Oxford Scholastica Academy's Online Law Research Internships are month-long online programmes aimed at 15-18 year olds interested in legal research and strengthening their law school applications. Interns explore a cutting-edge legal topic, work in small groups with an expert mentor (typically Oxford or Cambridge academics), and co-author a research paper submitted for publication.. Each internship runs over four weekends with a three-hour live session each week (12 hours of live mentoring in total) plus additional independent research. Sessions cover research methods, structuring academic papers, feedback and presentation of findings. The Environmental Law intake runs Sundays 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb and 1 Mar 2026 (Sundays 16:00-19:00 UTC for that intake); other intakes run at weekend slots to suit different time zones. Successful interns receive a Certificate of Achievement and may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation. The programme emphasises academic writing, critical thinking and teamwork, and offers the opportunity to publish research. Places are limited and applications are assessed on a rolling basis until full.

Framestore's Launchpad Insights is a hands-on, week-long work experience programme in visual effects for 15-18 year olds. Participants get behind-the-scenes access to the studio, work on a project responding to a brief, collaborate with industry experts, and take part in interactive workshops and inspirational talks covering topics such as concept art and CG modelling.

The programme runs Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00, and is designed for newcomers-no prior experience is required. Framestore will cover transportation and food expenses for participants. Availability is limited and placements are competitive, so applicants should expect a selective process.

During the week you will see work in progress on film, TV and commercial projects; participants are required to respect strict confidentiality and must not take or share photographs inside the building (other than in the reception area). The programme also includes networking opportunities with professionals and fellow participants to help explore future pathways into VFX and filmmaking.

The School of Journalism runs free journalism masterclasses, workshops, Q&A sessions and open days designed as tasters for those considering a journalism degree. Sessions are led by award-winning editors and the School’s training team (News Associates) and aim to give a practical insight into industry work and the training students receive on the BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree.

Workshops cover practical skills such as news and feature writing, data and digital journalism, social media, photography and broadcast journalism, with talks from industry guest speakers. Participants may have the chance to produce stories for partner publications and receive individual feedback on exercises. Events are delivered both remotely (via Zoom) and in person at the News Associates newsroom in Twickenham/London.

The events are free and aimed primarily at sixth form and gap year students (those planning to start a degree in 2026 or 2027). To book, email [email protected], call 0203 026 3781 or complete the sign-up form linked on the page. University students, graduates and career changers are directed to a separate News Associates events sign-up.

This online webinar from Christ's College, Cambridge focuses on super-curricular activities, the personal statement and the role these elements play in a competitive university application. The session is aimed at students preparing to apply in September 2026 (for 2027 entry or deferred 2028 entry) and is open to students from all backgrounds. The session will last 1 hour 15 minutes and includes time for questions. Attendees will receive a follow-up email with useful links after the webinar. This event is part of Christ's Regular Webinars. If you are interested but cannot attend this specific session, visit the College's webinars page linked on the event listing to view other dates and register.

Experience an intensive two-week residential Law summer school on Oxford University campus with Oxford Scholastica Academy. The Experience Law Academy introduces key legal principles, criminal and civil systems, international law and corporate law through daily classes, masterclasses and a four-hour Moot Court Challenge where students research cases, craft arguments and present in a mock trial.

Classes are taught by expert tutors from leading universities (typically Oxford and Cambridge). Beyond academics, the programme includes social, cultural and sporting activities, day trips (e.g., Windsor Castle, Blenheim Palace), and a formal graduation ceremony at St Anne’s College. Students who complete the course receive a Certificate of Achievement and may be awarded a Letter of Recommendation.

This course is designed for motivated 15-18 year olds worldwide. Small class sizes (maximum 15 students) and tailored feedback aim to strengthen academic skills, public speaking and advocacy, and to support stronger university applications.

Bridgend College Summer School offers two summer activity options for young people aged 13 to 16 at the Pencoed campus. The Summer Rugby Camp is an action-packed programme focused on skill development, team work and confidence-building. Participants can expect coaching, performance analysis using drone footage, healthy eating and cooking sessions, first aid training, and opportunities to learn from a guest speaker. The Animal Care and Conservation Camp is designed for teenagers who are interested in wildlife, animal welfare and outdoor skills. Activities include campus tours, animal encounters, habitat management, biodiversity tracking, bushcraft, survival tasks, and rural first aid. It is a hands-on programme that aims to build practical experience and confidence in the outdoors. Across both camps, Bridgend College provides a supportive environment with flexible booking options, complimentary refreshments, and a strong emphasis on personal growth. Participants need to bring their own packed lunch and water bottle, and the animal care camp has specific clothing and footwear requirements for safety.

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 LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge is a 100% virtual, global pitch competition for high school students. Participants identify problems in their communities and pitch solutions aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Entrants can participate individually or in teams of 2-4 and receive access to expert-led webinars and exclusive resources to support idea development. Selected teams progress to a global final where winners receive experiential rewards including virtual internships with LSE Generate founders, cash prizes (up to $2,500 mentioned), mentorship, certificates of achievement, and visibility at LSE Generate events. The programme emphasises entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, and practical problem-solving for real-world impact. Registration links and forms are provided on the event website.

The Debussy International Music Competition is an open, international competition for musicians across a wide range of classical categories including All Instruments, Conducting, Composition, Voice, Chamber, Choir, Ensemble, Orchestra and Music Creator. The competition accepts performers, conductors, composers and groups of any nationality and age; category-specific age brackets determine eligibility. Submissions may be video or audio (composers may also submit MIDI files), and for many categories video evidence is required. Age for an application is determined on the day of the application deadline (or the average age of the group for group entries).

The competition defines many categories with explicit repertoire and duration rules (period-specific categories require works from the indicated eras). Multiple categories may be entered using the same link if the recording meets each category's requirements, but if multiple works are submitted in a single application only the first work will be considered. Additional requirements and FAQs cover submission formats, visibility of performers in video submissions, acceptable accompaniment (including audio backgrounds), and limits on submitted writing (1500 words) or video length for innovative writing. Specific prize details vary by category; winners in the Music Video category receive an e-certificate and a listing on the Beeffie Creative Musical Artists page.

This hands-on holiday workshop explores how digital designs can be turned into real-world products. Participants investigate the connection between mathematics, coding and manufacturing by creating their own embroidered patterns and seeing how technology can bring those designs to life. Using TurtleStitch, a free programming language, young people design geometric patterns through simple coding commands. Those digital creations are then stitched onto fabric using an embroidery machine, helping participants understand how software, measurement and manufacturing work together in engineering and industry. The workshop is aimed at young people who enjoy making, designing and problem-solving. It gives students a practical introduction to creative computing and engineering ideas, showing how digital tools can be used to produce physical objects in a fun, accessible way.

The Cambridge Chemistry Challenge is a UK school competition designed to stretch and challenge students interested in chemistry and to give insight into studying chemistry beyond the school syllabus.

The competition is set by an experienced team of teachers and university chemists and is designed to be accessible to Year 12 students while encouraging university-style scientific thinking. The assessment takes the form of a 90-minute written paper, consisting of two or three questions, which is sat at school under supervised conditions within a specified time window after AS exams.

Registered schools (those entering at least one student) are sent the paper at the beginning of June. Teachers may enter as many candidates as they wish; for schools submitting more than five scripts, teachers should mark these themselves, while schools entering five or fewer may submit papers unmarked. Students who perform well receive certificates, and the highest performers are invited to a residential camp at the University of Cambridge at the end of August.

Join the tutor2u subject experts for a full day of focused A-Level revision and exam technique targeted at AQA A-Level Biology students sitting exams in 2026. The cinema-based Grade Booster workshops feature four fast-paced, interactive sessions delivered on the big screen, a dedicated workshop booklet, and access to an attendee hub with downloadable resources. Sessions are designed to improve exam technique, demonstrate effective approaches to different question types, and build confidence in maths and practical data handling skills.

Session topics include analysing and describing data (including error bars and statistics), accurate method-writing and evaluation, planning and answering synoptic essay questions for paper 3, and overall exam strategy to maximise marks. Workshops are led by experienced A-Level Biology teachers and examiners. Events run 10:30to15:15 (registration from 9:45) and take place at cinema venues in Manchester, Birmingham and London during Spring 2026. The advertised price is £36.00 (inc VAT).

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.

The British Physics Olympiad Senior Physics Challenge (SPC) is a national competition aimed at Year 12 (first year of A-level or equivalent) students. There are two routes: SPC Online, a quiz-style competition made up of two 30-minute multiple-choice sets designed to encourage wider reading and interest in physics; and the traditional paper SPC, a one-hour problem-based paper that challenges students' problem-solving and application of core physics principles.

Both competitions are intended to be taken in school under teacher supervision and are not permitted to be sat remotely. The online event is run via the BPhO Competition Platform and is accessible to capable students (not an Olympiad-level paper). The paper competition uses a problem-set format with past papers recommended for preparation; teachers download papers from the Competition Platform and mark scripts in school using the provided mark scheme.

Entry arrangements vary: SPC Online charges £20 for a school entry (up to 999 students), the paper competition is free for (UK) schools while international schools have a £20 fee for up to 100 students. Results, reports and supporting materials (sample questions, past papers, mark schemes) are available on the Competition Platform. Selected top performers may be invited (with their teacher) to the Royal Society awards.

This entry is a curriculum-linked video lecture from MASSOLIT titled "Hobbes's Life and Times," delivered by Prof. Jeffrey Collins (Queen's University, Canada). It forms the first module of the course "Political Ideas - Thomas Hobbes" and introduces Hobbes's biography, education at Oxford, and the intellectual contexts that shaped his thought. The lecture situates Hobbes within Humanism and the "New Science," outlines his mechanistic view of human beings as "matter in motion," and explains how these ideas feed into his major work, Leviathan.

The broader course moves from historical context (the English Civil War) to close readings of Leviathan, Hobbes's account of the social contract, the nature and powers of the sovereign, and themes of liberty and disorder, concluding with Hobbes's influence on later political thought. The resource is aimed at secondary students (GCSE, A Level) and IB learners and is accessible via the MASSOLIT platform; to view the full course you must sign up or log in to MASSOLIT.

Dukes Plus' Finance Summer School is a two-week immersive career programme (with 1-week options) based at University College London. Designed for students aged 15-18, it offers hands-on exposure to investment banking and trading, including live trading on a London stock-market simulator, simulated M&A deals, portfolio construction and assessment by industry professionals.

Participants receive personalised coaching from senior asset managers and other finance experts, attend seminars on the UCL campus, and take part in networking events and insider site visits across London. The Premium option adds extra coaching and networking opportunities to deepen employability skills and university application readiness.

There is a residential option providing private accommodation, meals and social activities. Fees start at A32225 depending on package and residence choices. Start dates listed for 2026 include 6 July, 27 July and 17 August.

Dukes Plus runs a programme of free online events and webinars aimed at students, parents, and educators to support university and admissions preparation. Topics cover test preparation (UCAT, TMUA, ESAT, TARA), subject- and sector-specific guidance (medicine, law, drama), how to find work experience, US college admissions and athletic recruitment, and general application strategy for domestic and international universities. Each webinar is delivered online in the evening (listed at 6pm UK time) and is suitable for school-age students preparing for GCSEs, A-levels/IB, and university applications, as well as for parents and teachers seeking guidance on supporting applicants. Past webinars are available as recordings in the archive sections for specific topics (Medicine, Oxbridge, US applications, Drama, tutoring and revision). Sign-up is managed via the Dukes Plus website events page. The series aims to provide practical, actionable advice for students at different stages of the pre-university journey and to demystify admissions tests and application choices.

Oxford Medicine Summer School 2026 is a two-week, residential academic programme for students aged 13-15, hosted at Oxford colleges including Lady Margaret Hall, Worcester College, or St Benet's Hall. The course introduces young learners to core medical topics such as anatomy, physiology, disease and diagnosis, medical ethics, and case-based learning through interactive lessons, practical workshops and group projects.

Students will live on campus in full-board college accommodation with 24/7 supervision. Daily timetables combine interactive seminars, workshops, masterclasses and directed study, and weekends include excursions around Oxford. Small class sizes and personalised tutor support are emphasised, with activities designed to develop teamwork, debate and problem-solving skills relevant to future medical study.

The programme includes optional airport transfer services (complimentary within specified arrival/departure windows; unaccompanied-minor departures incur a fee), a formal graduation ceremony and a certificate recognising each student's academic progress. Session dates are not currently published; interested families are invited to join the notification list or book via the Best Parents site when new dates are announced.

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).

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.