A taste of university subjects
From cyber security and mechanical engineering, to criminology and languages, your students can discover what university study is like, while revising their favourite subjects.
Our subject-specific events, workshops and activities will help them learn about university, and support you in meeting Gatsby Benchmark 4 and 7.
Subject Tasters 2024/25
Nothing beats getting a feel for a course by joining us on campus at our taster days. Buzzing with purpose and possibility, it's a chance for your students to get closer to the subjects they love.
Bookings Open
Business and Law Taster Afternoon: 4 December 2024
Whether they want to explore the legal system, discover exciting trends in Marketing or gain expertise in the financial sector, your students will be able to personalise their afternoon with tasters from the world of Business and Law.
Sport Science Taster Day: 10 March 2025
Your students will learn to apply scientific principles to help athletes to perform at their best with sessions including Biomechanics, Sport Psychology, Physiology, Biomechanics and Event Management.
Environmental Taster Day: 12 March 2025
Your class will explore Geography, Environmental Science, Marine Environmental Science, Biology and Marine Biology as they look towards tackling climate change and preserving Earth's natural resources.
Coming Soon
Booking for our other Taster Days will open soon. If you have any questions about our Taster Days, or want to register your interest in bringing a group of students, please contact rao@port.ac.uk.
Share our subject webinars with students
Designed to help your students learn about studying a subject they're interested in – they'll get the inside scoop on what the course involves and how to apply.
Share a link with them to register now – we'll send them a reminder just before the event starts. They'll also get a recording after to help with revision.
What's coming up
Designing Your Future Career in Architecture – 11 and 12 December, 4.00pm
Your students will discover the world of Architecture and Interior Design as we unearth routes into Architecture and mastering their Portfolio in this 2-part webinar series. They'll come away motivated to design spaces that can transform and inspire.
So you want a career in Social Work? – 8 January 2025, 4.00pm
Are your students ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities? Explore our Social Work webinar in a career that means using their compassion and skills to create positive change.
Applying to Operating Department Practice (ODP) - 23 January 2025, 4:00pm
Your students will gain valuable insight into an essential part of the surgical team. Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) act as a vital link between hospital teams and patients. This webinar will discuss the course, application process and what to expect as a student.
Contact us
We’ll be updating this page regularly over term. To discuss any of our events or make a booking, please get in touch.
Email: rao@port.ac.uk
Phone: 023 9284 6214
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