Hello!

This week we thought we would write about how to get more involved in the department. There are lots of opportunities to participate in your faculty on a non-academic level.

For instance, there always various talks happening around current topics related to trending issues within the academic community. We have both been to a number of talks, some of which have been on topics such as ISIS in the media, Palestine and Nationalism. We find these really helpful and they can enhance your learning experience at uni. Furthermore, lecturers and university staff attend these talks so this offers a different learning space to your usual seminars/lectures. We would recommend keeping an eye out for these talks as the are such a great opportunity.

As we have mentioned before, our role in the department is the UCAS Admissions Mentors for Religious Studies. This means that we have to contact prospective students and welcome them to the department. We also visit schools, help at open days and write this blog! This is an opportunity that could be open to you, most likely in your final year. We’ve really enjoyed this experience as it has allowed to feel integrated in the PPR department.

There are also a number of societies relating to the department’s subject areas that you can get involved in. These offer a further medium in which to learn about the subjects you’re interested in with like-minded people, and a few socials along the way. These include groups such as the Politics society, Philosophy society, and almost every UK major political party has an affiliated society on campus.

As you can see, there are many potential opportunities, and many more on the horizon. We would suggest you get involved with the department as much as you can.

Becky, Katie & Alex