Past events for teachers, tutors and HE advisers
Teachers' Conference 2011
Over 170 teachers and HE advisers from the state sector attended the University of Cambridge Teachers' Conference from 3 – 5 April 2011.
Please find below links to the PowerPoint presentations delivered during the Conference:
| Presentations Day One: Sunday 3 April | |
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| Cambridge Admissions: Colleges and their Role | Presentation by Dr Geoff Parks (Director of Admissions for the Cambridge Colleges), Paula Stirling (Director of Admissions, Christ's College) and Dr Andrew Thompson (Admissions Tutor, Queens' College) |
| Presentations Day Two: Monday 4 April | |
| Cambridge Courses: an introduction | Presentation by Dr Andy Bell (Admissions Tutor, Gonville & Caius College) |
| Student Life and Finance | Presentation by Andy McGowan (CUSU Access Officer) and current students |
| Cambridge Courses: in more detail | Presentation for Session 1: Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Classics; English; History; History of Art; Linguistics; Modern and Medieval Languages; Music Presentation for Session 2: Archaeology and Anthropology; Education; Geography; Land Economy; Law; Philosophy; Politics, Psychology and Sociology; Theology and Religious Studies Presentation for Session 3: Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics Presentation for Session 4: Engineering; Natural Sciences; Medicine; Veterinary Medicine |
| Cambridge Graduate Prospects | Presentation by Gordon Chesterman (Director, Careers Service) |
| Panel Discussion – Key Issues Relating to Admissions | Presentation by Dr Geoff Parks (Director of Admissions for the Cambridge Colleges), Dr Kirsten Dickers (Admissions Tutor, Sidney Sussex College), Dr Sam Lucy (Admissions Tutor, Newnham College) and Dr Mike Sewell (Admissions Tutor, Selwyn College) |
| Presentations Day Three: Tuesday 5 April | |
| The New Educational Landscape: Cambridge IGCSE and Pre–U | Presentation by Mr Peter Monteath (UK Schools Manager, Cambridge International Examinations) |
| Good Practice in Supporting Applications | Presentation by Richard Partington (Senior Tutor, Churchill College) |
Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences
These conferences are designed to provide up–to–date information on the application and admissions procedure at both institutions as well as providing an insight into student life. The events are aimed at students who have already completed their GCSE/Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2) examinations and are now undertaking further study. For more information, see the website: www.regionalconferences.org.uk
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 2011 | Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences Teachers' Forum presentation |
| March 2010 | Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences Teachers' Forum presentation |