Category: Academic
Geographers get to grips with GIS
Thank you to Adelaide Hitchings, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) expert, for delivering an informative talk and workshop for 32 Geography students on February 11. Students were tasked with using traditional methods to plot data onto maps to work out the boundaries and square meterage of land designated as a solar power farm. They then witnessed how …
Getting to grips with animal anatomy
17 would-be medics, vets and dentists (MVD) from the College’s partner schools got a hands-on muscle and bone anatomy experience, dissecting chicken wings. Liz Sanders, MVD Pathway Lead said, “Some students find the idea of dissection difficult but as it’s a critical part of a medicine or veterinary degree, it’s helpful for potential applicants to …
Classics Talk by Reading University Academic
On Tuesday 11th February, Dr Andreas Gavrielatos, visited A Level Classical Civilisation students to give a talk on Aeneas, the main character in their set text, the Aeneid. Dr Gavrielatos focused on Aeneas’ status as a refugee and related it cleverly to the modern refugee crisis and invited students to think not only about how Aeneas is treated …
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College Welcomes Prospective Modern Foreign Language Students
On 29 January, the College hosted an event for prospective students aiming to study A Level French, Spanish, or German from September 2025. The event attracted around 60 Applicants, accompanied by their parents and guardians, offering them an insightful introduction to the Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Department. The session began with an overview delivered by …
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Oxbridge Success
Congratulations to the 16 Reigate College students who’ve received offers for either Oxford and Cambridge. Ellen Walkinshaw, Director of Progression at Reigate College said, “We had an exceptionally strong cohort this year. I’m thrilled for the 16 students receiving conditional offers, but would like to acknowledge the tremendous hard work and dedication of all our …
Operating Theatre Live 2024
On Thursday 19 December 59 Reigate College students took part in Operating Theatre Live, held in the College’s Sports Centre. Liz Sanders, Head of the College’s MVD Programme explained, “Operating Theatre Live is a day-long immersive experience designed for aspiring Medics, Vets, Dentists, Biologists and Health and Social Care students. It gives participants the opportunity …
Politics students attend prestigious Politics Conference
On 2 December, 30 Politics students attended a Politics conference at Methodist Central Hall in London, along with a thousand sixth formers from around the country. Students were able to ask tough questions to politicians from all political parties and participate in a political survey run by a reputable polling company. Attending the PolEcon conference …
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Former student Lauren Day gives Architecture Insight Talk
On 21 November, Architecture apprentice and alumna Lauren Day delivered a talk to the College’s Lower Sixth Product Design (3D Design) students on routes into the profession, the pros and cons of apprenticeships, and what makes a great portfolio. Lauren was invited in to College ahead of the start of the Lowers Beach Hut project …
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Students prepare for Oxbridge interviews
On Saturday 7 December, Reigate College hosted 60 students from Reigate and Esher colleges who’ve been invited to interview at Oxford or Cambridge university, for a morning of preparation ahead of their interviews in the coming fortnight. Thank you to all the volunteers and teachers from both colleges who gave up their Saturday mornings to …
Inspiring young women to step into STEM
Now in its fourth year, we were delighted to welcome around 70 young women to our Women in STEM (WIS) applicant event on 27 November. Female applicants hoping to study Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subjects at Reigate College next September heard from a speaker panel that included Nicky Robinson, Head of Physics and …
