The latest from The East Northamptonshire College
Huge congratulations to ex TENC and Rushden Academy student Zachary , who has just been awarded a First in Geography by Oxford University.
Zach's dissertation on jet streams won him the HO Beckit prize for the best physical geography dissertation at Oxford. A remarkable achievement.
HOW TO JOIN THE VTALKS
For each VTALK you access, please complete the feedback form attached below and send to your Head of 6th form. Thank you.
WEEK STARTING MONDAY 1ST JUNE 2020
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SPEAKER |
INFO |
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Mon 1st June 10am
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Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair, Mastercard |
In this interview, Ann Cairns will be asked about her top tips and advice for young people in preparing for their future careers. |
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Mon 1st June 2pm
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Kev O'Sullivan, Creative Director, FleishmanHillard Fishburn |
What does it mean to work in the creative industries? How can young people develop their personal brand and repuation? Creative Director, Kev O'Sullivan will share his insights and answer student questions! |
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Tues 2nd June 2pm
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Philippe Sands, Lawyer, Matrix Chambers & Professor of International Law |
The Ratline: hunting a Nazi, a story about love, lies and justice. In Philippe's VTalk he will discuss how he came across the story of his book and podcast, The Ratline. Students who are keen on learning more about this story or any budding historians should definitely watch! |
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Wed 3rd June 10am
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Gisela Abbam, Chair, British Science Association |
In recent times, the world has learnt that public health is vital for a functioning society. Gisela Abbam, Chair of the British Science Association will discuss with students why it is so important and how students can pursue careers in the health sector. |
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Wed 3rd June 2pm
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Dan Connolly, Sports Marketing Executive, Consul Sports Club |
Passionate about sports? Think you'd be a great marketer or what to know more about what they do? Tune in to Dan Connolly's VTalk to hear more about how he turned his passion into a career and what a a career in Sports Marketing could be like. |
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Thu 4th June 10am
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In collaboration with Penguin Talks: Elif Shafak, Author and Afua Hirsch, Writer, Journalist and Broadcaster Students who wish to submit questions to Elif and Afua should email inspiration@speakersforschools.org |
How to challenge inequality Award-winning British-Turkish novelist, Elif Shafak, joins writer, journalist and broadcaster, Afua Hirsch, to discuss the widening inequalities across the world how we can challenge them. |
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Fri 5th June 10am
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John Vary, Futurologist, John Lewis Partnership |
This session will focus on our life lessons and advice theme, John will discuss his own career journey and developing resilience. His session will also take a look at future trends and the work of a futurologist. |
Year 12 - Open Days may not be happening - but take part in these virtual tours!
Click on the links below to access virtual tours of different universities
Please use the link below -
Year 12 Parents Evening
Day 2
Uganda 2020
LESSONS AT HUXLOW AND THE FERRERS SCHOOL WILL CONTINUE AS NORMAL
The East Northamptonshire College
c/o Rushden Academy
Hayway
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 6AG
The Ferrers School
Queensway
Higham Ferrers
Northamptonshire
NN10 8LF
Huxlow Science College
Finedon Road
Irthlingborough
Northamptonshire
NN9 5TY
Rushden Academy
Hayway
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 6AG