The Bath Language Show is a free, campus-based taster event at the University of Bath for Year 12 and Year 13 students interested in languages at university. It is designed to give prospective applicants a lively introduction to studying languages and to show how language learning connects with culture, creativity and global citizenship. Across the day, attendees can take part in interactive workshops, taster sessions and live performances. The programme explores languages through literary texts, visual art, music, popular culture and social media, and includes beginner language classes using games and drama. Students will also hear about how artificial intelligence is changing language learning and widening the possibilities for future study. A key feature of the event is the Careers with Languages panel, where University of Bath graduates share their career journeys and explain how a modern languages degree can lead to opportunities across Europe and around the world. Students can also meet academics and current students, discover the language programmes offered at Bath, and get a feel for the university community.

The UK Youth Summer Jobs Programme offers young people aged 16-20 who are at risk of violence a six-week paid work placement designed to build employability skills, self-confidence and improve wellbeing and mental health. Each participant is supported throughout the placement by a dedicated youth worker who helps with on-the-job support and personal development. The programme works with employers across England and Wales to place young people in real workplaces over the summer. Since 2024 over 800 young people have taken part and the programme reports positive employer and participant feedback, including examples of participants moving into permanent roles with placement providers. Planning is underway for the 2026 programme, which aims to support around 900 young people and expand into further locations. The programme partners with local delivery organisations and employers to deliver placements and on-site support.

The University of Bradford’s Alternatives to Medicine session is an online event that introduces life and health science careers, alongside allied health professions, as possible alternatives to a career in medicine. It is designed to help students explore a range of routes into healthcare-related work and study, with a focus on options beyond the traditional medical degree pathway. The session is suitable for UK students in Year 12 or Year 13, or the equivalent, who are considering applying to medicine and would like to broaden their understanding of related career areas. It is not part of the Progression Scheme Programme. The event offers a useful chance to learn more about the sector and reflect on different roles within medicine-adjacent fields.

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.

Medic Mind's Dental Workshops are in-person training days designed for prospective dental school applicants and those considering a career in dentistry. Each day combines fundamental dental teaching with practical clinical exercises, manual-dexterity practice and application guidance, all led by qualified UK dentists. Participants use authentic dental equipment and materials (for example placing fillings in models) under expert supervision.

Workshops are available as short courses (choose 1, 2, 3 or 5 days) and include personalised feedback and a certificate to demonstrate attendance for university applications. Sessions cover practical skills such as oral hygiene techniques and tooth moulding, dental impressions, x-ray handling and treatment planning, giving students hands-on experience relevant to dental school admissions.

Workshops are hosted at various locations across Central London. Booking is via the Medic Mind website; prospective applicants can follow the dentistry/dentistry work experience pages to reserve a place or contact Medic Mind advisers for more information.

This online Tune Supply workshop with Jefferson Hamer focuses on chord shapes for Irish guitar in standard and drop-D tuning. Participants will explore new and interesting ways to play effective chords and progressions with ease and fluidity, with particular emphasis on backing traditional Irish music and songs. It is aimed at guitarists who want practical ideas they can use in accompaniment playing, and it is pitched at advanced beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

The session is delivered live online through Momence and is also recorded, so registered students receive the class recording immediately after the workshop and can revisit it later if they cannot attend live. Tune Supply presents the class as part of its broader traditional music learning offer, using a pay-what-it's-worth model designed to keep the workshop accessible while supporting the instructor's work.

Oxford Scholastica Academy’s Online Architecture Research Internship is a virtual, mentor-led programme for students who want to explore architecture in more depth and see what university-level research is like in practice. Interns work on a focused research topic, learn how to investigate and analyse ideas, and develop the skills needed to contribute to an academic paper. Throughout the programme, students meet regularly with an expert mentor and collaborate with a small group of peers. They learn how to structure research, divide responsibilities, build an argument, cite sources, and refine their writing. The internship is designed to strengthen academic skills while giving participants a realistic introduction to research in architecture and the built environment. By the end of the programme, interns co-author a research paper and submit it for publication in an academic journal. They also gain experience in teamwork, academic communication, and independent research, alongside a certificate of achievement and the possibility of a personalised letter of recommendation.

This online Deloitte session is designed for young women who are curious about careers in finance and want to explore what life at a major professional services firm can look like. It offers an introduction to Deloitte’s early careers pathways, with a focus on helping attendees understand the different routes into the firm and the kinds of opportunities available for students and graduates. Participants will hear about a broad range of early careers options, including apprenticeships, work experience, summer placements, internships and graduate roles. The session also highlights specific programmes such as BrightStart, Spring into Deloitte, Career Shapers and ASPIRE, alongside the areas of audit, tax and wider financial advisory work. It is a chance to learn from Deloitte professionals, ask questions, and get a realistic sense of the skills, interests and mindset that can help someone build a future in finance. No specific subject background is required.

Balliol College's Access & Outreach programme provides a range of free activities to support prospective applicants from state schools, including online talks, subject taster days, year-long access programmes and short "Try Before You Buy" days. Activities are delivered by Oxford graduates and tutors and are intended to introduce pupils to subject-specific academic material, Oxford-style teaching, and the admissions process. Specific offerings include Insight Talks aimed at Year 12 (and interested Year 11s) that run online as workshops and are recorded; a Discovery Programme for Year 10 state school students that consists of online seminars (with a teacher present) and preparatory work; Subject Taster Days and Try Before You Buy Days for Year 12 state school students which include academic sessions, college tours and a free two-course lunch. Balliol also runs three year-long access programmes (Floreat, Frontier and Fibonacci) for Year 12 state-school students, focused on humanities, life sciences and mathematics respectively. The year-long programmes involve a series of virtual seminars (evening sessions beginning in the Spring Term), assessed/preparatory tasks, and a two-night residential in August held at Balliol College. Many programmes prioritise disadvantaged and under-represented students and are explicitly free of charge. Sign-up and further details are provided on Balliol College's Outreach / "Outreach Talks and Events" pages.

Oxford University’s 2026 undergraduate Open Days will be held on 1 and 2 July and 18 September. Visitors can explore subject departments and course options, speak to tutors and current students, and visit colleges across the city. The Open Day Information Centre is hosted at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities and runs a programme of general talks (for example: Applying to Oxford, Student Finance, Sport at Oxford) alongside departmental and college timetables. Most activities are drop-in; check timetables for any sessions that require advance booking. The Open Days are aimed at prospective undergraduate applicants (A-level / sixth-form students and school leavers) and their supporters, including teachers and international applicants. Many colleges offer free or subsidised accommodation for visitors and some colleges provide help with travel costs. Visitors can use the MyOxford app to access timetables and plan their visit, and are encouraged to subscribe to the Open Day mailing list for updates and detailed session information.

Lite Regal Education's London Summer School is a fully residential academic programme held at colleges of the University of London (with options including Cambridge and Oxford). Designed for students aged 10-24, the summer school offers subject-focused courses taught by experienced tutors and visiting university professors. Courses blend lectures, interactive workshops, group projects and field trips to landmarks, museums and partner organisations to connect classroom learning with real-world contexts.

Students choose from a broad range of subjects-including Computer Science (AI & ML), Medicine and Medical Biology, Law, Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology, Business and Languages-and take part in guided cultural activities such as London tours, West End theatre and day trips to Oxford and Cambridge. Accommodation is provided in university dormitories with 24/7 pastoral care, and most courses run for two weeks (some options extend up to six weeks). ECTS credit (3.5 or 7.5) is awarded depending on course length and content.

Applications are submitted via Lite Regal's website by selecting a course and campus, completing the online application form and uploading any required documents. Specific entry requirements for particular courses are listed on individual course pages.

Step into the role of a clinical bacteriologist and use research-grade laboratory equipment to investigate DNA samples from new outbreaks of bacterial disease. Students will perform restriction enzyme digests and gel electrophoresis to analyse DNA, learn about restriction enzymes and evolution, and use DNA evidence to decide what medical advice they would give to patients of the outbreak. This practical workshop takes place in the Urenco Young Scientist Centre’s teaching laboratory at the Royal Institution, giving students a chance to work in a real lab environment. For safety reasons all participants must wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair. The workshop includes a 30-minute unsupervised lunch break; students should bring their own packed lunch and drink. With appropriate permission, students aged 15-18 may leave the building during the lunch break. Booking is via Eventbrite (online ticketing) and Eventbrite adds a small booking fee. Refunds for this workshop are only guaranteed if tickets are cancelled at least 14 calendar days before the event. For queries contact the Royal Institution events team by phone on 020 7409 2992 or email events@ri.ac.uk.

The ORT JUMP Mentoring Programme pairs Year 12 students with professionals from a wide range of industries to provide personalised career guidance and industry insight. The programme runs across partner schools (primarily in London and one in Manchester) and supports students to explore career paths such as medicine, law, finance, psychology, engineering, aviation and scientific research.

Over the course of the academic year students and mentors complete full training and meet on four occasions either online or in a public place. Mentors receive guidance from ORT JUMP Programme Managers, must complete online training, follow a code of good practice and undergo an enhanced DBS check. Where possible students are offered workplace tours, the chance to attend real meetings and access to career-focused events and webinars hosted by panels of experts; these events are open to all sixth form students in partner schools.

Students are required to submit one creative piece reflecting on their mentoring experience (essay, video, poster or other) by mid-May; winners are announced at the ORT JUMP Mentoring Programme Graduation in July. The programme also works in partnership with Gateways to provide additional support to vulnerable young people.

This is a free live online seminar for students who are starting A-level Politics. It offers a practical introduction to the course and uses the Clacton by-election as a live case study to show how the subject really works in practice. The session explains what A-level Politics actually involves, how the course fits together, and how it differs from GCSE. It looks at the big ideas behind elections, parties, media, representation and power, while also showing why current affairs only become useful when they are tied to a clear argument. The seminar also highlights what strong students do differently, including using evidence to test claims, comparing ideas directly and reaching more robust judgements. There is a live written Q&A after the main session, and the registration form sends the joining link by email before the event.

The Medic Mentor Virtual Work Experience Programme, developed in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, provides an immersive remote insight into medicine for students considering medical school. The programme covers six different areas of medicine, involves real doctors and high-fidelity clinical simulations, and takes students through a complete patient journey and the multidisciplinary team.

The course is e-learning based so students can complete sessions in their own time around school work. Students have 30 days to complete each session, and a certificate of completion is awarded once all six sessions are finished. A free reflective journal is included to support personal statements and interview preparation for medical school applications.

This programme is positioned to help prospective medical applicants demonstrate people-focused experience and observation of healthcare to medical schools. Access to the virtual work experience is provided via attendance at a Get Into Medicine conference.

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).

St Oswald’s Hospice currently advertises a wide range of volunteer roles across hospice and retail services. Opportunities include clinical-support roles (e.g. Lymphoedema Volunteers, Bereavement Support), specialist roles (Podiatry Volunteer, Hairdressing Volunteer), horticulture and maintenance (Gardening, Facilities Volunteer), and retail and logistics roles (Shop Volunteer, Vinted Volunteer, Van Crew, Volunteer Book Scanner, eBay Sales Assistant, Sorting Volunteer and Donation Point Receptionist). Role descriptions and application forms are available for download on the site. Many roles offer flexible hours and full training where required; some roles seek specific skills or qualifications (for example, qualified podiatrists or experienced hairdressers). The Bereavement Support Volunteer training is a 9-part programme run over eight weeks; cohorts are recruited periodically - see the role page for the next intake. Locations include the Hospice, Gosforth clinics and the Retail Hub/Ouseburn (NE1), with roles sometimes based at Kingston Park or other local sites. To apply, download the relevant role description and return the completed volunteer application form to volunteer@stoswaldsuk.org. Role-specific contacts (e.g. AnnTraynor@stoswaldsuk.org, Ouseburn@stoswaldsuk.org, brendahodgson@stoswaldsuk.org) are listed on role pages for enquiries.

Isaac Science's "Mentoring: Physics Problem Solving" is a free mentoring series aimed at students studying A Level Physics from Year 12 (from February) through Year 13 (until November). The scheme provides challenging problem sets drawn from A Level material (with some questions requiring A Level Maths) and a monthly live webinar where mentors discuss solutions and answer questions on Zoom. Recordings of webinars are posted afterwards on the mentoring page. There will be 10 mentoring sessions in 2026, each focused on a particular A Level Physics topic. For each session a question deck (around eight questions) is released for students to attempt before the webinar; students are encouraged to try the problems themselves and to discuss approaches with peers. The mentoring group on Isaac Science displays assignments and tracks the problems you have been assigned. No certificates will be awarded for this scheme, but completed questions can feed into the Isaac Senior Physics Challenge if you choose to apply. To participate, join the 2026 Mentoring Group on Isaac Science, read the Code of Conduct, and register for webinars on Zoom. The Y11 mentoring scheme remains available separately.

This is an online summer Politics & Debate course for 12-014 year olds run by Oxford Scholastica Academy. The programme introduces key concepts in politics, international relations and government while developing debating and public-speaking skills. Students will explore political theory, study different political systems and participate in activities such as designing a political party, writing campaign speeches and taking part in a Q&A-style campaign session.

Live tutorials are delivered via Zoom by tutors typically from Oxford and Cambridge and include masterclasses, debates and guided feedback. The course is project-based: students practise British Parliamentary debate, analyse leadership and identity in politics, and engage with real-world political challenges. Class sizes are limited (max 15) to support personalised feedback.

On successful completion students receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and outstanding participants may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation. The course also offers a Graduation event (recording provided) and eligibility to apply for the Academy's Ambassador Programme.

This one-week online course from FutureLearn (developed by Packt) teaches SQL and MySQL for real-world database management. Through practical, hands-on exercises you will set up a local MySQL environment, design databases and tables, and perform data manipulation tasks including inserting, updating and deleting records. The course covers core SQL syntax and foundational concepts used in modern data architecture and business intelligence. You will progress to advanced querying and analysis techniques, learning to construct complex queries using WHERE, logical operators, sorting, grouping, aggregates and built-in relational functions. A key focus is mastering JOINs to combine data across multiple tables for comprehensive reporting. Final modules introduce performance tuning and optimisation, including indexes and query optimisation techniques to improve retrieval speed and system efficiency. The course is available now on FutureLearn as an open-level, self-paced class with an estimated 4 hours of study per week. Learners can access a free limited version, buy the course for a one-off fee, or subscribe for wider platform access; a digital certificate is available when eligibility requirements are met.