Join a field-based marine conservation project in Pacific Harbour, Fiji, working alongside scientists and dive partners to collect data on sharks and other marine life. Volunteers take part in survey dives, bi-monthly shark dives, mangrove reforestation, community outreach and education, data entry and workshops. The project includes full training: beginners complete the PADI Open Water course during the first two weeks, while experienced divers may complete Advanced or Rescue courses. The placement is supervised by qualified marine biologists and local professionals and runs year-round with a minimum two-week stay. Projects Abroad provides accommodation, three meals daily, airport pick-up, transport to placements, diving equipment rental, access to resources and ongoing in-country support. Flights, visa fees and travel/medical insurance are not included. The experience is aimed at volunteers with an interest in marine biology, conservation or outdoor fieldwork and can strengthen CVs and future applications in conservation and related fields.

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 is an online summer Politics & Debate course for 12-014 year olds run by Oxford Scholastica Academy. The programme introduces key concepts in politics, international relations and government while developing debating and public-speaking skills. Students will explore political theory, study different political systems and participate in activities such as designing a political party, writing campaign speeches and taking part in a Q&A-style campaign session.

Live tutorials are delivered via Zoom by tutors typically from Oxford and Cambridge and include masterclasses, debates and guided feedback. The course is project-based: students practise British Parliamentary debate, analyse leadership and identity in politics, and engage with real-world political challenges. Class sizes are limited (max 15) to support personalised feedback.

On successful completion students receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and outstanding participants may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation. The course also offers a Graduation event (recording provided) and eligibility to apply for the Academy's Ambassador Programme.

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.

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.

This online Architecture & Design summer course introduces students to core concepts in architecture and design, including urban planning, sustainable design and drafting techniques. Lessons are delivered as live online tutorials led by subject experts and typically include project-based learning and hands-on design assignments.

Live tutorials run daily from 1-3 PM UK time (BST) and classes are kept small (maximum 15 students) to allow personalised feedback from tutors, who are often academics from leading universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. Successful participants receive a Certificate of Achievement and outstanding students may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation.

Courses are available as one- or two-week programmes (two-week courses include 20 hours of live teaching plus masterclasses). 2026 start dates are listed across June-August. Applicants register via the online registration form and supply a personal statement; English proficiency at CEFR C1 (IELTS 6.5) is required or should be checked with Oxford Scholastica.

The Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is an annual national science and technology competition for secondary school students across Ireland. Each year thousands of students submit original research proposals and roughly 500 projects are selected for display at a four-day public exhibition in Dublin. Participants present their projects to panels of judges and to the public, gaining experience in communicating scientific work and receiving feedback from experts. The exhibition runs as an in-person event in early January (6-9 January 2027 for the 2027 exhibition) and culminates in an awards ceremony where category prizes and the overall Stripe Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year are announced. The event showcases a wide range of STEM topics and has a long history of alumni progressing to higher education and research careers. Students who wish to take part must submit projects through the official entry portal. Registration on the site closes on 25 September (page states "We're accepting student applications until 25 September"), and selected projects are invited to exhibit at the Dublin event.

Join Professor Heather M. Ferguson for a one-hour talk exploring the surprising diversity of mosquitoes in Scotland and what new research is revealing about their ecology, distribution and potential to transmit disease. The session draws on work from the Mosquito Scotland project and looks at how environmental change may affect the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in the country. The event also highlights a nationwide citizen-science reporting scheme that has helped researchers understand where mosquitoes are being seen across Scotland. Attendees will hear about the history of malaria transmission in Scotland, the mosquito species found here today, and the latest evidence on the potential risks posed by diseases such as West Nile virus and Usutu virus. This is a hybrid talk with an audience Q&A, so people can attend in person or watch online. It is designed for curious audiences and does not require any prior specialist knowledge, making it a good fit for anyone interested in wildlife, public health and the effects of climate change on disease patterns.

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.

UCL Campus Tours are guided, in-person walks of the Bloomsbury campus led by current UCL Student Ambassadors. Tours last around an hour and typically include a view of key campus features and informal insight into student life and applying to study at UCL. Tours do not include visits to academic departments or halls of residence; visitors are directed to UCL course finders and accommodation pages for further course- or accommodation-specific information. Guided tours run regularly on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (times include 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 slots depending on the day) with additional sessions scheduled on specific dates (see schedule). Bookings open at the start of each month for events the following month. Spaces are limited, there is no waiting list, and the booking form will show "No available sessions" when fully booked. Accessibility information is provided and queries about access arrangements can be emailed to campustours@ucl.ac.uk. Group visits for schools, colleges and universities can be arranged via the Student Recruitment team; UK state school groups may be eligible for Year 7-11 or Year 12 campus visits. Alternatives to guided tours include self-guided tours, online resources and other open events.

The Dental Mentor Virtual Work Experience, developed in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, is a self-paced online programme designed for students interested in dentistry. The programme comprises four distinct sessions covering different areas of dentistry, using high-fidelity simulations, real clinical settings, and involvement from practising dentists to take students through a complete patient journey.

Students can complete the e-learning modules in their own time around school work, with each session available for 30 days. The programme includes a free reflective journal to support personal statements and reflection, and students receive a certificate of completion once all four sessions are finished. Dental Mentor also provides free online conferences (Get Into Dentistry) that allow students to speak to dentists and dental students and to begin accessing the virtual work experience.

This virtual placement is explicitly accepted by UK dental schools as a valid form of work experience to support dental school applications. The programme is free and is positioned to help applicants gain people-focused experience, observe healthcare practice, and prepare stronger dental school applications.

Prospective students and their supporters are invited to Clare College for an annual open day as part of Cambridge University’s Colleges Open Day programme. Visitors can take part in a range of talks and tours, meet current students, and speak with admissions staff about studying at Clare. The programme includes drop-in college tours led by Clare student ambassadors, an information stand staffed by the Admissions and College Office team, an Applying to Clare session for prospective students, and an informal Q&A with current students. Visitors are also able to explore key parts of the College, including Old Court, Memorial Court and the Forbes Mellon Library. The open day is designed to help applicants understand college life, the admissions process, and what studying at Clare is like. Sessions are offered on a drop-in basis, and no extra registration is needed to visit Clare beyond signing up for the main University Open Days.

Dukes Plus runs a programme of free online events and webinars aimed at students, parents, and educators to support university and admissions preparation. Topics cover test preparation (UCAT, TMUA, ESAT, TARA), subject- and sector-specific guidance (medicine, law, drama), how to find work experience, US college admissions and athletic recruitment, and general application strategy for domestic and international universities. Each webinar is delivered online in the evening (listed at 6pm UK time) and is suitable for school-age students preparing for GCSEs, A-levels/IB, and university applications, as well as for parents and teachers seeking guidance on supporting applicants. Past webinars are available as recordings in the archive sections for specific topics (Medicine, Oxbridge, US applications, Drama, tutoring and revision). Sign-up is managed via the Dukes Plus website events page. The series aims to provide practical, actionable advice for students at different stages of the pre-university journey and to demystify admissions tests and application choices.

Experience Psychology & Neuroscience Academy is a two-week on-campus summer course held on the Oxford University campus designed for 15-18 year olds. Students explore core topics such as personality, love & attachment, mood and clinical disorders, intelligence, memory, language & thought, and modern neuro-imaging techniques. Classes are small (maximum 15 students) and are typically taught by tutors from universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

The programme includes hands-on learning: students design and conduct their own research study and take part in an intensive four-hour Psychology Research Challenge to apply theory to practice. Masterclasses, a Psychology Hero talk, and academic support aim to strengthen university applications. On successful completion students receive a Certificate of Achievement and may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation. Participants can also apply to the Ambassador Programme for continued engagement after the course.

Beyond academics, the course offers a full social and cultural programme with day trips, college experiences, sporting and evening activities, and a formal graduation ceremony at St Anne's College, Oxford. The programme is international, designed to help students experience university life and build an academic network.

Lincoln Book Festival 2026 is a literary festival from CVS Lincolnshire that brings together audiences of all ages with well-known writers, journalists, academics, cultural commentators and public figures. The programme includes talks, readings, panel discussions, workshops and Q&As, alongside family-friendly activities and events for different literary interests and formats. A key feature of the festival page is the Flash Fiction Competition, which invites writers of all ages to produce a complete story in exactly 50 words on the theme of hobbies. The competition is designed to be accessible to first-time writers as well as experienced creators, with entries judged in primary, secondary and adult categories. Winners receive a book voucher, selected entries are published online, and shortlisted writers may share their work with a live audience. The page also lists a series of Flash Fiction Workshops delivered by Zest Theatre and associated venues in Lincoln and Sutton on Sea. These sessions are aimed mainly at ages 11-18, with one all-ages session included, giving young people and families a chance to develop ideas and experiment with short-form creative writing in an engaging, supported setting.

The London Global Youth Summit (LGYS) 2026, organised by Social House Learning, is a seven-day international youth leadership and innovation programme held across the United Kingdom. The summit takes participants into London, Oxford, Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon and includes leadership workshops, policy simulations, visits to the UK Parliament, top universities and global organisations to provide first-hand exposure to governance, policy and innovation. LGYS combines immersive learning and practical experience to build future-ready skills. Participants take part in policy simulations, mentor circles, networking activities and career/university exposure sessions. The programme emphasises cultural intelligence, public policy experience and personal development, and offers curated networking with students, young professionals and facilitators from diverse international backgrounds. The programme also runs an International Student Ambassador strand for 2026 offering a Global Leadership Ambassador Certificate, performance-based letters of recommendation, and development in outreach, pitching and leadership. Exact dates, application deadlines, fees and full logistical details are provided by the organiser on the event page.

Imperial College London's Open Days are in-person events designed for prospective undergraduate students to explore the South Kensington campus, view facilities and student accommodation, and meet academic staff and current students. Departmental sessions will be available so attendees can learn more about specific courses and ask subject-specific questions. For those who cannot attend in person, many academic departments will run Virtual Open Day events throughout July, offering opportunities to take part in online sessions and hear from staff and students. Prospective attendees are encouraged to join Imperial's mailing list to receive updates about events, including an alert for when bookings open. If you have questions about Open Days you can email the Open Days team at opendays@imperial.ac.uk. Further information and the mailing list sign-up are available via Imperial's study events and request-info pages.

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.

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 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).