Author: Holly Mulvey

Team News – Foundation Studies 

We are delighted to announce that Professor Colin Steele has been appointed as the new Discipline Head of Education (DHoE) for the Foundation Studies Programme from 1st August 2024 for a period of three years. Colin takes over from Dr Jonathan Sly, who has held the DHoE role for the past 5 years.  

Dr Jo Cartwright has also been appointed as Head of Foundation Studies from 1st August 2024. Jo takes over from Professor Andy Weightman. 

But do you know who the Foundation Studies Team are..?

UCAS Applicant Accept/Decliner survey, 2024

The responses to our survey of Undergraduate offer-holders in the 2024 cycle have been published. The most influential factors in declining an offer at UoM are consistent with 2023: the quality of our accommodation, high entry requirements, and our reputation.

Key Dates for Undergraduate Applications 2023/24

The Student Recruitment & Intake team are currently processing the undergraduate applications submitted by the 31st January Equal Considerations deadline. Within this article are the key dates in the UCAS application process.

What is Slate? 

Slate is a new course unit information management system, intended to replace the existing course unit information publishing system called CUIP. Designed and developed in FSE by James Marsh and Steve Pettifer. 

Student Experience Action Fund

The Student Experience Action Fund is a new pot of money which all taught Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) students, including those on the Foundation Studies programme, can apply to for financial support to launch new projects or events which aim to improve the university experience of students in FSE and enhance feelings of belonging.