Johnny Ball inspires NULC Science students

Students from NULC were invited to a special Christmas lecture at Staffordshire University.

On Wednesday 12 December, students studying A Level Science at the NULC 6th Form Centre attended the Staffordshire University Christmas lecture, which was presented by Johnny Ball. 

The special lecture provided an inspiring look at some of the historical figures from science. It was humorous, and very interesting, and highlighted just how important learning, and the enjoyment of learning, can be.

All 15 students from NULC were lucky enough to meet Johnny himself, when they had a photograph taken for The Sentinel newspaper. 

Lucy Nevitt, Science Community Developer at NULC, said: “It was a fantastic and inspiring event, which our students benefited greatly from.”

To find out more about study A Level Science at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

6th Form students visit the capital

On Monday 3 December, students studying Law and Politics at the NULC 6th Form Centre departed for their annual trip to London.

Highlights over the three days included a guided tour of Parliament and the Supreme Court; meeting with two local MP’s and visits to the Natural History Museum, London Eye and London Dungeons.

Some of the best moments came during the students ‘question and answer’ session with Tristram Hunt, MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, and Paul Farrelly, MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme.

After describing a typical Parliamentary day, Dr Hunt was asked a strong opening question: “What’s your favourite oatcake filling?!”  This was followed with an exceptionally astute question regarding local representation: “You’re not from Stoke, are you?”

With topics discussed including welfare reform and taxation issues, the NULC students proved themselves a force to be reckoned with, even in Parliaments haughty chambers.

Chris McQuillan, Lecturer in History and Politics at NULC, said: “Overall, the trip was a roaring success, and we are looking forward to another successful trip in 2013.”

To find out more about studying A level Law or Politics at the NULC 6th Form Centre click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

6th Form students join Career Academy

On the Wednesday 7 November, a group of students from Brittain House in the NULC Sixth Form Centre were interviewed by a panel including Mike Grocott and Jane Salmon for the Careers Academy covering Accounting, Business Studies and Law. The eleven successful candidates are now engaging in a series of activities aimed at preparing them for entry to careers in these areas.

To find out more about Career Academies at NULC visit www.nulc.ac.uk/careeracademies.

Students to benefit from workshops with top academics

NULC AS & A2 Government & Politics students 

with Senior Lecturer and National Teaching 

Fellow Dr Jonathan Parker 

(US Politics, Keele University).

The NULC History and Politics department have organised a series of lectures for our students with top academics from Keele University. 

Covering topic such as the US Presidential election 2012, International Relations, British Politics and the role of the Executive, these exciting events will continue throughout 2012 / 2013. 

 This series of events is aimed at bringing some of the top subject specialist in the country to NULC, helping our students to progress their AS and A2 grades with the use of the most up-to-date relevant research in their current topic areas.

With a variety of Historical events in the pipeline during 2013, once again delivered by some of the top academic specialists in their field, NULC’s History and Politics students, alongside all of those in house Brittain’s, are in for a busy couple of months.

To find out more about studying History and Politics at the NULC 6th Form Centre click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

6th Form Centre raise money for Movember

Male and female staff members from the NULC 6th Form Centre spent November growing facial hair for men’s cancer charities.  The event culminated in a Mo-lympics event where students and staff competed for prizes in a range of disciplines including push penny, a Nerf shooting range and darts.  Staff and students raised over £300 for the charity.  

Congratulations to Martin Gallagher who won the award for ‘Best Tash’ as voted by the 6th Form Centre students.

Former student returns to inspire next generation of designers

Former NULC student Maxine White returned to the College to inspire current AS and A Level Textiles students.

Maxine was a student at NULC 10 years ago, before progressing study Costume Interpretation in Wimbledon.  After graduating Maxine worked on many theatre productions creating a broad range of costumes for different characters.  After a near death car accident she set up a business with her sister 'Magic Mirror' making bespoke costumes. 

Maxine spoke to each textile group about her work experience and shared her portfolio with the groups, bringing along several costumes for students to interact with including several corsets which the students had the opportunity to try on.

 
To find out more about studying A Level Textiles click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.