Enhancing school trips with educational seminars can transform a simple outing into a rich learning experience. In this article, we’ll look at 9 educational seminar topics you have the opportunity to take part in with Study Experiences, from the Earth Summit at Keele University, to the extensive seminar offering at Disneyland® Paris.
Seminar-based learning is beneficial to both personal and professional development, offering an opportunity for students to work collaboratively alongside both their peers and experts in the field they are exploring. Real-life scenario work will challenge students in ways that may not be possible in traditional classroom environments, and students’ willingness to learn and participate may be enhanced through interactive elements such as Q&A sessions and group activities.
Incorporating seminars into a school trip can significantly enhance the educational experience by providing structured, expert-led sessions that deepen students’ understanding of each trip’s themes. These seminars offer focused discussions and interactive activities that complement the exhibits and sites visited, making learning more comprehensive and engaging.
Students can ask questions, participate in hands-on activities, and engage in critical-thinking exercises, enforcing the educational objectives of the trip. Ultimately, seminars can provide context and background information, helping students to better appreciate and connect with the material they encounter during the trip.
Seminar school trips are available for a wide range of subjects and levels of study through Study Experiences. Below is a selection of 9 stand-out education seminar topics, with details about what each session offers and how to sign your students up.
The Earth Summit is a comprehensive educational event designed to engage Key Stage 4 and 5 students with the critical issue of climate change. Hosted at Keele University, the summit aligns with various examination board specifications and offers interactive sessions on topics like the evidence and mitigation of climate change, the potential effects of increased levels of carbon dioxide and methane, and strategies for sustainability.
By participating in Earth Summit, students gain valuable insights into environmental science, enhancing their understanding through real-world applications and expert-led discussions. This event sells out fast so register your interest in Earth Summit 2025 today to avoid disappointment.
As a Disneyland® Paris preferred partner, Study Experiences offers inspiring subject-specific trips to support your students’ education, all within the magical setting of Disneyland® Paris.
We have access to some of the best Disney® Hotels close to the Disney® Parks, so your students can make the most of exploring the many wonders Disneyland® Paris has to offer in between their seminars and workshops. Packages start at £379, covering transportation, accommodation, park passes and educational materials.
Here are the education seminar topics Disneyland® Paris has to offer:
The Business Studies seminar at Disneyland® Paris is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of business concepts in a dynamic setting. The seminar features sessions on marketing, leadership, and strategic planning, leveraging the unique context of Disneyland® Paris to illustrate these concepts in action.
Students can learn about the operational and marketing strategies of a world-renowned theme park, gaining insights into real-world business applications. Additionally, the seminar includes interactive workshops and Q&A sessions with industry professionals, enhancing the learning experience and inspiring future business leaders.
This 3-4 day programme designed for sixth form and college students is great for those studying Travel and Tourism. It includes seminars on working in travel and tourism, crisis management, marketing, and customer service, featuring Q&A sessions with industry experts from Disneyland® Paris.
The event combines educational workshops focused on debate, analysis, collaboration, and presentation, with the opportunity to explore Disneyland® Paris, providing a unique hands-on learning experience.
The Science & STEM seminar at Disneyland® Paris offers both theoretical and practical learning experiences, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students participate in interactive sessions and activities that align with the UK curriculum, exploring topics such as forces, motion and braking, chemical reactions in the human body and environmental science all within the unique context of a Disney® theme park.
This seminar also includes presentations by STEM professionals and opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. It is an inspiring and educational experience not to be missed.
Explore the creative processes behind filmmaking, TV production, digital media and more with the Media Studies seminar at Disneyland® Paris. Your students will learn from industry professionals and engage in workshops in which they’ll have the opportunity to pitch a product back to the facilitators, their teachers, and peers.
Not only will your students gain a better understanding of media but also practical skills that are highly valuable in the industry. And where better to learn than with the backdrop of Disneyland® Paris, full of magic and enjoyment.
Your students can learn how to apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios with the Maths seminar at Disneyland® Paris. With video interviews and footage filmed exclusively for Study Experiences, and Disneyland® Paris professionals on hand to run your seminars and workshops, your students will receive a unique education in roller coaster design, potential and kinetic energy, financial planning, and more.
All of this theory can then be applied in a workshop in which your students will design a roller coaster for Disneyland® Paris. Your students can show off their new knowledge in a fun, interactive, and practical task.
Apply computer science to theme park design in this unique seminar run by Disneyland® Paris for Study Experiences. From roller-coaster software to theme park graphics and social media, there’s so much to learn at this Computer Science seminar. And, with the opportunity to design a roller coaster of their own, your students will be inspired in the practical uses of computer science.
There is so much to be gained through educational seminars on school trips. Take a look at our trips page to start planning your next school trip. Already know where you want to go? Get in touch today for a quote on your next seminar school trip.