LUC CPD Spotlight – Young Carers
Tuesday 29th September 10-11am
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We kick off the new year with our CPD Spotlight webinar looking at supporting Young Carers as an underrepresented group. We are excited to be joined by really interesting speakers with different perspectives, and therefore hope to provide useful insights for a broader audience of both university and college staff. We will be joined by Shauna Beckett, Education Development Worker at Sheffield Young Carers and Suzanne Humphreys, Careers Adviser at New City College and Student Engagement Coordinator at Linking London Uni Connect, and more. We will also be introducing a new resource at the session.
LUC Webinar Series – Think Like An Entrepreneur: Skills For Your Future
Wednesday 30th September 6-7pm
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Entrepreneurship is about more than starting a business – it’s about creativity, problem solving, leadership, and spotting opportunities. Join this webinar led by the University of Greenwich to explore enterprise skills, learn what it takes to launch a business, and see how university can help you build the confidence, knowledge, and networks to achieve your goals.
LUC Webinar Series – Personal Branding and Employability
Wednesday 14th October 6-7pm
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Join London Uni Connect in partnership with My Great First Job to show you how to stand out and get the apprenticeship or job you want! We will be covering how to use social media to score GREAT points, developing brand “YOU”, understanding your values and know how to use them, how to make a brilliant impression with your cover letter and CV, how to find and then talk with experts (and get them to really help you), and why saying you’re “passionate” about a subject just isn’t enough.
LUC Webinar Series – Learn while you earn: Apprenticeships & Degree Apprenticeships
Wednesday 25th November 6-7pm
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Join Higher In for an overview of higher and degree apprenticeships, application routes, and real student examples.
LUC Webinar Series – Is University Worth It?
Wednesday 9th December 6-7pm
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With so much information – and misinformation – about university, it can be hard to know what’s true.
In this webinar, we’ll busy some of the biggest myths about higher education, explore the benefits of going to university, and help you decide whether it’s the right path for you. You’ll discover what students gain beyond a degree, from developing valuable skills and building professional networks, to improving career opportunities, and personal growth. Join us to find out what’s really in it for you, and get the facts you need to make an informed decision about your future.
LUC Webinar Series – Funding Your Future: Finance Options
Wednesday 24th March 2027 6-7pm
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Before you apply to university, it’s important to understand how you’ll pay for it.
This webinar provides a clear guide to student finance, including tuition fees, maintenance loans, bursaries, scholarships, and practical budgeting tips for student life. We’ll also introduce the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) and explain how it offers greater flexibility to study throughout your career. Whether you’re planning to study full-time or exploring different pathways, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about funding your future.
LUC Webinar Series – What’s Next: Post 18 Decisions
Wednesday 28th April 2027 6-7pm
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Join Westminster University for a practical webinar designed to help students understand what happens after they submit their university applications. This session will guide prospective students through the key milestones in the admissions process, ensuring they feel informed and confident as they prepare for the transition to higher education.
Topics will include understanding university offers, Results Day and what to expect, the Clearing process, and gap years and deferred entry.