-5.15pm

What's it about?:

What are human rights and how did they develop? In this session you’ll explore where the idea of human rights came from, how these principles became part of law, and why they still matter today. Learn how human rights connect to the history of England and the UK, and how they influence politics, justice, and everyday life.

 

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Summer Webinar Series

The Summer Webinar Series is back with exciting sessions designed to spark curiosity and help Year 11-13 students explore subjects beyond the classroom. From Business to Life Sciences, each webinar shows how academic study connects to real-world research and future pathways.

Sign up to the whole series and then choose which sessions you would like to attend on the portal. 

 

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Could Psychedelics Change the Way We Work? Exploring Mental Health in Business 

Date: 

15 June 2026

Time: 

4-5pm

What's it about?:

Mental health challenges affect one in four people, yet workplace wellbeing remains a critical issue for businesses and HR professionals. This seminar, delivered by Dr Charlie Smith, explores how emerging psychedelic therapies could reshape employee wellbeing, performance, and organisational culture. You’ll discover how management research can influence policymakers, the economic analyses behind treatment approval, and the barriers of stigma in the workplace. Perfect for students interested in Human Resource Management and Business, this session shows how cutting‑edge research could transform the future of work and the role of HR in supporting employees.


 

Stopping Hate Online: Can Technology Help? 

Date: 

22 June 2026

Time: 

4-5pm

What's it about?:

Every day, millions of people use social media and online platforms to stay in touch, share ideas, and be themselves, but these same spaces are also used to spread hate, bullying, and harmful messages. In this webinar, we’ll look at how technology can help make the internet safer without taking away people’s right to speak. You’ll learn how computer systems can be trained to spot harmful posts and comments, and why this is harder than it sounds. We’ll also talk about the human side of the problem, including fairness and privacy. By the end you'll see how studying computing, AI, and data can lead to tools that don’t just power apps, but help build safer and more respectful online communities.

 

Who is more powerful – the US President or British Prime Minister?

Date: 

24 June 2026

Time: 

4-5pm

What's it about?:

The question posed in the title appears to be what Americans refer to as a “no brainer.” Indeed, the answer to this question seems so ‘obvious’ that you might expect it to be a trick and will guess the ‘non-obvious’ answer instead. But we do not need to either simply state the obvious or guess whether that it is a trick. We can carefully define the key terms, measure the things that matter and then work towards an even more surprising answer. Intrigued? Join us online on 24 June to find out more

From Andrew Tate to Adolescence: Understanding the psychology of Toxic Masculinity

Date: 

2 July 2026

Time: 

4-5pm

What's it about?:

There have been many conversations about the sexism shared on social media by people such as Andrew Tate and whether the events depicted in television series such as Adolescence are actually happening in schools. Alongside these conversations has been the phrase “toxic masculinity,” but there are many questions as to what this actually means and what elements of masculinity may be toxic. Psychological research on social identity and social identity threat can help us better understand why this debate has become complicated and polarizing. This discussion will give an introduction into how psychology informs our understanding of “toxic masculinity” as well as how this helps us to understand phenomena such as the rise of Andrew Tate.

Is the UK Racist?

Date: 

7 July 2026

Time: 

4-5pm

What's it about?:

This interactive session invites students to explore a challenging question: is the UK a racist society?

We will examine evidence on racial inequalities across areas such as education, housing, employment, health, and politics, and consider what may be driving these patterns. Along the way, we will distinguish between individual and systemic racism and discuss how these can shape everyday experiences.

The session will also focus on political inequality, asking who participates in decision-making and whose voices are most influential. We will place this in historical context, looking at how migration, legislation, and social movements since the 1940s have shaped racial dynamics in the UK.

Finally, we will consider possible approaches to addressing inequality, drawing comparisons with other countries including the United States, Sweden, and Australia, and challenge you to think differently about society, politics, and the role you could play in shaping change.

 

Genomics Meets AI: Can We Detect Cancer Earlier?

Date: 

9 July 2026

Time: 

4-5pm

What's it about?:

In this webinar, you’ll explore how advances in science are transforming the future of healthcare. We’ll dive into the world of personalised medicine, looking at how breakthroughs in genomics and AI are helping to tailor treatments to individuals.

You’ll also have the chance to think ahead and discuss what this field might look like in just a few years’ time — when you could be starting your own career in it.

 

Please do get in touch with us if you have any questions about the series in the meantime, we'd love to hear from you.

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Online courses for students

If you're in Years 10 to 13, join our free online courses packed with interactive activities, videos and tips to help you prepare for the future. No pressure, no tests – just useful, engaging content to support your journey.  

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