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The Principal and Manchester University Jenny Thomas joins the university’s General Assembly Jenny Thomas has recently been invited to join Manchester University’s Gneral Assembly. This is a prestigious role involving attending several high profile meetings each year and having a voice in the ongoing development of the university. It will further strengthen the already strong relationships between Abbey College Manchester and Manchester University. UKCAT Preparation Day The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is used in the selection process by the majority of UK University Medical and Dental Schools. It helps universities make more informed choices from the many highly-qualified applicants who apply. UKCAT Preparation Day Thursday the 3rd July 10.00am to 4.00pm Open to pupils from any school who are considering applying for degrees in Medicine or Dentistry. The day will cover:
Presentations will also be made by the: University of Manchester’s Admissions Team, A local doctor, A dental practice. A buffet lunch will be provided Cost: £55 Our flyer explains all about this event. For more details and to book a place, please contact us on 0161 817 2700, email admin@abbeymanchester.co.uk or request a callback. Engineering partnership with Manchester University Staff from Manchester University’s Materials Performance Centre have been involved in the Engineering Education Scheme (EES) in collaboration with Abbey College Manchester. The programme involved a team of four sixth form students from the college along with their Chemistry and Physics teachers working with three Engineers from the University for 6 months on a subject relevant to current research. The objective of the project was to study the influence of grain boundary engineering on Stress Corrosion Cracking of brass in ammoniacal solutions, observed using new optical techniques such as Digital Imaging Correlation (Phew!). Following the initial discussion, the Engineers regularly visited the college offering the students advice on project planning, experimentation and the anticipated outcomes of the work. The students also attended a 3 day residential workshop at the University where experimental work was carried out. The experimental element of the scheme was run very successfully with the students enjoying their time at the University while completing their tasks. Taste for Enterprise High profile businesses from a variety of sectors are visiting the college during the last two weeks in June, to deliver interactive sessions to our AS students. The sessions are designed to give students an insight into what careers are available in these sectors and the skills required, together with hands-on practical experience of what it would be like through exercise, games and quizzes. Thanks must be given to all companies who have kindly agreed to participate and have given up their time to come and deliver to the students. Appreciation is also due to David Whiteside from Polarity Marketing who helped to coordinate the campaign. The businesses taking part so far are: Royal Bank of Scotland,
Bruntwood,
Swinton Colonnade,
Manchester Royal Infirmary, Davies Arnold Cooper, Cobbetts,
Polarity Marketing,
Legal and General,
The Oddfellows,
Cushman & Wakefield,
RSK Group plc,
Fletcher Architects
Crain’s Manchester Business, 16th June “Fourteen Manchester organisations are supporting the first Taste for Enterprise event organised by Abbey College which is designed to give pupils information about careers and the skills they need to succeed. Those participating are Simpson Nash Burgess, Royal Bank of Scotland, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Cobbetts, Davies Arnold Cooper, Polarity Marketing, The Oddfellows, Cushman & Wakefield, RSK Group, Fletcher Architects, London Stock Exchange, Bruntwood and Legal and General. Iain Stewart, Marketing Manager of the A Level college based in Cheapside, Manchester, said the event included games designed to give pupils a feel for what it is like working in each sector” Manchester Evening News, 23rd June “Representatives of 14 businesses and organisations are giving students at Abbey College in Manchester city centre an introduction to commerce. They are presenting to sixth formers at a ‘Taste for Enterprise’ event to show the skills needed to succeed in business. Those taking part include law firms Davies Arnold Cooper and Cobbetts, property giant Bruntwood, London Stock Exchange and Legal & General. Peter Williams, a partner at Davies Arnold Cooper, said: It’s important to give pupils a practical taste of what’s on offer" News archive |
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