Be Prepared with our webinar series!
This series is dedicated to providing pre-arrival information to new international students on a range of topics. Staff and students from across the university will come together to empower international students before they arrive in Chichester.
Our 2025 Be Prepared Webinar dates will be announced in July 2025!
Be Prepared webinar booking link will be available here in July 2025!
Please see our draft webinar programme below to get an idea what we will be covering this year!
1. Be Prepared Webinar: Understand the Student Visa Date to be confirmed During this presentation our International Advice Manager, Päivi Leivo de Lacy, covers the Student Route visa rules and how to keep your visa status safe. |
2. Be Prepared Webinar : Stepping up to Masters level Date to be confirmed During the webinar our MSc International Business Programme Coordinator & Research Co-ordinator, Dawn Robins, talks about studying at Masters level in the UK. |
3. Be Prepared Webinar: How to get here (Travel talk) Date to be confirmed During the session, International Advice Manager, Päivi Leivo de Lacy, covers the local transport system and the different travel options for travelling from the airport to the university. |
4. Be Prepared Webinar: Questions and Answers with our current students Date to be confirmed Our international student advisers and current international students held an informative Q&A session. |
5. Be Prepared Webinar: Working in the UK Date to be confirmed During this webinar our Careers and Employability Manager, Federica Bocciarelli talks about the Careers and Employability Service and how to find work in the UK as an International Student. |
6. Be Prepared Webinar: Learn about the Graduate Route visa Date to be confirmed Our International Advice Manager, Päivi Leivo de Lacy, talks about the Graduate Route visa, which is designed for international graduates who wish to stay in the UK to work. |
7. Be Prepared Webinar: Healthcare in the UK and how to register with a doctor Date to be confirmed Our International Advice Manager, Päivi Leivo de Lacy, talks about the UK healthcare system, what your NHS surcharge payment covers and how to register with a doctor when you arrive. |
8. Be Prepared Webinar: Prepare for Academic Study in the UK Date to be confirmed During this webinar the Head of International English, Sue Lavender, introduces you to academic study at the University of Chichester. |
9. Be Prepared Webinar: How much does it cost? Managing your finances in the UK and opening a bank account in the UK. Date to be confirmed Our Lead Money Adviser, Ali Collins, covers how you can manage your finances effectively while you are living in the UK. The presentation also covers how to open a UK bank account and how to get a bank letter using Chiview. You can also find more information about Bank letters here. |