Abbey DLD Online Events
Details of upcoming and past webinars and online lessons from our Abbey DLD Group of Colleges; Abbey College Cambridge, DLD College London, and Abbey College Manchester.
Click on an event listed below for more information and to register your attendance. Past event links contain recordings of the original sessions.
Our online events are open to all and will be hosted on the zoom platform, a free to use video conferencing app. You will need to download zoom to participate in future sessions live. A link will be sent to you by email approximately 24 hours before the webinar to allow entry on the day.
Upcoming events
We will be adding new online events shortly.
Past Events
Tuesday 5th May 2020. How to get into top 5 UK universities, tips and guidance
Tuesday 5th May 2020
Webinar: How to get into top 5 UK universities, tips and guidance
Dr Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal (Academic) Abbey College Cambridge
We’re inviting you to our Webinar: How to get into Top 5 UK universities, Tips and Guidance to find out how you can unlock your potential to study at the best universities in the world including two of the UK’s top institutions: University of Oxford and Cambridge. This Webinar is held by Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal of Abbey Cambridge, who will share her expert advice on what it takes for a student to reach the top of the ladder and ultimately reach their career goals.
webinar recording
Wednesday 6th May 2020. Economics A-Level Sample Lesson
Wednesday 6th May 2020
Economics A-Level Sample Lesson
Neil McKenzie, Director of Studies and Economics Tutor, Abbey College Cambridge
Join our A-Level Economics sample lesson, presented by Neil McKenzie from Abbey College Cambridge. Get a feel for studying Economics at an Advanced Level.
Session recording
Wednesday 13th May 2020. How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance
Wednesday 13th May 2020
Webinar: How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance
Dr Julian Davies, Principal Abbey College Cambridge and Liz Elam, Principal Abbey College Manchester
We’re inviting you to our webinar: How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance. Join Dr Julian Davies and Liz Elam to find out how you can unlock your potential and study at the UK’s best medical schools. This webinar is for students aged between 14 – 18 years old who dream of studying medicine and becoming a doctor.
Thursday 14th May 2020. Accessing top London and US Universities: Tips and guidance
Date: Thursday 14th of May 2020
Time: 10am UK time
Presenter: Dr Daniel Woodley, Director of UCAS at DLD College
We’re inviting you to our webinar: Accessing top London and US Universities: tips and guidance to find out how you gain a place at top London and US Universities. This webinar is for students aged between 14 – 18 years old who dream of studying in London or the United States.
Friday 15th May, 2020. Biology Sample Lesson, 'Coronavirus: Why is it so difficult to make a vaccine for it'
Date: Friday 15th of May 2020
Time: 9.30am UK time
Presenters: Rini Mukherji, Teacher of Biology at DLD College London
We’re inviting you to our Sample Biology lesson. The lesson will be presented by Rini Mukherji, Teacher of Biology at DLD College London. Looking at the current Coronavirus pandemic, Rini will explore the science behind vaccinations, and why developing them proves so difficult.
Wednesday 20th May 2020. An Introduction to Academic Studies with Football Training.
Date: Wedneday 20th of May 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenters: Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester & Chris Randall, Assistant Principal of Abbey College Manchester
Liz Elam
Chris Randall
We’re inviting you to our webinar: An Introduction to Academic Studies with Football Training. This Webinar is hosted by Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester & Chris Randall, Assistant Principal of Abbey College Manchester.
It offers the opportunity to study our GCSE, A-Level, Combined Studies or International Foundation Programme in the mornings and have football training sessions led by professional coaches in the afternoon.
Learn more about this exciting and unique programme, and about studying at Abbey College Manchester.
Wednesday 20th May 2020. Co-Curricular Activities Overview
Date: Wedneday 20th of May 2020
Time: 11.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Sean Gallagher, Head of C0-Curricular and Sports at DLD College London
Friday 22nd May 2020. Music Sample Lesson
Date: Friday 22nd of May 2020
Time: 10am, British Summer Time
Presenter: Peter Hopkins, Head of Creative Arts at DLD College London
Tuesday 26th May 2020. Physics Sample Lesson: The history of particle physics
Date: Tuesday 26th of May 2020
Time: 10am, British Summer Time
Presenter: James Noton, Head of Physics at Abbey College Cambridge
We’re inviting you to our Sample Physics online lesson. Join Head of Physics James Noton to learn explore the History of Particle Physics. You will learn about studying this fascinating and popular subject which we teach at GCSE, A-Level and Foundation level. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the lesson.
Wednesday 27th May 2020. Boarding and Studying in the UK: An International Student Perspective
Date: Wednesday 27th of May 2020
Time: 10am, British Summer Time
Presenter: Thomas Hadcroft, Vice Principal (Pastoral) at DLD College London
Thomas Hadcroft, Vice Principal Pastoral at DLD College London will be joined by DLD students from around the world for this panel dicsussion. Students will share their experiences of living and studying in the UK and to pass on some top tips and advice on what to expect when you move here.
Thursday 28th May 2020. Academic English Sample Lesson
Date: Thursday 28th of May 2020
Time: 10am, British Summer Time
Presenter: Ali Talbot, Head of EAL at Abbey College Cambridge
For international students studying in the UK, good English comprehension, writing and speaking goes hand in hand with good academic grades. This session will give you a sense of the daily English lessons and support we deliver to help our students achieve top grades and secure a place at their first choice university.
Tuesday 2nd June 2020. Business Foundation Sample Lesson: The Magic of Brands
: Tuesday 2nd of June 2020
Time: 10.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Shoaib Ali, Assistant Principal of DLD College London
Join DLD College London Assistant Principal Shoaib Ali as he presents a sample lesson from our Business International Foundation Programme.
Shoaib will draw on years of business experience to share insights into the magic of brands and branding.
Wednesday 3rd June 2020. The Language Barrier-What Do you Mean? Inspiring Students
Date: Wednesday 3rd of June 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenter: Christalla Mavroudis, Head of Academic English at DLD College London
Join DLD College London’s’ Head of Academic English Christalla Mavroudis for this webinar to find out how the Academic English Department helps to overcome the language barrier for international students at the college.
Wednesday 3rd June. Selecting and Applying for UK Universities
Date: Wednesday 3rd of June 2020
Time: 11.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Dr David Shah, Director of Studies at Abbey College Cambridge
Join Dr David Shah, who will talk you through the processes involved in helping our students to select and applying for the right UK university and course.
Thursday 11th June. Abbey College Cambridge Extra-Curricular Activities Overview
Date: Thursday 11th June 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenter: Philip White, Head of Extra-Curricular at Abbey College Cambridge
Philip will introduce you to the programme of more than 60 weekly extra-curricular clubs and sports at Abbey Cambridge Philip will explain how the programme works, what is available, how it complements our academic programme, helps our students develop and enhance their personal statement.
Monday 15th June. Living and Studying in the UK: A guide for international students
Date: Monday 15th of June 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenter: Simon Pearson, Head of Humanities at DLD College London
Join Simon Pearson, Head of Humanities at DLD College London to find out what it’s like to study and live in the UK as an international student.
This webinar will give you insights into UK culture and classroom life, and how they may differ from your home country.
If you’re planning to study in the UK in the future, this webinar will be packed with lots of useful information to help you prepare.
Monday 15th June. How to get into top 5 Universities: tips and guidance
Monday 15th June 2020 *Back by popular demand*
Time: 11.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Dr Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal (Academic) Abbey College Cambridge
We’re inviting you to our Webinar: How to get into Top 5 UK universities, Tips and Guidance to find out how you can unlock your potential to study at the best universities in the world including two of the UK’s top institutions: University of Oxford and Cambridge. This Webinar is held by Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal of Abbey Cambridge, who will share her expert advice on what it takes for a student to reach the top of the ladder and ultimately reach their career goals.
Tuesday 16th June. Webinar: The Importance of Studying Art for Architecture
Tuesday 16th June 2020
Time: 10am BST
Presenter: Serena O’Connor, Head of Art at Abbey College Cambridge
Join Abbey College Cambridge’s Head of Art Serena O’Connor for this webinar which is designed for students looking to study Architecture at a UK University.
Webinar Schedule:
1. Introduction
2. Form and Function
3. A comparison and analysis of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge (Basevi) and the Guggenheim, Bilbao (Gehry)
4. Stylistic Language
5. The Importance of Creativity and Visual Thinking
6. The formal qualities of Fine Art (Line, tone, colour, texture, pictorial depth, composition)
7. Skill
8. Pre-Degree Diploma
9. Portfolio Preparation
Wednesday 17th June. Biology Sample Lesson: When cell division goes wrong: How cancer develops
Wednesday 17th June 2020.
Time: 10am BST
Presenter: Nadine Parker, Biology Teacher at Abbey College Cambridge
Join Abbey College Cambridge Biology teacher Nadine Parker for this sample biology lesson.
Nadine will be exploring the topic of cell division and how this can lead to cancer. Learn more about this fascinating subject which we teach at GCSE, A-Level and at Foundation level.
Biology leads to a wide range of scientific degrees and careers, and it is particularly key for students looking to study medicine and dentistry at university.
Thursday 18th June 2020. Mathematics Sample Lesson
Date: Thursday 18th of June 2020
Time: 10.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Patrick Danzelmann, Teacher of Mathematics at DLD College London
Join Patrick Danzelman, Mathematics Tutor at DLD College London as he presents a sample lesson.
Monday 22nd June, Mathematics Sample Lesson
Date: Monday 22nd June 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenter: Dr Cindy Wells, Head of Mathematics at Abbey College Cambridge
Join Abbey College Cambridge’s Head of Mathematics Dr Cindy Wells for a sample Maths lesson.
Tuesday 23rd June. How to get into UK medical schools: tips and guidance
Tuesday 23rd June 2020 *Back by popular demand*
Time: 10am BST
Presenters: Dr Julian Davies, Principal Abbey College Cambridge and Liz Elam, Principal Abbey College Manchester
We’re inviting you to our webinar: How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance. Join Dr Julian Davies and Liz Elam to find out how you can unlock your potential and study at the UK’s best medical schools. This webinar is for students aged between 14 – 18 years old who dream of studying medicine and becoming a doctor.
Wednesday 24th June. Business Sample Lesson Cash Vs Profit: The REAL ruler of commerce
Date: Wednesday 24th June 2020.
Time: 10am BST
Presenter: Andrew Humphris, Head of Business and Commerce at Abbey College Cambridge
Join Abbey College Cambridge Head of Business Andrew Humphris for a sample business lesson.
Cash Vs Profit: The REAL ruler of commerce
We all understand the importance of profit for firms – after all, if there is no reward for entrepreneurs, why take the risk?
If we present weak profit and dividends…what would make investors part with their hard earned money to aid our growth as a firm?
But what about cash? How important is cash?
When so few of us use physical cash anymore, do we really understand the true value of cash?
In this session we will examine the importance of cash through a case study exploration of one of the UK’s largest firms – a firm that could perhaps have benefited from attending this sample lesson!
Thursday 25th June. Webinar: An Introduction to Abbey College Manchester
Date: Thursday 25th June 2020.
Time: 10am BST
Presenter: Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester
Learn more about our innovative and friendly college that’s located in the heart of this vibrant city, including the courses on offer, accommodation and extra-curricular activities and the university destinations of college graduates.
Monday 29th June. Physics Sample Lesson: The History of Astronomy
Date: Monday 29th June 2020.
Time: 11am BST
Presenter: Darren Kelly, Teacher of Physics at Abbey College Cambridge
Join Abbey College Cambridge Physics teacher Darren Kelly to learn more about this fascinating subject.
Darren will discuss some of the key players in the history of astronomy as well as the role of religion in Astronomy. He will focuse on 4 key phases of Astronomy; Prehistoric, Classical, Renaissance and Modern.
