Experience Christ's Summer School gives eligible UK state-school students a short residential experience of college life at Christ's College, Cambridge, combining academic sessions with social activities and admissions guidance.

The programme will take place in August 2026 as an overnight residential. Participants choose from a range of academic strands (examples previously include History, Law, Psychology and Politics, and a separate strand for Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Land Economy, Geography, Architecture and Design). Sessions are delivered by subject experts and are designed to give students a taste of the academic challenge of studying at Cambridge alongside information on admissions, finance and careers.

The programme is free to attend and includes accommodation and meals. Travel costs are covered for students who are eligible for Free School Meals, care-experienced students, and those who are refugees or under humanitarian protection. Applications open in late spring/early summer 2026; student applications must be accompanied by a supporting teacher reference and late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Join Computacenter for an Apprenticeship Insight Evening to learn about their 2026 apprenticeship programmes and entry routes. The event includes an overview of apprenticeship pathways, guidance on the application process, and practical tips to strengthen applications. Attendees will hear live Q&A sessions with current apprentices and have the chance to meet hiring managers to gain direct insight into available roles and working life at Computacenter. The event is aimed at students considering next steps, as well as parents and educators who want to learn more about apprenticeships as a route into tech. The same format runs on two evenings (3rd and 4th February 2026). The sessions are free to attend but require prior registration; tickets are limited to two per household. The event takes place in person at Computacenter Hatfield (Hatfield Avenue, AL10 9TW).

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.

Mont Rose College Careers Fair 2026 is an in-person employability event run by the college's Employability Department for students, graduates and the general public. The fair brings together employers, training providers, charities and universities to showcase career pathways, live vacancies, apprenticeships, placements and volunteering roles. Attendees can meet employers and recruiters face-to-face, learn about vacancies and training opportunities, gain insights into employability skills and professional expectations, and build networks. The event is scheduled for 24 October 2026 (doors 10:50, event starts 11:00) at Mont Rose College, Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill IG2 6NQ (in-person).

St Catherine's College Academic Taster Days offer school students the chance to explore specific subject areas, meet tutors and current students, experience a taste of academic teaching at Oxford, and learn more about applying to university. The programme includes online Bright Matter sessions (aimed at women and non-binary students in Years 11 and 12 interested in STEM) and in-person full-day Academic Taster Days held at St Catherine's College.

Online Bright Matter sessions (16:30-17:30) in January and February 2026 will cover Biology, Human Sciences and Medicine, and include subject insights, a short academic taster and a live Q&A with current students and tutors. Students who attend Bright Matter sessions may be invited to express interest in attending an in-person Academic Taster Day later in the year as part of the programme.

In-person Academic Taster Days take place in May 2026 and provide the opportunity to spend a day on campus, attend academic sessions in your chosen subject, meet undergraduates, participate in activities or demo interview sessions, and enjoy lunch in the college. All events are free to attend; registration details will be published on the college website.

The Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) at the University of Birmingham is a sport scholarship programme offering high-performance student-athletes tailored dual-career support. It mirrors UK Sport world class performance programmes and provides access to bespoke specialist practitioners (strength & conditioning, nutrition, physiology, psychology and performance lifestyle), unlimited physiotherapy/soft tissue therapy within a fair use policy, funding support for international representation and medical interventions, and academic flexibility through a dedicated Performance Lifestyle Coach. EDCAP consists of two tiers: a one-year Talent programme that can lead onto the Elite programme for athletes meeting performance standards; the Elite tier receives more individualised support and higher funding. Awards include financial support (a component up to £3,000 and total package value typically between £8,000 and £12,000), 12-month Sport & Fitness Peak membership with full facility access, scholar kit and an Athlete Resource Pack, plus induction activities and scholar social events across the academic year. Student-athletes at junior international standard (or above) in Olympic and Commonwealth sports are invited to apply. Students of all years and nationalities (including postgraduates) may be considered. The programme provides contextual admissions benefits for some incoming undergraduates and offers a structured application timeline with wave deadlines and interview dates as published on the Sport Scholarships page.

Celebrating Your Life Stories is a two-hour, in-person creative non-fiction writing workshop run by Juliet Thomas as part of the Huddersfield Literature Festival. The session introduces participants to creative non-fiction and focuses on celebrating joyous and defining life moments. Juliet Thomas (Creative Coach and founder of From Seed To Sky) leads reflective and practical writing exercises to help attendees develop uplifting personal pieces. The workshop includes an intro to creative non-fiction with published examples, partner ice-breakers, a micro-writing task (up to 250 words), and work on beginning a longer piece such as a blog or article. Participants may share their writing if comfortable. Refreshments are provided during the session. No prior writing experience is required; the event is described as welcoming and life-affirming. Practical details: the workshop takes place at Amped (29 Zetland Street, Huddersfield HD1 2RA) on Saturday 9 May 2026, 11:00-13:00 BST. Tickets are sold via Eventbrite (standard £12, concession £10; free essential carer ticket when accompanying a ticket holder). For access needs contact the venue at hello@ampedhudd.co.uk or the festival admin at info@huddlitfest.org.uk. Refunds are offered up to 28 days before the event.

Amey Services Limited is recruiting Civil Engineer Degree Apprentices to join their CAFA account based in Crawley. The role is an on-the-job apprenticeship where the successful candidate will carry out assessments and inspections of rail structures (including underline/overline bridges, footbridges, canopies, tunnels and other assets), prepare technical assessments, calculations, reports and drawings, support project teams and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. This is a Level 6 Civil Engineer degree apprenticeship delivered in partnership with London South Bank University. The apprenticeship includes specialist training off the job, 1-2-1 support, e-learning materials and takes approximately five years to complete. The stated start date for this vacancy is 1 September 2026 and the position is based at The Beehive, Beehive Ring Road, Gatwick, Crawley (RH6 0PA). Hours are Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 (37 hours 30 minutes per week) with occasional weekend site work classed as overtime. Candidates must meet the essential academic requirements (A-levels, T-level or BTEC alternatives as described), hold a full UK driving licence, be able to pass a PTS medical and comply with random drug and alcohol testing. Successful completion may lead to permanent employment with the employer.

The PwC Flying Start Financial Bursary provides financial support to students who join Queen Mary University of Londons BSc Accountancy (Flying Start) programme. Ten awards are available, with a total value of A310,000 per recipient paid across the four-year degree (A34,000 in year 1; A32,000 in years 2). Years 2 4 involve paid placements with PwC as part of the Flying Start course.

To be considered you must be a home student, have applied for the BSc Accountancy (Flying Start) for September entry, and have a household income under A335,000 per annum as assessed by Student Finance England. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to a career in audit during PwC's assessment process and typically attend a non-fee-paying school; exceptions for those who previously received fee-paying school scholarships are reviewed case-by-case.

PwC will contact applicants for eligibility assessment after they have applied to the degree programme. The bursary is paid in addition to the Queen Mary Bursary (if eligible) and any Student Finance England funding.

This online webinar brings together three geographers (Olivia, Suha and Lauren) who read geography at university and now work in the built environment sector. Speakers will share their career journeys, including experiences working on projects such as the development of Heathrow's Third Runway, property management, and quantity surveying, and will discuss how geographical skills are applied in these roles. The session is aimed at teachers and students studying geography at GCSE and A Level and is designed to support curriculum-linked careers education. It contributes to Gatsby Benchmark 4 (linking curriculum learning to careers) and Benchmark 5 (encounters with employers and employees). The webinar is run in collaboration with the Built Environment Schools Trust's My Environment My Future programme. Advance booking is required via the RGS portal; participants will receive joining instructions by confirmation email. The event will be held on the RGS website and is free to attend for members and non-members.

We're delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Jonathan Biss to work with Guildhall keyboard players in this free, open masterclass. Internationally recognised as one of the leading pianists of his generation, Jonathan Biss is renowned for the intelligence, intensity and honesty of his musicianship. He performs regularly with the world’s major orchestras and conductors, and is especially admired for his interpretations of the core classical and romantic repertoire, as well as his engagement with contemporary music. The session will last for 3 hours. Audience members are welcome to attend free of charge, no tickets are required, and visitors may drop in at any time and will be admitted at an appropriate moment.

Siemens Energy is recruiting an Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice (Level 3) to join their Newcastle upon Tyne site. As an apprentice you will work as part of a fast-paced team providing technical assistance across processes and procedures, learning to read and interpret technical information and using software to produce reports and documentation. Daily responsibilities include interacting with engineers, project managers, customers, suppliers and quality auditors to support the delivery of high-quality products and services. This is a four-year paid apprenticeship where you will earn a salary while completing a structured training programme. Your training begins with a Level 2 NVQ Foundation qualification at the company Training Centre, alongside day-release study for a Level 3 BTEC at college. You will progress to complete a Level 3 NVQ and undertake a series of work placements within the business to support your development toward the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. Rewards include an annual salary circa £15,500+ (incremental), a pension with employer contribution, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and access to salary sacrifice benefits (private medical & dental, cycle to work, subsidised lunch, discounted gym membership). To apply, submit an up-to-date CV detailing your interest in Siemens Energy and your most recent qualifications, grades and predicted results. Closing date for applications is 24 February 2026.

Specsavers is recruiting an Optical Assistant apprentice at its Ryde store. This is a full-time, hands-on apprenticeship where most learning takes place on the job in-store. Day-to-day duties include greeting customers, booking eye tests, pre-screening patients, measuring and fitting frames, processing orders and payments, and assisting with optical product selection and aftercare. You will work as part of the store team and support customer care, appointment management and basic clinical screening tasks. The apprenticeship includes structured workplace training provided by Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited and leads to a Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification (Optical assistant 2022). The programme includes Level 2 Functional Skills in English if required and an End-Point Assessment. The role is full-time (40 hours per week, including weekend working as required) and the stated start date is Friday 27 February 2026. Duration of the apprenticeship is 1 year 6 months. Applicants must have GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above) and must not already hold a qualification at or above this apprenticeship level in the sector. Candidates should be able to travel to 39 High Street, Ryde (PO33 2HT) daily. To apply, sign in to the Find an apprenticeship service and follow the instructions to apply; the application is completed on the employer's website. The vacancy reference is VAC2000009263 and the closing date is 13 February 2026.

The University of Surrey Residential Summer Schools (part of the Surrey Scholars programme) offer Year 12 students the chance to experience studying a subject at university degree level. The 2026 residential programme is free to attend and provides a short on-campus experience across three subject strands: Business, Engineering Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. There are 100 places in total shared across the strands. During the four-day, three-night programme participants will take part in sample lectures, workshops, research projects, sports tasters and evening social activities. The programme includes overnight accommodation and three meals per day; transport costs are covered on request. The residential summer school is targeted at Year 12 students from under-represented backgrounds who attend non-selective state schools or colleges in the UK and meet the specified widening-participation criteria. Applications for the 2026 Summer Schools open on 2026-01-19 and close on 2026-03-29. Applicants are encouraged to use the Surrey Scholars application form to register interest and apply; places are allocated based on eligibility and capacity of the chosen subject strand. For queries contact summerschools@surrey.ac.uk.

The Wadham Symposium 2026 is a one-day, cross-college and cross-disciplinary symposium at Wadham College on the theme of FORCE. The programme for Saturday 7 February 2026 will explore multiple senses of force - from physical forces of nature to institutional and social forces - and will examine how force shapes power, momentum, resistance, habit, and legitimacy. Presentations will be given by students, fellows, staff, and professors, and the day includes formal sessions alongside informal opportunities for discussion over coffee, lunch and dinner. The event aims to foster vibrant intellectual exchange across disciplines and provide space for debate and reflection within the college community. Those wishing to attend are asked to register via the Microsoft Forms link or contact one of the conveners (Norman Aselmeyer, Marko Ilić, Catriona Parry, Yevhen Yashchuk) for registration details.

The Classical Association Mythology Competition invites school students and home-educated learners in Key Stages 2 and 3 (ages 7 14) to respond creatively to set mythological prompts for 2026. Students may submit Creative Writing (play, retelling, poem or other written response), Art (painting, sculpture, collage or other handcrafted artwork) or Animation (silent, spoken or sung; animated or using figures/puppets). Submissions should follow the specific format requirements for each category and all entries must be in English.

Creative Writing entries have a 500-word limit and must be submitted as a Word document; handwritten or scanned writing will not be judged. Art should be submitted as .jpeg images showing all relevant views and must be 100% original, hand-crafted work (digital art will not be judged). Animations should be submitted as an unlisted YouTube link, should not use real people, and must be no longer than 5 minutes. Schools may submit up to 10 entries per Key Stage and each entry must be accompanied by an entry form with a brief description of the work.

Entries should be emailed with the entry form to [email protected] by the stated deadline. Judges will notify schools and/or parents by email about prize-winning entrants and book tokens will be posted. Note that the organisers reserve the right to publish winning entries on the website; if you do not want work published, indicate this clearly on the entry form.

This online webinar, delivered by Dr Helen Essell (Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge), introduces palaeoecology and how sedimentary archives such as peatlands are used to reconstruct past environments. The session will explain fossil proxies (for example pollen) preserved in sediments, how these are analysed to trace millennial-scale relationships between climate, environmental change and human activity, and why this evidence matters for contemporary conservation and restoration work. The webinar is aimed at students considering applying to the University of Cambridge and those studying Geography, Archaeology, Politics, Law or Classics who want insight into undergraduate research and teaching in the subject. It is an outreach taster lecture within the Murray Edwards College webinar series and includes time for questions. The event is delivered online via Zoom and is free to attend. Booking is required via the college registration form. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis where capacity limits apply.

Join Science Gallery London for an interactive afternoon exploring quantum physics, designed for GCSE and A-Level students interested in physics. The event showcases hands-on activities from King's College London researchers, short talks from King's academics, and opportunities to speak with current physics undergraduates to learn what university life and physics study are like.

Activities run throughout the afternoon: "Get hands on with Quantum" (13:00-17:30, Ground Floor), "Chat with a student" (13:00-18:00, Quantum Corner, Ground Floor), and talks in the SGL Theatre (Level -1) at set times. The Quantum Untangled exhibition will also be open to explore. This is a drop-in format - attendees are welcome to arrive at any time during the session.

Entry is free but booking is essential. The event takes place at Science Gallery London on Great Maze Pond in London (SE1).

This is a drop-in engineering careers event aimed at students in Years 12 and 13, including those currently studying or who have completed the DEC qualification and students studying A-level Mathematics and Physics. The event is hosted by the Channel Island Group of Professional Engineers (CIGPE) in partnership with Skills Jersey. Attendees will be able to speak directly with industry employers to learn about potential job opportunities, possible work placements, and general career information within engineering. The event takes place in person at the Great Hall, Highlands College Jersey, Highlands Lane, St. Saviour JE1 1HL on Friday 27 February 2026 and runs for approximately two hours.

This is a five-week introductory online course designed specifically for young people who want to learn more about mental health. Through short videos, personal stories, quizzes and brief assignments you will learn to recognise common psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and ADHD, and explore personal, environmental and genetic factors that can contribute to these conditions. The course is created and taught by experts from the University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen and the University of Cambridge. It focuses on practical steps for prevention and self-management and aims to equip learners with tools to protect and boost their mental wellbeing. Estimated study time is about 2 hours per week and a digital certificate is available when eligibility criteria are met. You can start immediately in a global classroom. The course is introductory and suitable for people aged over 14, as well as parents, caregivers, teachers and medical professionals seeking an accessible overview of youth mental health.