Faculty outreach
Our faculties and schools provide a variety of activities on and off campus.
Faculties and schools
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ChemistryWe develop links with schools and colleges to engage young people in chemistry and the physical sciences.
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EconomicsWe run a ‘Dragonfly Day’ for Year 9 students to encourage women into the economics profession.
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EducationOur initiatives range from projects with gypsy and traveller communities in the UK to women in school leadership in South Africa.
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Electronics and computer scienceWe inspire young people to work in electronics and electrical engineering, computer science and IT.
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EngineeringWe provide briefing days for teachers and careers advisers and talks in schools and colleges.
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EnglishOur outreach programme is designed to support studies at A-Level or college.
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Geography and environmental scienceWe inspire children and young people to look at the world through varied techniques.
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Health sciencesWe offer a range of activities, including subject talks taster sessions, and campus visits.
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HistoryWe inspire the next generation of historians, provide support for teachers, and engage with the wider community.
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LawWe provide campus tours, open days, taster events, Easter and summer school residentials and visits.
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Mathematical sciencesOur activities include lectures at schools, competitions, and annual events to increase engagement with mathematics.
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MedicineAn important part of our research is to build stronger relationships with schools, community, business, alumni and families.
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Modern languages and linguisticsOur activities include a spelling bee, an able linguist day, a study day for Year 10, and a sixth form conference.
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MusicWe provide opportunities for music-making in the community and enable people to benefit from the therapeutic effects of music.
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Ocean and earth sciencesThe National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS) hosts resources, opportunities and information for schools, teachers and the general public.
Institutes and centres
Our research institutes and centres also take part in outreach activities.
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Parkes InstituteWe value the opportunity to share our work and expertise in Jewish Studies, and particularly Jewish/non-Jewish Relations, beyond the university environment. -
Confucius InstituteWe offer a wide range of programmes for primary and secondary school pupils including taster sessions, cultural workshops and after-school clubs.
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Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Gravity Research CentreWe offer a wide-ranging outreach programme aimed at schools and the general public.
