Immerse Education’s Creative Writing summer programme in Oxford is a two-week, on-campus academic summer school run at Oxford University colleges. The programme is split into two age cohorts (13-15 and 16-18) and provides intensive creative writing tuition led by experienced tutors and published authors. Participants follow a structured syllabus with in-depth academic sessions, one-to-one tutoring, and a personal research/project component that culminates in a certificate of achievement.

Students live and learn within Oxford University colleges (residential options available) and benefit from small class sizes (7-10 students) and 40 hours of tuition across the two weeks. The programme includes guest speaker sessions, formal college dining, evening activities, and two full-day excursions (including an optional day in London). An optional UCAS points add-on (8 points) is available to students aged 14 and above.

The course is suitable for all experience levels and offers both residential and non-residential packages, plus a residential + online research option. Accommodation is provided in college (separate male/female accommodation where applicable), full board is included for residential packages, and places are limited.

This five-day composition course at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama is designed for young composers to develop their composition skills and write a piece for a small instrumental ensemble. You will work closely with a composition teacher and performers on your own music, learning about instrumental writing, technique and how to develop your ideas. The course culminates in a showcase performance of participants' work.

Across the week participants take part in group composition classes, receive one-to-one tuition, work with instrumentalists to try out ideas, and write a piece for a string quartet which is workshopped, rehearsed and performed in an end-of-course showcase. Participants will also receive a mastered audio recording of their piece. The course is led by composer and Guildhall tutor Paul Whitmarsh.

How to apply: complete the online application form (click 'Apply Now'), submit a 250-word statement outlining your composition experience and goals, and upload a portfolio of two fully notated compositions (PDF). Audio files are optional. Spaces are limited; bookings close at 17:00 on Friday 3 July 2026 or when capacity is reached. Participation bursaries are available (bursary deadline 27 April 2026). Accommodation is not provided.

The Grantham Institute Year 12 Work Experience Programme is a five-day, non-residential on-campus placement at Imperial College London focused on climate change and environmental science. Participants gain first-hand insight into research and professional life within academic teams, experiencing daily routines, attending talks, and accessing research laboratories, workshops and technical suites. The programme aims to expose students to careers across research, policy, communications and innovation in the environmental sector.

Each participant joins a departmental stream where timetables vary by department. Activities include group tasks, workshops (past examples include Climate Fresk), visits (e.g., to the Natural History Museum and Carbon Capture Lab), and an academic-style conference at the end of the week where students present a poster and short oral presentation. Students are supported throughout by student ambassadors and receive sessions on applying to university such as personal statements and interview skills.

The programme targets Year 12 state school students who meet stringent academic requirements (including high GCSE attainment and specified A-level subject combinations depending on stream). It is fully funded for successful applicants, though travel is not included by default; limited travel assistance may be available.

Schroders is hosting a Year 12 Work Experience Insight Day in London for students interested in financial services and technology. The in-person event takes place at Schroders' London office and features talks from finance and tech professionals explaining how they manage assets and the types of challenges encountered in the industry.

Attendees will take part in practical activities including a skills session and CV workshop, trainee/apprentice top-tip sessions, networking with trainees and apprentices, a group task, and a recruitment talk. The agenda runs from the morning into the early afternoon and includes refreshers, interactive sessions, and time for lunch.

There are only 30 spaces available. Students must register using an Uptree account; prioritisation of applicants begins two weeks before the event and successful applicants will receive an invitation 1-2 weeks prior. Applicants should review the office location and ensure they can travel safely to London. Personal and limited medical/dietary information may be shared with the employer for safety and organisation, and photography/videography may be used for marketing unless attendees opt out via the organisers.

Dive into the realm of fashion with this Springpod virtual work experience programme designed for those exploring careers in the fashion industry. The programme covers a wide range of roles including design and runway, styling and visual merchandising, buying and merchandising, and marketing and communications. Participants complete interactive modules, quizzes and activities to build understanding and practical skills, finishing with a downloadable portfolio of their work.

The course is delivered remotely with live webinars (recorded and available afterwards) alongside self-paced tasks. There is no strict application cutoff for completing the programme and materials remain accessible after a programme end date. The programme is suitable for school and college students and is explicitly open to anyone aged 13 and above.

Fitzwilliam College is running a short series of online Medicine taster sessions aimed at Year 12 students. The sessions are designed to give an introduction to studying medicine, to provide insight into medicine applications and careers, and to allow Year 12 students to hear from college staff and current medical students. All sessions run from 17:00 to 18:00 (5-6pm) on consecutive days in late April. Wednesday 22 April features a Q&A with Dr Robert Abayasekara (Director of Pre-Clinical Studies for Medicine) based on a pre-recorded lecture. Thursday 23 April offers supervision-style sessions with current Medicine students. Friday 24 April includes a talk about applications and careers in Medicine. Sessions are delivered online.

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. For 2025 the provision was 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.

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 Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) at the University of Birmingham is a sport scholarship programme offering high-performance student-athletes tailored dual-career support. It mirrors UK Sport world class performance programmes and provides access to bespoke specialist practitioners (strength & conditioning, nutrition, physiology, psychology and performance lifestyle), unlimited physiotherapy/soft tissue therapy within a fair use policy, funding support for international representation and medical interventions, and academic flexibility through a dedicated Performance Lifestyle Coach. EDCAP consists of two tiers: a one-year Talent programme that can lead onto the Elite programme for athletes meeting performance standards; the Elite tier receives more individualised support and higher funding. Awards include financial support (a component up to £3,000 and total package value typically between £8,000 and £12,000), 12-month Sport & Fitness Peak membership with full facility access, scholar kit and an Athlete Resource Pack, plus induction activities and scholar social events across the academic year. Student-athletes at junior international standard (or above) in Olympic and Commonwealth sports are invited to apply. Students of all years and nationalities (including postgraduates) may be considered. The programme provides contextual admissions benefits for some incoming undergraduates and offers a structured application timeline with wave deadlines and interview dates as published on the Sport Scholarships page.

Learn to make a hand-embroidered fabric vessel with artist Louise Goult in a relaxed, inspiring workshop at Shipley Art Gallery. This session guides participants through selecting pre-loved and small scrap fabrics and combining them with hand stitch to create a three-dimensional fabric vessel. You will choose threads from a wide range of options and add calming hand-embroidered details to produce a unique ornament or a practical item such as a thread holder or organiser for the home. The workshop promotes a sustainable approach to textiles by using reclaimed materials. The workshop is led by Louise Goult and is suitable for people aged 16 and over, including beginners and those with some embroidery experience. It takes place at Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead on Saturday 4 July 2026 from 10:30AM to 1:30PM. Tickets are available via the TicketSource event page (price range on the listing: £0.00 - £32.34, inclusive of booking fee).

The Reading Scholars Programme gives Year 12 students a real taste of life as a university undergraduate and provides practical support as participants begin their higher education application process. The programme features input from leading academics, current undergraduate e-mentors and university alumni, and is designed to challenge participants academically and enhance their current studies. The programme takes place in-person at the University of Readings Whiteknights campus and comprises four events across the academic year. These events include subject masterclasses led by academics, a Student Experience Day in February, a study skills session and a two-day summer school. Events typically run from 09:30 to 15:30, and transportation costs are covered in advance for participating students. Eligibility requires Year 12 study, at least five GCSEs at grades A* - C and being on course for good A-Level grades (around BBB or equivalent). Priority is given to applicants with no parental experience of higher education and those living in identified postcode areas. Participants who later apply to the University of Reading are guaranteed either an invite to interview or a conditional offer, and those who firmly choose Reading may apply for a £1,000 Scholars bursary in their first year.

The IEEE RAS Embodied Intelligence Summer School is a five-day intensive programme at UCL East (London) from 6to 10 July 2026 focused on embodied AI: intelligent systems that perceive, reason and act in the physical world. Participants experience morning lectures and afternoon hands-on labs working with simulation tools and real robot hardware, with team projects, mentoring from UCL researchers and daily lunch provided. The curriculum covers state estimation, SLAM, navigation and planning, whole-body control, manipulation and Vision-Language-Action models. The programme runs a near-peer model: Track A is for undergraduate, Master's and early-stage PhD students (open worldwide) and Track B is for Year 11to 13 students from Greater London state schools (aged 16to 18). Track A applicants should have programming proficiency (Python or similar) and a strong mathematics background; Track B requires a genuine interest in STEM and prior robotics experience is not required. Successful participants receive an IEEE RAS certificate of completion and opportunities for mentoring, networking and project demonstration. Applications are competitive and places are limited (Track A: 20 places; Track B: 15 places). Apply via the short application form before the deadline (24 May 2026). Fees: Track A £300; Track B £50 (subsidised).

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.

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.

Oxford Scholastica Academy's Online Summer Business Course is a two-week online programme designed for 12-14 year olds that introduces core concepts in business and entrepreneurship. Sessions run live via Zoom from 1-3 PM UK time and class sizes are capped at 15 students. The syllabus covers topics such as branding & marketing, introductory economics, business law, management and leadership, and culminates in pitching and final presentations.

The course is project-based: students develop a startup idea across the programme, participate in masterclasses, receive detailed personalised feedback and present a final project to peers and tutors. Tutors are typically academics from leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Students who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Achievement and may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation.

Courses run in summer 2026 with multiple start dates. Participants are expected to be motivated and submit a personal statement on the registration form; a minimum English level of CEFR C1 (IELTS 6.5) is required though no formal test is mandated.

Lite Regal Education's Advanced Applied Maths Summer Course is an intensive, university-campus summer school for 15-18 year olds run at University of London, University of Cambridge and University of Oxford. The programme revises A-Level material and introduces advanced Year-1 university maths topics (algebra, multivariate calculus, probability and more), with specific modules on maths in physics and astronomy. The course includes lectures, afternoon workshops, guest lectures and field visits to industry.

The standard offering is a 14-day (2-week) residential or non-residential course with small class sizes, practical workshops, academic reports and a graduation ceremony. Students follow a sample timetable of morning lessons and afternoon workshops, take part in debates, presentations and group projects, and attend cultural excursions and social activities organised by the Summer School team.

The programme is designed to prepare motivated GCSE/A-level/IB students for university-level study in mathematics, physics, astronomy or engineering. Accommodation (campus rooms), three meals daily for residential students, pastoral support, and a certificate on completion are included as described on the course page.

This one-week, in-person summer course at Nottingham Trent University is designed for 15- to 17-year-olds who want to develop a strong art portfolio and experience university studio life.

Across Monday to Friday (10:00AD16:00) you will experiment with 2D and 3D contemporary techniques, including observational drawing, perspective and colour theory, self-portraiture, moulding and casting, relief mould-making and life casting. Activities include drawing from the city and a prospective gallery/castle visit to support practical work.

Classes are studio-based with small group sizes and one-to-one tutor feedback (25 contact hours). On successful completion you receive a certificate of attendance. The course can also count towards the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential award if both the course and on-campus accommodation are booked and the required social activities are attended.

Destination STEM runs a free national online mentoring scheme that connects school students with trained and experienced STEM professionals. The programme is delivered through a secure online messaging system so mentees can explore life after school, including routes into jobs, university, apprenticeships and workplace placements. Mentors help with topics such as job and university applications, identifying potential STEM careers, and preparing for employment. The scheme is open to students aged 13-19 across the UK and is delivered in partnership with The Brightside Trust. The page invites students who missed the current cycle to sign up for the next mentoring cycle, noting it starts "on the 9th of February." The service is national and online, so no travel is required for participants. Information for parents and carers is provided (a downloadable information leaflet is linked on the page) to explain how students can benefit from a mentor and what to expect from the programme.

Salisbury Museum recruits volunteers for a range of museum roles and runs a local work experience programme. The page points visitors to the Volunteer Hub where they can read role descriptions and complete an application form. Volunteer recruitment is actively seeking people to join the Engagement Team who can provide weekend afternoon availability. The museum runs a work experience programme for local students: placements in 2027 are available for Year 10 and Year 12 students and will run from 7 June to 30 July 2027. The 2026 work experience programme is fully booked. Prospective applicants should state which role(s) they are applying for; general (non-role-specific) applications may not be responded to while teams are at capacity. To apply, download the application form from the museum website and return it via email to katedouglas@salisburymuseum.org.uk, in person to the museum receptionist, or by post to the Volunteer Coordinator at Salisbury Museum, The King's House, 65 The Close, SP1 2EN. For queries contact the Volunteer Coordinator (Kate Douglas) or call 01722 332151.

Levelling Up: Computer Science (LUCS) is a programme designed to encourage and support people who identify as women and non-binary to participate in Computer Science. The event is described as a 3 day workshop aimed at Year 12 students who want to learn more about studying Computer Science at university. The listed session takes place at Oxford Brookes University (New Headington Hill Building) with a specified session on 28 May 2026 from 09:30 to 16:30. Attendance is free and participants are asked to book via the page's "Book Free Tickets" link. The programme focuses on introducing Computer Science at university level and is targeted specifically at Year 12 students who identify as female or non-binary.