British Council Virtual UK Masterclass Series

Writing Personal Statements and Preparing Research proposals can be daunting. This webinar will help prepare and learn directly from UK universities. 
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1. Top tips for effective personal statements for UG/PG applicants 
   Date: Monday 1 February 2021
   Time: 14.30 – 15.30 
   Presenter: Mrs Mikaela Green, International Recruitment Officer, University of Derby
2. Preparing effective research proposals to jumpstart your research career 
   Date: Monday 1 February 2021
   Time: 17.30 – 18.30
   Presenter: Dr Patryk Kot, Reader in Sensor Technologies, Liverpool John Moores University

Develop your knowledge, skills and gain real-world experience through exploring the latest thinking in innovation, business, management and entrepreneurship from Masterclasses offered by UK universities. The Masterclasses will allow you to tailor your learning goals and experience the great value of studying in the UK.
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1. Launching A Successful Start Up Business
   Date: Wednesday 3 February 2021
   Time: 15.00 – 16.00
   Presenter: Paul Wreaves, Course Leader for MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, Nottingham Trent University
2. The changing face of Actuarial Science
   Date: Wednesday 3 February 2021
   Time: 17.00 – 18.00
   Presenter: Dr Russell Gerrard, Former principal examiner for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, The Business School (formerly Cass) City, University of London
3. Digital Marketing and Innovation during a Pandemic: The ‘Tre Amis’ Case 
   Date: Friday 5 February 2021
   Time: 15.00 – 16.00 
   Presenter: Dr Luca Cacciolatti, Reader in Marketing, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster

The UK has a long history as the world leader in applying discoveries, pioneering new ideas and technology. The UK is also one of the five countries leading on industry-university collaboration and introduce real-life application. Join Masterclasses in Technology subjects to expand your understanding and learn new skills in technology and science from UK’s world-class universities.
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1. Artificial Intelligence – breakthrough applications. Case study: Analysis of Chest CT Scans for the Prediction of COVID-19
   Date: Tuesday 2 February 2021
   Time: 15:00 – 16:00 
   Presenter: Dr Alex (Aram) Ter-Sarkisov, Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence, City, University of London
2. Concept Art for Games Design 
   Date: Tuesday 2 February 2021
   Time: 17.00 – 18.00 
   Presenter: Kaliegh Branham, BA (Hons) Games Art and Design lecturer, Norwich University of the Arts
3. Introduction to Social Engineering/Phishing attacks
   Date: Thursday 4 February 2021
   Time: 17.00 – 18.00
   Presenter: Dr Michał Król, Lecturer in Cyber Security, City, University of London

Explore exciting opportunities to study Engineering in the UK – home to innovation where you will experience the latest ideas and technologies with excellent connections to industry and research.
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1. What Aeronautical Engineering can learn from Nature
   Date: Thursday 4 February 2021
   Time 15.00 – 16.00 
   Presenter: Professor Christoph Bruecker, BAE SYSTEMS Sir Richard Olver Chair on Aeronautical Engineering, City, University of London
2. Engineering Difference Makers: past present and future 
   Date: Friday 5 February 2021
   Time: 17.00 – 18.00 
   Presenter: Professor Danielle George, Associate Vice President for Teaching and Learning and Professor of Radio Frequency Engineering, The University of Manchester