Last week our students took part in the Northern Schools Trust’s (NST) Build my Future festival – a two-day festival of ideas and career inspiration from some of the region’s best businesses and institutions. The event invites students from Life Sciences UTC, our neighbours at the Studio, and North Liverpool Academy, to get a taste …
It’s Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2019, a weeklong celebration of all things engineering and a unique opportunity for students, schools and parents to find out more about the pathways into an engineering career. As part of the celebrations, Tomorrow’s Engineers Week hosted its annual Big Assembly – a live Q&A session with some of the country’s …
The UTC’s curriculum is at the cutting edge of science and healthcare, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer our students real working world experiences, through our partner organisations in the science and healthcare sector. We are also extremely proud to be affiliated with the 208 Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps. Students …
What do you want to do when you leave school? Or not sure about life after year 11? Have you thought about careers you’re interested in and the skills you’ll need to pursue them? Join us on March 20 to futureproof your career. You’ll hear leading professionals from Liverpool and the region talking about …
A new report by education charity The Edge Foundation and the Royal Academy of Engineering shows that project-based learning (PBL) – involving long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with employers – has profound benefits for students. The report, called Evaluation of University Technical Colleges, is published today by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). PBL …
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On 17 December 2018, Liverpool Life Sciences UTC welcomed some of the UK’s leading research and education institutions through its doors, to teach students about pathways into the future world of work. The Allied Health Professions careers carousel was a drop-in session throughout the school day, where students could meet the people behind the …
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We like to keep in touch with our previous students to find out how they’re doing in whatever pathway they choose to follow. With exam season upon us, we caught up with some Life Sciences UTC Alumni for tips and inspiration on how to follow in their footsteps. Hear their stories below and follow us …
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Step into the NHS On the 8th February 2018, Northern Schools Trust welcomed student and staff as part of the national ‘Step into the NHS’ competition, inviting students to create a fun and lively job advertisement in their chosen field. Some created posters, leaflets, and even 3D models. Judges were overwhelmed by the response to the competition …
Year 12 forensic pathway students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the forensic science department at Liverpool John Moores University. As a handful of keen students headed over to LJMU campus, their first stop was to explore the building’s facilities that included a selection of electron microscopes and crime scene houses used for recording …
Our students have mock interviews with ‘Askademia’. ‘Askademia’ offers the ideal platform for Educational Support and Enrichment Services for young people. Their focus is to serve the Student Community. They all work in specialist fields in maths and natural sciences and in professions such as dentistry, medicine, veterinary, academia, and engineering. ‘Askademia’ passionately work to …
