Teacher CPD webinars
In 2025 we are introducing a series of monthly webinars for teachers and advisors to support your professional development and provide updates on various aspects of the application process and support offered by the University of Leeds.
Webinars in spring term 2025
To register to attend one or more of the following webinars please complete our registration form.
UCAS Update 2025
Monday 28 April 2025, 4-5pm
Sam Sykes, UCAS Lead for Schools and Colleges will join us to provide an update on the key 2024 cycle and January equal consideration statistics, a look at the UCAS hub and tools available, new changes to the application and adviser portal for the 2026 cycle, an update on the new personal statement process for 2026 plus a Widening Access update including useful resources.
Helen Linyard from University of Leeds Admissions will also join to provide guidance on what the University looks for in personal statements.
Supporting Students’ Financial Wellbeing at University
Monday 19 May 2025, 4-5pm
As students transition to university, managing their finances is key to ensuring both academic success and overall wellbeing. In this webinar, we will explore practical strategies for educators to support students in managing their finances, building financial resilience, and navigating the challenges of university life.
Join us for expert insights and actionable tips on how you can empower your students to take control of their financial wellbeing and make informed decisions. We’ll also be joined by a Student Ambassador who will share their personal experiences of managing finances while at university, offering a unique and practical perspective on the challenges students face.
Foundation Years at the University of Leeds
Monday 23 June 2025, 4-5pm
Join us to find out about the different foundation year routes into degrees at the University of Leeds. This session will look at our integrated foundation year programmes and reflect on these specific routes into undergraduate degrees at Leeds for learners from widening participation backgrounds. Areas we will consider will include course entry requirements, progression routes and how the interdisciplinary nature of the foundation years prepares students for their chosen degree pathway.
Foundation Years at the University of Leeds include:
• Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year BA
• Business Studies with Foundation Year BSc
• Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year BSc
• BA Social Sciences
Webinar recordings
UCAS update 2024
Ross Sanger, Digital Learning Developer at UCAS, provides updates on:
- key 2023 cycle and January equal consideration statistics
- the UCAS hub and tools available
- UCAS – new changes to the application and adviser portal for the 2025 cycle
- apprenticeships
- the personal statement reform
- the reference process
- resources