Raising Aspirations in Secondary Education (RAISE)

Students enjoying subject taster lecture as part of the RAISE programme

The RAISE programme is a range of fun, interactive lectures, workshops and competitive quizzes for students in Years 7 to 11. They are designed to motivate and inspire students around particular subjects, and in the long term raise achievement at GCSE.

The programme is designed to support secondary school students by raising aspirations and breaking down perceived barriers to higher education. From interactive lectures to big quizzes, the events take place throughout the academic year and are free to attend for schools. Discover more about the different events below to find the perfect one for your students.

How to book onto an event

To book places for your school or to express your interest, please email Mohammed Ansar at m.ansar@bham.ac.uk. 

Please ensure you have relevant permissions from your senior leadership teams before booking these events, so schools on the waiting list do not miss out on the opportunity if we receive late cancellations.

Year 7 Christmas Science Lectures

These 50 minute lectures are designed to be fun and educational and all content will be relevant to the age group. Where possible, audience members can help with demonstrations and experiments. Schools can bring as many students to these as they wish. If places are available, schools can attend more than one lecture on the day but in the first instance, we would like schools to only book onto one lecture. Schools from further afield will be allowed to book onto more than one lecture due to the distance they have travelled.

Wednesday 14 December 2022

The physics of hot and cold 

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Capacity: Spaces are now full

Rudolph goes green

Time: 12.00 noon - 1pm
Capacity: Spaces are now full

Biosciences (Title coming soon)

Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Capacity: 300 spaces

Year 8 Health/Medical Professions Big Quiz

Date: To be announced soon
Time: 9.45am - 2.30pm

Schools compete to win prizes, trophies and medals with each round of the quiz, focusing on a different area of the topic. This quiz is designed for students who might be interested in healthcare careers. Schools can enter up to 6 teams (a maximum of 4 students per team).

Year 9 History/Humanities Big Quiz

Date: To be announced soon
Time: 9.45am - 2.30pm

Schools compete to win prizes, trophies and medals with each round of the quiz, focusing on a different area of Physics. Each school can enter up to 6 teams (a maximum of 4 students per team).

Year 10 Maths Big Quiz

Date: 22 March 2023
Time: 9.45am - 2.30pm

Schools compete to win prizes, trophies and medals with each round of the quiz, focusing on a different area of Maths. Each school can enter up to 6 teams (a maximum of 4 students per team).

Year 10 Biology Big Quiz

Date: 19 June 2023
Time: 9.45am - 2.30pm

Schools compete to win prizes, trophies and medals with each round of the quiz, focusing on a different area of Biology. Each school can enter up to 6 teams (a maximum of 4 students per team).