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Returning to or starting an academic course or studies

Are you considering applying for an academic course? We'll cover what you need to know when going back to studying and tips to help you discover your study style.

Date Thursday, 15 August 2024 14:00 PM - 15:00 PM
Where Details Online Online - MS Teams
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What you'll learn

This webinar is aimed at anyone considering applying or having recently started an academic course or studies at any level. The session will explore why people undertake further studies, a series of major practical considerations, along with information about your learning style preferences, different course types and resourcing. The webinar will also cover a series of ‘top tips’ for study success and focus on tackling academic written assignments and assessments.

Who is this webinar for?

If you're thinking about starting an academic course or have just started one - this webinar is for you. The session will end with a Q&A session hosted by an experienced Director at NHS Elect, a visiting University research supervisor and a lecturer. 

Lead facilitators

Sue Kong

Sue has 30 years of operational, strategic and board experience in the NHS, largely in London and the East Midlands. She is passionate about developing young people and promoting diversity in the NHS. Sue has an MBA (distinction), specialising in marketing and is a CIM Chartered Marketer. Sue is an editorial board member for the Journal of Patient Experience (SAGE) and has presented at Warwick Business School, the Institute of Directors and the 2020 Arab Health Congress. Sue holds the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, is a member of the Association for Coaching and is passionate about coaching and mentoring colleagues from all backgrounds and disciplines in the NHS and is also keen on researching and testing use of AI in coaching. In 2024, Sue has been recruited to sit on the selection panel for the prestigious Oxford University & Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Ellison Scholars programme to find and fund students who will help solve some of humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems.