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Earth Sciences Subject Taster - Minerals & Mining
Monday 28th October 6-7pm on Zoom
Suitable for students currently in years 7-13
Did you know that your smartphone has over 20 different metals that make it work? But where and how do we get these metals? Is mining beneficial for our society and environment? Well, studying Geology at UCL is the best way to answer all these questions and get hands-on experience about Minerals & Mining!
Global Humanitarian Studies Subject Taster- Can you make the right decision for humanity
Tuesday 29th October 6-7pm on Zoom
Suitable for students currently in years 10-13
We live in a world that is full of challenges to health, water, food, livelihoods, equality and so much more. UCL’s Global Humanitarian Studies course educates and trains future humanitarian leaders in the theory and practice of humanitarian action.
This presentation will showcase the range of skills developed through this course: including research techniques, strategic planning and project management! What would you prioritise as an aid worker if an earthquake struck London today? Try out some realistic humanitarian simulations and challenge yourself to make the right decisions, quickly.
Sociology and Politics of Science Subject Taster- Bridging Mind: Science and Beyond
Wednesday 30st October 6:00-7:00pm on Zoom
Suitable for students currently in years 7-13
Science is more than science itself, and not only scientists work with science. If you love social science and want to gain some “non-scientific” insights into science, the UCL Science and Technology Department might be a good fit for you! This presentation will make a brief introduction to what we study in the department, what makes our degrees different from others, and future paths after graduation. Come and play in the interdisciplinary field of natural science, social science and humanity, and see how the emerging sciences and technologies shape our lives.
Mathematics Subject Taster- Paradoxes
Thursday 31st October 6:00-7:00pm on Zoom
Suitable for students currently in years 12-13
Paradoxes are more than simple forms of self-contradiction. Mathematics can help us analyse not just how paradoxes are self-contradictory, but also why they are. Using expectation and probability, we will examine three different paradoxes to see not only how they are self-contradictory, but also why. Be warned, demonstrations in this talk may have the potential to destroy friendships, so join at your own risk.
Earth Sciences Subject Taster- From core to crust and beyond
Friday 1st November 6:00-7:00pm on Zoom
Suitable for students currently in years 8-13
Do you enjoy being outside? Walking through mountains and bogs, in sun and rain? Do you enjoy exploring museums and doing hands-on lab work? Then Environmental Geoscience might be for you! This presentation will walk you through some of the work you’d do as an Environmental Geoscience student, and some of the careers it can lead to. We’ll be looking at phylogenetic trees, copper mining, pokémon and a whole lot more…
Natural Sciences Subject Taster- What is matter and why does it matter?
Monday 4th November 6:00-7:00pm on Zoom
Suitable for students currently in years 7-13
We all know what fluids are but how do they work? What is matter and why does it matter? This presentation will introduce some of the components covered when studying a Natural Science degree at UCL.