Fundamentals of International Business is a beginner-level online course offered by the University of London on Coursera. The MOOC introduces core concepts in international business including globalisation, internationalisation methods, multinational enterprises, and the role of institutions. The course combines short videos, readings, assignments and discussion prompts across four modules and is designed to provide foundational, practitioner-oriented knowledge.

The course is self-paced with an estimated commitment of 2 weeks at 10 hours per week. Weekly content includes videos, readings, short assignments and discussion activities (examples listed include videos, peer reviews and a summative assessment). It is part of the Business and Marketing Strategies Specialization and aims to help learners build job-relevant skills and prepare for related degree programs.

Learners can audit course materials for free; to receive the electronic Coursera certificate learners must purchase the Certificate experience or apply for Financial Aid where available. The course is presented at a beginner level and is suitable for those new to business concepts or seeking a preparatory overview for further study or careers in business.

Join the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) at its Preston Campus for the undergraduate Open Day on Sunday 16 August 2026. The event runs from 09:00-15:00 BST and gives prospective students the chance to explore campus facilities, meet course tutors and current students, and learn about accommodation, finance and student support. There are subject talks, taster sessions, personal statement workshops and campus tours led by Student Ambassadors. Visitors can tour accommodation, speak directly to academic and careers teams, and get specific course information at subject stands. The Vet School programme is part of the main Open Day but requires separate registration. Free parking is available on university car parks and the campus is accessible by rail, bus, coach or car. Complimentary refreshments will be available during the day. If you cannot attend in person, UCLan also provides a virtual experience showcasing facilities and accommodation. Book your place via the university website to register for sessions and any subject-specific activities.

The British Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad (BAAO), run within the BPhO trust, offers schools across the UK a series of competition papers focused on astronomy and astrophysics. Launched in 2015, the competition is syllabus-independent and builds on core physics applied to astronomical contexts; no prior specialist astronomy modules are assumed. It provides a pathway for students to explore current research topics and to progress to higher education in related fields.

Students are encouraged to attempt the Astro Challenge Paper in the Autumn term and must take at least one of the BPhO Round 1 (November) or the BAAO Round 1 (January). Top performers are invited to the BAAO Round 2 in February, with final selection of the five students who will represent the UK at the IOAA taking place at an Easter training camp in Oxford in April. Past papers and solutions are available online and studying them is strongly recommended to prepare.

Assessment outcomes use medal boundaries (approximately 60%+ Gold, 40%+ Silver, 20%+ Bronze, below 20% Commendation). The BAAO is closely linked with university-based training camps and provides an opportunity for motivated school students (including GCSE and A-level students) to gain advanced problem-solving experience and compete internationally.

Quantum in the Summer is an intensive week-long summer school run by the Quantum Engineering Technology Labs at the University of Bristol. It combines lectures and laboratory practicals covering classical optics, introductory quantum mechanics, quantum/classical computing and quantum key distribution, and includes evening socials and careers guidance. The course is taught on the University of Bristol campus and aims to inspire A-level students to pursue science and engineering careers by sharing practical lab experience and researchers' insights. The 2026 edition runs from 3-7 August and is open to UK and international students (international applicants must be able to obtain a UK visa). The programme is free to attend, though students are expected to cover accommodation, travel and dinner unless awarded a bursary. Applicants must have completed the first year of A-level study (or equivalent), be studying Maths and Physics at A-level, be over 16 by the start date, and be available for the entire week. A CV is requested as part of the application.

Learn to make a hand-embroidered fabric vessel with artist Louise Goult in a relaxed, inspiring workshop at Shipley Art Gallery. This session guides participants through selecting pre-loved and small scrap fabrics and combining them with hand stitch to create a three-dimensional fabric vessel. You will choose threads from a wide range of options and add calming hand-embroidered details to produce a unique ornament or a practical item such as a thread holder or organiser for the home. The workshop promotes a sustainable approach to textiles by using reclaimed materials. The workshop is led by Louise Goult and is suitable for people aged 16 and over, including beginners and those with some embroidery experience. It takes place at Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead on Saturday 4 July 2026 from 10:30AM to 1:30PM. Tickets are available via the TicketSource event page (price range on the listing: £0.00 - £32.34, inclusive of booking fee).

The Experience Engineering Academy is a two-week on-campus summer course run by Oxford Scholastica Academy on the Oxford University campus. Students tackle real-world engineering challenges-building an engine, designing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, exploring aerodynamics and thermodynamic cycles-and are guided by tutors typically drawn from Oxford and Cambridge.

Beyond daily classes, the programme includes an intensive four-hour Bridge Building Challenge that tests teamwork, budgeting and structural design. Masterclasses, visits from an established engineer, cultural excursions and a full social programme (including an International Boat Ball, punting and college experiences) give participants a taste of university life alongside academic learning.

Class sizes are capped (maximum 15 students). All successful participants receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and qualifying students may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation and access to the Ambassador Programme for follow-on activities.

Explore contemporary political issues at St Mary's University with a one-day History and Politics Masterclass aimed at students in the first and second year of sixth form or college. The masterclass introduces key concepts in political economy, migration and citizenship, memory and politics, and political ideology through a mix of short lectures and interactive sessions. The day runs from 09:30 to 14:30 and includes an arrival and welcome, four topical sessions with a mid-morning and early-afternoon break, and a lunch break. Sessions include "What is political economy?", a combined politics and history session on migration and citizenship, a session on memory and politics, and a final session on understanding political ideology. The event takes place in person at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Teachers or advisers who wish to bring a cohort should contact schools.colleges@stmarys.ac.uk to book. General enquiries can be directed to the Press team on 020 8240 8262.

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).

This is a 30-minute virtual session from BYP Finance offering practical, actionable guidance for people aiming to start or progress a career in finance. The session covers the full recruitment journey, including how to identify suitable roles, what employers look for, and ways to develop a career trajectory within the finance industry. Attendees will receive concrete advice on CV and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and personal branding. Speakers draw on industry experience to explain employer expectations, common pitfalls in applications, and strategies for building confidence during interviews. The event also outlines different career pathways within finance so participants can identify routes that match their skills and long-term goals. The session is designed for university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals seeking to secure graduate or junior roles in finance. It's delivered online and requires registration via the Eventbrite page.

Levelling Up: STEM is a free support programme run by the University of Portsmouth for A-level (or equivalent) students who are under-represented in STEM. It is aimed at students who want to study Physics, Mathematics or Computing at university and is designed to run alongside students’ A-level studies, giving participants access to a dedicated tutor and a mentor from the University of Portsmouth. Participants take part in regular guided tutorials, mentoring sessions and subject-focused activities to prepare them to apply for and succeed at university. Most sessions are delivered online, with two dedicated in-person visits to the University of Portsmouth. Students join one of three parallel subject streams (Mathematics, Physics or Computing/Computer Science) and must meet the subject-specific entry criteria (A-levels or equivalent) for their chosen stream. The programme is targeted primarily at Year 12 students (Year 13 in Northern Ireland / S5 in Scotland) and prioritises applicants from Portsmouth and the surrounding area, those eligible for Free School Meals or the 16-19 bursary, care-experienced students, first-generation university applicants, students from low-progression neighbourhoods (POLAR/ACORN criteria), and students attending schools with low progression rates to higher education. The university also particularly welcomes applications from Black heritage students, female students in some STEM subjects, and disabled students.

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.

Salisbury Museum recruits volunteers for a range of museum roles and runs a local work experience programme. The page points visitors to the Volunteer Hub where they can read role descriptions and complete an application form. Volunteer recruitment is actively seeking people to join the Engagement Team who can provide weekend afternoon availability. The museum runs a work experience programme for local students: placements in 2027 are available for Year 10 and Year 12 students and will run from 7 June to 30 July 2027. The 2026 work experience programme is fully booked. Prospective applicants should state which role(s) they are applying for; general (non-role-specific) applications may not be responded to while teams are at capacity. To apply, download the application form from the museum website and return it via email to katedouglas@salisburymuseum.org.uk, in person to the museum receptionist, or by post to the Volunteer Coordinator at Salisbury Museum, The King's House, 65 The Close, SP1 2EN. For queries contact the Volunteer Coordinator (Kate Douglas) or call 01722 332151.

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.

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.

St Mary's University, London is running an on-campus Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 15 August 2026. The event runs from 11:00 to 15:00 and offers attendees the chance to meet current students, tour the green campus, and speak directly to academic and student services staff about programmes, wellbeing, and accommodation. The schedule includes talks and drop-in sessions: a Provost talk by Professor Sara Spear (11:30-12:00), Student Services sessions on wellbeing and accommodation (12:00-12:30), a student Q&A (12:30-13:00), lunch (13:00-15:00), plus campus and accommodation tours and programme-specific drop-in desks throughout the event. Clearing and Admissions staff will be on campus to answer questions and help with Clearing applications on the day. Visitors are welcome to arrive at any time during the event. For enquiries contact the Student Recruitment team (020 8240 2343) or use the booking form on the university event page.

Conservation Travel Africa's Marine Conservation Volunteer Programme in southern Mozambique offers in-person, field-based volunteering focused on long-term monitoring and protection of marine megafauna such as whale sharks, manta rays, humpback whales and endangered sea turtles. Volunteers collect population data, take ID photos, record behaviour and environmental conditions, maintain national databases, assist with tagging and length measurements, log dives and help analyse camera-trap and acoustic data. Activities also include reef and estuary surveys, community visits and beach clean-ups.

The project runs year-round with recommended stays of 3-4 weeks to fully participate; a minimum 2-week stay is recommended and one-week placements are possible for already certified divers. Dive training (RAID Open Water and additional certifications) is provided where required and dive-focused volunteers typically undertake four research dives or snorkel safaris per week. A 12-week Divemaster package is available for those seeking professional dive qualifications and extensive field experience.

Volunteers are accommodated in beachside lodges near Barra/Tofo (accommodation and three meals included). Return transfers from Inhambane Airport are provided; flights, visas and travel insurance are not included. The programme is suitable for a wide adult age range (minimum solo traveller age 16) and combines practical conservation work with training and community engagement.

The Young International Politics Weekend is a one-day work-experience style masterclass run by InvestIN Education for students aged 15-18. Through a programme of interactive sessions led by political professionals (including MPs, civil servants and UN staff), participants take part in Model UN simulations, parliamentary debates, negotiation exercises and live Q&A panels. The day is intended to give practical insight into international politics and key political careers.

The programme also includes expert career coaching on A-level/IB choices, university and degree selection, extracurricular activities and routes into politics. Attendees complete an online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in university applications. The same content is delivered both in-person and live online, with the in-person venue listed as University College London (UCL), Bloomsbury, London.

Next available date: 22 March 2026. Places are secured via registration (no application process); the provider operates on a first-come, first-served basis and spaces are limited.

The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) at Queen's University Belfast supports STEM Learning's Research Placements and Experiences, a summer programme that gives Year 12 students hands-on laboratory experience alongside WWIEM researchers. The scheme runs over July and/or August and offers either a two-week Research Placement or a five-day Research Experience, allowing students to apply classroom learning to real research projects and to learn about research career pathways. The programme is aimed at talented, enthusiastic Year 12 students and is described as supporting students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Projects hosted by WWIEM provide supervised, practical experience in laboratory settings and exposure to research and industry professionals. Students should have at least five GCSEs at Level 5 or above and be studying one or more A-levels in relevant subjects such as science, technology, engineering, computing, statistics, or maths. Students apply via the STEM Learning online application portal. WWIEM researchers who wish to host students can register as providers through the linked provider portal. Further details and guidance are available on the STEM Learning placements webpage linked from the WWIEM page.

Oxford Brookes University offers a travel bursary to help prospective undergraduate students attend Offer Holder Days and Undergraduate Open Days at the Headington Campus. The bursary reimburses the cost of a round trip from your home postcode to the Headington Campus at a rate of £0.40 per mile, with a maximum claim of £80. To request the travel bursary you must be a UK student meeting at least one of the eligibility criteria (for example, living in a low university-progression area by POLAR4, living in areas of higher socio-economic disadvantage by IMD, being a care leaver, or being an estranged student under 25). If you think you are eligible, register for the relevant event on Eventbrite and contact uniopenday@brookes.ac.uk at least 48 hours before the event; the university will send further instructions about claiming the bursary by email.

Join an enriching fine art workshop for GCSE and A-Level students run by IDEA Design Hub CIC at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London. The sessions combine practical and theoretical activities to deepen students' understanding of classical and contemporary art, covering advanced techniques such as oil painting, watercolor, charcoal drawing and sketching, alongside art theory topics like composition, color theory and perspective. The workshop is designed to help students prepare for exam-level coursework and develop high-quality pieces inspired by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh and Frida Kahlo.

Sessions are inclusive and accessible: materials and equipment are provided, drinks are available, and a range of accessibility measures are listed (e.g., accessible toilet, sensory/quiet spaces, trained staff). Safety provisions include DBS checks, risk assessments and first-aid-trained staff. Pricing options on the booking page show a Four Classes ticket (£50 total) or a Single ticket (£15 per session). There are currently no scheduled dates listed on the page; participants are invited to register their interest or contact the organiser for upcoming sessions.

IDEA Design Hub CIC emphasises inclusive, participatory learning and community projects; parents/guardians must accompany children to and from the studio unless written consent is provided. For enquiries or to register interest contact enquiry@ideaproject.design.