Are you a teacher or careers advisor in a college or school? Get involved with the Uni Myths Busted campaign now!
You can use the resources on this page to:
- Share the campaign announcement slide in tutor group or assemblies
- Promote the campaign on your digital screens
- Print campaign posters to post on notice boards or in classrooms
- Mention the campaign in emails to students and parents/guardians
- Prepare for the Summer term with campaign lesson plans (please do use these whenever you like, but stay tuned for more info on Uni Myth Busted advice week this Summer)
Myth 1: University isn’t for ‘people like me’
This A4 PDF information sheet can be printed out for discussion with students, or sent digitally. Perfect for sending home for students to discuss with their families, this can also be used in conjunction with lesson plan 2 (below)
This A5 PDF is one of three that illustrates a particular statistic that may reassure students who are worrying that university isn’t for ‘people like them’. It can be printed out or sent digitally. Pin it up on noticeboards or in classrooms, or use as a hand out to discuss in class.
This A5 PDF is one of three that illustrates a particular statistic that may reassure students who are worrying that university isn’t for ‘people like them’. It can be printed out or sent digitally. Pin it up on noticeboards or in classrooms, or use as a hand out to discuss in class.
This A5 PDF is one of three that illustrates a particular statistic that may reassure students who are worrying that university isn’t for ‘people like them’. It can be printed out or sent digitally. Pin it up on noticeboards or in classrooms, or use as a hand out to discuss in class.
In this PDF, Declan talks about why he thought uni might not be for him, and how he found it once he got there. Perfect to use as a discussion starter with students.
In this PDF, Tanya talks about why she thought uni might not be for her, and how she found it once he got there. Perfect to use as a discussion starter with students.
In this PDF, Ollie talks about why he thought uni might not be for him, and how he found it once he got there. Perfect to use as a discussion starter with students.
Myth 2: I will struggle to get a job if I don’t go to the ‘right’ uni
This A4 PDF information sheet can be printed out for discussion with students, or sent digitally. Perfect for sending home for students to discuss with their families, this can also be used in conjunction with lesson plan 2 (below)
This A5 PDF is one of two that illustrates a particular statistic that may reassure students who are worrying that employers will judge them based on the uni they went to. It can be printed out or sent digitally. Pin it up on noticeboards or in classrooms, or use as a hand out to discuss in class.
This A5 PDF is one of two that illustrates a particular statistic that may reassure students who are worrying that employers will judge them based on the uni they went to. It can be printed out or sent digitally. Pin it up on noticeboards or in classrooms, or use as a hand out to discuss in class.
Tuition fees explained
On 4 November 2024, the government announced that university tuition fees will go up. We know this is likely to cause concern for applicants. This slide can be used to quickly explain the change to students. You can also see our explainer video and other content on our tuition fees page.
Campaign announcement slide/digital screen
This slide can be used in assemblies and tutor groups to let your students know about the campaign. It also works really well on digital screens.
Available formats and versions:
- Download as an editable Powerpoint slide (.ppt)
- Download as a PDF (.pdf)
- Download a version without the QR code (.pdf)
- Download a version without TikTok (.pdf)
- Download a version without TikTok or QR code (.pdf)
- Download a version with no social media (.pdf)
- Download a version with no social media or QR code (.pdf)
Printable poster (A4)
This A4 poster can be printed out for notice boards and classrooms.
Available formats and versions:
- Download as an editable Word document (.doc)
- Download as a PDF
- Download a version without the QR code (.pdf)
- Download a version without TikTok (.pdf)
- Download a version without TikTok or QR code (.pdf)
- Download a version with no social media (.pdf)
- Download a version with no social media or QR code (.pdf)
Printable poster (A3)
This A3 poster can be printed out for notice boards and classrooms.
Available formats and versions:
- Download as an editable Word document (.doc)
- Download as a PDF
- Download a version without the QR code (.pdf)
- Download a version without TikTok (.pdf)
- Download a version without TikTok or QR code (.pdf)
- Download a version with no social media (.pdf)
- Download a version with no social media or QR code (.pdf)
Template email text for students and parents
This Word Document includes example email text that could be included in newsletters or emails for students and parents and guardians.
Lesson Plans
These lesson plans have been developed for use with students preparing to apply for university the following year, and we will be providing you with support in the run up to the Summer term to have these conversations with your students.
Please do use them whenever and with whoever you like in the mean time.
These slides provide an overview of the Uni Myths Busted lesson plans and how to use them.
Lesson plan 1: Exploring post-18 options
This lesson plan will explore some of the key information around university choices, and introduce students to the idea that some of their anxieties may be founded in misperceptions.
Lesson plan 2: Busting university myths
This lesson plan will help you explore perceptions about who university might be ‘for’ and help students overcome anxieties about not fitting in.
Lesson plan 3: making an informed decision
This lesson plan will equip students with the tools to make well-informed decisions about their future study and career options by assessing their personal priorities and available resources.
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