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
Business and Law Taster Afternoon: 4 December 2024
Whether they want to explore the legal system, discover exciting trends in Marketing or gain expertise in the financial sector, your students will be able to personalise their afternoon with tasters from the world of Business and Law.
Sport Science Taster Day: 10 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.Â
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.
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
Applying to Creative Courses and Developing Your Portfolio – 27 November, 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.
Applying to Pharmacy - 3 December, 4.00pm
Are your students looking to make a difference in people’s lives? Gain valuable insight into how to apply for a pharmacy degree and find out what to expect as an MPharm student.
Your Guide to Art and Design Courses: Portfolio Preparation – 4 December, 4.00pm
A captivating portfolio can showcase your students' passion, develop their potential and turn heads of creatives and admissions tutors. We'll help your students curate a standout portfolio for courses including Fashion, Graphic Design and Illustration.
Designing Your Future Career in Architecture – 11 and 12 December, 4.00pm
Your students will discover the world of Architecture and Interior Design as we unearth routes into Architecture and mastering their Portfolio in this 2-part webinar series. They'll come away motivated to design spaces that can transform and inspire.
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.
Technology in Action Webinar Series
Future Ready: The World of Robotics and AI – 2 December, 4pm
From chat bots to robots designed to help around the house; we’ll explore the impact electronic systems could soon have on all of our futures.
Black Holes and the Evolution of the Universe – 3 December, 5pm
Calling all budding astrophysicists and future space adventurers! Discover the fascinating physics behind black holes and learn about their crucial role in driving the evolution of our galaxies…
Fraud Detection and Forensic Investigations – 5 December, 4pm
Dive into the impact of cybercrime and how new initiatives, like DNA authentication and Smark Machines, are changing how crimes are solved online.
The Many Applications of Mathematics – 6 December, 4pm
We’ll show you the surprising ways Maths impacts our lives beyond the classroom; from its role in powering electric car batteries to how it helps protect the public as it can predict and control the spread of diseases
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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