Unsure of what subject you’d like to study at University? Our Masterclass Series takes place at various times through-out the year to give you a flavour of the different subjects we offer. 

We've had a fantastic lineup of academics so far that have delivered sessions across a range of subject areas. They are a great way to get a feel for what university lectures are like. 

To catch up on our series so far, take a look at our recordings below. Our next series will be take place in Spring 2025.

Previous Series' Recordings

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Autumn 2024

Harnessing AI for Innovation

Reverse Engineering the human brain with machine learning

From Ancient Oddities to Egyptian Coffins: Decode the Past with the Egypt Centre

Forests forever, halting deforestation & climate change

Understanding Poverty and Health Inequalities

Hacking: When Is It Legal and Ethical?

The Future of Steel: Innovating with Materials Science and Engineering

The immune response in infectious and non-infectious diseases

Nursing Unplugged: Aspire to inspire

Killing in the name of… Exploring State-Sponsored Assassinations in International Politics

The Psychology of Gambling Harm

Social Work: What It Is, What It Isn’t & Why It's a Profession to Value

Sport in crisis: an overview of integrity related issues

Spring 2024

Studying Mental Health Nursing

Artificial Intelligence and Economics - The Importance of Being Human

Intro to Java: Decoding Classes & Methods

Phobias: Causes and Treatments

Using Forensic Linguistics to Tackle Online Harms

Behind the scenes: light and electricity

The year of women’s sport (again)?

Criminal Law – Making a Murderer

Fact-Checking Boris Johnson's Covid-19 Inquiry Evidence

How can I tailor my Medical Sciences degree at Swansea

Touring CERN: A walk into the antimatter factory

TikTok made me do it! How social media and influencer marketing make us buy

Embracing an Eco-Friendly Future in Materials Science and Engineering

Integrated 4 year MSci degrees in Genetics and Biochemistry

Autumn 2023 

Time Well Spent Or Wasted? How ‘ hassle-costs’ affect your Economic decision-making - Economics

Applications of RNA interference: targeting cancer and insect pests - Biochemistry

Nursing at Swansea University - A snapshot - Nursing

Aerodynamics: How can something with so much maths be fun? - Aerospace Engineering

Traffic, Transport and our Behaviour - Psychology

Reshaping Tomorrow: The Vital Role of Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering

How to build a saltmarsh - Geography

How to build a saltmarsh - Geography (Welsh)

Finance - Let's make some money! - Finance

Metal 3D Printing: Building the Un-Machinable - Mechanical Engineering

Gender Inclusivity and the Potential for Linguistic Change - Modern Languages

Medical Law: Prenatal Screening and Informed Consent - Law

New materials for solar cells for aerospace applications? - Materials Science

Spring 2023

Online Folklore, Memes and Myths - Sociology

Active Buildings - Material Science and Engineering

The Greatest Films of all Time? - Film and Visual Culture

What's all the fuss about quantum technology? - Physics

Personality traits and types - Psychology

War in Ukraine Historical Causes and Political Consequences - History

How chemical engineers are making the world a better place - Chemical Engineering

The Anatomy of a Stroke - Anatomy

living through the Post War Dream and beyond - Human Geography

Problems with Common Resources - Leadership For Global challenges

Semiconductors Will Save the World or Destroy It - Physics

The best way to silence the haters - Media and communications

Digital Democracy - Can a website help voters to make a more informed decision? - Politics

The curse of confidence - Business

Pathways to Medicine

Language Policy and the 2021 Census: Are we on the right track? - Welsh

Revealing the Inner World of Materials - Material Science and Engineering