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Exploring Environmental Pathways Webinars

This series of online talks will introduce teachers, advisors, and post-16 students to exciting and often lesser-known subject areas including Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Food Science, and Geography.

All webinars will run 16:00 - 16:45 on Zoom. Each session will highlight how these subjects differ from school-level study, introduce lesser-known subjects that can be studied at University, explore the courses available at Leeds and opportunities for a year in industry. The webinars provide insights into graduate career outcomes in the environment field.

Whether you're guiding students through UCAS choices or looking to expand your own subject knowledge, this series will equip you with the tools to support informed decisions and inspire future environmental changemakers.

Upcoming Webinars

Geology and Geophysics: The Hidden Industries - Recording available

Presenter: Dr Adam Booth, Associate Professor of Applied Geophysics, School of Earth and Environment

Who is it for: Geography, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science and Geology teachers and students, career advisors

What will be covered?

  • Myth busting: you don't need an A-level in Geology to study a degree in Geology.
  • Geophysics: a great option for Maths A-level students to apply their numerical skills, no 'geo subject' needed!
  • Career demand in Geology and Geophysics and what salaries can graduates expect.
  • How students will be using concepts from across a range of A-level subjects when studying Geology or Geophysics, as these courses give a lot of interdisciplinary awareness.

Please email Charlène Gaubert ([email protected]) if you would like to receive the webinar recording.

Geography Beyond A-level: A World of Possibilities - Recording available

Presenter: Dr Nick Hood, Lecturer in Quantitative Human Geography, School of Geography

Who is it for: Geography teachers and students, career advisors

What will be covered?

  • How studying Geography at University differs from an A-level.
  • Understanding the differences between BA and BSc Geography, where modules offer opportunities for crossovers, examples of topics and modules studied at undergraduate level, and other subjects you can combine with Geography.
  • The breadth of careers available to Geography graduates in a wide range of industries.
  • Skills gained from a Geography degree and how they can be applied to many jobs and industries.
  • Fieldwork opportunities, year in industry and year abroad.

Please email Charlène Gaubert ([email protected]) if you would like to receive the webinar recording.

Uncovering the Food Science and Nutrition Industry - Recording available

Presenter: Dr Joanne Brown, Lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Nutrition

Who is it for: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science teachers and students, career advisors

What will be covered?

  • What are Food Science and Nutrition, and differences between both fields.
  • The role of food scientists in response to public health and environmental challenges to ensure food safety.
  • Food Science and Nutrition at Leeds: a multi-disciplinary subject that applies core science concepts to food and food processing to make a positive impact on human life. Information about courses and entry requirements.
  • The wide range of careers available in a global industry offering job security and great wages.

Please email Charlène Gaubert ([email protected]) if you would like to receive the webinar recording.

Sustainability: Shaping a Greener Future - Recording available

Presenters: Dr Vanessa Schofield, Lecturer in Sustainability and Dr Rachael Carrie, Lecturer in Environment and Society, School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability

Who is it for: Geography, Humanities and Science teachers and students, career advisors - anyone with an interest in sustainability and green careers

What will be covered?

  • Discover how Sustainability brings together economic, environmental and social perspectives to tackle global challenges in a truly integrated way.
  • Explore Leeds’s interdisciplinary Sustainability degrees, where modules span politics, business, economics, policy and law to reflect the real-world complexity of climate and societal issues.
  • Understand why Sustainability is now central to businesses, organisations and communities, and how this growing demand is shaping future study and career opportunities.
  • Find out about the wide range of career pathways, from environmental consultancy and renewable energy to sustainable business strategy, NGOs and government roles driving the net‑zero transition.

Please email Charlène Gaubert ([email protected]) if you would like to receive the webinar recording.

Future webinars to be announced soon!

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FAQs

Where do the webinars take place?

Webinars will be held on Zoom.