Hear a current care-experienced student describe their university experience and get practical guidance on choosing a course, applying and finding financial, accommodation and wider support. Staff explain the £2,000 Care Leaver Bursary and year-round accommodation before a live Q&A.

Explore artworks in UK public collections, then turn your observations into personal, creative or critical writing. The programme also includes a competition with a prize.

An online workshop breaks down how to structure your undergraduate personal statement, choose experiences and achievements to include, and plan your writing with practical resources. Hear current students share what they included and what they’d recommend; submit questions through Microsoft Teams chat.

Get informal application advice from an admissions team on entry requirements, portfolios, UCAS, student finance and interviews. Bring questions about your creative degree application, and join via Google Meet using a computer, tablet or phone.

Five pre-recorded lessons guide you through cleaning up traditional 2D animation, from setting up a Toon Boom Harmony project to working with layers, brushes and in-betweens. Practise on a jumping-cup animation and finish with clean frames ready for colouring.

An in-person lecture traces US election scandals from Watergate onwards, examining the Florida count in 2000, Russian interference in 2016 and Trump's claims about the 2020 election, alongside wider efforts to manipulate the electoral process for partisan advantage.

Artist Martin Clarkson leads a slow-paced walkthrough of Sarah Cunningham’s exhibition, sharing stories from their friendship and reflections on her painting practice. Pause in the galleries to explore themes of nature, trees, deep time and our connections with the more-than-human world.

Choose a two-week placement or five-day experience to work hands-on in a lab alongside researchers, applying classroom learning to real research projects. You’ll meet research and industry professionals and explore research career pathways through supervised practical lab work.

Take on a team business challenge during four days of paid, in-person work experience, gaining a snapshot of life at a professional services firm. Join interactive sessions, meet staff across grades and explore early careers routes, while seeing how the firm supports clients.

Revisit physicists’ proposals for keeping global warming below 1.5°C, then assess what has worked and whether new ideas are needed. Dave Cross leads the talk, with time for questions and discussion afterwards.

Hear veterans, artists and community voices share perspectives on remembrance at the National Maritime Museum. Watch dance performances, explore films and spoken-word pieces, and join hands-on activities tracing conflict, memory, resilience and service.

Capture wildlife creatively, honestly and ethically in an international photography competition for photographers aged 17 and under. Follow strict rules on authenticity and image processing; shortlisted entries may be checked against original files, and successful photographs can be exhibited and published.

Explore animation suites and a Virtual Production stage during a creative industries taster day. Hear from industry professionals, successful alumni and creative experts, then discover the workflows behind games, films and digital experiences.

Help manage wildflower-rich grasslands by cutting back brambles, removing invasive weeds and repairing fences that support grazing. You’ll work outdoors on a nature reserve, with training provided to use hand tools.

Take on hands-on conservation and reserve-management tasks at a freshwater marsh on the North Yorkshire coast, helping support plants, small mammals, amphibians and migratory birds. Tools and gloves are provided.

Nick Acheson discusses nature and mental health with wellbeing experts, alongside contributions from Dara McAnulty, Lucy Allen and Lee Cozens. Hear honest stories, examine evidence and barriers to access, and explore links between biodiversity, urban green spaces and community wellbeing.

Want to make a real difference in your local area? Join Kent County Council’s Family Hub volunteering to support families, choose roles that suit you, gain training and hands-on skills, and fit volunteering around your schedule - build experience, meet people and boost your CV.

Meet lecturers and current students, ask about courses and careers, then explore campus and subject areas on guided tours. Interactive demonstrations and course information stands bring different disciplines to life, while registered attendees receive a merchandise pack on arrival.

Bursaries can cover up to 100% of a summer programme fee, with awards based on household income and academic potential. Apply with a 500-word essay, a video of up to three minutes and financial verification documents, all submitted together in one form.

Complete around 30 hours of flexible online STEM study, choosing topics that match your interests. Join university-style lectures, practical activities and an independent research project, with guidance from academics, admissions tutors and current students. Finish with a Silver Industrial Cadets Award.