Join weekly volunteer gardening sessions at Walpole Park run by Ealing Leisure and Parks Service. Sessions take place every Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00-12:00 and are suitable for people who enjoy working outdoors. You don’t need to commit to coming every week-attend when it suits you. New volunteers must book an induction before taking part; to arrange this contact parks@ealing.gov.uk. Meet in the Rickyard courtyard (courtyard entrance to the right of the public toilets). Tasks are adapted to abilities-for example, there are six raised beds for volunteers who find bending or kneeling difficult. Gloves and tools are provided. Volunteers should wear clothes suitable for gardening and weather conditions and wear sturdy shoes or boots for safety. For more information visit http://www.pitzhanger.org.uk/walpole-park or contact Ealing Leisure and Parks Service at parks@ealing.gov.uk or 020 8825 6999.

Alliance Française d'Oxford runs a programme of in-person French courses and themed workshops for learners from complete beginners through advanced (A1-C1).

Courses include comprehensive group classes (e.g. Beginner's A1.1-A2.2, Intermediate A2-B1, Advanced C1), weekly conversation classes, fast-track terms, and short themed workshops such as grammar bootcamps and culture-focused sessions. Classes use standard textbooks (listed per course) which are not provided by the Alliance Française.

Workshops are level-specific and practical in focus: examples on the page include a Future Tense Grammar Bootcamp and the themed workshop "L'amour à la française" (targeted at intermediate B1-B2 adult students). Booking is handled through the Alliance Française d'Oxford course selector/checkout on their website. Venues include local sites such as St Margaret’s Institute.

Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton runs free workshops and masterclasses led by students and alumni of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, together with professional artists on tour in the South West. Sessions include practical ensemble workshops, masterclasses and online webinars designed to develop musical and performance skills and to introduce young people to Guildhall's outreach activity. Events are open to all GYA Taunton students and the centre welcomes enquiries from non-members who are interested in attending. Examples of listed events include an "Auditions" webinar (Jacqueline Silver) on Wednesday 16 January, an in-person Street Band Workshop on Saturday 31 January for brass, wind and drums players (two one-hour sessions), and a Happy Garden Band jazz workshop on Saturday 7 March. The Street Band Workshop requests players be Grade 3 equivalent or above and is for young musicians under 19 years of age. To book a place or find out more, contact GYA Taunton by email or phone. Further event details and any booking requirements are provided by the centre for each listed workshop or masterclass.

The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) at Queen's University Belfast supports STEM Learning's Research Placements and Experiences, a summer programme that gives Year 12 students hands-on laboratory experience alongside WWIEM researchers. The scheme runs over July and/or August and offers either a two-week Research Placement or a five-day Research Experience, allowing students to apply classroom learning to real research projects and to learn about research career pathways. The programme is aimed at talented, enthusiastic Year 12 students and is described as supporting students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Projects hosted by WWIEM provide supervised, practical experience in laboratory settings and exposure to research and industry professionals. Students should have at least five GCSEs at Level 5 or above and be studying one or more A-levels in relevant subjects such as science, technology, engineering, computing, statistics, or maths. Students apply via the STEM Learning online application portal. WWIEM researchers who wish to host students can register as providers through the linked provider portal. Further details and guidance are available on the STEM Learning placements webpage linked from the WWIEM page.

Join Projects Abroad’s Animal Rehab programme in the Amazon Rainforest to support wildlife rehabilitation, reforestation and biodiversity research near Puerto Maldonado, Peru. Volunteers help collect data for species surveys, operate camera traps, assist with animal rescue, rehabilitation and release programmes (working with partners such as Animal Defenders International), and support breeding programmes for turtles and butterflies. You may also help on a pilot farm and take part in community awareness activities. The project is field-based and supervised by experienced local staff and biologists. No prior experience is required and training and workshops are provided on arrival. Typical days run from around 8:00 with a mid-day break and afternoon sessions, totalling about 4-6 hours of project work. The placement is suitable for those interested in conservation, biology or environmental science and is recommended for people comfortable living and working in remote, basic field conditions. Fees include shared accommodation (bungalows), three meals daily, airport pickup, in-country support, transport to placement, project equipment, a supervisor/mentor, and a certificate on completion. Flights, visas and travel/medical insurance are not included. Participants choose a start date and duration online; the project runs year-round.

Art-House-Life is hosting a series of poetry and art events at its studios in the Osborne Stable Block, East Cowes, and a repeat workshop in Bembridge this spring. Offerings include Scissor Talk, a poetry workshop by Poet-in-Residence Maggie Sawkins (suitable for beginners and more experienced writers), the Figmentum quarterly writers' salon 'Writing at the Edge' for experienced writers, and the Rec Room opening night - a relaxed, vinyl-led evening showcasing Island artists with poetry, projection art and live performance. Workshops and salons are structured with warm-ups, readings, discussion, extended writing and feedback; Figmentum includes drinks/snacks and is limited in numbers. Rec Room provides a social, living-room atmosphere with performances from local poets and musicians - entry is free but donations are welcome. Private one-to-one art tuition is also available, tailored to individuals (practical and theoretical), delivered by qualified, DBS-checked tutors and includes use of studio equipment. Booking is required for all events (even free ones) due to limited capacity. Further details, dates and booking links are available via Art-House-Life's website and the booking forms linked in the event listings.

This online taster session from the University of Leicester covers the basics of applying to study Medicine. It explains the importance of GCSE grades, guidance on choosing appropriate A-Levels, and gives attendees an introduction to what universities look for in medicine applicants.

The session is delivered as a virtual webinar on Wednesday 18 March 2026 from 18:00 to 19:30 (online). It is specifically aimed at students in Year 10 and Year 11 who are considering applying to medicine in future.

The Maritime Museum Assistant Placement is a six-month paid placement hosted by The Maritime Archaeology Trust at the Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum. The role is open to a young person aged 18-25 and will provide hands-on experience of running a small museum with particular focus on marketing and collections. Activities include producing social media content, devising a social media and marketing strategy, assisting with exhibitions and collections, archiving/databasing and researching objects, and supporting school visits. This placement is one day per week for six months, starting at the beginning of April and finishing in September. The placement holder will have the opportunity to work across, or choose between, the established Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum in Arreton and the new future museum site in Yarmouth. Applicants will be paid a daily stipend of £100 and the exact day/time will be arranged to accommodate the successful candidate's schedule where possible. To apply you must log in or create an account on Brave Island and complete the online application form (answer all questions; you may optionally upload a CV). For questions about the role you can contact megan@ventnorexchange.co.uk. Please read the information pack linked on the listing for full practical details.

The Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge runs the annual RE:View Film Competition for school students. The competition invites short films (no longer than five minutes) on a theme which will be announced in November 2025. Examples of winning films from previous years are available on the Faculty website, and winners receive a share of a A3500 prize fund split between the Year 9-11 and Year 12-13 categories.

Students may enter individually or in groups of up to three. Entrants should upload their film to YouTube with privacy set to 'unlisted' and complete the Faculty's online entry form. Films are judged on originality, accuracy and creativity; the organisers state that production equipment quality is not a judging criterion. All entrants must ensure they have permission to use images and music, include references for sources, and include the specified disclaimer text within the film.

Any queries about the competition or entry process should be directed to outreach@divinity.cam.ac.uk. Further details, entry forms and the official theme will be published on the Faculty of Divinity website when available in November 2025.

The BBC Young Writers’ Award 2026, run by BBC Radio 1 in partnership with Cambridge University, invites UK-based writers aged 14-18 to submit short stories of up to 1,000 words. There is no theme requirement - entries must be the entrant's own original work. The award is now in its twelfth year and celebrates young creative writing across the UK. Previous winners have gone on to study across the UK, win other writing competitions and secure professional publishing opportunities. The 2026 judging panel includes BBC Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield (chair), musician Lily Fontaine and authors David Almond and Margaret McDonald, with a further judge to be announced. Selected shortlisted stories and past winners are available to listen to on BBC Sounds. Submissions are open now and close at 09:00 GMT on Monday 23 March 2026. Entry instructions, privacy notice and full terms and conditions (including how to submit) are available on the BBC pages linked from the announcement; entrants should consult those pages for the submission form and any further details.

This two-week summer programme, held on the University of Oxford campus, is designed for high school students aged 16 67 who want a rigorous introduction to both micro- and macro-economics. Students explore markets, competition, business performance, global trade, government policy, inequality and sustainability in small seminar groups and through guided discussions.

Teaching mirrors Oxford's tutorial model: classes are delivered in small seminars (no more than eight students), with two independent assignments (essays or problem sheets) discussed in 1:1 or 2:1 tutorials. The course includes seminar discussions, Q&A sessions, guest speakers, college visits, an academic skills masterclass and a university fair. Every student receives a certificate of achievement, detailed tutor feedback and a personalised letter of recommendation on completion.

Students are housed at Somerville College in single bedrooms (shared bathrooms), with bed linen and towels provided. Meals are half-board (breakfast and dinner provided; students purchase lunch). The programme includes a range of UK excursions and scheduled Heathrow airport transfers (staff welcome students at designated points between 09:00 and 16:00). Multiple pricing tiers and session dates are available for Summer 2026.

The Trust for Sustainable Living 2026 International Student Competition invites students worldwide to respond to the theme "Sustainability Culture." The competition is free to enter for students aged 7 to 18. Submissions are accepted in a wide variety of media - for example: artwork, music, video, podcast, essay, poem, letter, story - and creative and original approaches are strongly encouraged. Each student may submit one entry and all entries must be submitted via the TSL Submittable platform by a registered Teacher Champion (teachers or parents should register as Teacher Champions to submit entries on behalf of students). Top-scoring entries receive recognition as Finalists, Honourable Mentions or Top 10 Winners and personalised e-certificates for both students and their Teacher Champions. The Grand Prize includes a trophy and a cash prize of £1,000 plus £500 for the winner's school, with a runner-up prize of £500 plus £250 for the school. Key dates: competition launch and registration opens 07 September 2025; final submission deadline is 01 March 2026 (midnight UTC); finalists announced 01 May 2026; International Student Debates take place online in early July 2026.

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) Trainee Development Programme (TDP) is a full-time, salaried school-leaver programme designed to develop regulatory professionals and lead to a permanent Analyst role on successful completion. The four-year programme combines hands-on regulatory work across the Commission with fully funded academic study: trainees will study for a BSc in Applied Finance at the University of Exeter while working day-to-day in the Commission. Trainees will rotate across two of the Commissions Divisions (for example Banking & Insurance, Financial Crime, Enforcement, Authorisations & Innovation, Investment, Fiduciary & Pension, or Risk & Operations). Typical tasks include research, report writing, supporting reviews and on-site visits, and contributing to regulatory decision-making. The programme includes structured mentoring, professional development and external courses to build analytical, communication and workplace skills. The programme is open to school leavers with A Levels or equivalent (any subject). Entry requirements include a minimum of B,B,B in top three A Level subjects and at least Grade 5-6 in GCSE Mathematics and English. Applicants should note the Commission cannot provide visa sponsorship for these trainee development roles.

The Northern School of Art Foundation Art Prize 2026 is a regional competition celebrating the creativity of young artists. The prize accepts original still-image and video-based work and is judged by the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design team at the Middlesbrough campus alongside representatives from Bloomin Arts and the Schools Further Education leadership. Submissions must be the entrants own work and should not be submitted if created specifically for formal assessment (for example, GCSE or A Level final outcomes). There are two age categories: Years 9 11 (approx. ages 14 6) for entrants living in the Tees Valley, and Years 12 13 (approx. ages 16 8) for entrants living across the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber. Cash prizes, creative materials vouchers and a school contribution towards art materials will be awarded across both categories, and shortlisted work will be exhibited as part of the Schools Summer Show. Key dates: the competition launched on 11 February 2026, the submission deadline is 01 May 2026, shortlisted entrants are notified by 29 May 2026, and the exhibition of shortlisted work runs from 17 to 24 June 2026 with the awards presentation on 18 June 2026. Entrants should submit via the online entry form on the Northern School of Art website.

Live Theatre in Newcastle is offering a week-long in-person work experience placement for 15 students during Monday 15th to Friday 19th June 2026. Participants will be introduced to the full range of roles required to run a theatre, working alongside Live Theatre's creative production, finance, marketing, front of house, technical & production, script writing and education departments. Across the week participants will also form an ensemble theatre company, develop performance skills and collaboratively devise a short theatre piece. This placement is practical and immersive, designed for school students with an interest in theatre and related creative roles. Applications open on Friday 13th February 2026 and close on Sunday 8th March 2026. Places are limited and selection will be based on answers to the application questions (questions 6 and 7). If you need support completing the form you can contact cypp@live.org.uk, or record a short (max 3 minute) video answering the questions and email it to the same address.

Drove Vets offers EMS placements and short work experience opportunities in a busy small animal practice, providing hands-on clinical exposure, supportive mentoring and experience of a varied caseload. EMS placements are intended to give veterinary students a practical insight into day-to-day life in small animal practice and the practice is a teaching practice for the University of Surrey, supporting fourth- and fifth-year students as part of their in-practice learning. Work experience placements are offered as a one-week unpaid placement for individuals interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or nursing. Placements are in-person at the practice (Veterinary Hospital, Ridgeway Farm) and are intended to be educational, with opportunities to observe and ask questions of vets and nurses who enjoy teaching. Placements are available throughout the year subject to availability. Applicants for work experience must be aged 16 or over (if in education, typically Year 12 or 13 or at a further education college), complete an application form explaining their interest, and applicants aged 16 18 must provide written parental/guardian permission. The practice cannot accept Year 10 or 11 students or college day-release students.

This is a virtual politics work experience programme designed to introduce students to a range of careers within politics and related fields. Through videos, interactive activities and workplace-style projects you will explore what MPs do, the role of political assistants, the variety of careers within the civil service, and the skills required for political journalism. The programme finishes with a downloadable portfolio of your work.

The course includes modules that cover careers beyond parliament - for example roles in charities, the not-for-profit sector, human rights and law - and provides practical activities to build students' understanding and transferable skills. Live webinars supplement the online content; these take place during weekday working hours but are recorded and made available afterwards.

There is no strict cut-off deadline for completing the programme once you have access. After completing the required tasks and assignments you will receive a certificate of completion. The programme is run on Springpod's platform and is available on demand.

PBC's Student Entrepreneurs Business Training Programme is a short, intensive bootcamp designed to help young entrepreneurs develop a viable business plan and take their ideas to the next level. Up to 50 motivated participants will take part in a concentrated programme of practical workshops covering idea development, market research, branding, digital presence, finance and pitching. The course runs in-person at Morley College London (North Kensington Campus) and includes hands-on activity each day.

Participants receive expert mentorship and network opportunities, culminating in a pitching showcase where teams have the opportunity to compete for a share of £5,000 in investment. The programme also includes 12 months of follow-up support and mentorship to help teams grow their ventures after the bootcamp week.

The programme is aimed at motivated 15- to 19-year-olds interested in starting or scaling a business. There are no formal entry requirements; applicants are asked to complete a short online application and upload a 2-minute video explaining why they should be selected.

A hands-on, practical 12-week Youth Business Bootcamp for young people in Haringey who want to start a real business. Delivered by Ultra Education C.I.C and hosted at Rising Green Youth Hub (Wood Green), the programme runs every Thursday from 26 March to 11 June, 5:00-6:00 PM. The bootcamp is free to attend and is aimed at residents aged 12-18. The programme takes participants from idea → brand → product → launch. Sessions cover turning ideas into viable businesses, branding, pricing and selling, basic money skills (profit and costs), confidence and pitching, and how real entrepreneurs operate. Special guest entrepreneurs will share experience, and weekly prizes and challenges are part of the programme. Food and refreshments are provided at every session. Spaces are strictly limited to 15 young people to keep the programme personalised. No prior business experience is required. An optional parent/guardian information session is available after registration. Participants should register early via the Eventbrite event page to secure a place.

This five-week jewellery-making workshop, run by The Creative Dimension Trust and taught by jeweller Paul Ravn, covers traditional silver jewellery techniques including sawing, filing, soldering and annealing. Participants will build practical skills across the course and complete a personal piece of jewellery to take home.

The course runs on Saturdays from 28 February to 28 March 2026 at The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London. Sessions start at 10:00 and finish at approximately 16:30 each day. Paul Ravn is an experienced jeweller and former staff member at London Metropolitan University Jewellery School, the Cass.

The workshops are fully funded by sponsors. There are only 10 spaces available, and if the workshop becomes oversubscribed the organisers may close applications early. Applicants should be available to attend every session and will be asked to show enthusiasm for practical, hand-based making in their application.