Chetham’s Summer School is a week-long residential and day music programme for young instrumentalists, pianists, singers and jazz musicians. It takes place at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, with final performances at Stoller Hall, and is designed to bring together talented young musicians from across the UK and around the world for an intensive and memorable summer experience.

Participants can choose from four courses: orchestral, piano, singing and performance, and jazz and improvisation. Each day includes technique and repertoire classes, ensemble rehearsals, creative workshops, and time to practise in specialist facilities. The programme also includes social activities such as movie nights, crafting and play time, alongside performance opportunities in final concerts.

The school offers both residential and non-residential options. Residential participants stay on site and receive accommodation and meals, while day students attend each day and stay locally. Teaching is provided by Chetham’s faculty and professional musicians, with personalised guidance in small groups and a supportive creative community.

The Spanish Residential Summer School for Teenagers runs on a secure Albergue campus in Marbella city centre and offers 2- or 4-week options with full-board accommodation. Students can choose residence, homestay, day camp, or course-only options. Residence accommodation is in 3- or 4-bed dormitories with air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms; homestay students stay in twin rooms with shared facilities (no air-conditioning). Extras such as airport transfers and additional nights can be arranged for a fee.

Tuition comprises 20 Spanish lessons per week held between 09:00 and 12:30 in a nearby school (maximum 15 students per class). Course materials are included. Activities are scheduled every weekday afternoon and evening until about 19:30, with half-day excursions during the week and full-day excursions at weekends. Supervised workshops, sports, cultural activities and conversation sessions are part of the programme.

The course is suitable for students aged 1418 of any nationality and ability level, including complete beginners. Students are grouped by age and gender; those aged 15+ may have supervised free time in small groups with parental permission. Arrival is normally the Sunday before lessons start, with departure the Saturday after the course ends.

Oxford Summer Courses' Computer Science summer school is an in-person, tutorial-style programme hosted in Oxford University colleges for students aged 16-17. Small-group seminars (maximum ~8 students) teach programming, algorithms, data structures and AI, and tutors tailor content to the group's interests. Students complete two pieces of independent work which are reviewed in 1:1 or 2:1 tutorials.

Beyond classroom learning, the course includes expert speakers, visits to Oxford colleges, social events, excursions and a university fair to explore future pathways. Accommodation is offered in college rooms (single or twin) depending on tier; some tiers include airport transfers and different meal arrangements. A paper certificate and a letter of recommendation are provided on completion.

Cambridge Open Days 2026 are in-person events for prospective undergraduate applicants to discover what the University of Cambridge is really like. The main undergraduate Open Day dates are Thursday 9 July 2026 and Friday 10 July 2026, and a separate Colleges Open Day is scheduled for Friday 11 September 2026. These events are designed to help Year 12 applicants (or equivalent) and mature applicants (aged 21+) learn more about studying at Cambridge, and to allow parents and supporters to accompany prospective students.

Booking for the July 2026 Open Days will open in Spring 2026; booking for the Colleges Open Day in September 2026 will open after the July Open Days. To be notified when bookings go live, visitors are encouraged to sign up to the undergraduate newsletters. The website also lists other ways to discover Cambridge, including applicant webinars, subject masterclasses, a virtual tour, and an events listing for college and departmental activities.

Join the Big North Styling Challenge for an in-person evening focused on sustainable fashion, creativity, and second-hand style. Hosted by the University of Manchester and Oxfam, the event brings together people interested in fashion, styling, and sustainability to explore how pre-loved clothing can be transformed into fresh, trend-led looks. Participants will work in teams to create a complete outfit using garments sourced from an Oxfam superstore. The challenge includes exploring the store, selecting pieces and accessories, interpreting current fashion trends, and presenting a styled look to a judging panel. It is designed to be interactive, beginner-friendly, and open to anyone who wants to take part. The event is especially suited to students, fashion enthusiasts, stylists, creatives, and sustainability-minded attendees. It offers a chance to develop styling skills, meet like-minded people, and learn more about the environmental impact of fast fashion. Winning outfits may be showcased in an Oxfam shop window.

The Bartlett Promise Undergraduate Scholarship is UCL Bartlett’s flagship scholarship programme for prospective undergraduate students from backgrounds underrepresented in the Faculty of the Built Environment. It is designed to widen participation in built environment study at UCL and support students who meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate financial, personal or educational need. Successful scholars receive full UK-rate tuition fees plus an annual stipend to help with living and study costs for the full expected length of their course. In addition to financial support, scholars are offered mentoring, personal support and careers advice throughout their studies, and become part of a wider community of current and former scholars, benefactors and supporters.

SAGE Global runs an entrepreneurship competition programme that empowers teenage entrepreneurs to build businesses addressing social and environmental issues. Participants develop their ventures with guidance from teachers and mentors and are evaluated on business model, social impact, innovation, sustainability, and presentation quality. Teams begin at local or school level and can progress to national competitions where they represent their communities and refine their business strategies and presentation skills. The strongest national teams (the top two from each country) are invited to the annual SAGE World Cup, a global event combining competition, cultural exchange, and networking with industry leaders. The programme supports multiple routes to get involved: teens can compete through their schools or clubs, educators can start SAGE Entrepreneurship Clubs to support students, and business leaders can volunteer as judges. The competition focuses on practical, real-world entrepreneurship experience for school-aged participants.

The World Photography Organisation’s Youth competition celebrates standout single images created by photographers aged 19 and under. Entry is free, and each entrant can submit up to three images related to the competition theme through the official website or one of the official Sony World Photography Award websites.

Entrants must upload original photographic work taken in 2026, and images are judged as single images rather than as a series. A shortlist of up to 10 photographers is selected, with global press exposure and online promotion available to shortlisted entrants.

The overall winner receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment, a trophy, certificate, copy of the book, inclusion in the annual book and exhibition, plus flights and accommodation to attend the black-tie awards ceremony in London. Winners are announced online and at the ceremony in April 2027.

This one-day Dentistry Work Experience & Career Day from CareerDays is an online course aimed at students aged 13 and over who are considering a career in dentistry. The morning session covers dentistry school applications: entry requirements, recommended GCSE/A-Level subjects, routes into dentistry, pay scales, what to expect from university and training, personal statement guidance, the UCAT admissions test, and interview preparation.

The afternoon provides practical dentistry work experience led by practising dentists and dental students. Participants will learn basics such as history taking and oral examination, observe/learn about procedures (extractions, cavities and restorations), and work through two interactive clinical case studies to discuss diagnosis and treatment. The day finishes with a Q&A with dentists. A personalised certificate is provided for the practical element, which can be used in applications and interviews.

The course is delivered online, is available to view for 60 days after the live date, and is described as suitable for students of any age from all countries who have an interest in dentistry.

Uptree’s FuturesUP Interactive Law Application Bootcamp is a London-based in-person event designed to support Year 13 students who are preparing to apply for solicitor apprenticeships. It is aimed at young people who already have a strong understanding of the law profession and are clear about the legal areas they want to explore further. The bootcamp offers tailored advice, expert guidance and practical application support to help participants strengthen every stage of the apprenticeship process. Attendees can expect focused preparation on what law firms look for, how to approach applications effectively, and how to build confidence for interviews and presentations. The event also creates a chance to meet solicitors, recruiters and other professionals from multiple UK law firms, as well as current apprentices, graduates and Uptree alumni. Through interactive sessions and direct conversations, participants can learn about different practice areas, hear first-hand experiences, and gain insider insight into what makes an application stand out.

Dukes Plus Computer Science Summer School is an immersive summer programme in London for students who want to explore computer science as both a university subject and a future career. Participants work on practical projects and gain insight into the day-to-day work of computer scientists through hands-on learning and coaching from industry professionals.

The programme includes activities such as app design, robotics, game development, 3D modelling, and building projects in a Game Jam. Students also visit leading tech-related sites in London, including a state-of-the-art motion capture studio, and have the chance to network with professionals working in the industry.

Alongside technical challenges, the summer school offers career coaching and guidance on university choices and routes into the field. Students attend the programme on the UCL campus in London, where they experience a university environment and can also choose to pursue a UCAS-accredited qualification.

The Dental Mentor Dental Leadership Programme is a virtual leadership and mentoring programme for secondary-school students aspiring to study dentistry. It combines two teaching days each year (one in November and one in February) with small-group mentoring, practical tasks and interactive sessions run on Zoom. Participants work with experienced dental professionals and peer cohorts to develop skills that strengthen dental school applications.

The programme covers topics including medical ethics, research skills, literature review methods, public speaking, team-building, critical thinking, dental wider-reading (NHS structure, healthcare policy and major dental organisations), and project-based learning with guest speakers from the profession. Students are placed into small groups with personal mentors to develop and present an education or research project, gaining certificates and references that can support university applications and potential scholarships.

Eligibility is limited to secondary students enrolled on Dental Mentor's Silver, Gold or Platinum Pathways (Year 11-13; S4-S6 in Scotland; Years 12-14 in Northern Ireland). The programme is free to accepted students, but places are competitive (typically up to three leadership spots per school). Applications for leadership positions open twice a year and are announced via Dental Mentor's social channels and email.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Skills Academy runs a range of in-person and occasional virtual work experience and insight activities for school students. Offerings include Year 10 and 11 Career Insight Weeks (three-day programmes of talks, tours and interactive, non-clinical sessions), ad-hoc observational placements, subject-specific days (for example pharmacy and pathology), and sector-specific weeks such as Access Accountancy. Placements are observational only and do not include clinical duties or doctor shadowing through Skills Academy.

Key programmes described include Year 10 and 11 Career Insight Weeks (multiple dates in 2025 and 2026), a Year 12 Pathology Summer School (four days, with lab practicals and UEA lab sessions), a Year 12 Pharmacy Work Experience Day (one day), regular Pharmacy tours and careers talks (Wednesday afternoons 15:30-16:15 on listed dates), and a one-week Access Accountancy placement (~30+ hours). The page also links to PGME-run medical education insight programmes for Year 12 and 13 students and a Year 10/11 Medicine Insight Day.

Applications and application forms are circulated to schools and colleges and advertised on NNUH Skills Academy social channels; when live the application link is posted on this page. For programme-specific queries applicants are directed to the Skills Academy email (skillsacademy@nnuh.nhs.uk) or the individual programme contact emails provided on the page.

This online Deloitte session is designed for young women who are curious about careers in finance and want to explore what life at a major professional services firm can look like. It offers an introduction to Deloitte’s early careers pathways, with a focus on helping attendees understand the different routes into the firm and the kinds of opportunities available for students and graduates. Participants will hear about a broad range of early careers options, including apprenticeships, work experience, summer placements, internships and graduate roles. The session also highlights specific programmes such as BrightStart, Spring into Deloitte, Career Shapers and ASPIRE, alongside the areas of audit, tax and wider financial advisory work. It is a chance to learn from Deloitte professionals, ask questions, and get a realistic sense of the skills, interests and mindset that can help someone build a future in finance. No specific subject background is required.

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.

Join the Wende Museum for a picture book illustration workshop led by author and illustrator Stephanie Lunkewitz. Across six sessions, participants explore the creative process behind children’s books, with a focus on storytelling, observational drawing, blending real life with fantasy, illustration techniques, character design, and storyboarding. The workshop is designed for people who want to develop their own stories, create illustrations, or simply learn more about how picture books are made. It is open to families, adults, and young people aged 15 and up, with minors required to attend alongside an adult. Participants can attend any or all sessions, making it flexible for different interests and schedules. The overall experience combines practical drawing and narrative skills with inspiration from nature and imaginative visual storytelling in a museum setting.

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.

The University of St Andrews Access Award is a means-tested scholarship designed to help prospective undergraduate students with the cost of studying. It provides non-repayable financial support based on household income and demonstrated need, rather than academic merit alone. Depending on a student’s circumstances, the award can include maintenance support, a contribution towards university or private accommodation, and a sports membership discount. The page also notes that some applicants may be considered for additional Wardlaw or Robertson Trust-linked support, and that widening participation applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are made through the University of St Andrews My Application portal after a course application has been submitted. Applicants do not need to wait for an offer before applying, but they do need login details before accessing the scholarship form. The scheme is only open to eligible undergraduate applicants with Home or Rest of UK fee status, and it excludes ScotGEM MBChB and distance learning study.

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 Intermediate Biology Olympiad is an annual biology competition for students in the first year of post-16 education. It is designed to challenge strong students who want to extend their understanding beyond the classroom, while still being accessible to schools and colleges that can supervise the competition on site.

Students complete two 35-minute papers online. The questions are based on biology topics likely to have been covered at GCSE and in the first year of A level, with additional problem-solving and reasoning challenges included. The competition is taken under normal examination conditions and must be invigilated in person by the registering school or college.

Registration is handled by teachers through a UKBC account. Only recognised educational institutions can enter candidates, and students must sit the papers on the physical premises of their own school or college. E-certificates are awarded across several categories, including Gold, Silver, Bronze, Highly Commended, Commended and Participation.