Join the University of Gloucestershire for a Psychology Taster Day at the new City Campus in Gloucester. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in the university's facilities and learn about degree-level study in psychology from expert teaching staff.

Participants will receive insider interview tips, have opportunities to chat with current students, and take a guided tour of the campus and facilities. The event is designed to help Year 12 and 13 (or equivalent) students explore what studying psychology at university is like.

For more information or to register, contact the outreach team via [email protected]. The event takes place at City Campus, GL1 1AW, Gloucester.

This High School Special places teenagers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to gain supervised medical work experience. Participants shadow doctors and nurses in local hospitals, attend medical training workshops, and take part in community outreaches where they complete basic health checks under qualified supervision. The programme emphasises practical learning (35-50 clinical shadowing hours and 15-20 volunteer service hours) and cultural exchange with other interns your age.

Projects Abroad provides full in-country support including accommodation with local host families, three meals a day, airport pick-up and drop-off, transport to placements, an induction and orientation, training sessions, organised social activities and a weekend trip to local attractions. Visa support and advice are offered, but flights, visa fees (where applicable) and travel/medical insurance are not included. The placement is staffed 24/7 by local supervisors and is safety audited and risk assessed to BS8848 standards.

No prior experience is required and the project is designed to help teenagers decide if a medical career is right for them. On completion you receive a certificate of project completion and access to alumni services and resources.

Martin-Baker offers two related early-careers opportunities: Summer Placements aimed at students studying towards a relevant degree, and a 4-day Work Experience Programme in Engineering & Manufacturing for local school students. Summer placements are 8-12 week opportunities designed to provide hands-on experience within engineering teams; availability is ad hoc and cannot be guaranteed every year.

The Work Experience Programme is a structured 4-day placement at Martin-Baker's Denham site, delivered up to three times a year and typically scheduled within half-term or school holiday periods. Spaces are limited and the programme is intended to improve access to meaningful placements for local schools and students.

To register interest in Summer Placements applicants should create an account on Martin-Baker's applicant portal and select the 'Early Careers' category and 'Summer Placement' sub-category. For work experience queries or to apply for the 4-day programme, contact the Early Careers team via the email provided.

This virtual work experience programme from AtkinsRéalis introduces learners to engineering, design and project management, with a strong focus on how these areas come together to solve real-world problems. It explores the company’s work across consultancy, transportation, infrastructure, aerospace, technology and sustainability, giving participants a broad view of the kinds of careers and challenges involved.

The programme includes activities, quizzes and module-based learning that cover AtkinsRéalis’ history, consultancy skills, transport and infrastructure, energy and clean power, sustainability, company values and career pathways. Learners also hear from employees and industry experts through webinars and recorded talks, helping them understand what working in the sector is really like.

It is designed to be flexible and accessible online, with around 10 hours of content available over a two-week period. Participants can work through the material at their own pace, and successful completion leads to a certificate. The programme is aimed at young people exploring early careers options and wanting to build skills for future study and work.

This online Medicine summer course introduces core concepts in medicine and healthcare through a project-based programme delivered by expert tutors, typically from Oxford and Cambridge. Students explore medical specialties (e.g., cardiology, psychiatry), learn clinical skills such as taking patient histories and basic emergency procedures, and discuss medical ethics and the future of healthcare.

The course runs as a one- or two-week cohort with small classes (maximum 15 students). Each cohort includes live tutorials, masterclasses, guided independent study and group work, culminating in a Graduation Ceremony. Successful participants receive a Certificate of Achievement and outstanding students may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation.

Live tutorials are scheduled to run from 1-3 PM UK time and the programme is delivered online via Zoom. The course aims to strengthen knowledge for university applications and to give practical insight into medical practice through roleplay, clinical scenarios and feedback from experienced academic tutors.

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.

The Dental Mentor Dental Leadership Programme is a virtual leadership and mentoring programme for secondary-school students aspiring to study dentistry. It combines two teaching days each year (one in November and one in February) with small-group mentoring, practical tasks and interactive sessions run on Zoom. Participants work with experienced dental professionals and peer cohorts to develop skills that strengthen dental school applications.

The programme covers topics including medical ethics, research skills, literature review methods, public speaking, team-building, critical thinking, dental wider-reading (NHS structure, healthcare policy and major dental organisations), and project-based learning with guest speakers from the profession. Students are placed into small groups with personal mentors to develop and present an education or research project, gaining certificates and references that can support university applications and potential scholarships.

Eligibility is limited to secondary students enrolled on Dental Mentor's Silver, Gold or Platinum Pathways (Year 11-13; S4-S6 in Scotland; Years 12-14 in Northern Ireland). The programme is free to accepted students, but places are competitive (typically up to three leadership spots per school). Applications for leadership positions open twice a year and are announced via Dental Mentor's social channels and email.

This is a virtual work experience programme from AXA XL that gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at how the insurer helps people, businesses and communities manage risk and recover from incidents. The programme includes modules on claims, underwriting, sustainability (including insurance for renewable energy and climate resilience), and an introduction to early careers at AXA XL such as apprenticeships and internships. Interactive activities and quizzes are embedded to help you apply learning and build employability skills. The programme is delivered online and is largely self-paced, with live webinars (weekday working hours) that are recorded for later viewing. Participants will explore real-world scenarios, see how teams collaborate to solve problems, and learn about the range of roles within insurance beyond common perceptions of the industry. The course emphasises transferable skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving. On completion you will receive a certificate to support CVs and applications. The programme is aimed at school/college students but is open to anyone aged 13 and above; older students are welcome and live sessions are available as recordings for flexible access.

Join Lloyds Banking Group for a live virtual work experience challenge where students step into the role of a festival food-truck entrepreneur. Working through a realistic business scenario, attendees design a food concept, choose a festival pitch location, test pricing and profit, and think through how to build a successful small business. The session is team-based and hands-on, with practical GCSE Business skills at its core. Participants will explore customers, costs, risk, workflow, staffing, and pitching, while also using AI as a thinking tool to test ideas and make decisions. The experience finishes with a short 2-minute pitch and feedback, helping students build confidence, commercial awareness, and teamwork. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to join in. The event is delivered live online with breakout activities, and attendees should have a laptop and internet access. After the session, students will receive practical resources and links to further opportunities via Lloyds Banking Group’s Faster Forward hub.

Keystone Tutors' Children's Writing Competition 2026 returns for summer 2026 with two separate competitions, giving children and teenagers the chance to develop imagination, storytelling skill and creative confidence. The Junior Competition is open to writers aged 5-13 (Years 1-8), while the Senior Competition is open to writers aged 14-18 (Years 9-13). Junior entrants can write up to 800 words on the theme “Mystery” or choose from the suggested titles, while senior entrants can write up to 1,500 words on the theme “Other Worlds” or one of the suggested prompts. In both competitions, entries must be original, written in English prose, and AI use is forbidden. Entries should be emailed to enquiries@keystonetutors.com as either a typed Word document or a clear photo of a handwritten story. Winners receive a £100 Waterstone’s voucher and a one-to-one Creative Writing Masterclass with a Keystone tutor, runner-up receives the masterclass, and every entrant receives brief tailored feedback.

The Ban Ki-moon Foundation’s "Your Future in Green Jobs" is a free, self-paced online course made up of six interactive modules that help young people explore climate change, green career paths, and the skills needed to pursue them. The course includes interactive assignments, videos, reflection spaces, and a virtual Green Job Career Fair to expose learners to a range of green careers and entrepreneurial pathways. Learners who complete the course can receive a certificate signed by Ban Ki-moon. In addition to the online course, the programme runs an annual Mentorship Program in which around 20 young people (aged 14-20) from across the world are selected to receive guidance from green jobs experts and develop SDG micro-projects. Insights from the course and mentorship feed into a Policy Recommendations Paper advocating for youth access to green jobs. The programme is presented in collaboration with Dubai Cares, Plan International, and Unbounded Associates, and aims to empower youth to connect their passions, interests, and skills with meaningful careers that address climate change.

Embark on a creative journey with the Graphic Design Virtual Work Experience. This online programme introduces the key concepts, history, principles and elements of graphic design and explains how design shapes everyday life across different industries. Participants learn about major industries that use graphic design and hear from practising designers about career routes and industry entry stories.

The course covers the full graphic design process - briefing, researching, brainstorming, sketching, client feedback and refining a finished product - and includes interactive activities, quizzes and exemplar portfolios. Participants are supported to begin building their own graphic design portfolio with guidance from experts and reflective tasks to consolidate learning.

The programme is delivered virtually and is available on-demand with live webinars (recorded) taking place during weekday working hours. There is no strict cut-off for completing the work; assignments are reviewed after submission and a certificate of completion is issued once the programme is marked complete.

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.

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 is a curriculum-linked video lecture from the MASSOLIT course "Rules of Human Rights Law", presented by Professor Conor Gearty of the London School of Economics. The module and course examine the development and legal structure of human rights law, placing the emergence of rights in the post-war context and explaining how the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights operate.

The course covers major theories and philosophical traditions behind human-rights values, contrasts rights with the English legal tradition of liberties, and discusses developments in UK law culminating in the Human Rights Act 1998. Later modules examine common laws relationship with human rights and the evolving nature of judicial power and democracy in this area.

The lectures are produced by MASSOLIT for secondary-level curricula and are explicitly linked to GCSE, A Level and IB study. The resource is delivered as on-demand video content suitable for students and teachers wishing to supplement classroom study of human-rights and constitutional topics.

Learn to Lead Sport Climbs is a hands-on climbing workshop for people who are ready to move on from top-roping and start learning the skills needed for lead climbing on bolted sport routes. The session focuses on the practical foundations of leading safely and confidently, with guidance from an experienced instructor in a supportive environment. Participants will cover essential techniques such as safe clipping, rope management, route reading, belaying a lead climber, and understanding how to manage falls. The workshop also emphasises risk assessment, clear communication, and building confidence while climbing on the sharp end. It is designed for climbers aiming for their first outdoor lead, as well as those who want to refresh their fundamentals. The workshop runs over two days at Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre, and a 1:4 workshop ratio is provided. Accommodation is not included with the ticket, but can be arranged separately nearby.

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 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.

Queen's University Belfast is running a "Check In To Win" competition linked to its June and October 2026 Open Days. To enter, prospective undergraduate applicants must pre-register to attend and then check in at Queen's Open Day on Saturday 6 June 2026 or Saturday 3 October 2026. The entry period runs from 00:01 on 6 June 2026 until 23:59 on 3 October 2026 (GMT). Entrants are limited to one entry each and must provide their first name, surname and email address when registering. The winner will be selected by electronic draw and contacted by 1 November 2026.

Duncan & Toplis offers short in-person work experience placements designed to give students an introductory insight into a career in accountancy. Placements typically last a week or two and pair participants with experienced mentors so they can learn about accountancy, tax and business advisory work while contributing to real projects and developing practical skills.

During the placement students spend time at one of the firm's offices across the UK, work on hands-on tasks, and network with trainees, colleagues and other work-experience students. The programme emphasises meaningful learning rather than menial tasks, helping participants build contacts, gain practical experience for future applications, and understand potential career pathways in accounting and finance.

Participants may be better placed to apply for Duncan & Toplis early-career roles after completing a placement. The firm operates multiple locations (see application instructions) and aims to match students with mentors aligned to their interests. The programme is presented as inclusive of applicants regardless of gender, disability status or economic background.