Could you provide academic workshops to support underprivileged young people?
06 Sep 2023
IntoUniversity (an educational charity part-funded by our University), is looking for University colleagues, postgraduates or undergraduates to provide workshops for their Primary FOCUS programmes of activity, taking place over the coming academic year
IntoUniversity supports young people from some of the least privileged neighbourhoods, to support their aspirations, attainment, and development of key skills to promote success at school and beyond.
These will be interactive, 1-2 hour workshops for students in either Year 5 or Year 6, that focus on exciting students from Greater Manchester about the given subject area.
Workshop topics this year are:
- Astronomy
- Engineering
- Creative Arts (A broad topic that could cover any relevant subject area)
- Politics
- War Studies
- Computer Science
- History of Art
- Ancient History
- Palaentology
- Health Care
If you are interested in delivering a workshop in one of the above topics, the IntoUniversity staff will support you as much or as little as you would like in the design, preparation and delivery of the workshop. Support can look like:
- An initial phone call, virtual or in-person meeting to discuss ideas and content
- Support with creating resources such as worksheets and Powerpoints, including a Powerpoint template to use and adapt
- Consistent follow up comms via email, phone or meetings to support with developing the workshop
- Support with delivery in the classroom by at least two members of IntoUniversity staff
Why volunteer?
- Make a real difference to a young person’s life
- Share knowledge and expertise of your education, career experiences and subject area
- Develop skills and enhance your CV
- Play an important role in contributing to IntoUniversity goals and our University's strategic vision
Find out more
To get more details on workshops and dates, please contact Abbie Mountford, Access, Student Success and Development Officer, if you're interested in running a workshop in any of the above subject topics.
If you are interested in delivering a workshop that isn't covered by the above subject areas, please still get in touch, and you can be added to the list of workshop leaders for future subject areas.