Category: Focus Group

Focus Group: Transitions Students

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 Focus Group for Transitions Students 

Wednesday 15 Nov 2023 & Wednesday 27 Mar 2024, 6 – 7:30pm

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You are warmly invited to come along to our Focus Group for Transitions here at RCS.

What it’s for:
These sessions are run by Jesse Paul, the Head of Fair Access and members of the Transitions team. At the focus group, you will have the opportunity to tell us about your experience as an RCS Transitions student. Each year, we want to make improvements so that we can support you best. 

Dates for the diaries:
Book now to secure your place on the Focus Groups taking place on:

  • Wednesday 15 November 2023
  • Wednesday 27 March 2024

* Applications now closed *

Location
Both Focus Groups will take place in the Renfrew Street Building
Future reminders:
Add details of this Focus Group to your calendar or diaries but you can also check the dates at any time on our online calendar.
Got questions?
You can get in touch with Jesse at: j.paul@rcs.ac.uk

Focus Group: BIPOC

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 BIPOC Focus Group 

Wed 20 September 2023 & Wed 24 January 2024, 6 – 7:30pm

©RCS-Robbie McFadzean

You are warmly invited to come along to our Fair Access BIPOC Focus Group sessions here at RCS.

What it’s for:

We look forward to having a discussion with you all to help us gather experiences and talk about how we might improve what we offer to our students. At the Focus Group, you will have a chance to contribute ideas about how RCS should support BIPOC students. The sessions will be run by our Head of Fair Access and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion team. 

Dates for the diaries:
Book now to secure your place on the Focus Groups taking place from 6pm on:

  • Wednesday 20 September 2023
  • Wednesday 24 January 2024

* Applications now closed *

Location
Both Focus Groups will take place in the Renfrew Street Building

Got questions?
You can get in touch with Jesse Paul, Head of Fair Access at: j.paul@rcs.ac.uk

Future reminders:
Add these events to your calendar or diaries but you can also check the dates at any time on our online calendar.

Focus Group: Care Experienced and Estranged Students

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 Fair Access Focus Group 

 Care Experienced & Estranged Student 

Wed 4 October 2023 & Wed 7 February 2024, 6 – 7:30pm

A group of people chatting round a table
©RCS-Robbie McFadzean

You are warmly invited to come along to our Fair Access Focus Group for Care Experienced and Estranged Students here at RCS. This focus group is run by Jesse Paul, the Head of Fair Access and is designed to give you the opportunity to contribute your ideas about how RCS should support care experienced and estranged students. Members of the RCS and Transitions staff will be in attendance to hear your views so that we can best understand ways to support you.

Dates for the diaries:
Book now to secure your place on the Focus Groups taking place from 6pm on:

  • Wednesday 4 October 2023
  • Wednesday 7 February 2024

* Applications now closed *

Future reminders:
Keep details of this Focus Group in your calendar or diaries but you can also check the dates at any time on our online calendar.

Got questions?
You can get in touch with Jesse at: j.paul@rcs.ac.uk

Parent and Carer Forum

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 PARENT & CARER FORUM 

Wednesday 8 March, 7pm – 8pm

 

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When: Wednesday 8th March, 7pm – 8pm
Where: Online

If you are the parent or carer of a Transitions student, you are invited to attend our next Parent and Carer Forum which will run online on Wednesday 8th March 7pm-8pm. The parent and carer forum gives us a chance to build relationships and tell you all about our ongoing activities. It also gives you the opportunity to talk to each other, sharing experiences and problem solving together.

* Applications now closed *

Booking Deadline: Tuesday 28 February

 Get In Touch 

If you have any questions or queries, email: transitions@rcs.ac.uk

November Focus Group Feedback

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 Transitions Focus Group 

Feedback from November’s Session

Thank you all for participating in our Transitions Focus Group on Saturday 12 November. We were so happy to work with you and loved your ideas about breaking down barriers to the arts. We will be able to use some of the statements and ideas you came up with at our Fair Access Expo – so watch this space. We are sure you will recognise some of your contributions…and in your own words…

’Mon Musical Theatre…the arts are for everyone!

Very Best Wishes

Carole and Jesse

Fair Access | BIPOC Focus Group

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 Fair Access | BIPOC Focus Group 

Wed 5 Oct 2022 & Wed 22 Feb 2023, 6 – 7:30pm

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You are warmly invited to come along to our Fair Access BIPOC Focus Group sessions here at RCS.

What it’s for:

We look forward to having a discussion with you all to help us gather experiences and talk about how we might improve what we offer to our students.

Dates for the diaries:
Book now to secure your place on the Focus Groups taking place from 6pm on:

  • Wednesday 5 October 2022
  • Wednesday 22 February 2023 

* Applications now closed *

Location
Both Focus Groups will take place in the Renfrew Street Building

Future reminders:
Add these events to your calendar or diaries but you can also check the dates at any time on our online calendar.

Transitions Focus Group

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 Transitions Focus Group 

Sat 12 Nov 2022 & Sat 11 Mar 2023, 5 – 6:30pm

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You are warmly invited to come along to our Transitions Focus Group here at RCS.

What it’s for:
Transitions students are invited to join us to discuss their Transitions students’ experiences. We use the focus groups to help us improve our programme. We value your opinions.

Dates for the diaries:
Book now to secure your place on the Focus Groups taking place on:

  • Saturday 12 November 2022
  • Saturday 11 March 2023

* Applications now closed *

Location
Both Focus Groups will take place in the Renfrew Street Building
Future reminders:
Add details of this Focus Group to your calendar or diaries but you can also check the dates at any time on our online calendar.

Fair Access | Care Experienced and Estranged Student Focus Group

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 Fair Access 

 Care Experienced & Estranged Student 

 Focus Group 

Wed 28 Sept 2022 & Wed 11 Jan 2023, 6 – 8pm

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You are warmly invited to come along to our Fair Access Care Experienced and Estranged Focus Group here at RCS.

What it’s for:

This focus group is to learn about the experiences of our Pre-HE & UG/PG Care Experienced and Estranged Students so that we can improve what we do.

Dates for the diaries:
Book now to secure your place on the Focus Groups taking place from 6pm on:

  • Wednesday 28 September 2022
  • Wednesday 11 January 2023

* Applications now closed *

Future reminders:
Keep details of this Focus Group in your calendar or diaries but you can also check the dates at any time on our online calendar.

Diversity in Film Open Session

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 DIVERSITY IN FILM OPEN SESSION 

Further Opportunities

On 10 March, RCS Fair Access and Film teams hosted our first Diversity in Film open session in partnership with Africa in Motion Film Festival, Free Lens Collective, Glasgow ANSAR and GMAC Film. It was a dynamic and well-attended afternoon with roundtables and showcases. There were more than 50 delegates and speakers.

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The film industry in Scotland is in a period of growth where there are lots of opportunities for people to progress into film education and the workforce…and here’s how:

  • Transitions is currently recruiting for film students. Watch this video below and apply here. 

 

  • If you are care experienced, you may be eligible for opportunities though GMAC film. Read more here.

    * Applications now closed *

  • You can find out more about the screen industry through Screen Skills here.

Care Experienced and Estranged Focus Group

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 Care Experienced and Estranged Focus Group 

Mon 8 Nov + Mon 4 Apr, 5pm-6pm

Are you care experienced or estranged? Do you attend WACI or Transitions? If so, we would love you to join our Fair Access Care Experienced and Estranged student focus group. Help us in learning about how we can support you better – come along and share your views and opinions.

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Dates: 8 November 2021 & 4 April 2022
Times: 5-6pm
Location: Online

Sign up here: *Bookings now closed*
Booking Deadline: 25 October, 12 noon.

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