Trinity College Cambridge's Languages, Power and Cultures Programme 2026 is an online and in-person outreach programme designed to introduce Year 12 (England/Wales), S5 (Scotland) and Year 13 (Northern Ireland) students to how language and culture shape societies. The programme consists of six live online lectures delivered by Cambridge academics across Classics, Linguistics, Archaeology, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, and Modern and Medieval Languages, giving students a taste of university-style teaching in the arts and humanities.

All registered students can attend the six online webinars (5pm–6pm). A subset of participants will be selected, using widening participation criteria, to take part in three small-group peer discussion sessions led by current Trinity undergraduates (5pm–6pm on 10 Feb, 3 Mar and 24 Mar). Successful applicants may also be invited to a two-day residential in Cambridge (10:30 on 13 April to 14:30 on 14 April) featuring additional academic tasters, outreach/application guidance, and social activities.

The programme is free to attend. For students invited to the residential, Trinity will cover food, accommodation and travel to Cambridge (additional night possible for those travelling long distances). Applicants should complete the online application form including a short personal statement and indicate which elements they wish to attend; a teacher reference is required for those applying to the peer groups and residential.

The Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge runs the annual RE:View Film Competition for school students. The competition invites short films (no longer than five minutes) on a theme which will be announced in November 2025. Examples of winning films from previous years are available on the Faculty website, and winners receive a share of a A3500 prize fund split between the Year 9-11 and Year 12-13 categories.

Students may enter individually or in groups of up to three. Entrants should upload their film to YouTube with privacy set to 'unlisted' and complete the Faculty's online entry form. Films are judged on originality, accuracy and creativity; the organisers state that production equipment quality is not a judging criterion. All entrants must ensure they have permission to use images and music, include references for sources, and include the specified disclaimer text within the film.

Any queries about the competition or entry process should be directed to outreach@divinity.cam.ac.uk. Further details, entry forms and the official theme will be published on the Faculty of Divinity website when available in November 2025.

This is an in-person Law Insight Day hosted by Travers Smith LLP at their London offices (10 Snow Hill, London EC1A 2AL). The event is aimed at Year 12 / college students in the 2025-26 academic year who are interested in applying for a solicitor apprenticeship. It provides an introduction to the firm, the solicitor apprenticeship route, and commercial/city law practice.

The day includes introductions and welcomes, an overview of the solicitor apprenticeship, sessions with associates on corporate/City law, a "day in the life" panel with trainees, a commercial awareness workshop, lunch, and a Q&A with the early careers team. The programme is designed to help attendees understand the apprenticeship pathway, develop commercial awareness, and learn what life at Travers Smith is like.

There are only 25 spaces available and selection is competitive. Successful applicants will be invited 1–2 weeks before the event. Travel expenses for public transport (trains, tubes and buses only) can be reclaimed for this event. Applicants must register via Uptree to apply.

Your Future is a six-month programme run by the EY Foundation for students who want to move straight into work after school rather than continue in further education. The programme includes paid employability skills training, interactive workshops, a recruitment bootcamp and paid work experience, and is delivered across multiple sites in the UK.

Participants receive focused employability activities including five days of employability skills training and workshops (team-building, CV support and employer speakers), a two-day recruitment bootcamp presenting live job opportunities, three days of paid work experience aligned to employment ambitions where possible, and ongoing support from a job coach for the full six months.

The programme runs at EY Foundation locations in the UK (including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, and regional sites such as Coventry and Solihull). Eligible applicants must be in Year 13 (England) or Fifth Year (Scotland), attend a state school, and have been eligible for free school meals or a college bursary in the last two years. To apply, use the online application form linked on the EY Foundation site.

VetCam 2026 is a two and a half day residential course run by the University of Cambridge's Department of Veterinary Medicine designed to give Year 11 and Year 12 students an insight into studying veterinary medicine. The programme showcases the Cambridge veterinary course through a mixture of lectures, group discussions, practical demonstrations and guided tours of preclinical departments and clinical areas to illustrate day-to-day teaching and research.

Participants stay overnight in St Catharine's College for a taste of Cambridge undergraduate life. Places are limited to 78 and are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis; an additional 10 names will be kept on a waiting list. Applicants are advised that Chemistry A-level (or equivalent) is mandatory and two other science subjects (normally Biology, Physics or Maths) are strongly recommended; organisers suggest encouraging likely A/A*-grade candidates to apply.

The event runs from 30 March 2026 to 1 April 2026 and is hosted across the Department of Veterinary Medicine (Madingley Road) and St Catharine's College (Trumpington Street), Cambridge. An optional extra night on Sunday 29 March (dinner, bed and breakfast) is available for £120 for those booked into shared-bathroom accommodation.

The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, run by The Queen's College Translation Exchange, is a nationwide school competition created to promote language learning and inspire creativity in the classroom. Launched in 2020 in honour of translator Anthea Bell, the Prize provides free teaching resources for teachers and invites schools across the UK to prepare pupils for creative translation tasks. The competition accepts entries in multiple languages, currently including French (into Welsh and English), German, Italian, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish.

The Prize is free to enter and is open to pupils aged 11–18 at all UK schools. Registered teachers receive teaching packs throughout the year to integrate the competition tasks into classroom learning. The 2025–2026 edition launched on 19 September 2025; the competition period runs from 2 February 2026 to 27 March 2026. Schools and teachers are encouraged to register via the competition registration page to receive updates and access the teaching materials.

PwC’s Virtual Insight Programme is a three‑day online experience designed to build your skills, help you explore career interests and immerse you in the world of PwC. The programme gives an accessible introduction to the different types of work across PwC’s global business and is delivered fully online.

Through interactive sessions you will learn about different teams, hear from people who joined through a range of student pathways, and gain practical application skills and business awareness. The programme includes skills workshops and opportunities to ask PwC recruiters and employees questions about careers, qualifications and what makes a strong application.

The programme is open to students across the UK at specific stages of their school or college studies (see eligibility). PwC runs an online application and selection process for places; further details about assessment and how to apply are available on the PwC careers site.

Smart Futures is a youth programme run by the EY Foundation that combines paid work experience, interactive employability skills training and mentoring for young people in Year 12 (England) or S5 (Scotland). The programme is run with employer partners and is designed to give participants practical insight into different industries and working environments while building transferable skills and confidence.

Participants take part in up to two weeks of employability training and workshops, receive a business mentor who supports them through the programme and beyond, and complete paid work experience placements during school holidays. Programmes are industry-specific in some locations (for example Business & Finance, Tech Futures, STEM Futures, Real Estate Futures, Data/Actuarial streams) but are suitable for young people unsure of their exact career path.

Smart Futures runs across many UK locations (including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Reading and Luton) with multiple term-time, February, Easter, spring and summer cohorts. Applications are via an online form and shortlisted applicants are invited to a short telephone interview.

The 2026 Minds Underground 99Engineering & Design Innovation Challenge is an international design competition inviting students to create a wearable technology solution that addresses a real-world need. The competition is aimed at students in Years 10 612 (typically ages 15 617) and encourages applicants to apply principles of design engineering, product innovation and human-centred design. Entrants compete for the Minds Underground 99Engineering Prize with winners and runners-up chosen across categories including Best inventive idea, Most realistic idea and Most visual submission.

Entrants must produce a two-page PDF (a bibliography may be a third page) of up to 1000 words that includes sections detailing purpose, target customer, aesthetics & design, functions & technologies, an explanation of the underlying engineering and scientific principles, and a note on sustainability, materials and energy use. Submissions should include at least one labelled sketch or diagram and demonstrate research quality and clarity. The organisers offer feedback from mentors experienced in design engineering and STEM research. Submissions are made online via the Google Form on the competition page; only one entry per person is permitted and late entries cannot be considered.

The challenge is presented alongside further Minds Underground STEM opportunities (clubs, research projects and summer schools) for students interested in pursuing engineering at university and offers a route to develop material for personal statements and interviews.

Rothschild & Co's Pioneer Work Experience Programme is a three-day, in-person insight programme in London aimed at Year 13 students considering a career in financial advisory. The programme is centred on the Global Advisory division and introduces participants to M&A, Debt and Restructuring, and Global Markets Solutions, providing a broad view of life as a banker at Rothschild & Co.

Participants will attend presentations from analysts across the business, take part in skills sessions, and network with junior bankers from Global Advisory, Wealth Management and Five Arrows. Students will work in teams on a project and present their findings at the end of the programme. The programme also includes tours of the firm's historical archives and offers a "stay in touch" programme for those interested in future opportunities with the firm.

Practical requirements include having accommodation within a commutable distance of London for the programme's duration. Applicants must be on track for a minimum of 136 UCAS points (or equivalent) and demonstrate motivation, an interest in financial services and strong teamwork skills. Applications open on 1 December 2025 and are assessed on a rolling basis.

Buxton Opera House (BOH Creates) runs a two-week work experience placement that gives young people a behind-the-scenes look at how a theatre operates and how shows are programmed. The programme combines practical, hands-on work in acting or technical theatre with opportunities to speak to staff across departments and learn a range of production skills.

In week one participants specialise as either actors (working with a professional director, including a workshop audition) or in technical, stage management and design roles (learning lighting, sound, set and costume work). In week two participants take a small-scale performance into the community and perform at local venues and at Buxton Fringe Festival. The placement requires full availability for both weeks and some travel to tour venues may be by public transport.

Applications are competitive; selection includes audition/interview. Applicants must live within a 30-mile radius of Buxton Opera House and be in Years 10–13 (or homeschooled equivalent). The programme is supported by The Bingham Trust.

Avove offers structured work experience placements across its utilities and water infrastructure business to help young people and adult returners learn about careers in the industry. Placements include a structured induction, a Work Experience Lead for mentoring, opportunities to meet colleagues across teams, and support with CV and interview skills. The placements are unpaid but designed to be informative and help participants build employability skills.

Placements can expose participants to a range of teams including Water, Wastewater, Vegetation Management, Design & Build, and Enabling Functions (Marketing, Finance, etc.). Site-based placements allow learners to observe engineers and operatives on infrastructure projects, while office-based placements provide insight into supporting business functions. Avove will assess each request on a case-by-case basis and aim to accommodate as many placements as possible.

Applications are accepted year-round and the company encourages applicants linked to school placements to give at least six weeks' notice. Successful completion of a placement may lead to information about apprenticeship or entry-level opportunities within Avove, forming a pipeline from work experience into further training or employment.

The University of Southampton, in partnership with University Hospital Southampton, offers a LIVE virtual Medicine work experience programme delivered via Microsoft Teams for Year 12 (first year of college / lower sixth) students who are interested in studying Medicine. The programme is designed to give insight into hospital-based roles and clinical pathways and is aimed at students currently studying A Level Biology.

Typical timetable elements include sessions in an operating theatre environment, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, opportunities to take a patient history in practice, and chances to speak with current medical students and a variety of clinicians representing Medicine and Allied Health Professions. The programme is delivered as live sessions (usually between 9:00 and 16:00) and may change day-to-day depending on hospital activity.

This programme is open to all students based in the UK, with specific places reserved for applicants who meet two or more widening participation criteria. Applicants are expected to attend all scheduled sessions; students who are late or who fail to attend will be removed from the programme. Application windows and exact session dates are published on the programme page and applicants should apply during the listed application period for each intake.

Study Mind runs a 1-week Economics work experience programme designed to give school students practical, hands-on exposure to economic concepts and real-world applications. The programme is led by experts and focuses on interactive simulations, economic modelling and data analysis to help participants bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice.

Participants take part in Economics Practice Days featuring case studies, group exercises and role-play scenarios that develop analytical and decision-making skills. The programme also offers UCAS application support and interview coaching, helping students prepare stronger university applications and demonstrating their experience with a certificate on completion.

The Study Mind programme runs in multiple UK locations (London, Manchester and Birmingham) and is explicitly presented as suitable for ages 15-18, with a focus on Year 12 students. Interested applicants are invited to book or find out more via the Study Mind website link provided on the page.

This is a virtual politics work experience programme designed to introduce students to a range of careers within politics and related fields. Through videos, interactive activities and workplace-style projects you will explore what MPs do, the role of political assistants, the variety of careers within the civil service, and the skills required for political journalism. The programme finishes with a downloadable portfolio of your work.

The course includes modules that cover careers beyond parliament — for example roles in charities, the not-for-profit sector, human rights and law — and provides practical activities to build students' understanding and transferable skills. Live webinars supplement the online content; these take place during weekday working hours but are recorded and made available afterwards.

There is no strict cut-off deadline for completing the programme once you have access. After completing the required tasks and assignments you will receive a certificate of completion. The programme is run on Springpod's platform and is available on demand.

Discover engineering, robotics and technology on campus at the University of Oxford with a residential pre-college summer programme for 16-18 year olds. The course introduces multiple engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, biomedical, aerospace) and emerging applications such as robotics and self-driving systems. Students work through interactive design simulations and a Mission to Mars Design Challenge to apply engineering principles in team-based projects.

Teaching includes more than 20 hours of tuition per week (40 hours total), small classes (maximum 15 students), project-based capstone work, and guest talks from leading professionals. Participants receive a graduation certificate and a detailed report card on completion. Tutors and guest speakers have academic and industry experience in engineering, AI, and research.

This is a residential programme hosted across Oxford colleges (Balliol, St Catherine's, The Queen's, Keble, St Hugh's and St Peter's). Course fees include accommodation, meals and cultural activities. Transfers and optional en-suite upgrades are available; arrival and departure transfer times and windows are specified on booking. Currently there are no published session dates; join the waitlist to be notified when new dates are released.

The Oxford Economics & Finance Summer School (ages 1618) is a two-week residential programme delivered at Oxford University colleges (Balliol College and others). The course combines core seminars, lectures and project labs in microeconomics, macroeconomics and corporate finance, using case studies, simulations and real-world projects to develop students' analytical and financial decision-making skills.

Students take part in daily academic workshops, expert masterclasses, group projects and cultural activities, and receive mentorship, guest speakers, a graduation ceremony and a certificate of completion with an academic report. The programme includes on-campus accommodation with meals (for ages 1618 breakfast and dinner included as described), supervised student care, and optional excursions.

Practical arrangements include flight pick-up/airport transfer options available for an extra fee (London Heathrow A3215 one-way) with specified arrival/departure windows. Colleges used may include Balliol College, The Queen's College and St Peter's College; students are allocated according to age and programme.

Oxford Summer Courses' Mathematics programme in Cambridge is an intensive summer school for 16
7-year-olds delivered in small tutorial-style groups. Teaching focuses on mathematical reasoning, rigorous argumentation, and complex problem-solving rather than a fixed curriculum; tutors tailor content to the group's interests and set two pieces of independent work which are reviewed in 1:1 or 2:1 tutorials.

Classes are kept very small (maximum eight students) to ensure personalised attention. Students participate in interactive seminars, masterclasses on critical thinking and collaboration, and receive detailed written tutor feedback. On completion participants receive a certificate of achievement and a personalised letter of recommendation to support future academic applications.

The programme is hosted in Cambridge university college accommodation (depending on package) and includes social and cultural excursions. Multiple package tiers (Non-Residential, Plus, Superior, Premier) offer differing levels of accommodation, meal plans, transfers and insurance; full details are available on the Prices & Dates page.

The University of Oxford Law Taster Day 2026 is a full-day programme designed for students in Year 12 (or equivalent) at UK schools. The event provides participants with the chance to explore the study of Jurisprudence at Oxford through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops led by Oxford academics. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take a tour of the University and see parts of college life and facilities.

Priority for places is given to students from under-represented backgrounds. The programme aims to give prospective applicants a clearer sense of academic study in law at Oxford, to introduce key ideas and learning styles used in undergraduate law teaching, and to support students considering applying to study Jurisprudence at university.

This two-week summer programme, held on the University of Oxford campus, is designed for high school students aged 16 67 who want a rigorous introduction to both micro- and macro-economics. Students explore markets, competition, business performance, global trade, government policy, inequality and sustainability in small seminar groups and through guided discussions.

Teaching mirrors Oxford's tutorial model: classes are delivered in small seminars (no more than eight students), with two independent assignments (essays or problem sheets) discussed in 1:1 or 2:1 tutorials. The course includes seminar discussions, Q&A sessions, guest speakers, college visits, an academic skills masterclass and a university fair. Every student receives a certificate of achievement, detailed tutor feedback and a personalised letter of recommendation on completion.

Students are housed at Somerville College in single bedrooms (shared bathrooms), with bed linen and towels provided. Meals are half-board (breakfast and dinner provided; students purchase lunch). The programme includes a range of UK excursions and scheduled Heathrow airport transfers (staff welcome students at designated points between 09:00 and 16:00). Multiple pricing tiers and session dates are available for Summer 2026.