The City of Portsmouth is significantly under-represented in terms of state-educated students progressing to Russell Group Universities, including Oxbridge, and to other leading universities. The aim of the AFAE project is to provide a focused programme to increase ambition, aspiration and applications to the most prestigious universities in the UK. Through regular holiday and after-school sessions, we hope to help these talented students to grow in confidence, introducing them to essential skills and knowledge that will help them to achieve the best grades and stand strong in the competition for places on the most competitive courses at top universities.
Radio show produced by year 10 AFAE students, October 2010:
Who are the Russell Group?
The Russell Group represents the 20 leading UK universities each of which is committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector. Russell Group universities are committed to the highest levels of academic excellence for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Who is on board:
MPs – Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) Mike Hancock (Lib Dem)
Councillors: Chief Executive of Portsmouth City Council – David Williams Leader of Portsmouth City Council - Gerald Vernon Jackson Director of Children’s Services – Julian Wooster Cabinet Member for Children’s Services – Cllr John Ireland Cabinet Member for Education - Cllr Terry Hall
Education: EBP Chief Executive: Cathy Longhurst Head Teachers of all 10 Secondary Schools in Portsmouth and their governing bodies.
Industry: Express FM Director – Cheryl Buggy (Deputy Lord Mayor 2010/2011) Major Employers – IBM, QA Hospital Trust Portsmouth City Council Local Strategic Partnership
Upcoming Events:
Thursday 10th February - Student Finance Evening: Introducing University and Funding Arrangements from 2012. 6.15 – 7.15pm at the College. This evening session involves a brief introduction to Higher Education followed by a presentation about the proposed fee changes for 2012.
Thursday 3rd March – Presentation by the world’s fastest blind man, Steve Cunningham 4.00-5.00pm at the College In line with the topic of ‘Leadership and Taking Control’, students are invited to attend an inspirational presentation by triple world record-holding blind athlete and pilot, Steve Cunningham.
Friday 11th March – Visit to the Higher Education Fair 12.00 at University of Portsmouth Students will have the chance to visit the Annual Higher Education fair hosted by Portsmouth University which is attended by over 100 universities from across the country.
Thursday 7th April – Speed Networking Evening: 3.30 – 5.30 pm at the College. At the Speed Networking event students will be able to talk to professionals from a variety of industries about their careers. They will also have the opportunity to talk about A level choices and university life with a group of ex Portsmouth College students who are now studying at university.
Details of future activities and events will appear here soon.
About the Project: The City of Portsmouth is significantly under-represented in terms of state-educated students progressing to Russell Group Universities, including Oxbridge, and to other leading universities. The aim of the AFAE project is to provide a focused programme to increase ambition, aspiration and applications to the most prestigious universities in the UK. Through regular holiday and after-school sessions, we hope to help these talented students to grow in confidence, introducing them to essential skills and knowledge that will help them to achieve the best grades and stand strong in the competition for places on the most competitive courses at top universities.
Who are the Russell Group? The Russell Group represents the 20 leading UK universities each of which is committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector. Russell Group universities are committed to the highest levels of academic excellence for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Who is on board: MPs – Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) Mike Hancock (Lib Dem)
Councillors: Chief Executive of Portsmouth City Council – David Williams Leader of Portsmouth City Council - Gerald Vernon Jackson Director of Children’s Services – Julian Wooster Cabinet Member for Children’s Services – Cllr John Ireland Cabinet Member for Education - Cllr Terry Hall
Education: EBP Chief Executive: Cathy Longhurst Head Teachers of all 10 Secondary Schools in Portsmouth and their governing bodies.
Industry: Express FM Director – Cheryl Buggy (Deputy Lord Mayor 2010/2011) Major Employers – IBM, QA Hospital Trust Portsmouth City Council Local Strategic Partnership
Upcoming Events:
Thursday 10th February - Student Finance Evening: Introducing University and Funding Arrangements from 2012. 6.15 – 7.15pm at the College. This evening session involves a brief introduction to Higher Education followed by a presentation about the proposed fee changes for 2012.
Thursday 3rd March – Presentation by Britain’s fastest Man, Steve Cunningham 4.00-5.00pm at the College In line with the topic of ‘Leadership and Taking Control’, students are invited to attend a presentation by one of the UK’s best known disabled athletes and inspirational speakers, Steve Cunningham.
Friday 11th March – Visit to the Higher Education Fair 12.00 - … at University of Portsmouth Students will have the chance to visit the Annual Higher Education fair hosted by Portsmouth University which is attended by over 100 universities from across the country.
Thursday 7th April – Speed Networking Evening: 3.30 – 5.30 pm at the College. At the Speed Networking event students will be able to talk to professionals from a variety of industries about their careers. They will also have the opportunity to talk about A level choices and university life with a group of ex Portsmouth College students who are now studying at university.
Details of future activities and events will appear here soon.
