Year 12 state-school students can explore humanities, life sciences or maths through free year-long programmes, with virtual seminars and preparatory tasks leading to a two-night residential at the college.

Set camera traps and collect species-survey data in the Amazon, while supporting wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release alongside experienced local staff and biologists. Training is provided on arrival, and you could also help with turtle and butterfly breeding programmes.

Four fast-paced, interactive sessions in a cinema take you through Edexcel Politics exam expectations, AO1/AO2/AO3 skills, synoptic links, key thinkers and contemporary examples. You’ll also get a workshop booklet, an online course and an attendee hub with downloadable resources.

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.

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.

Free masterclasses and workshops led by award-winning editors let you practise news writing, digital journalism, photography and broadcast skills. You may also produce stories for partner publications and get individual feedback on your exercises.

Steward an immersive art installation, guiding visitors through the structure and helping keep their experience welcoming, safe and enjoyable. Rotate between workstations to welcome guests, take tickets, share information and help with cleaning; attend a briefing beforehand and expect some outdoor working.

Bring science, technology, engineering and maths to life for young people in schools and community groups across the UK - even if you don’t work in STEM. You’ll get free resources, live online training and peer support, plus help with an enhanced DBS or PVG check.

Complete paid work experience placements during school holidays, alongside up to two weeks of employability training and workshops. You’ll also get a business mentor who supports you through the programme and beyond, with industry-specific streams including tech, STEM and finance.

Take on 100 multiple-choice questions across five sections, working independently under teacher supervision. Test your knowledge across Our World & Lifestyle, Science & Nature, History & Politics, Culture and General Knowledge in a sitting that normally lasts 30 minutes.

Two structured online courses tackle challenging A-level maths, with mentoring from current students. Meet your mentors at an on-campus masterclass, then return for a closing session to consolidate learning and prepare for exams. Practice questions and assessments track your progress.

Run group research projects and lab activities, including memory and social influence experiments, on this two-week psychology course in London. Explore cognitive, developmental and social psychology through interactive teaching, then present your findings at the end-of-week Time to Shine ceremony and receive a certificate of completion.

Explore the campuses and facilities in person, then speak with staff and current students about undergraduate courses, campus life and accommodation. Get a feel for what studying there could be like and compare your options with other universities.

Shadow doctors and nurses in Ulaanbaatar, practise basic health checks under qualified supervision and join medical workshops. You’ll gain 35-50 hours of clinical shadowing, stay with a local host family and receive a certificate of project completion.

Interactive workshops introduce you to physics and astrophysics beyond school, with a talk on university study and questions answered by current undergraduates. Join live online to take part in the discussion, or catch up with on-demand videos.

Create writing, designs, marketing materials or reels for a youth-led mental health initiative. Build hands-on content experience while supporting efforts to raise awareness and challenge stigma, with volunteer hours and a certificate.

Get practical guidance on Cambridge applications, interview preparation and student life through online masterclasses led by current students and college staff. Explore Foundation Year options, prepare for the Cambridge interview and hear first-hand experiences from a student panel.

Live in University of Cambridge college accommodation while exploring a subject such as Medicine, Law or Computer Science through small-group classes, lectures and workshops. Add optional taster courses, join excursions to London or Oxford, and finish with an assessed academic report.

Get hands-on with forestry and conservation work at Colletts Farm, alongside bushcraft, outdoor cooking and natural crafts. Join camps, make friends and support your Duke of Edinburgh Award volunteering requirement.

Conduct remote, Europe-facing policy and market research, then contribute to policy monitoring, client support and stakeholder outreach. Choose a focus in sales and business development or digital marketing and social media; be ready to provide evidence of an approved course or training pathway if required.