Follow the links below to access a range of events throughout the week to help you make the right choice for you and your future.

Tuesday 2nd March

INSIGHTS Public Lectures

March 2nd @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Online, Free

Newcastle University are providing free virtual public lectures. The lectures cover a wide range of disciplines and frequently include key contemporary issues, particularly those that affect our daily lives. Many of the speakers are leaders in their field and all have something of special interest to convey.

https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/events/newcastle-university/insights-public-lectures?id=134

Engineering roles in the Merchant Navy – webinar for parents and carers

March 2nd @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Online, Free

Careers at Sea is here to promote the many career opportunities in the Merchant Navy, from cadet to captain, apprentice to Chief Engineer and so many more. In this session, we will be focusing on the Engineering roles on board ship – maintaining and monitoring ship mechanics, from their immense engines to essential water and heating systems, as well as more complex technical electric equipment.

https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/events/national-careers-service/engineering-roles-in-the-merchant-navy-webinar-for-parents-and-carers?id=168

Wednesday 3rd MArch

Pathways into STEM

March 3rd @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am, Online, Free

This virtual interactive session is aimed at post-16, and will feature a panel of STEM employers talking about their job roles, different pathways into STEM and the skills they have developed along the way. Whether joining from home or from the classroom, students can ask questions via the secure ‘chat box’ live to the employers.

https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/events/inspiring-the-future/pathways-into-stem?id=170

Founders4schools

March 3rd @ 9:45 am – 4:45 pm, Online, Free

Founders4schools invites you to join this event where we bring together industry professionals from a range of sectors: Environment & Energy, Food & Drink, Financial Services, Engineering & Manufacturing and Science & Tech to talk to students about what it takes to have a fulfilling and successful career in these industries.

https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/events/careers-in-the-spotlight/founders4schools?id=174

Thursday 4th March

INSIGHTS Public Lectures

March 4th @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Online, Free

Newcastle University are providing free virtual public lectures. The lectures cover a wide range of disciplines and frequently include key contemporary issues, particularly those that affect our daily lives. Many of the speakers are leaders in their field and all have something of special interest to convey.

https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/events/newcastle-university/insights-public-lectures?id=135

North East Business Futures- The Future of Assistive Technology

March 4th @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Online, Free

North East Futures UTC, North East Business Futures and Accenture have partnered once again to deliver this online event, which is designed to provide an opportunity for the industry sector, UTC students and members of the public to hear from, and engage with, leading experts in the field of the digital technologies and how they are being implemented to transform the health and social care and digital sectors. We will be showcasing the innovative uses of technology designed to improve the quality of life and healthcare for our older generation.

Never before has the need for digital technologies been so great as in the confrontation of a wide range of issues being faced by the healthcare sector. The Covid-19 pandemic is driving the need for digital innovations to support the management and treatment of health and social care for the population, and this trend will change the shape of future healthcare as we know it.

Mark Larsen, Managing Director at Accenture will be leading on this event and you can expect facilitated discussions, industry speakers, Q&A’s plus some exciting demos and videos of new innovations.

https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/events/north-east-futures-utc/north-east-business-futures-the-future-of-assistive-technology?id=169