Sixth Form Japan Day 2024: Explore Japan at University and Beyond
New 2024 Event Programme! Our Sixth Form event is back with a focus on Japanese Studies at university and opportunities after.
The day is designed to give students insights into Japanese studies at university and career paths after. Participants will have the chance to experience university lecture and language workshop tasters as well as speeches hearing from alumni and professionals.
It's a great opportunity for students who are interested in Japan and want to learn more about Japanese studies (or Japanese alongside other subjects) at universities. Students already taking Japanese as well as complete beginners are both welcome.
>>Booking Information<<
Highlights for the day includes*
• Japan Lecture Tasters by Universities
• Casual Drop-in Cultural Activities
• Inspiring Career Speakers and University Fair
• Q&A with Current University Students and Alumni
*More detailed information about the programme will be updated here as they become available. Please check back regularly.
Date
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Time*
10.30am to 4.30pm
*Exact times may be subject to slight changes on the day.
Venue
Birkbeck, University of London
Torrington Square
Bloomsbury
London WC1E 7JL
Nearest underground stations: Russell Square, Euston Square, Tottenham Court Road, Euston and Kings Cross/St. Pancras
For directions to the venue see here
Sample Schedule*
10.10 - 10.30 |
Arrival and registration |
| 10.30 - 10.40 | Welcome and Opening |
| 10.40 - 11.05 |
Keynote Speech by Dr Christopher Hood, author of Japan: The Basics |
| 11.10 - 11.50 |
Taster Language Workshop led by Cardiff, SOAS and WarwickCardiff and Newcastle |
| 12.00 - 12.35 |
Taster Lectures led by Cardiff, Newcastle, and UEA |
| 12.40 - 14.10 |
Lunch Break with Drop-in Cultural Activities and Workshops |
| 14.10 - 14.40 |
Talk led by University Alumni |
| 14.45 - 16.05 |
University Students & University Fair |
| 16.10 - 16.25 |
Closing |
*Please note the above is an example and may be subject to slight changes prior to the day.
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Important notes:
- To confirm your booking, you must read and accept our terms and conditions. Please check the box on the booking form to acknowledge you have read and accept these.
- Places will be issued on a first-come-first served basis. Students may attend on their own or be accompanied by a member of staff.
- Please note that to keep the event open to all, booking is initially limited to 15 places per school. Please inform the Education Team if you wish to bring more students.
- This event will be held at Birkbeck, University of London which has no parking spaces available and alternatives will need to be found. We apologise for any inconvenience.
- We advise teachers and students to bring or buy their own lunch in advance as food will not be provided at the event.
- Bookings for this event are conditional upon the completion of the full programme. Failure to attend without cancelling before 31 October 2024 will result in a fee of £5 per student, which will be invoiced to your school.
Feedback from past Sixth Form Japan Day
- “Nice to know what Japanese can do for your career and to find out the different ways we can engage with Japan outside of Japanese studies ” Student, Torquay Boys Grammar School
- “I got to know about what to expect in Japan and what to do there.” Student, William Morris Sixth Form College
- “Very eye-opening and taught us how important it is to make our own decisions.” Student, Ashbourne Independent College
- “I enjoyed it very much and it has increased my interest in the Japanese culture.“ Student, ACS International School Cobham