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Gifted, talented, ambitious and able.

Gifted, talented, ambitious and able. How to make the most of your potential. Richard Kennett Director of UK Student Recruitment, Outreach and Admissions 18 April 2013. Gifted, talented, ambitious and able. Why go to University – Russell Group Universities World class education

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Gifted, talented, ambitious and able.

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  1. Gifted, talented, ambitious and able. How to make the most of your potential Richard KennettDirector of UK Student Recruitment, Outreach and Admissions18 April 2013

  2. Gifted, talented, ambitious and able • Why go to University – Russell Group Universities • World class education • Competition for places • What world class universities want

  3. Why go to University? The Benefits. • Pursue a vocation or study a subject you are passionate about • Improved career prospects • Greater earning potential • Develop employability skills • Build skills and confidence, open up opportunities

  4. Career Prospects • A higher education qualification, a wider range of opportunities and a more rewarding career • Many employers target graduates in their recruitment campaigns • A degree opens up a world of career opportunities that you otherwise would not have access to • We have one of the best Higher Education systems in the world, which qualifies our graduates to enter the global job market

  5. Increased earning potential • Graduates are the highest earners in our workforce • On average, graduates tend to earn substantially more than people with A levels who did not go to university. Projected over a working lifetime, the difference is something like £100,000 before tax at today’s valuation. Source: ONS <http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=1166>

  6. Gifted, talented, ambitious and able • Why go to University – why attend Russell Group? Pursue your own interests. Increase your earning potential. Undergraduate degrees from Russell Group universities are respected throughout the world for providing world class education. • Competition for places • What world class universities want

  7. 1 Global graduates Oxford Nottingham Southampton 8 Cambridge UCL St. Andrews Edinburgh Birmingham Bristol Manchester York Glasgow UK universities in the World Top 100 QS World University Ranking 2012-13 Imperial Leeds LSE Durham Kings Sheffield Warwick

  8. 1 7 Global graduates Oxford Nottingham Southampton 8 Cambridge UCL St. Andrews Edinburgh Birmingham Bristol Manchester York Glasgow RG universities in World Top 100 QS World University Ranking 2012-13 UK universities in the World Top 100 QS World University Ranking 2012-13 Imperial Leeds LSE Durham Kings Sheffield Warwick

  9. World leading research: a Russell Group University “An association of the 24 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector”

  10. Research intensive universities • University of Birmingham • University of Bristol • University of Cambridge • Cardiff University • Durham University • University of Edinburgh • University of Exeter • University of Glasgow • Imperial College London • King’s College London • University of Leeds • University of Liverpool • London School of Economics (LSE) • University of Manchester • Newcastle University • University of Nottingham • Queen Mary, University of London • Queen’s University Belfast • University of Oxford • University of Sheffield • University of Southampton • University College London (UCL) • University of Warwick • University of York

  11. World leading research: a Russell Group University • Chance to be involved in cutting edge research and development. • This research-rich environment creates the ideal conditions for students to develop creativity, analytical skills, problem-solving, as well as their team working and communication. • Expect to be challenged! • International reputation - Undergraduate degrees from Russell Group universities are respected throughout the world. • Access to world class facilities.

  12. Gifted, talented, ambitious and able • World class education • Competition for places As gifted and talented students, you should set your sights high and aim for world class, research intensive universities.

  13. Guardian, January 14, 2010 Daily Telegraph, January 8, 2010 Daily Mail, February 1, 2011 Sunday Times, January 17, 2010 Independent, 1 August 2011

  14. Sources: Russell Group, Sunday Times University Guide 2013 Russell Group applications per places 2012-13

  15. 23% increase in applications/applicants Applications and Acceptances 85% of students placed 70% of students placed 7% increase in acceptances 492,030 634,086 408,500 657,351 487,329 700,161 639,860 481,854 506,304 390,890 534,495 413,430 588,689 456,627 * Source: UCAS <http://www.ucas.ac.uk/about_us/stat_services/stats_online/data_tables/datasummary> [accessed 19 November, 2012]. * Based on UCAS figures from 20 September, 2012 Year

  16. Gifted, talented, ambitious and able • World class education • Competition for places • What world class universities want As gifted and talented students, you should set your sights high and aim for world class, research intensive universities. While competition is fierce, all the best universities in the country compete with one another to recruit the best students we can.

  17. Google “Russell Group Informed Choices” Source: <http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/informed-choices/InformedChoices-latest.pdf>

  18. Source: <http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/informed-choices/InformedChoices-latest.pdf>

  19. Twenty-first century graduates intellectually flexible critical thinker ‘The ideal graduate is "intellectually flexible", a critical thinker and a team player; someone who could see their discipline in a wider context’ team player see their discipline in a wider context Source: University of Aberdeen, Curriculum Reform Consultation, 2011 20

  20. Gifted, talented, ambitious and able • World class education • Competition for places • What world class universities want As gifted and talented students, you should set your sights high and aim for world class, research intensive universities. While competition is fierce, all the best universities in the country compete with one another to recruit the best students we can. Students who have undertaken suitably academic A-levels and shown a wider interest in their disciplines.

  21. Summary • There is a great deal of choice. • Make informed choices, make sure you know why you are choosing something. • Careful use of league tables, in particular the combination of student satisfaction and employability, is vital. • Really look at the content of the course – remember it has to interest you for 3 years+ • Choose the best course and institution for you. • Good luck with your future studies.

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