Seren distance learning resources
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Overview
These distance learning resources are aimed at supporting Seren Academy Year 12 students on their journey to study at the leading universities in Wales, the UK, and overseas, by providing a range of interactive distance learning materials, live online events, webinars, videos and podcasts all designed to stretch and challenge within specific subject areas.
For Year 13 students, the resources provide an opportunity to continue learning, read widely around their chosen degree course, obtain advice and guidance on university life, and gain insight into studying at a leading university as they make the transition from school into higher education.
The resources also provide beneficial information and support for teachers, parents and carers.
Subject specific resources: above and beyond
Year 12 and 13
Biology and Life Sciences – Short Courses (MOOCS)
Science – Resources for students, teachers, and parents (Khan Academy)
Biology and Biotechnology – Short Courses (MOOCS)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Virology: The How and Why of Poxvirus Research (The Brilliant Club)
What are the Biological Sciences? (Cambridge University)
Chemistry – Short Courses (MOOCS)
A Level Chemistry Extension Material (Swansea University)
Higher level Chemistry – Short Courses (MOOCS)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Open Yale Courses (OYC) – Freshman Organic Chemistry
What is Chemistry? (Cambridge University)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Studying Economics at Cambridge University
What is Economics? (Cambridge University)
Chemical Engineering at Cambridge
Engineering – Short Courses (MOOCS)
Engineering – Resources from Oxford University
Example Engineering interview at Cambridge University (Trinity College)
I Want To Study Engineering (Cambridge University)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Studying Engineering at Cambridge University
Studying Engineering Science at Oxford University
What is Engineering? (Cambridge University)
Cambridge University Faculty of English: Virtual classroom
English Lit. – Short Courses (MOOCS)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Open Yale Courses (OYC) – Introduction to the Theory of Literature
What will you study on an English course? (Cambridge University)
2018 Christ’s College Climate Seminars: Thinking creatively about climate change
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
What is Geography? (Cambridge University)
Advice and guidance to pursue a career in Medicine (Coleg Cymraeg – Welsh only resource)
Cardiff University School of Medicine Publications – articles, books, research papers
Healthcare and Medicine – Short Courses (MOOCS)
Life as a healthcare science degree student (University of Southampton)
Lockdown Anatomy with Prof Alice Roberts (YouTube series)
My HE+: medicine (Cambridge University)
My HE+: veterinary medicine (Cambridge University)
ObserveGP – An interactive experience for aspiring medics (Royal College of General Practitioners)
Medicine – university student blog (Cardiff University)
Webinars: St Georges (University of London)
What is it like to be a Dental Surgery student at Cardiff University? (Cardiff University School of Dentistry – Dental Surgery (BDS))
Why choose Medicine as a career (Cardiff University)
Cambridge University Faculty of History: Virtual classroom
History: how to compare sources (The Brilliant Club)
History: Law and Order in Medieval Towns (The Brilliant Club)
Modern History: Religious Minorities in the Time of a Pandemic (The Brilliant Club)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
What will I study on a History course? (Cambridge University)
Cambridge Law: Public Lectures from the Faculty of Law
Example Cambridge University admissions Law Interview (Trinity College)
Higher Level Law – Short Courses (MOOCS)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Why study Law? (Cambridge University)
Further Maths support programme for Wales: self study resources
GCSE to AS/A Level Mathematics Transition Resources
Maths – Short Courses (MOOCS)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Studying Mathematics at university (Cambridge University)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Routes into Languages Cymru – considering studying Languages at University?
What will I study on a Modern Languages course? (Cambridge University)
Working with translation – theory and practice (Cardiff University)
Discussions on studying Music at the University of Cambridge
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Resources for students, teachers and parents covering music and humanities (Khan Academy)
What will I study on a Music course? (Cambridge University)
Department of Physics Public Lectures (Oxford University)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Open Yale Courses (OYC) – Fundamentals of Physics
Physics – Higher Level Short Courses (MOOCS)
What is Physics? (Cambridge University)
My HE+ (Cambridge University)
Open Yale Courses (OYC) – Introduction to Psychology
Psychology: Emotion Induction (The Brilliant Club)
What is Psychology? (Cambridge University)
What is Veterinary Medicine? (Cambridge University)
Gain access to a wide variety of Welsh-medium post-16 educational resources
(Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol)
Partner resources
Year 12 and 13
Cambridge University – YouTube channel
Christ’s College online learning resources
Information for students (Churchill College)
Sidney Sussex College – YouTube channel
Subject specific and super-curricular resources, podcasts, masterclasses, and lectures
Oxford and Cambridge Collaborative Outreach Network resources
Advice and guidance
For learners
A student perspective of the application process and life at Oxford University
Choosing Subjects and Universities (Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge)
Effective note taking (Bath University)
Effective personal presentation skills (Bath University)
Explaining the UCAS process (Bath University)
Guidance on how to choose a university (Bath University)
How to choose a university course (Bath University)
How to show passion for your subject (The Brilliant Club)
How to write the best personal statement (Bath University)
Informed choices – Help to understand which subjects open up different degrees (Russell Group)
Life at university: accommodation and living at university (The Brilliant Club)
Living on a budget at university (Bath University)
Official Guide for an Oxford Applicant: Undergraduate (YouTube video)
Oxbuddy – Buddy up with a student studying at Oxford
Oxford and Cambridge: The similarities and the differences
Oxford University Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) – interactive livestream sessions
Oxford University podcast – Undergraduates’ perspective on managing money while studying
Staircase 12 – Thinking About Applying to a Top Uni? (Oxford University)
Studying at Oxford – a guide for applicants
Thinking about university (The Brilliant Club)
Undergraduate study (Cambridge University)
UniBuddy – Q&A with university students (Southampton University)
UniBuddy – Chat with students and staff (Bangor University)
Unibuddy - Chat with students (Cardiff University)
University virtual tour (Bristol University)
What was your first week at University like? (Southampton University)
Why Go To University? (Bath University)
Young Person’s Mental Health Toolkit (Welsh Government)
For parents and carers
A families’ guide: supporting an Oxford applicant
A parents’ guide to university (University of South Wales)
Brilliant Club – newsletter for parents / carers
Hwb – Distance learning support for parents and carers
Parents and carers guide to student finance (University of South Wales)
For teachers
Applying to Cambridge – advice for teachers and HE advisers
Brilliant Club schools newsletter – sign up
Hwb – Distance learning tools for practitioners
Maths resources to support teachers in and out of the classroom (Integral Maths)
Oxford and Cambridge Collaborative Outreach Network resources
University of Cambridge Teachers’ and advisors’ newsletter
University of Exeter’s Teacher and Advisor pages
Enrichment
Astronomy – picture of the day with explanations
BBC Science and Nature podcasts
Biology Olympiad – KS5 Intermediate Olympiad KS
British Physics Olympiad – past papers and solutions to physics problem solving questions
Cambridge University: Super-curricular reading list suggestions (PDF)
Chemistry Good Reads – a list of popular chemistry books
Chemistry podcasts (Oxford University)
Chemistry World – news, articles and podcasts (Royal Society of Chemistry)
Chemistry World podcasts – chemical stories, interviews, news and opinions
Chartered Institute of Marketing – editorial features and blog
Get involved with people-powered research at Zooniverse
Gresham College – Lecture series
iBiology – talks by some of the world’s leading scientists
Join the UK’s largest online student community
NASA – news, articles, and STEM activities for students of all ages
Nature World – science journal
Oxford Museum of Natural History – #MoreThanADoodle
Oxplore – stimulate your intellectual curiosity
Oxford Sparks – online portal for engaging with exciting science
Physics.org – news, articles, and a database of 4000 physics websites
Physics Zone – resources, simulations and experiments
Project Gutenburg – library of over 60,000 free and out of copyright ebooks
Royal Society of Chemistry – analysis resources
Royal Society of Biology – activities and competitions for secondary school students
Science: Selective Attention (The Brilliant Club)
Study Resources from the Royal Society of Chemistry
Super curricular suggestions (University of Cambridge)
TEDx Talks – Dive into a library of talks on just about every subject and topic
The Infinite Monkey Cage (BBC Radio 4)
The Naked Scientists – podcasts and science radio shows
Please note: Many of the resources are available in English only. We have included the Welsh-medium versions wherever possible.