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 Discover Cardiff programme offers a series of talks and advice sessions across 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
The sessions below will all take place from 17:00 – 18:00.
Session | Session summary | Date |
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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. | 18 April 2024 |
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 offer, the costs and how to apply. | 2 May 2024 |
Applying to Medicine, Dentistry or Healthcare Sciences | A webinar for those looking to study either medicine, dentistry or healthcare sciences in 2025. Get ahead by joining us to find out more about the courses themselves as well as the application process. | 22 May 2024 |
What to do when things don’t go to plan... | Sometimes things don’t go to plan and that’s okay, there are plan B’s. In this webinar, we share information about what to do when you don’t quite meet the grade requirements, including details about clearing. | 11 June 2024 |
What can I do over the 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. | 27 June 2024 |
Modern Languages webinar
Join us for a free webinar hosted by staff from our School of Modern Languages, which will discuss the educational, personal, and career-related benefits that studying a modern foreign language at university can bring. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know our school if you have missed an on-campus open day or have any further questions about our courses. It will give you a chance to explore the range of exciting opportunities available to linguists and to find out more about life as a language student at Cardiff.
- Tuesday 26 March 2024 17:00 - 18:30
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 any further questions about studying with us.
We encourage you to submit any questions you have in advance using the registration form, and we will answer them live on the day. You will also have the opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
You will be able to see and hear our staff and students, but they will not be able to 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.
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 interview.
Student Life
Join some of our current students as they talk you through their day to day life at Cardiff University. You will be able to find out what it’s like to be a student at Cardiff from those who know best.
An introduction to higher education and choosing a course
Offering a general overview about what university is all about, this session covers 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.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our undergraduate teams.