University of Huddersfield

About the University of Huddersfield

Our mission at the University of Huddersfield is to be an inspiring and innovative University of international renown. We’re based right in the town centre and at the heart of the community, and have around 20,000 students studying specialisms across a broad range of subject disciplines, from business, science and engineering, to education and healthcare, to the arts, media, and music.

Teaching staff

We are joint-first in the UK for the proportion of professionally-qualified teaching staff and were the inaugural university to achieve recognition of this.* 94% of our academic staff hold an appropriate teaching qualification.

In 2017, we won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award, and we’re one of the four leading institutions in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, awards which rate the UK’s best lecturers.

We’re unique in the fact that all of our permanent teaching staff have, or are completing, doctorates. This expertise, along with our teaching credentials, means that our students learn from knowledgeable and well-qualified teachers and academics who are at the forefront of their subject area.

Work placements

We’re also proud of the fact that all of our students have the opportunity to undertake professional work experience during their studies, and we’re top 15 in the UK for work placements**. Our emphasis on degrees that include industry experience means that our students have an advantage in the jobs market. 94.6% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within fifteen months of graduating***

Resources and facilities

To achieve great things at university, top class facilities and resources are essential. That’s why we’ve invested £156m in new buildings and facilities, such as the £30m Barbara Hepworth building. This is an exciting hub of creative studios and technology facilities and the home of art, design and architecture.

These are all part of our drive for teaching and learning excellence, which helps you achieve great things too.

* HESA – Initially awarded in 2016, maintained in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Joint first in 2020 and 2021.

** HESA Student Record 18/19

*** HESA Graduate Outcomes 2017/18, UK domiciled, UG, other activities excluded.

What can the Schools and Colleges Liaison team offer you?

The Schools and Colleges Liaison team can provide inspiring and informative sessions to schools, colleges, students and parents. We offer a range of talks, workshops, online resources and virtual activities, such as videos and live Q&As.

Our talks and videos cover a variety of topics, including:

An Introduction to Higher Education
Writing a Personal Statement
Student Finance and Budgeting
Planning your Career the HE Route
Applying through UCAS
Help with the EPQ qualification

Progression module and Headstart Huddersfield

We also run schemes like the Progression Module and Headstart Huddersfield, both of which can help students from under-represented backgrounds aspire to and achieve at Higher Education.

Please contact us to discuss anything we offer and how we could help you!

Why Huddersfield? Open Days

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Accounting decision making in organisations - Discover Lecture (Accounting) University of Huddersfield This short exercise involves students having a go at making decisions for a small organisation.

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Adult nursing: an introduction - Discover Lecture (Adult Nursing) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture looks to explore the role of an adult nurse and the career opportunities available.

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Age of Perpetual Crisis: From the pandemic to the cost of living - Discover Lecture (Economics) University of Huddersfield The session will give you an overview of current issues in the economy surrounding the pandemic and the ongoing costs of living crisis.

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Campus Tours University of Huddersfield Our monthly campus tours offer a great snapshot of the University including the Students Union, library and campus facilities.

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Careers from Chemistry - Discover Lecture (Science) University of Huddersfield This talk will describe the wealth of careers open to students of chemistry: think food, medicine, fighting crime and saving the environment.

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Catching criminals - Discover Lecture (Criminology) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture session will focus on how to catch criminals, exploring how notorious criminals are caught.

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Chemical tales from forensic science - Discover Lecture (Science) University of Huddersfield In this talk, several chemical aspects of interest to students of forensic science will be discussed.

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Children’s Nursing – Discover Lecture (Children's Nursing) University of Huddersfield Making a difference! This Discover Lecture is an insight into the role of a Children’s Nurse.

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Consumer Insight and Behaviour - Discover Lecture (Marketing) University of Huddersfield An overview of Marketing Psychology. How Marketing is much more than Social Media influencers and banner ads on Facebook.

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Contemporary Issues in HRM - Discover Lecture (Business HR) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture session takes a look at the current challenges facing people management in businesses.

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Dark Tourism - Discover Lecture (Tourism Management) University of Huddersfield This session will focus on the phenomenon of Dark Tourism and why tourists choose to visit sites of death and destruction.

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Detecting deception in criminal contexts - Discover Lecture (Criminology) University of Huddersfield Consider how individuals successfully use their ability to lie in order to commit crimes or evade prosecution.

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Digital death - Discover Lecture (Sociology) University of Huddersfield This session explores how social media and new technologies are changing the ways in which we can plan for our own deaths and ‘stay connected’ to loved ones when they die.

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Do I really need £200 running shoes to run? - Discover Lecture (Sport) University of Huddersfield Hear how biomechanical analysis enables scientists to define the impact of running shoes on running.

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Eat away the fear - Discover Lecture (Hospitality Management) University of Huddersfield An interactive experience looking at the restaurant sector which is definitely not for the squeamish!

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Exploring misrepresentation in the age of social media - Discover Lecture (Law) University of Huddersfield Using the example of the Fyre festival scandal, students will get a taster for the importance of contract law, and the difference between overselling a service/item and misrepresenting it to possible buyers.

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From a linear to a circular economy - Discover Lecture (Economics) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture session will give you an overview of the linear and circular economy.

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Future Mobility: From AI to Decarbonisation - Discover Lecture (Transport Management) University of Huddersfield Understanding the transport of the future by unravelling the exciting prospects of smart technology and the needs for sustainable development.

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Future supply chains - Discover Lecture (Supply Chain Management) University of Huddersfield Supply chains are constantly evolving and are an essential part of our daily lives. The session will look at how technology plays a significant role in improving supply chains.

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Health and Social Care: the multiple dimensions - Discover Lecture (Health and Social Care) University of Huddersfield The session will offer an insight into the numerous careers opportunities the BSc Hons/Msci in Health and Social Care can lead to.

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Health and Well-being: children and young people - Discover Lecture (Education) University of Huddersfield During this session you'll look at how health and well-being may impact children and young people’s personal lives and learning opportunities.

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Health Professions Courses - Discover Lecture (Health Courses) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture session will explore a range of health professional and social care careers.

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How are medicines made? - Discover Lecture (Pharmacy) University of Huddersfield A look at how new medicines are created, including how they are discovered, developed and tested by the pharmaceutical industry.

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In the Age of Social Media: Exploring the Law of Defamation - Discover Lecture (Law) University of Huddersfield An introduction to the protection of reputation amid the rise in peoples' social media usage.

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Inequality, Inclusive Growth and 'Levelling Up' - Discover Lecture (Economics) University of Huddersfield This session looks at issues surrounding inequality, inclusive growth and the government's so-called 'levelling up' agenda.

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Interview Skills Factsheets University of Huddersfield This online factsheet helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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Introduction to Higher Education Presentation University of Huddersfield This presentation is designed to cover all areas relevant to those new to the topic and who are considering higher education.

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Learning Disability Nurse: what is this? - Discover Lecture (Learning Disability Nursing) University of Huddersfield Explore how Learning Disability Nurses (LDNs) influence the health and lives of people with learning disabilities.

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Management: What is it? How does it work? Why does it Matter? - Discover Lecture (Business) University of Huddersfield A fun and interactive Discover Lecture session that helps students to explores the principles of management.

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Medicinal molecules from natural sources - Discover Lecture (Science) University of Huddersfield This talk will look at some well-known naturally occurring pharmaceutical molecules and the history of their discovery, use, abuse and transformation into modern medicines.

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Mental Health Nursing: what is this? - Discover Lecture (Mental Health Nursing) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture session will explore what it is like to be a Mental Health Nurse.

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My Personal Statement University of Huddersfield This online booklet helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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My UCAS Application University of Huddersfield This online brochure helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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New Forms or Work - Discover Lecture (Business) University of Huddersfield A fun and interactive session that explores the changing nature of work, generational differences and orientations of work.

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Occupational Therapy – Discover Lecture (Occupational Therapy) University of Huddersfield Helping people live life to the full! Explore the role of an Occupational Therapist and the career opportunities available.

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Online/Virtual Interview Skills Workshop University of Huddersfield The Interview Skills workshop advises students on how best to prepare for a Higher Education interview.

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Online/Virtual Introduction to Higher Education Presentation University of Huddersfield This presentation is designed to cover all areas relevant to those new to the topic and who are considering higher education.

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Online/Virtual Planning your Career the HE Route University of Huddersfield Why should students consider HE. This presentation reflects on the various routes to employment and the benefits of choosing Higher Education.

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Online/Virtual Presentation Skills University of Huddersfield This workshop covers the key components of a successful presentation including content and delivery styles and different presentation tools.

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Online/Virtual Student Fees and Finance Presentation University of Huddersfield Student finance can be a confusing subject. This presentation covers all aspects of student finance including tuition fees, loans and grants.

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Online/Virtual Student Finance Workshop University of Huddersfield The world of student finance can be confusing. This workshop makes participants aware of the financial support packages available and how they can manage their money effectively.

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Online/Virtual Study Skills Workshop University of Huddersfield The study skills workshop aims to develop and enhance student study skills and improve performance. This workshop is suitable for Y11 and post 16 audiences.

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Online/Virtual UCAS Application Presentation University of Huddersfield Writing a UCAS application can be daunting. This workshop explains the process of UCAS applications.

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Online/Virtual UCAS Clearing and UCAS Extra University of Huddersfield A presentation to resolve any queries or worries about the Clearing and Extra process. This can be given to a student audience or a teacher/adviser audience.

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Online/Virtual UCAS Personal Statements Workshop University of Huddersfield Knowing what to include in a personal statement is difficult. This workshop examines the importance of UCAS personal statements.

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Operating Department Practice - Discover Lecture (Operating Department Practice) University of Huddersfield The exciting profession you may never have heard about! Explore the role of the operating department practitioner in the care of a surgical patient.

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Operations Management: Make the World Run - Discover Lecture (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) University of Huddersfield A session to explore the function of operations management - one of three major functions in any organization.

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Optometry - Discover Lecture (Optometry) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture will explore the art and science of measuring and correcting vision function.

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Paramedic science: what is this? - Discover Lecture (Paramedic Science) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture session will provide students with an insight into the role of a Paramedic.

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Phosphorus – an element of surprise! - Discover Lecture (Science) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture talk uncovers the amazing history of phosphorus, which was first isolated nearly 400 years ago.

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Physiotherapy: more than just the magic sponge! - Discover Lecture (Physiotherapy) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture session will allow students to explore the different aspects of the profession of physiotherapy.

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Planning your Career the HE Route University of Huddersfield Why should students consider HE. This presentation reflects on the various routes to employment and the benefits of choosing Higher Education.

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Podiatry: what does this profession involve? - Discover Lecture (Podiatry) University of Huddersfield Gain an insight into the exciting professional career choice of podiatry and explore the role of a podiatrist.

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Presentation Skills University of Huddersfield This workshop covers the key components of a successful presentation including content and delivery styles and different presentation tools.

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Presentation Skills Factsheets University of Huddersfield This online factsheet helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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Revision Skills University of Huddersfield This online factsheet helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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Routes into teaching - Discover Lecture (Education) University of Huddersfield Whether you’re interested in teaching early years, primary, secondary, or even becoming a teacher to students’ post-16, this talk will explore the various qualification routes available to you.

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Social work: what is this? - Discover Lecture (Social Work) University of Huddersfield Students will explore what it is like to be a social worker in this fun and interactive session.

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Sonic Branding - Discover Lecture (Marketing) University of Huddersfield A Discover Lecture in which we explore the strategic application of Sonic Branding in Marketing.

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Student Fees and Finance Presentation University of Huddersfield Student finance can be a confusing subject. This presentation covers all aspects of student finance including tuition fees, loans and grants.

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Student Finance Workshop University of Huddersfield The world of student finance can be confusing. This workshop makes participants aware of the financial support packages available and how they can manage their money effectively.

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Student Life University of Huddersfield This online factsheet helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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Study and Careers in Law - Discover Lecture (Law) University of Huddersfield This discovery lecture is designed to provide information about the study of law that is applicable to whatever universities your students might be considering applying to.

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Study Skills University of Huddersfield This online factsheet helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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Study Skills Workshop University of Huddersfield The study skills workshop aims to develop and enhance student study skills and improve performance. This workshop is suitable for Y11 and post 16 audiences.

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Sustainable Fashion - Discover Lecture (Business) University of Huddersfield A fun and interactive Discover Lecture session that explores Sustainable Fashion (also known as eco-fashion).

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The Big Data Revolution - Discover Lecture (Business) University of Huddersfield A fun and interactive session that takes students into the fascinating world of Big Data and how it impacts business and management.

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The death of a plague - Discover Lecture (Science) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture will explore how one of the deadliest animal diseases - rinderpest - was eradicated.

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The Global Leader - Discover Lecture (Business) University of Huddersfield A fun and interactive session that explores global leadership, using both theory and real-world examples.

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The obsession of cyberspace - Discover Lecture (Sociology) University of Huddersfield This session looks to answer the question: "Have we become too obsessed with the complexities of cyberspace"?

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The Principles of Marketing - Discover Lecture (Marketing) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture is a clear and concise introduction into the fundamental Principles of Marketing

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The Psychology of Illusions - Discover Lecture (Psychology) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture will demonstrate and explain the psychology behind a number of perceptual illusions.

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The R Number Challenge University of Huddersfield In this challenge, we will explore the significance of mathematical modelling in relation to disease control and how it can be used to predict the spread of disease.

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The realities of imprisonment - Discover Lecture (Criminology) University of Huddersfield In this Discover Lecture session, students will look to explore the realities of imprisonment for offenders.

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The Tree of Life - Discover Lecture (Science) University of Huddersfield This lecture will lift the lid on the diversity known to be present in the Tree of Life.

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The War in Ukraine - Discover Lecture (Law) University of Huddersfield This Discover Lecture analyses the basic international criminal law issues of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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UCAS Application Presentation University of Huddersfield Writing a UCAS application can be daunting. This workshop explains the process of UCAS applications.

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UCAS Clearing and UCAS Extra University of Huddersfield A presentation to resolve any queries or worries about the Clearing and Extra process. This can be given to a student audience or a teacher/adviser audience.

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UCAS Personal Statements Workshop University of Huddersfield Knowing what to include in a personal statement is difficult. This workshop examines the importance of UCAS personal statements.

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University Guide for Parents and carers University of Huddersfield This online guide helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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University of Huddersfield University of Huddersfield This online factsheet helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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Unusual sports - Discover Lecture (Events Management) University of Huddersfield Sport is not just football, rugby and cricket. There are thousands of sports out there, many we might not have heard about.

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Working with children and young people - Discover Lecture (Education) University of Huddersfield For students interested in working with children and young people who aren't sure about the different career opportunities.

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Younger Years Booklet University of Huddersfield This online booklet helps prospective students who are starting to think about Higher Education as an option.

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Huddersfield has great opportunities for our students, from joining societies to part-time work and experiencing new cultures. Your university experience will create memories that will stick with you for a lifetime.