Summer Showcase Schools' Day 2024

“Ask Me Anything!”

A panel of British Academy staff will be available to take your questions and offer advice about their work, the world of higher education and research, and your decisions about onward education.

What are the Humanities (and Where Can They Take You?)

Presented by Harris Federation

Learn about the analytical and communication skills that you develop through studying history, religious education, geography and other humanities subjects, and how these may lead to surprising future careers opportunities and personal development.

The Budgeting Game: Profit and loss for beginners

Professor Mark Rhodes and Professor Andros Gregoriou (Leeds Beckett University, Economics)

Learn the basics of how to borrow, spend and save with this interactive game, which explores the risks of incurring debt and the benefits of a ‘rainy-day fund’ – with a prize for the winning team

Poetry and Power

Hosted by award-winning poet Monika Radojevic

Learn about how poetry can be a revolutionary act – helping us explore and discuss power dynamics in society – and write your own political poems with guided prompts.

Active Citizen: The power of journalism

Presented by Naked Politics Founder-Director Banseka Kayembe

Learn about the crucial role that journalism plays in society, what challenges the discipline faces, and develop your own video journalism project in response to a scenario.

Manifesto Masterclass

Presented by Naked Politics Founder-Director Banseka Kayembe

Increase your knowledge and understanding of what a political manifesto is and how to analyse one, and learn about the UK’s voting process before casting your vote and learning the results of your own mini election.