AI for Everyone is a practical, one-day tutorial and hackathon delivered by OxTechAI and promoted by the Karima Foundation. It is designed to be accessible to people at many stages of their AI journey, from complete beginners to more experienced users, and it welcomes students, professionals, business owners, community members, and anyone curious about AI. The event is hands-on and supportive, with participants encouraged to stay for the full day so they can follow the learning sequence from beginner level through to more advanced sessions. The day is split into three progressive sections covering AI basics, prompt engineering, tool selection, and the strengths and limitations of different AI models. Participants will also use a free browser-based platform to build and deploy a simple digital project, then move on to more advanced tools and workflows including GitHub, development containers, command-line tools, and AI-assisted development. By the end of the event, attendees should have a working example, practical skills they can use immediately, and more confidence to continue exploring AI independently.

Young Speakers Bootcamp is a four-day summer programme designed to help children and young people build confidence in speaking, presenting and leading in front of others. The bootcamp uses interactive workshops, games and practical challenges to help participants discover their voice and become more comfortable expressing their ideas. Across the programme, students practise clear communication, persuasive speaking, critical thinking and teamwork. They also get real opportunities to speak in front of an audience, with the aim of overcoming stage fright and learning how to think on their feet. By the end of the bootcamp, each participant will have delivered their own presentation and developed communication skills they can use at school, in interviews and in everyday life. The course is led by Dr Nasar Ali and is suitable for ages 10 and above.

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).

Oxford Brookes University invites prospective undergraduate students to attend on-campus Undergraduate Open Days in Oxford. The events give attendees the chance to experience campus life, meet academic staff and current students, and learn about the range of undergraduate courses on offer. Guests: visitors may bring up to two guests. What to expect: the Open Days include subject taster sessions to show what it’s like to study chosen subjects at degree level, opportunities to meet lecturers and current students, university life talks (covering accommodation, sport, the student union, study abroad, finances and the application process), and campus tours across the Headington Campus sites. Practical information: sessions run across the Headington Campus; organisers will email suggested start locations closer to the event. There is a free U1/U1B bus service from key locations. A Travel Bursary is available to cover round-trip travel at £0.40 per mile up to a limit of £80 - register for the event and contact uniopenday@brookes.ac.uk for further information and to claim.

Levelling Up: STEM is a free support programme run by the University of Portsmouth for A-level (or equivalent) students who are under-represented in STEM. It is aimed at students who want to study Physics, Mathematics or Computing at university and is designed to run alongside students’ A-level studies, giving participants access to a dedicated tutor and a mentor from the University of Portsmouth. Participants take part in regular guided tutorials, mentoring sessions and subject-focused activities to prepare them to apply for and succeed at university. Most sessions are delivered online, with two dedicated in-person visits to the University of Portsmouth. Students join one of three parallel subject streams (Mathematics, Physics or Computing/Computer Science) and must meet the subject-specific entry criteria (A-levels or equivalent) for their chosen stream. The programme is targeted primarily at Year 12 students (Year 13 in Northern Ireland / S5 in Scotland) and prioritises applicants from Portsmouth and the surrounding area, those eligible for Free School Meals or the 16-19 bursary, care-experienced students, first-generation university applicants, students from low-progression neighbourhoods (POLAR/ACORN criteria), and students attending schools with low progression rates to higher education. The university also particularly welcomes applications from Black heritage students, female students in some STEM subjects, and disabled students.

Oxford Scholastica Academy's Online Mathematics Summer Course is a live, tutor-led programme for 15-18 year olds who want to study mathematics beyond the school curriculum. Over one- or two-week options you will explore advanced calculus, algebra, number theory, probability, statistics, mechanics and cryptography through project-based learning and daily live tutorials.

Classes run online via Zoom with small groups (maximum 15 students) and are taught by academics typically from Oxford and Cambridge. The course includes guided masterclasses, independent study tasks, detailed personalised feedback and a final project (for example designing a code-breaking escape room) to apply your learning in a practical context.

On completion you receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and outstanding students may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation. The programme aims to strengthen university applications and develop analytical problem-solving skills while connecting you with an international cohort of peers.

This is a curriculum-linked video lecture from the MASSOLIT course "Rules of Human Rights Law", presented by Professor Conor Gearty of the London School of Economics. The module and course examine the development and legal structure of human rights law, placing the emergence of rights in the post-war context and explaining how the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights operate.

The course covers major theories and philosophical traditions behind human-rights values, contrasts rights with the English legal tradition of liberties, and discusses developments in UK law culminating in the Human Rights Act 1998. Later modules examine common laws relationship with human rights and the evolving nature of judicial power and democracy in this area.

The lectures are produced by MASSOLIT for secondary-level curricula and are explicitly linked to GCSE, A Level and IB study. The resource is delivered as on-demand video content suitable for students and teachers wishing to supplement classroom study of human-rights and constitutional topics.

St Oswald’s Hospice currently advertises a wide range of volunteer roles across hospice and retail services. Opportunities include clinical-support roles (e.g. Lymphoedema Volunteers, Bereavement Support), specialist roles (Podiatry Volunteer, Hairdressing Volunteer), horticulture and maintenance (Gardening, Facilities Volunteer), and retail and logistics roles (Shop Volunteer, Vinted Volunteer, Van Crew, Volunteer Book Scanner, eBay Sales Assistant, Sorting Volunteer and Donation Point Receptionist). Role descriptions and application forms are available for download on the site. Many roles offer flexible hours and full training where required; some roles seek specific skills or qualifications (for example, qualified podiatrists or experienced hairdressers). The Bereavement Support Volunteer training is a 9-part programme run over eight weeks; cohorts are recruited periodically - see the role page for the next intake. Locations include the Hospice, Gosforth clinics and the Retail Hub/Ouseburn (NE1), with roles sometimes based at Kingston Park or other local sites. To apply, download the relevant role description and return the completed volunteer application form to volunteer@stoswaldsuk.org. Role-specific contacts (e.g. AnnTraynor@stoswaldsuk.org, Ouseburn@stoswaldsuk.org, brendahodgson@stoswaldsuk.org) are listed on role pages for enquiries.

The UK Youth Summer Jobs Programme offers young people aged 16-20 who are at risk of violence a six-week paid work placement designed to build employability skills, self-confidence and improve wellbeing and mental health. Each participant is supported throughout the placement by a dedicated youth worker who helps with on-the-job support and personal development. The programme works with employers across England and Wales to place young people in real workplaces over the summer. Since 2024 over 800 young people have taken part and the programme reports positive employer and participant feedback, including examples of participants moving into permanent roles with placement providers. Planning is underway for the 2026 programme, which aims to support around 900 young people and expand into further locations. The programme partners with local delivery organisations and employers to deliver placements and on-site support.

Breaking Into Finance: How to Start and Progress Your Career is an online session from BYP Finance designed to help people understand how to enter and develop a career in the finance industry. It offers practical guidance on applications, interviews, personal branding, and the early steps of career progression, making it especially relevant for students, graduates, and early-career professionals.

The session focuses on the realities of moving from study into the workplace and building confidence in the recruitment process. Attendees can expect advice on CVs and cover letters, interview preparation, understanding what employers look for, and identifying finance pathways that align with their skills and goals. It is a short, accessible event for anyone looking for practical next-step support in finance.

This two-week Medicine and Biomedical Science Summer Camp at University College London (UCL) is designed for students aged 15-8. Delivered on UCL's Bloomsbury campus, the programme combines 60 hours of academic input with hands-on labs, interactive workshops, guest lectures and practical clinical skills sessions. Class sizes are small (12 students) and modules cover human anatomy and physiology, disease and pathophysiology, medical research and innovation, and clinical skills and diagnostics.

The course includes field and university visits, two company visits, two full-day excursions (examples: University of Oxford or Cambridge and Brighton), mock-surgery and AgriBot workshops, and 50 student-led capstone projects. Boarding participants are accommodated in single ensuite rooms with full board; day participants attend without accommodation. Student welfare includes 24/7 onsite security, medical resources and personalised mentorship. Minimum English level required: B2+.

Sessions run on set dates in July and August 2026. Airport transfers are not included in the course price (listed at 150 each way). Admissions coordinates airport pickup for booked participants after enrolment.

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.

Join the University of Gloucestershire for a Psychology Taster Day at the new City Campus in Gloucester. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in the university's facilities and learn about degree-level study in psychology from expert teaching staff.

Participants will receive insider interview tips, have opportunities to chat with current students, and take a guided tour of the campus and facilities. The event is designed to help Year 12 and 13 (or equivalent) students explore what studying psychology at university is like.

For more information or to register, contact the outreach team via [email protected]. The event takes place at City Campus, GL1 1AW, Gloucester.

Debate Chamber's online Economics Summer School is a live, interactive programme for students aged 15-18. Courses combine theory with real-world case studies and economic simulations, helping students develop analytical and debating skills relevant to study and careers in economics, finance, and public policy. The provision is typically split into three parts: an 'Introduction to Economics' (suitable for students with no prior economics experience, ideal for those considering A-Level Economics) and two subject-focused courses-'Growth, Development and Inequalities' and 'Money, Capital, and Financial Markets'-which are suitable for both beginners and students with some background. Teaching is delivered in small seminar groups to encourage discussion, contributions, and individual feedback. Sessions are live and not recorded, so participants must be available during scheduled hours and have a reliable internet connection. The provider offers a limited number of full and partial bursaries (up to 90% of fees) for eligible students. Booking requires a 25% non-refundable deposit with the balance due eight weeks before the course start date. Contact details and bursary application links are provided on the Debate Chamber website.

This one-week online course from FutureLearn (developed by Packt) teaches SQL and MySQL for real-world database management. Through practical, hands-on exercises you will set up a local MySQL environment, design databases and tables, and perform data manipulation tasks including inserting, updating and deleting records. The course covers core SQL syntax and foundational concepts used in modern data architecture and business intelligence. You will progress to advanced querying and analysis techniques, learning to construct complex queries using WHERE, logical operators, sorting, grouping, aggregates and built-in relational functions. A key focus is mastering JOINs to combine data across multiple tables for comprehensive reporting. Final modules introduce performance tuning and optimisation, including indexes and query optimisation techniques to improve retrieval speed and system efficiency. The course is available now on FutureLearn as an open-level, self-paced class with an estimated 4 hours of study per week. Learners can access a free limited version, buy the course for a one-off fee, or subscribe for wider platform access; a digital certificate is available when eligibility requirements are met.

The Experience Creative Writing Academy is a two-week, on-campus summer school in Oxford for 15-18 year olds that focuses on developing storytelling, character development, world-building and dialogue. Students are taught by expert tutors (typically from Oxford and Cambridge) and take part in daily classes, masterclasses and a four-hour Book Series Challenge where they collaborate to create an original book-series concept.

Beyond academic sessions, the programme includes cultural excursions, social and sporting activities and an Ambassador Programme pathway. Class sizes are small (maximum 15 students), which enables personalised feedback, peer review and the opportunity to receive a Letter of Recommendation from tutors. Successful completers receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement.

The course is delivered on the Oxford University campus and is designed to give students a taste of university life while strengthening writing skills and university applications. Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, meet the stated English language level, and pay a deposit to secure their place.

Surrey County Archaeological Unit offers a range of volunteering opportunities across fieldwork and post-excavation activities. Summer community projects include excavations, surveys and field walking; no previous experience is needed and training is provided. Volunteers can join digs during the warmer months to gain hands-on experience in archaeological field techniques.

Year-round Wednesday sessions are held at the Surrey History Centre in Woking, focused on processing finds and samples; these sessions run 11:00-16:00 and require booking. The unit also provides limited work experience placements targeted at students in Year 11, sixth form and college, and publishes career resources online for those considering heritage and archaeological careers.

To get involved or for further details about placements, sessions and summer projects, contact the Surrey County Archaeological Unit directly. Note that placement availability can be limited, so early enquiries are recommended.

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.

R Programming for Data Science: Introduction is a 10-week short online course from Oxford Lifelong Learning for anyone who wants to build a foundation in the R programming language. It is designed for complete beginners as well as those with limited or no prior programming experience, and it introduces the basics of R before moving on to more practical data tasks. Across the course, learners explore syntax, control statements, functions, variables, data structures, file handling, and basic visualisation. The course gradually develops into data processing and manipulation, including filtering, sorting, merging, joining, and working with date/time data. It also shows how R can be used for Excel-like operations on tabular data. Teaching takes place online through a blend of self-study materials and weekly live webinars on Microsoft Teams. The course is offered at FHEQ level 4 and involves around 100 study hours in total, with formative and summative assessment. Course materials are made available before the first live session so students can prepare in advance.

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.