The Faculty of STEM - Dukes Cambridge is a two-week, on-campus summer school for motivated school students aged 14-17. The programme combines interactive seminars and hands-on workshops across physics, chemistry, biology, engineering and computing, with around 25 hours of subject-specific academic content per week led by experienced tutors.

Students take part in laboratory experiments, engineering projects and technology sessions that bring theory to life, and collaborate in groups to produce a final project presented at the "Time to Shine" science fair. Each week also includes an industry programme with guest speakers and practical insights, plus dedicated academic coaching to support university applications and presentation skills.

Delivered at the Dukes Cambridge campus, students live in purpose-built accommodation and join supervised excursions in Cambridge and London. The course is designed to deepen subject knowledge, strengthen problem-solving and communication skills, and prepare participants for further study or careers in STEM fields.

Balliol College's Access & Outreach programme provides a range of free activities to support prospective applicants from state schools, including online talks, subject taster days, year-long access programmes and short "Try Before You Buy" days. Activities are delivered by Oxford graduates and tutors and are intended to introduce pupils to subject-specific academic material, Oxford-style teaching, and the admissions process. Specific offerings include Insight Talks aimed at Year 12 (and interested Year 11s) that run online as workshops and are recorded; a Discovery Programme for Year 10 state school students that consists of online seminars (with a teacher present) and preparatory work; Subject Taster Days and Try Before You Buy Days for Year 12 state school students which include academic sessions, college tours and a free two-course lunch. Balliol also runs three year-long access programmes (Floreat, Frontier and Fibonacci) for Year 12 state-school students, focused on humanities, life sciences and mathematics respectively. The year-long programmes involve a series of virtual seminars (evening sessions beginning in the Spring Term), assessed/preparatory tasks, and a two-night residential in August held at Balliol College. Many programmes prioritise disadvantaged and under-represented students and are explicitly free of charge. Sign-up and further details are provided on Balliol College's Outreach / "Outreach Talks and Events" pages.

Join Harrow CoderDojo as a volunteer and support young people aged 7-17 as they learn to code, build digital skills, and create their own projects. Volunteers help learners explore activities such as Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, robotics, and electronics, while encouraging problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and confidence. This is a flexible volunteering role, typically requiring 1-2 hours per month. Sessions usually run once or twice a month on weekends or early evenings, with extra help especially valued during term-time project phases and showcase events. No teaching experience is required. The role is well suited to people who are enthusiastic about coding and digital making, communicate in a friendly and patient way, and are willing to support setup, resources, and admin tasks. Training is provided, and volunteers may need to complete a DBS or equivalent background check.

This one-day portrait summer school teaches observational drawing skills focused on drawing the face in proportion. Sessions cover shape, line, scale, comparative tonal values, composition, proportion, geometry and perspective with group and individual demonstrations. Participants will work from a model (model's fee is included) and receive guidance aimed at producing dynamic portrait work suitable for GCSE, A level coursework or a foundation/art college portfolio. The course runs as in-person one-day workshops at the Putney School of Art and Design Main Site Studio 2. Sessions are scheduled for 25 July 2026 (Tutor: Paul Schofield) and 3 August 2026 (Tutor: TBC), both 10:00 16:00. The fee is £64.00 per session. All levels are welcome; bring your own drawing materials and sketchbook or purchase supplies from the school's Art Shop.

Oxford Scholastica's Online World History & Philosophy Course is a project-based summer programme designed for motivated 15-18 year olds (entry requirement states 11-18 at course start). The course covers world history topics from ancient civilisations through the Renaissance to the modern era and explores major philosophical ideas such as Enlightenment thought. Teaching is delivered by tutors typically drawn from universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

Students choose a one- or two-week programme that includes daily live tutorials (two hours per day) and independent study, with two hours of live contact time plus roughly two hours of homework or group work each day. Class sizes are capped at 15 to ensure personalised feedback; students undertake projects, present research, and receive detailed tutor feedback. The programme includes masterclasses and a final presentation with peer and tutor review.

On successful completion participants receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement and may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation. Start dates are offered across June to August for summer 2026, and the course is delivered online via Zoom (live sessions run 1-3 PM BST).

Edinburgh Multicultural Festival presents "Closer to Cultures", a Spring/Summer season of free world-culture performances and participatory workshops hosted in city libraries across Edinburgh. The programme features music, dance and storytelling from China, Japan and South Africa delivered by the Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association, Mio Shudo, and African Connections / Morgan Njobo. Events combine staged performances with hands-on elements such as African drumming workshops and Japanese storytelling and movement. Events are family-friendly and open to the local community - the listing encourages attendees to bring friends and family and to book free tickets for specific dates and library locations. The season is delivered in partnership with Edinburgh City Libraries and supported by The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland, Awards for All Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council. Book free tickets for the individual dates via the Eventbrite page. Locations and specific programme items are listed per date (Muirhouse, Stockbridge, Ratho, Wester Hailes / Origami and Gilmerton libraries).

The Norfolk Cambridge Society Student Awards 2026/2027 is a competitive awards scheme for students attending any Norfolk school sixth form or sixth form college. Applicants may submit work in their chosen format: an essay, a short video or audio file, or artwork in any medium. The scheme is intended to support students thinking about applying to university and to provide financial help to successful applicants.

Entrants must submit their entry by midnight on 28 January 2027. A shortlist of applicants will be interviewed via Zoom and winners will be decided by the panel. Awards of up to A3600 will be made to winners, with awards scheduled to be announced by the end of March 2027.

More information will be available from participating colleges in September. Prospective applicants can register now to receive further details by emailing awards@norfolkcambridgesociety.org.uk.

UniHive Education's Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence Advanced Research Programme is a two-week, in-person academic summer programme delivered in Cambridge and led by Cambridge professors (lead: Prof. Pietro Liò). The programme combines interactive lectures, small-group supervisions, research skill sessions, academic-writing workshops, master talks and dedicated project supervision. Participants study core and advanced deep learning topics, analyse key research papers, and receive hands-on guidance to prepare a minimum 2000-word research proposal and a final group presentation.

The programme is designed for high-achieving high-school students aged 16-18 who wish to extend their research interests under leading scholars. Contact time includes lectures and supervisions (45+ hours total), research lectures (12 hours), workshops, and project supervision. Assessment comprises a research proposal and a 15-minute group presentation; top performers may receive recommendation letters from Cambridge faculty and opportunities to submit research to conference proceedings.

Participants live in University of Cambridge college accommodation (13 nights), take part in cultural and social activities including excursions to London and Oxford, and receive a Certificate of Attendance and other programme documentation (report card, recommendation letters for top 50%). Completion awards 8 UCAS points to support university applications.

A short, free practical workshop from Animationclub School that introduces a quick "animation take" - a brief character reaction animation using traditional 2D frame-by-frame techniques. The lesson is led by industry mentor Ksenia Inozemtseva and focuses on drawing a character in motion, conveying rapid emotion changes, and basic timing and desynchronization techniques.

The workshop is delivered as a recorded lecture with homework available on the school's online learning platform. The session material covers four key topics (animation take, character design per frame, timing, and desynchronization) and is suitable for beginners, aspiring animators and professionals looking to refresh specific 2D skills. Recommended tools include TVPaint, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio Paint and a drawing tablet. The course is free and can be started at any time.

This is a self-paced online course from Duke University exploring chimpanzee behavior, ecology and conservation, grounded in Jane Goodall's long-term Gombe research. Over six modules you will learn about chimpanzee intelligence, tool use, social structure, development, feeding and key conservation challenges, and be guided to construct persuasive arguments for their protection. The course is beginner level with no prior experience required (high-school biology helpful). Content includes short videos, readings, assignments and one peer review across the modules; the page lists multiple videos, readings and assessments per week. The advertised study pace is approximately 2 weeks at 10 hours per week and learners progress at their own pace. Enrollment options include auditing the course for free or purchasing the Certificate experience to earn an electronic certificate; financial aid is available. The course is taught by instructors from Duke University (instructor listed: Emily Boehm) and is suitable for general learners, students and anyone interested in primatology and conservation.

Join Lloyds Banking Group for a live virtual work experience challenge where students step into the role of a festival food-truck entrepreneur. Working through a realistic business scenario, attendees design a food concept, choose a festival pitch location, test pricing and profit, and think through how to build a successful small business. The session is team-based and hands-on, with practical GCSE Business skills at its core. Participants will explore customers, costs, risk, workflow, staffing, and pitching, while also using AI as a thinking tool to test ideas and make decisions. The experience finishes with a short 2-minute pitch and feedback, helping students build confidence, commercial awareness, and teamwork. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to join in. The event is delivered live online with breakout activities, and attendees should have a laptop and internet access. After the session, students will receive practical resources and links to further opportunities via Lloyds Banking Group’s Faster Forward hub.

Christ's College English Taster Day is an on-campus event for prospective undergraduate students, featuring academic taster sessions led by Christ's College Fellows in English. Attendees can expect subject-focused teaching that showcases College-style seminars and the kinds of texts and discussion typical of Cambridge English courses. The day also provides opportunities to meet and ask questions of current English undergraduates and admissions staff. This annual event will take place in March 2027 and is open to students who will be in Year 12 (England/Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland) or S5 (Scotland) in March 2027. The event is hosted at Christ's College, Cambridge.

Join an enriching fine art workshop for GCSE and A-Level students run by IDEA Design Hub CIC at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London. The sessions combine practical and theoretical activities to deepen students' understanding of classical and contemporary art, covering advanced techniques such as oil painting, watercolor, charcoal drawing and sketching, alongside art theory topics like composition, color theory and perspective. The workshop is designed to help students prepare for exam-level coursework and develop high-quality pieces inspired by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh and Frida Kahlo.

Sessions are inclusive and accessible: materials and equipment are provided, drinks are available, and a range of accessibility measures are listed (e.g., accessible toilet, sensory/quiet spaces, trained staff). Safety provisions include DBS checks, risk assessments and first-aid-trained staff. Pricing options on the booking page show a Four Classes ticket (£50 total) or a Single ticket (£15 per session). There are currently no scheduled dates listed on the page; participants are invited to register their interest or contact the organiser for upcoming sessions.

IDEA Design Hub CIC emphasises inclusive, participatory learning and community projects; parents/guardians must accompany children to and from the studio unless written consent is provided. For enquiries or to register interest contact enquiry@ideaproject.design.

This two-week Architecture & Design summer school in Cambridge (ages 16-18) lets students explore how history, creativity and innovation shape the built environment. The programme combines design history with hands-on practice: technical drawing, model-making, daily practical projects and creative challenges that move participants from concept to construction. Students receive 40 hours of teaching from expert tutors in an immersive learning style, with workshops, seminars, masterclasses and guest lectures. Enrichment activities include walking tours of Cambridge, weekend excursions, social activities and a final graduation ceremony. Students live, study and socialise on a prestigious University of Cambridge college campus with college accommodation and meals provided, 24/7 pastoral support, and teaching materials included. Two course dates are offered in summer 2026 (5 July 18 July and 19 July 1 August). Successful participants are awarded an Oxford Royale certificate of completion recording course details and campus.

This is a virtual work experience programme run by CACI and hosted on Springpod that introduces participants to digital business consultancy, with particular focus on how data and technology support client solutions. The programme includes Springpod sessions with CACI staff, interactive activities, quizzes and practical tasks such as a mock CV exercise, all designed to give insight into consultancy roles and the skills recruiters look for. Modules cover CACIs company culture and values, different digital and data-focused career pathways, examples of collaboration with local authority childrens services teams, and soft skills development (teamwork, communication and problem solving). Live webinars are included; these take place during weekday working hours but recordings are made available and assignments are reviewed before certificates are issued. The programme is available on demand (see intake dates) and awards a certificate on completion. It is aimed at school and college students (students aged 13+ are explicitly invited to apply) and is intended as an introductory exploration of careers in digital business consultancy.

Explore Learning is hosting a free, one-hour Maths GCSE preparation workshop at its Calcot centre. The session is designed to help students who are about to start their GCSE Maths journey feel more confident about the transition and get a helpful introduction to what comes next. During the workshop, attendees can chat about the change from earlier school maths to GCSE level, have a go at some work, and get reassurance before term starts. The event is aimed at students going into Year 9 or Year 10 who are starting their GCSEs in September. The workshop takes place in person at Explore Learning Reading, inside Sainsbury's in Calcot. Parents do not need to stay for the full session, giving them the option to wait nearby while the workshop runs.

The English Literature Summer School (in-person) from Debate Chamber is a five-day programme that introduces students aged 15E2-89 to university-level study through seminars, close reading and guided discussion. Topics for 2026 include Anglo-Saxon and Middle English, Renaissance literature, metaphysical poetry, the Romantic movement, the rise of the novel, modernism, literature in translation, and adaptation/intertextuality.

Teaching runs Monday 27 July E2-89 Friday 31 July 2026 with daily sessions from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Sessions emphasise literary criticism methods (e.g., historicism, psychoanalysis) and group debate to develop analytical skills and prepare students for advanced study and university applications.

Practical information: the course takes place at Woburn House, Bloomsbury, Central London (nearest tube: Russell Square). It is non-residential so accommodation must be arranged independently. Course fee A3845, with a 25% non-refundable deposit required to secure a place; the balance is due eight weeks before the course. Debate Chamber offers a limited number of full and partial bursaries; applicants should complete the bursary application form.

The Business & Economics Summer School at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford is a two-week on-campus programme designed for ambitious 13-15 year olds. The course blends foundational business and economics topics-market systems, entrepreneurship, supply and demand and financial literacy-with practical, real-world application. Classes are small (maximum of 8 students) to ensure personalised attention from Oxford tutors.

Students take part in daily seminars, group tasks, independent research and tutor-assigned projects, with directed study sessions and feedback-driven teaching. The published sample day runs from breakfast at 08:00, morning academic sessions 09:00-12:30, lunch 12:30-13:30, afternoon directed study or workshops 13:30-15:00 and masterclasses or enrichment activities 15:00-17:00, with evening social events and supervised lights-out.

The programme includes comfortable full-board accommodation (shared or single rooms), all meals, 24/7 on-site support staff and a range of social activities. Optional airport transfer services from London Heathrow are offered (complimentary for arrivals/departures within specified times; a dedicated unaccompanied minors departure service is available for a specified fee). On completion students receive a certificate of completion, a personalised letter of recommendation, and the opportunity to attend a graduation ceremony.

This online Biology & Life Sciences summer course from Oxford Scholastica Academy is designed for motivated 15-2018 year olds and introduces advanced topics such as genetics, evolution, ecology, microbiology and biotechnology. Teaching is delivered live via Zoom with expert tutors (typically from Oxford and Cambridge) and small class sizes (max 15), combining lectures, masterclasses and a final research project.

Live tutorials run daily from 1-3 PM UK time, with students expected to commit around four hours per day (two hours live tuition plus independent study). Students who successfully complete the programme receive an Oxford Scholastica Certificate of Achievement and outstanding participants may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation; graduates are also invited to an online Graduation event and can apply for the Ambassador Programme.

Courses are offered in one- and two-week formats during JuneAugust 2026 with multiple course start dates. Applicants register via the Oxford Scholastica online form and are asked to submit a personal statement; English language ability at CEFR C1 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) is required to ensure participants can fully engage with live seminars and assessments.

Christ's College runs a programme of live online webinars aimed at prospective applicants and their supporters. Sessions cover topics such as post-16 subject choices, how Cambridge works and the application process, international applicant issues (visas, exams, fees), writing personal statements and making competitive applications, and understanding student finance. Most webinars include a presentation followed by a typed Q&A; presenters answer questions but attendee cameras and microphones remain disabled.

The webinars run regularly across the year (different session types are scheduled from January through September, with some sessions occurring between January and November). Booking is via the Christ's College webpage and individual Zoom registration links; attendees receive joining details by email after registering. These events are live only and recordings are not provided.

Sessions are open to students from all backgrounds (and to parents, carers, teachers and advisers). Times are varied to accommodate international attendees and those with other commitments; attendees receive a follow-up email within 48 hours with further resources and links.