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British schools and universities will be presenting their study opportunities. Find out all you want to know about studying in the UK directly from them!

PROGRAMME

Where not otherwise specified in the programme the sessions will be held in English

Saturday 23 November 2013

Open to the public from 11:30 to 18:00

11:30	Official opening of the exhibition - IRIDIUM GRAND BALLROOM
	NEVADA ROOM	OREGON ROOM	COLORADO ROOM
12:30	Competitive applications Simon Parker, Director, Albion International Study What courses are competitive and why; Oxbridge applications; Competitive subjects; law, architecture and medicine; The key competitive advantage: researching subject and university choices; On-line research tools; Strengthening your application	Graduate employability in an increasingly competitive global marketplace Bortehan Dagistan, International Recruitment Manager, BPP University of Professional Studies Findings from BPP’s research on employability and the contribution it can make to student success in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.	Internationalising Higher Education. Study in UK and getting back home Organised in partnership with the League of Romanian Students Abroad (LSRS) By invitation only. The conference will be held in Romanian.
13:30	Choose your future Ana Maria Papp, Partner Relations and Clients Manager, IntegralEdu Why it's important to choose professional consultancy for your studies abroad The presentation will be held in Romanian	IELTS: A real-life test for the real world! British Council Romania IELTS is the most popular English language proficiency test. It is accepted by over 8,000 organisations worldwide, including universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.
14:00	Find out what 1000 Romanian students learnt from their experience in the UK EDMUNDO How to best choose your university and programme; Students’ stories and experiences about studying in the UK; How to be successful in getting admitted by a university in the UK. The conference will be held in Romanian	An Introduction to UK Boarding Schools Mr Antony Spencer, Principal St Lawrence College Ramsgate Kent Types of schools; Academic structure; Key strengths of UK boarding schools; How boarding works; Financial issues	Internationalising Higher Education. Study in the UK and getting back home By invitation only
14:30		The advantages of studying in the United Kingdom Andreea Vatea, Founder, Study Abroad Advising Centre Find out why the UK is the most convenient and the most affordable study abroad destination. The conference will be held in Romanian
15.00	UCAS and personal statements Ms Kayleigh Buckingham, Recruitment & Marketing, Enrolment Management Services University of Kent Explanation of the UCAS process and tips on how to write a good personal statement.	The advantages of studying Marketing in the UK: collaboration with companies, leading research, access to latest trends in the world Dr Maged Ali, Brunel Business School Brunel University - London	Internationalising Higher Education. Study in the UK and getting back home By invitation only
16:00	Study in London Mrs Denise Panattoni, International Recruitment and Development Officer London Metropolitan University London Met is one of the best modern London universities for graduate employment. Learn about the benefits of studying at London Met.	Choosing the right course and university for you Ms Kathryn Tomos, EU Recruitment Officer Swansea University Find out what you need to be focussing on and what questions to ask yourself to ensure you make the right choice for you and your future.	Internationalising Higher Education. Study in the UK and getting back home By invitation only
17:00			What makes Oxbridge so special? A comparison between Oxford and Cambridge and other British Universities Andrei Petre and Petru Seicaru, Oxford Nation Project The presentation will be held in Romanian

Sunday 24 November 2013

Open to the public from 10:00 to 17:00

	NEVADA ROOM	OREGON ROOM	COLORADO ROOM
10:30	Personal Statement writing Simon Parker, Director, Albion International Study What universities look for in a personal statement; top 10 reasons why universities reject personal statements; 10 words you should never use in a personal statement; Strong openings and endings.	What are the advantages of studying Business in the UK? Ms Rachael Hartley, International Officer Leeds University Business School University of Leeds	International Baccalaureate Programmes Organised in partnership with Clubul Liderii Mileniului Trei. Landmarks in a Strategy for Internationalising the Curriculum in Romania By invitation only. The conference will be held in Romanian
11:30	You don’t need to study an Ology’ - Exploring new educational opportunities at the UK’s leading vocational University Mrs Simon Chatterton, Director of Admissions University College Birmingham An insight into the degrees offered by University College Birmingham and the employability options within some of the worlds fastest growing industries.	Impact of Art and Design in the UK’s Economy : Birmingham’s Experience Mrs Gabriel Ceballos, Regional Manager South Asia, MENA, The Americas and Europe Birmingham City University	International Baccalaureate Programmes By invitation only.
12.30	Study at the University of Essex Ms Cara Shirley, Student Recruitment Officer, University of Essex	General Introduction to UWE, Bristol Ms Lorraine Kirby, International Development Manager, University of the West of England	International Baccalaureate Programmes By invitation only.
13:30			IELTS: A real-life test for the real world! British Council Romania IELTS is the most popular English language proficiency test. It is accepted by over 8,000 organisations worldwide, including universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.
14:00			What’s life like at a top British university? Find out directly from the students! Students/Graduates from LSE, UCL, Warwick, Manchester; Arda Antonescu, Consultant UNIVERSALIO Find out students’ stories of how they applied, how they liked school and what are their plans for the future. Get inspired! The presentation will be held in Romanian
14:30	Preparing to study in the UK Mr Chris Garrett, Student Recruitment and Marketing Officer, University Campus Suffolk (UCS) Tips on how to make a good application and write a good personal statement. Information about the application process and moving to the UK including pre-arrival guidance and help with finding student accommodation.	Get the most out of your education and London experience with Regent’s University London Miss Svetla Tihcheva, Senior International Officer Regent’s University London	What’s life like at a top British university? Find out directly from the students!
15:30	Progression from the very popular master course on Petroleum Engineering to PhD programme and career opportunities with Teesside University Ms. Maria Olea, Professor in Chemical Engineering and Catalysis, and Director of Studies Teesside University	16-18 Education in the UK, A Levels and the IB Dr David Lamper Kent College, Canterbury Kent	What makes Oxbridge so special? A comparison between Oxford and Cambridge and other British Universities Andrei Petre and Petru Seicaru, Oxford Nation Project The presentation will be held in Romanian