The British Council will be offering Secondary Five to Seven students a series of free seminars and events on overseas education, helping them to make wise decisions for their future after graduation.

Topics include:

• Why choose a UK education? (By the British Council)
• Making the grade: pathway options for Secondary Five, Six and Seven leavers* (By EF Education First)
• Foundation degrees, foundation year and international foundation courses explained (By University of Leeds)
• Individual consultations with representatives from participating institutions

Above seminars will be conducted in English except those marked with * which will be conducted in Cantonese.

Seats are allocated on first-come, first-served basis.

To be conducted in English and Cantonese. Check website for details. By reservation only.

Information on visas, travel, accommodation, insurance and other aspects of living in the UK will be covered. Current UK students will also be available to share their experiences of studying and living in the UK.

8 August session: Above seminars will be conducted in English except those marked with * which will be conducted in Cantonese.
22 August session: All above seminars will be conducted in English.

Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservation is not required.

To be conducted in English and Cantonese. Check website for details.

The University of Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities and was ranked third overall in the UK by the Guardian newspaper in June 2010.

The seminar will be conducted by Professor SW Cheung, Director of Asia Pacific of WMG (formerly Warwick Manufacturing Group). WMG is an academic multi-disciplinary unit at the university with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry. The seminar will be divided into two parts:

1. Part-time PhD study: 2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Students can apply for PhD study on a part-time basis. Students will visit the university once a year for a week to meet their supervisors. The research themes cover a whole range of areas, including Material & Operations Management, Financial Engineering, E-Business Management, Logistics Management, Manufacturing & Digital Technologies.

2. Full-time MSc study: 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Students who wish to enroll on the full-time MSc course in the UK this October are invited to join the seminar. Nine MSc courses are offered by WMG:

• E-Business Management
• Engineering Business Management
• Enterprise Integration Management
• International Technology Management
• Management for Business Excellence
• Manufacturing Systems Engineering
• Process Business Management
• Programme & Project Management
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

Gareth Topp, International Officer from the University of York, will provide a pre-departure briefing to all students planning to start their studies at the University of York in 2010/11. Relevant students will be e-mailed directly by the university to invite them to this event.

To be conducted in English. By invitation only.

Rachel Knutton, International Officer, would like to invite University of Nottingham offer holders to attend a pre-departure briefing. This will give you an excellent opportunity to obtain useful information to help you with your preparations for coming to the university, including booking accommodation, what to pack, travelling to Nottingham, and what to expect during your first few weeks on campus. It will also be a great chance for you to meet with other students from Hong Kong who will be coming to the University of Nottingham in September, and make new friends before you travel!

Please note that this event is a repeat of the pre-departure briefings held in July.

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

Students looking to study in the UK in the coming academic year, or who are planning their applications for early deadlines for the next year, should not miss this opportunity to:

• meet with 60 UK schools, colleges and universities for immediate enrolment opportunities
• attend a series of seminars ranging from ‘How to choose the right course and university’ to ‘Tips on preparing for the IELTS exam’
• find out about new scholarship opportunities
• look for UK courses offered in Hong Kong

Visit www.educationuk.org.hk/exhibition for seminar programme, list of exhibitors and course vacancies for this September, and frequently asked questions.

The University of Leeds would like to invite students holding an offer to study at the university for September/October 2010 to attend a pre-departure briefing by Jacqui Brown, Head of International Office, and Julia Wang, Senior International Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain useful information to help you with your preparations for coming to the university, including applying for a student visa, booking accommodation, travelling to Leeds, and what to expect during your first few weeks on campus. It is also a great chance for you to meet with other students from Hong Kong who will be coming to the University of Leeds in September and to talk to our alumni representative or existing students to share their experience of the university. Please note that places are limited for the briefing session so it is important for you to book as early as possible.

Royal Holloway, University of London is holding a pre-departure briefing for all students starting their courses in September 2010. This is an excellent opportunity to find out useful information on airport pick-up, accommodation, welcome week, etc. This is also a great chance to meet with current students from Hong Kong who will talk about their student life at Royal Holloway.

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

Aston University will be holding a pre-departure briefing in Hong Kong this August and would like to invite offer holders to the event to find out all you need to know about becoming a student in the UK. At the event you will have the opportunity to meet Katy Friend, International Officer for Hong Kong at Aston University. Katy will provide essential information such as what to pack, travel plans, what to expect on arrival, and much more. There will also be current Aston students at the event, and of course the chance to meet new friends who will also be coming to study at Aston University this year!

To register for the event, please see the details below and be sure to include your name, your email address and student ID number. Places are limited so sign up soon!

We look forward to meeting you!

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

The University of Essex is a friendly and vibrant campus university, internationally famous for the quality of its teaching and research. The university was ranked ninth out of 156 universities in the UK in 2008's RAE government assessment, making it one of the best British universities and one of the most popular. If you would like to find out more - perhaps you have recently received exam results and would like advice - please check programmes and entry requirements at www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder and come to meet Charley Robinson, International Officer, who will be happy to answer your questions.

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

2010 offer holders and their parents/guardians are invited to a pre-departure briefing to be held at the British Council Hong Kong. Kate Leek from MMU International will be hosting the event and will be available to answer any questions you may have about coming to study at Manchester Metropolitan University.

New students planning to join Durham University in October 2010 are invited to attend a pre-departure briefing to learn more about preparing for studying in the UK. There will be a short presentation by university staff covering information on meet and greet, induction and other university services. Current students and alumni will then provide an informal introduction to Durham. The event will finish with a Q&A session. Parents are welcome.

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

The presentation is designed to prepare students for their studies at the University of Southampton. It will cover an introduction to the university, information about the city of Southampton, accommodation options available, bursaries and scholarships, and practical advice on what to do and pack before arriving at the university.

The presentation will be delivered by Zoe Yao, Country Development Manager from the International Office. The university’s current student representatives (Chinese Student Society members) will also be there to answer any questions about what it is like to study at the university. Refreshments will be available throughout the event.

The Chinese Student Society (CSS) in the University of Southampton will organise activities in Hong Kong, including social café gatherings and an orientation camp (6 - 8 September) for the offer holders to get to know their future classmates, make new friends, and better prepare for exciting university life in Southampton. For events organised by CSS, please visit here or contact Derek Mok, President of CSS, at tcdm1g09@soton.ac.uk for more information.

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

What makes a good medical student? What makes a good doctor? What is the best way to study medicine? What do universities look for when selecting the very best applicants for such a competitive subject?

This seminar aims to answer the above questions, offering invaluable advice on the kinds of students that prestigious medical schools generally look for, together with practical tips on making a strong application for those serious about a career in medicine. The session will be conducted by Professor David Thompson, who is responsible for student admissions for the University of Manchester’s MBchB programme.

In addition, the British Council will provide an introduction to the UCAS university application process and general information about study in the UK in the 2011 academic year.

SOAS is unique; it is the only university in the UK to focus on the languages, cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. It is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the UK and is recognised worldwide. It offers globally relevant undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.

Sophie MacLeod will be holding an information session for all those who are considering applying to SOAS either at undergraduate or postgraduate level. She will offer advice and guidance on the different degree programmes available, the application procedure (including UCAS) and writing personal statements, accommodation, and life in London. She will also give a general overview of the advantages of studying in the UK.

When purchasing a special Virgin Atlantic student ticket, students can also register as Virgin StudentFly members, eligible for all the benefits to which student travellers are entitled. In addition to low ticket prices (see the detailed fare sheet here) and an extra piece of checked baggage, student-ticket holders can enjoy a HK$200 saving on a VirginStyle holiday, free-of-charge ticket date changes and one-year ticket validity.

Virgin StudentFly is a flying club dedicated to students attending college abroad, and one that has students’ and their parents’ interests at its core. A click on www.virginstudent.com.hk will reveal more. The website gives information on the latest outstanding fares and Virgin's extensive flight schedule, with connections to the home page at www.virginatlantic.com.hk for even more exceptional deals.

Through the StudentFly site comes direct access to the interactive Virgin Guide to London and to the Visit Britain website, which gives details of travel, museum and theatre bargains, plus vital information on everything else the country has to offer.

Students may register now at www.virginstudent.com.hk, which also provides regular updates on Virgin Atlantic promotions and news.

For ticket enquiries, students and parents should call the Virgin Atlantic Contact Centre on 2532 6060 or a travel agent.