Run economic simulations, build models and analyse data with expert-led guidance, then tackle case studies, group exercises and role-play scenarios on Economics Practice Days. Get UCAS application support and interview coaching, and finish with a certificate.

Explore aviation training facilities and an aircraft hangar on a guided tour, meet experienced staff, and see specialist learning spaces up close. Find out about Aircraft Engineering and Aviation programmes and the routes into study and progression.

Help manage wildflower-rich grasslands by cutting back brambles, removing invasive weeds and repairing fences that support grazing. You’ll work outdoors on a nature reserve, with training provided to use hand tools.

A dedicated tutor and university mentor support your A-level studies through guided tutorials, mentoring and subject-focused activities in Physics, Mathematics or Computing. Most sessions run online, alongside two in-person visits to the university.

Work through Python coding scenarios in a live problem-solving workshop led by a university computing lecturer. Practise core programming ideas, build confidence and get a taste of university-level Computer Science. Join online via Zoom and ask questions by microphone or typed comments.

Spend four days in person at an engineering and manufacturing site, meet employees and see the teamwork and problem-solving involved in engineering. Explore different career paths and build workplace awareness at the Inchinnan site.

Spend five days in hands-on workshops testing your idea and tackling market research, branding, digital presence, finance, pricing and pitching. Then present your venture at The Big Pitch to judges and compete for a share of £5,000 in investment.

Spend a week getting first-hand insight into local politics, from helping with social media and researching an issue to supporting a constituency surgery. You could also accompany the MP to a meeting or event in Westminster or the constituency.

Talk informally with Liverpool parents about children’s oral health, staff a promotional stand and hand out free toothbrushes and toothpaste. Full training is provided, and you’ll support the Tiny Teeth Project at events across Liverpool.

Explore how sustainable aviation fuel mandates connect with EU ETS policy and the financial pressures shaping aviation. Find out what current approaches are getting right and what could speed up production and adoption. Hear from Jonathon Counsell, Group Sustainability Director at International Airports Group.

Shadow cardiothoracic consultants and registrars on the wards, practise taster interviews and learn how to complete a medical school application. This one-day programme gives you a realistic look at the skills, roles and working environment of specialist surgery.

Research local issues, write press releases and help answer constituents’ queries by phone or email in an MP’s office. Depending on your age and ability, you could contribute to casework or accompany the MP to meetings or events in the House or constituency.

Help hospital teams run smoothly with essential, non-clinical support that contributes to patient care. Volunteer across Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, giving departments practical help with everyday support.

Submit an original STEM project as a written entry, short video or both, solo or in a team. Finalists face judging by video call; selected entrants may showcase their work at The Big Bang Fair.

Build a substantial written research project across two weeks of seminars and argument workshops, then test your reasoning in a formal moot court and write a policy brief with tutor feedback. You can also receive a regulated award from a UK government-regulated awarding body.

Get a clear breakdown of university funding from the Money Advice team, covering tuition fee and maintenance loans, the Lifelong Learning Entitlement and other support you may be able to access. Ask questions about your own situation in this online session.

Create a public display for Somerset House while exploring printmaking, sculpture and collage in free weekly workshops at the National Maritime Museum. You’ll visit other museums and galleries, work towards a Bronze or Silver Arts Award, and get art materials and snacks.

Explore how Cambridge fits into the wider university landscape in an online session led by an experienced admissions tutor. Get guidance on choosing A-Level or equivalent subjects for future study, then bring your questions about Cambridge and its application process to the Q&A.

Explore five business services functions - finance, HR, marketing, legal and sustainability - and see how they keep a global organisation running. Hear from professionals, try interactive activities and learn about apprenticeships, internships and graduate routes. Finish with a certificate of completion.

A live Zoom presentation connects artificial intelligence with security and peace, unpacking ethical, political and social questions around technology in conflict, protection and public life. Hear from Aaron Humphriss and Emmanuel Fisseha, then join the online discussion.