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Taster Events

Our academic schools hold a range of taster events, student panels and alumni discussions throughout the year to give you a taste of the subjects we teach. 

Humanities and Social Sciences

Writing Workshop - English Writing Competition

Wednesday 11 December 2024, 1-4pm (GMT)

The Department of English at Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce a new writing competition. Designed to foster and reward the best new writing by students in Years 11, 12 and 13 from across the UK, we will be awarding one prize for an original piece of Creative Writing and one prize for an original Essay. 

Those interested in submitting are welcome and encouraged to attend a writing workshop at Queen Mary 1-4pm on 11th December 2024. At this workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet our award-winning experts in creative and critical writing, work with them on your submission, and experience some of what studying English Literature and Creative Writing at University entails. 

If you have any queries or wish to make a group booking please email us at:

eng-writingprize@qmul.ac.uk.

 

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Science and Engineering

Future Biologists & Zoologists: A Day of Discovery

Monday 9 December 2024, 10:00 - 3:00pm (GMT)

Where: School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, G.E. Fogg Building, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Campus

Join us for our taster day designed for Year 12 and 13 students interested in studying Biology or Zoology at university. Join us for an immersive experience where we’ll introduce you to the breadth and excitement of biological sciences at Queen Mary.

Through hands-on sessions, collaborative group work, sample lectures, and insights from current students, you’ll gain a first-hand sense of what studying these subjects is really like. Our welcoming, supportive, and intellectually curious community is excited to give you a glimpse into life as a future biologist or zoologist – we look forward to sharing it with you!

Eligibility criteria  

  • Currently in Year 12 or Year 13
  • Studying A-level Biology
  • Considering a biological-based degree at university (Biology or Zoology)

   Register now

The Wide World of Physics: From Fundamental Particles to Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday 11 December 2024, 12:15 - 4:00pm (GMT)

Join us for a foray into the world of fundamental particle physics—learn about neutrinos and other interesting particles—and its interface with artificial intelligence. You will get a tour of a neutrino experiment control room! You will also get a chance to chat with current QMUL undergraduates and academics, hear about the variety of careers you can get into after getting a physics degree, and also learn about our degree offering.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Currently in Year 12 or Year 13
  • Studying A-level Mathematics and Physics
  • Considering studying physics at university

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