Springpod

Springpod partners with universities and employers to create interactive, experiential learning programmes which empower the next generation and enable them to take their future into their own hands by giving them equal access to opportunity.

From university course tasters to work experience, Springpod's programmes enable young people to explore, interact and learn about university and the world of work before they apply.

UCAS is collaborating with Springpod to offer students free access to their Subject Spotlights and Virtual Work Experiences.

By logging into their UCAS Hub, students will have virtual access to:

• Subject Spotlights: Interactive university course tasters which feature real-life lectures, seminars and academics, giving prospective students the opportunity to experience a variety of degree subjects that they may be considering studying. Subject Spotlights are around 30-40 minutes long and can be completed on-demand around a student's schedule.
• Virtual Work Experiences: Immersive and informative virtual work experiences with leading employers such as the NHS, Barclays, and Airbus. These incorporate real workplace activities – from observing a live surgery to designing a lunar landing module – and the chance to speak with, and hear from, industry professionals. Virtual Work Experiences vary in length, from 6-10 hours, and students can pause and come back to the program at any time. The in-depth experiences are recognised by employers, and students receive a completion certificate at the end of the program.

As well as giving an insight into studying at university, the practical, task-based learning programmes help to boost employability skills and better prepare students for work. Students receive certificates of completion from universities and employers which they can evidence on their personal statements.

Finding them in Discover

Students are able to search and filter by subject and university to see suggested Subject Spotlights in our search tool, to help them understand what a subject truly entails and see if it's right for them. Subject Spotlights can also be found on relevant subject guide pages.

In the Hub

Once a student has signed up and logged in to the Hub, they will then be able to watch any full length Subject Spotlight after completing the Springpod sign up process. Trailer content is accessible without an account.

Favourites and For You

Students can favourite a Subject Spotlight in order to watch them later; they'll be saved in their Favourites in their Hub dashboard. Relevant Subject Spotlights will also be suggested for them in their personalised For You section.

Finding them in Discover

Students are able to search and filter by industry or employer to see suggested Virtual Work Experiences in our search tool, to help them understand what a career truly entails and see if it's right for them. Virtual Work Experiences can also be found on relevant industry guide pages.

In the Hub

Once a student has signed up and logged in to the Hub, they will then be able to start any full length Virtual Work Experience after completing the Springpod sign up process. Trailer content is accessible without an account.

Favourites and For You

Students can favourite a Virtual Work Experience in order to start them later; they'll be saved in their Favourites in their Hub dashboard. Relevant Virtual Work Experiences will also be suggested for them in their personalised For You section.