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.
Transition to Higher Education
Monday 27 January 2025 4-5pm
This session explores the transition to higher education and will provide advice and support on what the University of Leeds offers for students. It will also cover advice on the UCAS application cycle, accommodation and tips from an alumni of the University of Leeds.
Managing exam stress
Monday 17 February 2025
This session explores anxiety within the context of exams. It is designed to support teachers who may have difficult conversations with students regarding stress. This session navigates helping students understand where their anxiety stems from and what they can do to help manage it. This workshop also considers student mental health/wellbeing and provides advice on where teachers can signpost to support for students if they are struggling.
Student Finance
Monday 3 March 2025
Colleagues from the Lifelong Learning Centre, John and Paul, who are also members of the National Association of Student Money Advisers, will be providing an update on how student finance works, what students are typically entitled to, financial support available at Leeds, as well as looking at some topical issues, such as how the cost of living is impacting on applicant decision making and students.
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