Undergraduate webinars
Discover Cardiff
Discover Cardiff is a free webinar series designed for year 12 and year 13 students who are interested in going to university.
Our series of talks and advice sessions cover a range of topics related to higher education. The sessions are tailored to guide you through the decision-making process – from how to choose a course to what a day in the life of a university student looks like.
Upcoming events
| Webinar title | Webinar description | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Student finance and budgeting | This webinar hopes to guide you through the process of applying for a student finance. We will look at tuition and maintenance loans, repayments and additional support to consider. In addition, we will share our handy budgeting tips for students. | 8 May 2025 17:00 - 18:00 |
| Getting ready for university | Going to university is a massive step for lots of people. Getting prepped and ready in advance will help smoothen the transition into university life. In this session, we will discuss the next steps after submitting your UCAS application and what to do if things don't go to plan. We will also share tips on getting ready for university, including details about budgeting, student discounts and accommodation. | 21 May 2025 17:00 - 18:00 |
| Introduction to Higher Education | This presentation offers a general overview about what university is all about by look at key topics such as how to research courses, university teaching methods, student life and finance. Our talk looks also at the benefits of going to university and explores the questions that students should be asking themselves – with a particular focus on the four C’s: course, campus, career and city. | 12 June 2025 17:00 - 18:00 |
What to expect at a webinar
Our free webinars are the perfect opportunity to get to know Cardiff University if you have missed an on-campus open day or have further questions about studying with us.
We encourage you to submit any questions you have in advance using the registration form. We will answer them live on the day, and you will also have the opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
You can see and hear our staff and students, but they cannot see or hear you, so you don't need access to a web camera or microphone.
Recorded talks
You can catch up with past events from our webinar series by viewing the event recordings.
Why study at Cardiff University?
Find out what makes Cardiff stand out and hear a first-hand perspective from some of our current students who provide insights into what it’s really like to live in the capital city of Wales.
Making the most out of UCAS events
Career and University fairs like UCAS events can feel a little overwhelming but they don’t have to be. Find out tips to enhance your UCAS events experience.
Modern Languages at Cardiff University
Find out what it's like to study a modern foreign language at Cardiff University led by staff from our School of Modern Languages. They discuss the educational, personal, and career-related benefits.
Study skills
There’s no right way to study. It’s all about finding what works best for you. In our webinar, you’ll learn more about different studying techniques and tips for making the most of your revision time.
Accommodation at Cardiff University
Living in university accommodation is a great way to start university life and meet other new students. Join us in our webinar to hear about the range of accommodation we have to offer, the costs and how to apply.
What to do over summer?
Find out what you can do over the summer holidays before the academic year begins. From work experience to put on your statement to visiting potential universities and cities.
Pam astudio ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd Nghaerdydd? / Why Study at Cardiff University (Welsh Language talk)
This presentation will be presented through the medium of Welsh. In this session, you will find out what makes Cardiff stand out and why it's a great choice for Welsh speakers. We will also hear what it's really like to live in the capital city of Wales.
Ask Cardiff
Find out more about life at Cardiff University from our accommodation, admissions, finance and student recruitment teams as well as some of our current students.
University Interviews
Taking part in interviews can seem like a daunting experience for many students. However, our Interview Techniques presentation discusses the different types of interviews, preparation advice and common errors to avoid. We hope to be able to provide students with the confidence to approach interviews with a positive attitude to perform to their best ability at the interview.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact our undergraduate teams.
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