Get practical tips for writing a standout UCAS personal statement, making the strongest case for your chosen course and tackling writer’s block. The live online session also covers recent UCAS changes and includes a live Q&A with the university team.

Submit an original STEM project as a written entry, short video or both, solo or in a team. Finalists face judging by video call; selected entrants may showcase their work at The Big Bang Fair.

Process donated furniture and keep stock moving from van to warehouse to shop floor, helping fund research into heart and circulatory diseases. Get stuck into practical, active teamwork, from organising deliveries to building flat-pack furniture and carrying out light repairs.

Submit a film of up to 10 minutes in any genre, judged on idea, story, sound and look - not your kit. The winner gets a £100 voucher, a website interview and a YouTube Shorts feature; runners-up are showcased too.

Spend five days in hands-on workshops testing your idea and tackling market research, branding, digital presence, finance, pricing and pitching. Then present your venture at The Big Pitch to judges and compete for a share of £5,000 in investment.

Dr Mark Roodhouse examines Glasgow’s postwar underworld and the development of serious and organised crime before illegal drug markets expanded in the 1980s and reshaped organised crime in the city.

Investigate real environmental issues, propose solutions and turn your findings into an article, photo, video, podcast or another creative format. Entries are judged on investigation, student voice, evidence and communication impact; winning work features in the virtual gallery.

Hear healthcare professionals explain medicine and dentistry, then get hands-on with surgical suturing, gowning or dental tooth carving. Some days also include an interactive cardiac arrest simulation, with sessions held at university venues including King's College London and Manchester University.

Trace how theropod dinosaurs evolved into modern birds in a five-lesson, self-paced online course. Explore bird anatomy, dinosaur diversity and the “Dinosaur Renaissance” through videos and readings, then test your learning with graded module assessments.

Submit a poem, prose piece, playscript or literary essay inspired by the theme “Borders”, with your entry reviewed by an expert panel. Every entrant receives tailored feedback from an expert reader, and shortlisted writers earn a certificate of commendation.

Explore industry-standard studios and creative spaces on a London campus. Meet lecturers and current students, and ask about courses, portfolios, entry requirements and student support. The day also includes guided tours and an alumni panel.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama presents a free, public piano masterclass led by acclaimed pianist Hyung-ki Joo. The event features outstanding piano students from the School and is designed to give the audience insight into masterclass teaching and performance practice.

Hyung-ki Joo is a Steinway artist, composer and co-founder of the duo Igudesman & Joo. He has performed with major orchestras and is Artistic Director of the Menuhin Competition. In this session he will work directly with student pianists, offering technical, interpretive and performance guidance.

The session lasts three hours and is open to all; audience members are welcome to drop in and will be admitted when appropriate. Admission is free and no advance booking or tickets are required.

Follow a patient sample through a healthcare laboratory in an interactive webinar, then explore different areas of biomedical science and hear scientists explain their day-to-day work and routes into the profession. Put your questions directly to the speakers in a live Q&A.

Survey marine mammals from land or boat, check sightings data and help run rock-pooling events at a marine wildlife centre. Get full training from expert staff, meet people who share your interests and commit at least two hours a week on flexible days.

Spend a week using French in full-time placements with Lille’s businesses, schools and organisations, matched to your interests and future plans. Live with local hosts, get support from a Group Leader and build confidence in workplace and intercultural communication. You’ll finish with a certificate.

Help deliver events across Leicester’s museums and heritage sites, bringing visitors into contact with the city’s arts, heritage and culture. Join a supervised team at history talks, concerts, theatre, craft fairs and seasonal activities.

Sort, size and tag donated clothes for display, then greet customers and help run the till in a busy charity shop. Full training is provided, and your work helps raise funds for local services supporting older people.

Explore feminist waves, current movements and common misconceptions in a live, interactive webinar with a University of Portsmouth sociology specialist. Share questions by comment or microphone, and hear why feminism remains relevant in the UK and worldwide.

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.

Examine charters, coins and chronicles to reassess how Offa expanded Mercian power and reshaped early medieval England. Hear Rory Naismith challenge the criticism that built around Offa after his death. Join in person or online, with a wine reception beforehand.