RAF World is returning as a virtual experience that gives students the chance to connect with the Royal Air Force online on Wednesday 22 July 2026, starting at 7:30pm. The event is designed to introduce young people to RAF careers and apprenticeships in an engaging, interactive format. Attendees can explore specialist rooms, take part in live Q&As, and enjoy interactive experiences that showcase what it is like to work in the Royal Air Force. The event is free to join, but participants will need to secure a ticket through Eventbrite before attending.

Teenage Stage International Summer School runs residential arts programmes in County Kildare and Cork, Ireland, offering Musical Theatre, Filmmaking and Screen Acting for young people aged 12to19. Courses are taught by experienced industry tutors and include guest workshops, masterclasses, evening entertainment and pastoral care. Sessions culminate in live performances or student film screenings, giving participants practical, portfolio-worthy work.

The programme offers flexible durations: a one-week or two-week filmmaking/acting option (5 5 to 18 July and 12 to 18 July 2026) and a one-week musical theatre course (19 to 25 July 2026). Programmes are residential at boarding-school sites (e.g., Bandon Grammar School) and include accommodation, full board, bedding, meals, tuition, equipment, 24/7 supervision and evening activities. No prior experience is required; enthusiasm is emphasised.

Practical booking information: registration on the first day of each camp is between 12:30pm and 2:00pm; film and acting courses finish at 5:00pm on 18 July 2026 and musical theatre finishes at 5:00pm on 25 July 2026. A deposit of 250 or 350 secures a place and the balance is due four weeks before the course. Airport transfers for overseas students can be arranged at additional cost.

Film of the Month is an ongoing monthly competition run by Into Film to celebrate young filmmaking talent across the UK. It is open to all young people aged 5–19. Each month one winning film is selected to receive a £100 gift voucher, certificate(s), a feature interview on the Into Film website, and placement on the Into Film YouTube Shorts channel. Runner-up films are also showcased.

The competition accepts any film genre or theme (fiction, non-fiction, live action, or animated). Films must be a maximum of 10 minutes in length, and entrants must ensure any third-party music, images or footage are cleared for use. If you are aged 17 or under, a parent or guardian must provide consent and complete the entrant details when submitting. Educators may submit curricular films on behalf of their students; curricular entries are judged with slightly different criteria to ensure a level playing field.

Entrants must disclose any use of AI tools in the film's creation. Judges assess films on idea, story, sound and look rather than technical kit, and emphasis is placed on originality and creative decisions. There is a new round every month and entries are accepted on an ongoing basis via the Into Film website.

Write on Art is a national writing programme run by Art UK in partnership with the Paul Mellon Centre. It invites young people aged 13 6-9 to explore Art UK's digital catalogue of public art collections and to develop personal, creative and critical written responses to artworks. The programme includes a competition element with a prize; full details of the prize and how to enter are available on the Art UK website. Participants are encouraged to research artworks in the UK public collection, reflect on them, and present those reflections as creative or critical writing. The programme aims to develop skills in observation, interpretation and communication through written work and to offer opportunities for young writers to have their work recognised. Visit the Art UK Write on Art page for entry instructions, submission guidelines and timelines.

The TeenTech Awards are a national competition for young innovators that invites students to develop and showcase projects addressing real-world problems. Participants may work individually or in teams of up to three across a wide range of innovation, skills and research categories, exploring areas such as transport, healthcare, energy efficiency, digital media and more. Every submitted project receives feedback and is awarded bronze, silver or gold; the strongest entries progress to the TeenTech Awards Final for judging. The programme supports schools with suggested structures and industry contacts, and TeenTech connects teams with industry mentors to help develop projects. TeenTech also runs live, interactive 'Top Tips' sessions for teachers and students to explain how to run the Awards successfully and to help with research, IP protection and practical project development. Winners of the Final receive a cash prize and finalists take part in the showcase and judging events. Registration for the TeenTech Awards 2027 is open via the Stage 1 Form, with full submissions opening in early 2027.

This two-week Architecture & Design summer school in Cambridge (ages 16-18) lets students explore how history, creativity and innovation shape the built environment. The programme combines design history with hands-on practice: technical drawing, model-making, daily practical projects and creative challenges that move participants from concept to construction. Students receive 40 hours of teaching from expert tutors in an immersive learning style, with workshops, seminars, masterclasses and guest lectures. Enrichment activities include walking tours of Cambridge, weekend excursions, social activities and a final graduation ceremony. Students live, study and socialise on a prestigious University of Cambridge college campus with college accommodation and meals provided, 24/7 pastoral support, and teaching materials included. Two course dates are offered in summer 2026 (5 July 18 July and 19 July 1 August). Successful participants are awarded an Oxford Royale certificate of completion recording course details and campus.

This open day gives prospective undergraduate students the chance to explore University Centre Birkenhead and get a feel for student life. It is designed for people considering studying at the university and wanting to learn more about the campus environment, support available to students, and what studying there could be like. Visitors can book a place and attend the event in person at University Centre Birkenhead. The venue is located on Hamilton Street in the centre of Birkenhead, with nearby public transport links including Hamilton Square station and local bus services, making it accessible for attendees travelling from across the Wirral and the wider Liverpool area. The open day is an opportunity to look around the site, ask questions, and find out more about studying at University of Chester's Birkenhead location before making decisions about higher education.

Oxford Scholastica Academyb9s Online Computer Science & Coding Course is a project-led summer programme for 15dash18 year olds that teaches core coding skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python. Students build websites and games, explore algorithms and artificial intelligence, and tackle real-world programming challenges under expert supervision.

Live tutorials run daily from 1PM to 3PM UK time and classes are small (maximum 15 students) to enable personalised feedback. Two-week courses include approximately 20 hours of live teaching plus masterclasses and independent study; one-week options are also available.

Participants who complete the programme receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and outstanding students may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation. The course is delivered online via Zoom by tutors typically drawn from leading universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.

The Veritas AI Fellowship is an online, mentored programme where participants develop a novel AI project over 12-15 weeks. Each fellow works independently on a project while receiving regular one-to-one mentorship from an AI practitioner or researcher, with 12 scheduled 1-1 sessions and opportunities to present work to peers. The programme is structured into three phases: Weeks 1-4 for exploration and learning (identifying a research question and suitable ML model), Weeks 5-8 for ideation and data exploration (assessing feasibility and resources), and Weeks 9-15 for execution (building the final project and troubleshooting with a mentor). The course is delivered entirely online. Applicants must have a basic understanding of Python or have completed the AI Scholars programme. The fellowship accepts high school students and advanced middle school students. A programme brochure is available for more details (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jzUDrIy0AX7V-Hx74GTw7seFBjVTPHP/view?usp=sharing).

This revision course from the Institut Français in the UK provides targeted Pre-GCSE, GCSE and A-Level French preparation. It is designed to support learners working towards formal French examinations, with tailored content for different stages of secondary study.

For heritage speakers (noted specifically for Year 9-10), the course is aimed at confident French speakers who have exposure to the language through family or home and who want focused exam preparation. Teaching emphasises advanced grammar and topic-specific vocabulary to align with GCSE and A-Level exam requirements.

The page references the Institut Français presence in Edinburgh (link to ifecosse.org.uk). Prospective participants are directed to the Institut Français site for further course details and enrolment information.

CREST Awards (run by the British Science Association) are nationally and internationally recognised STEM awards that validate student-led projects across science, engineering, maths, computing and related subjects. The page explains that CREST is valued by UCAS and employers as evidence of independent research, project management, problem solving and practical science skills, and can be referenced in university personal statements.

Awards are offered at multiple levels with guidance for typical ages and expected project time: Star (3-7), SuperStar (7-11), Discovery (11-14), Bronze (11+ ~10 hours), Silver (14+ ~30 hours) and Gold (16+ ~70 hours). Projects can be practical investigations, design & make, research or communication and can be run in schools, clubs, youth groups or at home. Gold and Silver are externally assessed.

Applications are submitted via the CREST application platform (apply.crestawards.org). Applicants upload project work, complete profile forms, and pay entry fees by invoice; Silver/Gold projects are assessed after payment (assessment typically 2-6 weeks). CREST provides resources, guidance on assessment criteria and funding support (including Engage Grants) to help schools in challenging circumstances.

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.

The Sovereign Minds SPEAR Oratory Prize is a speaking competition for young people aged 16-18. Entrants are invited to prepare and deliver a speech on one of the ten SPEAR target subjects, with the aim of offering ideas, insight, and practical solutions to important global issues. The competition is designed to build confidence, critical thinking, mindfulness, and independence through public speaking. Finalists’ speeches will be judged by influential voices on the global stage in a prestigious central London location, creating a high-profile setting for participants to showcase their ideas and oratory skills. The winner will receive a £10,000 prize. For SPEAR27, competition entries are expected to open in September 2026, with the published round dates running through qualifiers, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final in March 2027.

The RDSBL Business Incubator Programme at the University of East London supports aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups, and early-stage ventures that want to develop and launch their business ideas. It is designed to help participants move from ideation through to market entry, whether they are building a social enterprise or a commercial venture. Participants can access practical workshops, one-to-one mentoring, networking opportunities, and connections with other business support organisations. The programme is delivered both in-person and online, and is open to current students, alumni, and local early-stage businesses. It is a free six-week course, with a September cohort beginning in late September 2026. The programme also includes opportunities to pitch business ideas to guests and the wider business support community, with prizes including access to workspace.

This is a virtual work experience programme run by Investec via Springpod that introduces participants to careers within banking and finance, including accountancy, investment banking, trading, insurance and financial advice. The programme combines recorded content, interactive activities, quizzes and live webinars with industry professionals to explain sector roles, ethical standards, UK tax and basic financial calculations. Participants learn practical skills such as income calculations and investment principles, and complete activities including scenario-based tasks and quizzes.

The programme is available on demand and includes live webinar sessions (recordings provided). It is aimed at students (Springpod guidance indicates most programmes expect school/college attendees) and is open to anyone aged 13+. On successful completion participants receive a certificate of completion. There is no specific application deadline stated and learners sign up via the Springpod programme page to start the on-demand experience.

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 Biology & Life Sciences summer course from Oxford Scholastica Academy is designed for motivated 15-2018 year olds and introduces advanced topics such as genetics, evolution, ecology, microbiology and biotechnology. Teaching is delivered live via Zoom with expert tutors (typically from Oxford and Cambridge) and small class sizes (max 15), combining lectures, masterclasses and a final research project.

Live tutorials run daily from 1-3 PM UK time, with students expected to commit around four hours per day (two hours live tuition plus independent study). Students who successfully complete the programme receive an Oxford Scholastica Certificate of Achievement and outstanding participants may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation; graduates are also invited to an online Graduation event and can apply for the Ambassador Programme.

Courses are offered in one- and two-week formats during JuneAugust 2026 with multiple course start dates. Applicants register via the Oxford Scholastica online form and are asked to submit a personal statement; English language ability at CEFR C1 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) is required to ensure participants can fully engage with live seminars and assessments.

This in-person taster day gives Year 12 students an opportunity to experience curricula and teaching in UCL's Science and Technology Studies (STS) Department. Attendees will engage with current staff and students and hear about pathways available after sixth form, with a focus on the history, philosophy and sociology of science. Throughout the day students will participate in interactive sessions including teaching workshops, lectures, campus tours and an alumni careers panel designed to provide both a stimulating and informative experience. The event is especially suitable for students who enjoy science subjects but are interested in non-practical, critical or historical approaches to science. The event is free but ticketed and places are limited. Location and the full schedule of activities will be posted in early autumn 2026. For more information or queries about registration, contact sts@ucl.ac.uk.

Conservation Travel Africa's Marine Conservation Volunteer Programme in southern Mozambique offers in-person, field-based volunteering focused on long-term monitoring and protection of marine megafauna such as whale sharks, manta rays, humpback whales and endangered sea turtles. Volunteers collect population data, take ID photos, record behaviour and environmental conditions, maintain national databases, assist with tagging and length measurements, log dives and help analyse camera-trap and acoustic data. Activities also include reef and estuary surveys, community visits and beach clean-ups.

The project runs year-round with recommended stays of 3-4 weeks to fully participate; a minimum 2-week stay is recommended and one-week placements are possible for already certified divers. Dive training (RAID Open Water and additional certifications) is provided where required and dive-focused volunteers typically undertake four research dives or snorkel safaris per week. A 12-week Divemaster package is available for those seeking professional dive qualifications and extensive field experience.

Volunteers are accommodated in beachside lodges near Barra/Tofo (accommodation and three meals included). Return transfers from Inhambane Airport are provided; flights, visas and travel insurance are not included. The programme is suitable for a wide adult age range (minimum solo traveller age 16) and combines practical conservation work with training and community engagement.

This self-paced Econometrics Course from Elevify provides hands-on training in econometric methods focused on labour market analysis and policy. The course covers causal inference (IV, RD, DID), panel and time-series forecasting (VAR/ARIMA), data cleaning and variable construction, robust estimation techniques, and translating results into clear, reproducible policy reports.

Learners will practise implementation in common tools (R, Stata, Python) and complete practical projects at the end of chapters to consolidate skills. The course allows learners to customise the syllabus and workload, choosing chapters and the overall study length to suit their needs.

Elevify offers a free version and a Premium version. The free course provides the core content but limits study to one hour per day and 90 days access. The Premium option (listed at A334.00) adds a tutor, AI grading, offline access, printable summaries, and a certificate (certificate requires Premium status and 80% completion).