UCL Engineering & Science Summer Camp 2026 is a two-week on-campus programme for teens (ages 15-18) delivered at University College London, Bloomsbury Campus and organised by Best Parents. The course blends academic lessons, hands-on projects and industry exposure across core topics such as mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, electrical engineering, robotics and sustainability. Classes are small (12 students per class) to ensure personalised mentorship and academic support.

The programme includes 60 hours of academic input, guest lectures, masterclasses, company visits, university visits and full-day excursions (for example visits to Oxford/Cambridge and Brighton). Students undertake student-led capstone projects, laboratory demonstrations and career-focused sessions; the schedule also features industry visits and practical workshops that connect theory to real-world engineering and technology applications.

Accommodation is provided for boarding participants in single ensuite rooms with full board. Safety measures include 24/7 onsite security and medical resources. Applicants should note airport transfers are not included (£150 each way) and a minimum English level of B2+ is required. Booking requires selecting a session and completing the enrolment and payment process via the Best Parents website.

Cotswold Archaeology offers a hands-on work experience programme giving students the chance to see behind the scenes of a large commercial archaeology company. Placements are designed for beginners and include workshop sessions and interactive activities across specialist teams. A typical week involves working with the finds team to clean, identify and sort artefacts, attending workshops with the geomatics team and heritage consultants, and learning about illustration, photography and reconstruction techniques. Each participant is paired with a staff mentor and receives timetable information before the placement. Most activities take place in office-based workshops, but there may also be opportunities to visit active excavation sites or community digs. Lunch breaks are typically 45 minutes and students are asked to bring their own food; offices provide kitchen facilities. Applications are managed through Cotswold Archaeology's Volunteer Portal. The scheme is open to students aged 14 and over, no prior experience is required, and Cotswold Archaeology supports reasonable adjustments for disabled or neurodivergent applicants. Parental/carer permission is required for applicants under 18.

Maximo Nivel's Indigenous Communities volunteer program places international volunteers in rural Andean (Peru) and Mayan (Guatemala) communities for an immersive cultural experience. Volunteers live with host families in small towns approximately 30-60 minutes from the Maximo Nivel institutes and participate in everyday tasks that support local life and sustainability. Placements offer direct cultural exchange and opportunities to learn local languages such as Kakchikel (Guatemala) and Quechua (Peru).

As a volunteer you may care for animals and livestock, help with agricultural work (planting/harvesting), assist with light local construction, learn traditional weaving and craft techniques, help prepare traditional foods, and work with children at local schools. Tasks vary by season, location, and community norms; gendered divisions of labor may apply and volunteers are expected to be sensitive and respectful. Orientation is provided on Day 1 with a project-specific briefing; some offsite projects have limited internet but emergency phone access and Field Manager check-ins are provided.

Programs are all-inclusive with host family accommodation (shared rooms), breakfast and dinner, airport pick-up, and local transport included. New volunteer programs start every Monday year-round. The program is suitable for adults and youth aged 16+ (under-16s may participate if accompanied by a faculty leader, parent, or guardian).

Medic Mind's Dental Workshops are in-person training days designed for prospective dental school applicants and those considering a career in dentistry. Each day combines fundamental dental teaching with practical clinical exercises, manual-dexterity practice and application guidance, all led by qualified UK dentists. Participants use authentic dental equipment and materials (for example placing fillings in models) under expert supervision.

Workshops are available as short courses (choose 1, 2, 3 or 5 days) and include personalised feedback and a certificate to demonstrate attendance for university applications. Sessions cover practical skills such as oral hygiene techniques and tooth moulding, dental impressions, x-ray handling and treatment planning, giving students hands-on experience relevant to dental school admissions.

Workshops are hosted at various locations across Central London. Booking is via the Medic Mind website; prospective applicants can follow the dentistry/dentistry work experience pages to reserve a place or contact Medic Mind advisers for more information.

Google's UX Design Professional Certificate is a self-paced online certificate delivered via Coursera that prepares learners for entry-level UX design roles. The program is beginner-friendly with no degree or prior experience required and includes over 200 hours of instruction across multiple courses. You will learn the full design process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test), conduct UX research and usability studies, and use tools such as Figma to create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes. Throughout the certificate you complete hands-on, project-based assessments and build a professional portfolio containing three end-to-end projects to showcase to employers. The credential is shareable and, upon completion, learners in some countries can share their information with an employer consortium of hiring companies. The program is delivered entirely online (remote), is available globally in English, and offers options such as financial aid and a 7-day free trial for paid subscriptions.

Discover life on Brinsbury College's land-based campus at a Year 10 Taster Day designed to motivate GCSE study and introduce post-GCSE pathways. Attendees choose a taster session (examples include Animal Care, Equine, Agriculture and Blacksmithing), meet expert tutors, and experience specialist facilities through hands-on activities. The event offers guidance from experienced staff and insight into future study and career routes related to land-based industries. The Taster Day runs during school hours (09:30-15:00) on 30 June 2026. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Parents/carers and the school must give permission for students to attend. Booking is via the Eventbrite link on the Brinsbury College events page.

The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition is a fully virtual writing challenge for motivated high school students around the world. Participants respond to university-style prompts across creative, argumentative and journalistic categories, access live webinars, on-demand bootcamps and curated learning resources, and receive essay evaluation with the possibility of endorsement by the competition organisers. The programme is designed to sharpen writing skills and provide international recognition that can strengthen university applications and resumes. Competitors join a global network of students and can expect structured prompts, learning resources, and opportunities to have standout essays highlighted. Past winners from 2025 are showcased on the site, illustrating the international reach of the competition. Registration is open to secure a place in the 2026 competition; Kazakhstan students have a dedicated registration link provided on the site. The competition is run entirely online, allowing students worldwide to participate without travel.

CPDN (climateprediction.net) is a University of Oxford-based volunteer computing project that runs climate modelling experiments using the spare processing power of volunteers' home computers. Volunteers install the BOINC client, join the Climateprediction.net project, and allow climate models to run in the background on their machines. The project is not-for-profit and is run by a team of climate scientists, computing experts and graduate students in partnership with researchers worldwide.

Volunteers help run large ensembles of global and regional climate models which are computationally intensive and require many small contributions from ordinary computers. Participation is suitable for anyone with a compatible personal computer and an interest in supporting climate science; no formal qualifications are required. Key practical steps are to download and install the BOINC client, register a CPDN account, add the Climateprediction.net project to BOINC, and configure preferences (for example to suspend work while the computer is in use).

Participants can access technical FAQs and community message boards for setup help and discussion. The role offers engagement with climate research, opportunities to learn about modelling and data, and membership of a global volunteer community, but it does not provide a formal qualification or paid work.

The University of Leicester Medical School Outreach programme offers a broad set of free activities for school students to learn about careers in medicine and what studying medicine at university involves. Provision includes virtual taster sessions (e.g., diabetes, sepsis), study-skill sessions for A-level students, targeted applying-to-medicine talks for Years 10-133, virtual work-related projects (with Observe GP) and on-campus Post-16 University Experience Days.

Progression programmes are provided through partnerships such as AccessLeicester, Pathways to Medicine (Sutton Trust) and the national Realising Opportunities Programme, primarily supporting Year 12 students. Students on these progression programmes can attend UCAT workshops, receive MMI support and a variety of taster sessions. In recognition of these programmes, students who complete them will be guaranteed an interview for A100/A199 entry routes and may receive an alternative offer (A100: AAA alternative; A199 remains BBB), subject to UCAT and GCSE minimum requirements.

The outreach team also run talks and workshops in schools (Years 7-3) and larger on-campus events (for example an AI in Medical and Health Professions Education symposium) that include refreshments and practical sessions. For general enquiries and booking staff provide emails and online booking links for each event.

The Comprehensive UCAT Workshop is a two-part programme run by the National Institute of Education (NIE) in partnership with UCAT Preparation Australia and MICAS. Day 1 covers fundamental techniques for navigating all four UCAT subtests (Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement). In-person participants sit a timed UCAT mock under exam conditions; live-online participants are sent the practice test to complete at home under timed conditions and receive answers and explanations for self-study.

Part 2 is a separate three-hour live online follow-up session (parents are encouraged to join). This session provides guidance on the medical/dental application process, future planning strategies and an introduction to medical interview preparation, with time for questions from students and parents.

The programme is aimed at school students preparing for UCAT (Years 9-12, and Year 13 in NZ) and recent school leavers considering the test. Sessions are offered as both live online interactive classes and in-person workshops at selected NSW locations.

This online course from The University of Melbourne examines the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of young people (adolescents and young adults) worldwide. It adopts a life-course framework to explore changing patterns of adolescent development, puberty and brain development, major health and social issues for young people, and how policy, practice and programming can improve youth health outcomes.

The course comprises short video lectures and interviews, readings, online discussion, quizzes and written assignments. It is delivered at a beginner level with no required text; learners may access 100% of course materials for free. Assessment tasks and two written assignments are available for those who wish to attempt them; a paid Certificate experience is optional for learners who want evidence of completion.

This course is suitable for anyone interested in adolescent health - including undergraduate students, health professionals in training, and those working or volunteering with young people. Financial aid is offered for learners who require assistance to purchase the Certificate experience.

The University of Gloucestershire Geography Taster Days offer school students the opportunity to experience university-level geography teaching and practical sessions on campus. Attendees can build a bespoke taster day by selecting from a menu of workshops and activities designed to showcase different aspects of geography and environmental science.

Typical sessions include topic-focused workshops such as "Solving Climate Change?", "Integrating GIS into your Geography NEA", "Literature searching for your Geography NEA", "Ice Cores, Volcanics & Mud: the Science of Climate Change", "Responses to Refugee Challenges" and "Crisis Gaming". Most sessions last 60-90 minutes and can be mixed and matched to create a full day of activities.

The event on 31 July 2026 runs 10:00-14:30 at the Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham (GL50 4AZ). The webpage notes that taster days are available from 2 September to 31 July in the university calendar and that some sessions are appropriate for younger (pre-16) groups as indicated above.

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.

Join the University of Gloucestershire for an immersive Health and Social Care careers day designed for Year 12 and Year 13 students (or equivalent). The event introduces Occupational Therapy pathways and includes a careers carousel with employers from a variety of healthcare settings, giving students direct insight into different roles across the sector. Participants will tour the university's immersive health and social care facilities, meet current students, and take part in a 45-minute workshop delivered by academic experts. Workshops and activities cover areas such as nursing, paramedic science, radiography, social work, physiotherapy and more, offering practical, hands-on experience and realistic simulation learning. Please note some practical sessions are medical in nature and may use simulation manikins/models; students should be comfortable with this. To register interest, complete the short online form on the event page; organisers will then contact you to confirm places.

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).

This online Creative Writing summer course from Oxford Scholastica Academy is designed for motivated 15 718 year olds who want to develop their fiction and online writing skills. Over one- or two-week options, students work in small classes (maximum 15) with expert tutors drawn from leading universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. Daily live tutorials run 1 73 PM BST and are complemented by independent study, masterclasses and personalised feedback.

The syllabus covers characterisation, plot structure, narrative perspective, genre conventions, dialogue, scene-setting and adapting writing for blogs and online platforms. Students produce a portfolio of work, receive detailed tutor feedback and present a piece at an online Graduation event. Successful participants earn a Certificate of Achievement and high-performing students may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation.

The programme aims to strengthen university applications and practical writing skills. Applicants must complete the online registration form (including a personal statement) and meet the minimum English requirement (CEFR C1 / IELTS 6.5). Summer 2026 course start dates are listed on the website.

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).

Lite Regal Education's International Politics & International Relations Summer School is an in-person, credit-bearing programme for 15-18 year olds interested in studying politics and international affairs at university. Delivered on Cambridge and London university campuses, the course combines classroom learning, workshops and field visits (for example the Houses of Parliament and HM Treasury) to explore contemporary global issues such as Ukraine/Russia, US/EU policy and climate governance.

Students follow an academic syllabus with tutorials and a graduation project, receiving a graduation certificate, academic report and credit transcript (3.5 credits / 7.5 ECTS). The course includes over 40 hours of tuition across two weeks, small class sizes (capped at around 10 per session), guest lectures, and a programme of excursions and three coach trips to support experiential learning.

Residential accommodation is provided on university campuses (single ensuite typically; twin/shared rooms can be requested), with breakfast, lunch and dinner included. The programme also features a full social programme of evening activities and cultural excursions, pastoral support with on-site staff and college mentors, and end-of-course graduation events.

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 University of Leeds STEM Outreach Team runs a Year 12 Physics Work Experience Week from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July 2026. The week gives students a taste of working in an academic, research-based university through workshops, lab sessions and a group research project guided by a postgraduate researcher.

Participants will work in pairs to develop a research poster around one of the School's five research areas, present at a conference-style poster session, attend lectures, perform hands-on lab experiments, and take part in skill-building workshops and talks to help with preparations for Year 13. The programme is non-residential; students must commute daily and be available for the full programme each day.