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 in 2025
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.
Engineering Project Day: 30 April 2025
Your students will have the opportunity to explore the projects our final year Engineering students have created and get inspired by exciting research from our soon-to-be graduates.
Sociology Taster Afternoon: 14 May 2025
Your students will embark on an immersive journey into human nature, exploring the social forces that shape our lives, classical theories of behaviour, happiness and wellbeing, love and relationships and more.
Maths and Physics Taster Day: 11 June 2025
Your students will explore the world of Maths or Physics as they get to personalise their day and experience life as a University student looking at the mysteries of the Universe or putting algorithms to the test..
Health Sciences Taster Day: 17 June 2025
Your students will immerse themselves in a wide range of interactive sessions, diving deep into their chosen field—whether it’s Dental Care, Health Care, or Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. These hands-on experiences will ignite their passion, leaving them inspired to embark on a fulfilling and impactful future in the Health Sciences.
Film and TV Taster Day: 18 June 2025
Your students will explore the world of Film & TV, personalising their day with hands-on sessions in screenwriting, production, and post-production. They'll experience life as a university student, bringing stories to life through industry techniques and cutting-edge creative technologies.
Journalism and Media Day: 18 June 2025
Your students will dive into the world of Journalism and Media, shaping their day with hands-on sessions in writing, reporting, and content creation. They’ll experience university life, telling stories through industry techniques and innovative media technologies.
Sport Science Taster Day: 19 June 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
Architecture Taster Day: 19 June 2025
Urbanism, landscape, sustainability, and culture—if you can imagine it, you can create it.
Explore the creative world of Architecture and Interior Design and discover endless possibilities.
Explore the creative world of Architecture and Interior Design and discover endless possibilities.
Art and Design Taster Day: 19 June 2025
Art and design shape the world around us—sparking culture, provoking thought, and inspiring change.
Explore the dynamic world of Fashion, Graphic Design, and Photography and step into a creative future.
Explore the dynamic world of Fashion, Graphic Design, and Photography and step into a creative future.
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.
Exploring the Ellipse – 28 April 2025, 5.00-6.00pm
Your students will uncover the interesting uses of ellipses – why they make for a better shape than a circle and their applications in technology.
Civil Engineering: Which Pathway Will You Choose? – 1 May 2025, 5.00-6.00pm
Discover your students' options into the world of Civil Engineering from Degree Apprenticeships to Master's programmes.
The Mysteries of Black Holes – 30 April 2025, 5.00-6.00pm
Take your students on a journey following black holes, exploring their influence on the cosmos and space exploration.
Uploading Your Mind – 6 May 2025, 5.00-6.00pm
In a future where the lines between humans and technology are starting to blur, your students will take a look at the possibility that we could one day upload our minds…
Full-Time vs Degree Apprenticeships: Building & Quantity Surveying – 8 May 2025, 5.00-6.00pm
We'll guide your students through the options offered to them on both Bachelor's degrees and Degree Apprenticeships in the world of Surveying.
The values of English Literature - 8 May 2025, 4.00-5.00pm
Whether you're a bibliophile, a budding writer, or captivated by the power of language, a degree in English Literature is your gateway to a world of expression and exploration.
The Future of AI – 14 May 2025, 5.00-6.00pm
Your students will explore the advancements in AI that are revolutionising the world as this webinar will delve into the exciting future possibilities of machine learning.
Happiness & Emotional Wellbeing - 22 May 2025, 4.00-5.00pm
This webinar unpacks sociological theories to explore how we understand happiness and emotional wellbeing in today’s world.
Social Media, Young People and Relationships - 4 June 2025, 4.00-5.00pm
Join Dr Charlotte Morris for a taster lecture on how social media shapes our lives and relationships, focusing on themes like gender, intimacy, emotions, and inequality.
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: schoolsandcolleges@port.ac.uk
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