Oxford Medicine Summer School 2026 is a two-week, residential academic programme for students aged 13-15, hosted at Oxford colleges including Lady Margaret Hall, Worcester College, or St Benet's Hall. The course introduces young learners to core medical topics such as anatomy, physiology, disease and diagnosis, medical ethics, and case-based learning through interactive lessons, practical workshops and group projects.

Students will live on campus in full-board college accommodation with 24/7 supervision. Daily timetables combine interactive seminars, workshops, masterclasses and directed study, and weekends include excursions around Oxford. Small class sizes and personalised tutor support are emphasised, with activities designed to develop teamwork, debate and problem-solving skills relevant to future medical study.

The programme includes optional airport transfer services (complimentary within specified arrival/departure windows; unaccompanied-minor departures incur a fee), a formal graduation ceremony and a certificate recognising each student's academic progress. Session dates are not currently published; interested families are invited to join the notification list or book via the Best Parents site when new dates are announced.

The LAE Mathematics Scholarship rewards students who demonstrate exceptional prior attainment and strong problem-solving potential in mathematics. Up to 10 scholars may be chosen in each year group. Candidates must hold a Maths GCSE grade 9 and opt to study A level Maths and Further Maths. Following enrolment they sit a problem-solving exam in early September; top scorers are interviewed and scholarships are awarded at the end of the first half term of Year 12. Continuation into Year 13 requires keeping Further Maths for both years and applying to study mathematics, computer science, engineering or physics at university. The programme provides tangible and academic support: calculators, books, a cash grant (£100 in Year 12 and £100 in Year 13), university extension tutorials from October, fully funded trips for Year 12 scholars, mentoring opportunities, and free entry to competitions and extension papers (UKMT, STEP, MAT, AEA). Selection into Year 13 may also occur where places are available.

Immerse Education's Game Design Summer Programme at University College London (UCL) is a two-week, campus-based course for 15-18-year-old high school students. Based at UCL's Astor College in central London, the programme combines practical game-design modules (Construct 2, Unity, Roblox/Lua, Python and RPGMaker) with industry visits, project workshops and mentor feedback. Students develop and publish playable games and learn coding and design mechanics relevant to the games and broader tech industries.

The course includes career-focused elements: 1:1 career coaching, a personalised career development plan, small class sizes (average 7, max 12), and professional workshops to support progression to university or a career in tech/gaming. Social and cultural activities include London excursions, museum visits, West End shows and a graduation ceremony with certificate and prizes.

Accommodation is available on campus at Astor College (single rooms, en-suite options), with breakfast and dinner provided for boarding students. Arrival day transfers (Heathrow) are organised with set pickup times; return transfers and optional taxi transfers are available. Students should enrol and pay a deposit online to secure a place.

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.

The Norfolk Cambridge Society presents a public lecture in the form of an in-depth conversation: Ed Balls (broadcaster, economist and former senior politician) will be interviewed by Philip Webster (former political editor of The Times). The event will explore political developments, public life and contemporary issues, with opportunities for audience questions and post-lecture mingling.

The event takes place at Norwich Cathedral on 17 September, 7:15pm–8:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance via Ticket Tailor. The ticket price includes a glass of wine or a soft drink served after the lecture, when attendees may meet the speaker and other guests. Proceeds (after expenses) are donated to charitable causes supported by the Society.

The lecture is open to adults and sixth formers. Children who are not sixth formers cannot attend. Sixth formers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (parent, teacher or person acting in loco parentis); contact the organiser if you require assistance with in loco parentis arrangements.

This five-day, in-person summer workshop runs from Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August 2026 at the Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, London. Students will make a one-third scale soft puppet representing a 17th-19th century plant hunter or botanist, working from historical images and scaled-down costume patterns. The course covers turning 2D images into 3D forms, cutting and stitching a felt body, creating articulated joints, stitching facial portraits in thread, constructing period hairstyles from varied materials, and making toiles to explore shape and fit.

All materials and base patterns are provided. The workshop is tutored by Susie Vickery, a theatrical costumier with over twenty years' experience (Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera, Royal National Theatre). Sessions run from 10:00 to approximately 16:30 each day. The programme also includes discussion of historical costume and pattern scaling, and highlights transferable skills relevant to careers such as theatre design, costume design, fashion design, art conservation, and related creative pathways.

The workshop is fully funded by sponsors and offers 12 places. Applicants should be able to attend every day, meet the eligibility criteria, and submit an application by the stated deadline. If the workshop becomes oversubscribed applications may close early.

King’s Entrepreneurship Lab’s Entrepreneurship Essay Competition is a UK-wide writing competition for school and college students in Years 11, 12 and 13, or the equivalent in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is designed to encourage students to explore entrepreneurial thinking, business ideas and the realities of starting and growing an enterprise. Entrants choose one of four essay questions focused on entrepreneurship, including themes such as how experience shapes entrepreneurial thinking, whether failure can be a strength, responsibilities beyond profit, and how constraints can drive creativity. Essays must be written independently, in British English, and structured as a clear business-style essay. Submissions should be up to 1000 words and include a bibliography plus references or footnotes for factual claims. The competition is free to enter and students may submit only one essay. Generative AI is not allowed, although spell-checking, grammar tools and standard research tools are permitted. Winners receive cash prizes, with the top prize awarded to the overall winner and further prizes for runners-up, alongside a prize-giving ceremony at King’s College, Cambridge for selected entrants.

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).

This volunteering role supports Caudwell Children’s family support team at its centre on Keele University Campus. Volunteers help with administration tasks that support disabled and neurodivergent children and their families, contributing to a welcoming and well-organised service environment. Typical duties include scanning, filing and archiving, emailing families, processing pre-autism assessment paperwork, entering and updating data on the in-house database, answering telephone enquiries, and helping on the clinical reception desk. The role may also involve welcoming families into the centre and supporting day-to-day office activity. The opportunity runs flexibly between June and September 2026, with a preference for volunteers who can give two consecutive weeks, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. Training, mentoring and support are provided, and the charity says reasonable adjustments can be made to support applicants and volunteers. Out-of-pocket travel expenses can also be reimbursed.

The Academic Workshop UK offers A Level Geography workshops led by fully qualified teachers. These sessions are designed to give students focused, high-quality exam preparation in small groups of no more than 12 students, with a strong emphasis on improving exam technique, building confidence, and developing strategies for success in the summer examinations. Students receive a comprehensive set of workshop resources, including topic-specific information packs, case study revision materials, guidance on exam technique and answer structure, and strategies for approaching different question types. The workshops are primarily exam-question focused, so students are expected to revise the core content independently before attending. Sessions may take place online or in person. The 2026 programme includes a NEA / Independent Investigation Skills Workshop at The Hive, Worcester, and the 2027 programme includes revision blocks for both AQA and Pearson Edexcel specifications during February half term and the Easter holidays.

Oxford Scholastica Academyb9s Online Computer Science & Coding Course is a project-led summer programme for 15dash18 year olds that teaches core coding skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python. Students build websites and games, explore algorithms and artificial intelligence, and tackle real-world programming challenges under expert supervision.

Live tutorials run daily from 1PM to 3PM UK time and classes are small (maximum 15 students) to enable personalised feedback. Two-week courses include approximately 20 hours of live teaching plus masterclasses and independent study; one-week options are also available.

Participants who complete the programme receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and outstanding students may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation. The course is delivered online via Zoom by tutors typically drawn from leading universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.

The Medic Mentor Virtual Work Experience Programme, developed in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, provides an immersive remote insight into medicine for students considering medical school. The programme covers six different areas of medicine, involves real doctors and high-fidelity clinical simulations, and takes students through a complete patient journey and the multidisciplinary team.

The course is e-learning based so students can complete sessions in their own time around school work. Students have 30 days to complete each session, and a certificate of completion is awarded once all six sessions are finished. A free reflective journal is included to support personal statements and interview preparation for medical school applications.

This programme is positioned to help prospective medical applicants demonstrate people-focused experience and observation of healthcare to medical schools. Access to the virtual work experience is provided via attendance at a Get Into Medicine conference.

This online conference explores the relationship between French-style gardens and English-style gardens, looking at how each tradition has influenced the other over time. Hosted by Alliance Française d'Oxford, the event offers an accessible cultural talk for anyone interested in language, art, heritage, and European garden history. The session takes place live on Zoom, making it easy to attend from anywhere. It is a short evening event with a clear start and finish time, and participants are asked to RSVP through the event page. The conference is suitable for people who enjoy French culture and broader discussions about the exchange of ideas between France and the UK.

Film of the Month is an ongoing monthly competition run by Into Film to celebrate young filmmaking talent across the UK. It is open to all young people aged 5–19. Each month one winning film is selected to receive a £100 gift voucher, certificate(s), a feature interview on the Into Film website, and placement on the Into Film YouTube Shorts channel. Runner-up films are also showcased.

The competition accepts any film genre or theme (fiction, non-fiction, live action, or animated). Films must be a maximum of 10 minutes in length, and entrants must ensure any third-party music, images or footage are cleared for use. If you are aged 17 or under, a parent or guardian must provide consent and complete the entrant details when submitting. Educators may submit curricular films on behalf of their students; curricular entries are judged with slightly different criteria to ensure a level playing field.

Entrants must disclose any use of AI tools in the film's creation. Judges assess films on idea, story, sound and look rather than technical kit, and emphasis is placed on originality and creative decisions. There is a new round every month and entries are accepted on an ongoing basis via the Into Film website.

The University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science Undergraduate Open Day is a chance for prospective students to explore the undergraduate programme and find out more about studying engineering at Oxford. Visitors can attend taster lectures, demonstrations and talks across the day, with department and college spaces open for those wanting to look around and ask questions. The event is designed to help students understand the course, the admissions process, and student life at Oxford. Student ambassadors and admissions tutors will be available to answer questions, and there is also a parents and carers session included as part of the day. This open day is aimed at prospective undergraduate applicants and is a useful introduction for students considering engineering at university. No booking is required, so attendees can simply come along on the day.

The University of Gloucestershire Geography Taster Days offer school students the opportunity to experience university-level geography teaching and practical sessions on campus. Attendees can build a bespoke taster day by selecting from a menu of workshops and activities designed to showcase different aspects of geography and environmental science.

Typical sessions include topic-focused workshops such as "Solving Climate Change?", "Integrating GIS into your Geography NEA", "Literature searching for your Geography NEA", "Ice Cores, Volcanics & Mud: the Science of Climate Change", "Responses to Refugee Challenges" and "Crisis Gaming". Most sessions last 60-90 minutes and can be mixed and matched to create a full day of activities.

The event on 31 July 2026 runs 10:00-14:30 at the Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham (GL50 4AZ). The webpage notes that taster days are available from 2 September to 31 July in the university calendar and that some sessions are appropriate for younger (pre-16) groups as indicated above.

Experience an intensive two-week residential Law summer school on Oxford University campus with Oxford Scholastica Academy. The Experience Law Academy introduces key legal principles, criminal and civil systems, international law and corporate law through daily classes, masterclasses and a four-hour Moot Court Challenge where students research cases, craft arguments and present in a mock trial.

Classes are taught by expert tutors from leading universities (typically Oxford and Cambridge). Beyond academics, the programme includes social, cultural and sporting activities, day trips (e.g., Windsor Castle, Blenheim Palace), and a formal graduation ceremony at St Anne’s College. Students who complete the course receive a Certificate of Achievement and may be awarded a Letter of Recommendation.

This course is designed for motivated 15-18 year olds worldwide. Small class sizes (maximum 15 students) and tailored feedback aim to strengthen academic skills, public speaking and advocacy, and to support stronger university applications.

Chetham's Summer School is a week-long residential music programme for young instrumentalists, pianists, singers and jazz musicians. The 2026 course runs from 3-9 August and combines daily workshops, personalised lessons and ensemble music-making, culminating in performances at Stoller Hall. Residential and non-residential places are available, with purpose-built boarding facilities and a full schedule of evening social activities.

The course is aimed at musicians aged 11-17 (vocalists aged 14-17) who are playing at approximately ABRSM Grade 4 level or above. No auditions are required to apply. Residential students receive accommodation and three meals per day; non-residential students receive two meals per day (breakfast available at an extra cost). Tutors include experienced music professionals and there are opportunities for advice auditions for applicants considering full-time study at Chetham’s.

Chetham’s is a Duke of Edinburgh Approved Activity Provider and offers support for applicants with financial need. Applicants can apply via the online application form linked on the Summer School page; further details on grants, bursaries and instrument hire (for overseas visitors) are provided on the website.

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.

The Young Architect Weekend is a one-day interactive work-experience programme run by InvestIN Education that lets students test-drive life as an architect. Aimed at students aged 15-18, the programme guides participants through an architectural brief, 3D model building, technical drawing development and group presentations assessed by a panel of experienced architects. The day also features Q&A sessions and advice on A-level/IB choices, university applications, interviews and extra-curricular activities.

Sessions run with live coaching from practising architects and include career coaching, portfolio workshops and a final showcase where groups present their designs and receive detailed feedback. The programme follows RIBA-aligned guidelines for project work and culminates in an online assessment after which participants receive a personalised certificate to support university applications.

You can attend in-person at University College London (UCL) in Bloomsbury or join remotely via the Live Online option. The next available date listed is 8th March 2026. There is no formal application process - places are reserved by registering and paying on the InvestIN website; places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.