Prospective students and their supporters are invited to Clare College for an annual open day as part of Cambridge University’s Colleges Open Day programme. Visitors can take part in a range of talks and tours, meet current students, and speak with admissions staff about studying at Clare. The programme includes drop-in college tours led by Clare student ambassadors, an information stand staffed by the Admissions and College Office team, an Applying to Clare session for prospective students, and an informal Q&A with current students. Visitors are also able to explore key parts of the College, including Old Court, Memorial Court and the Forbes Mellon Library. The open day is designed to help applicants understand college life, the admissions process, and what studying at Clare is like. Sessions are offered on a drop-in basis, and no extra registration is needed to visit Clare beyond signing up for the main University Open Days.

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.

The Experience Creative Writing Academy is a two-week, on-campus summer school in Oxford for 15-18 year olds that focuses on developing storytelling, character development, world-building and dialogue. Students are taught by expert tutors (typically from Oxford and Cambridge) and take part in daily classes, masterclasses and a four-hour Book Series Challenge where they collaborate to create an original book-series concept.

Beyond academic sessions, the programme includes cultural excursions, social and sporting activities and an Ambassador Programme pathway. Class sizes are small (maximum 15 students), which enables personalised feedback, peer review and the opportunity to receive a Letter of Recommendation from tutors. Successful completers receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement.

The course is delivered on the Oxford University campus and is designed to give students a taste of university life while strengthening writing skills and university applications. Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, meet the stated English language level, and pay a deposit to secure their place.

This two-day workshop is designed for young people aged 14 to 18 who want to explore special effects make-up in a practical, industry-focused setting. It is aimed at participants who are interested in developing professional SFX make-up techniques and learning more about education and career pathways in the field. Led by expert make-up artists from Northern School of Make-Up, the course covers everything from beginner methods using SFX wax through to more advanced techniques involving liquid latex. Participants get hands-on experience and the chance to build skills used in stage, screen, and other creative production environments. The workshop takes place at Stockton Globe in one of the venue’s dressing room spaces, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes setting for the training experience. It is delivered in person and is intended as an intensive introduction to the craft for aspiring young creatives.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Skills Academy runs a range of in-person and occasional virtual work experience and insight activities for school students. Offerings include Year 10 and 11 Career Insight Weeks (three-day programmes of talks, tours and interactive, non-clinical sessions), ad-hoc observational placements, subject-specific days (for example pharmacy and pathology), and sector-specific weeks such as Access Accountancy. Placements are observational only and do not include clinical duties or doctor shadowing through Skills Academy.

Key programmes described include Year 10 and 11 Career Insight Weeks (multiple dates in 2025 and 2026), a Year 12 Pathology Summer School (four days, with lab practicals and UEA lab sessions), a Year 12 Pharmacy Work Experience Day (one day), regular Pharmacy tours and careers talks (Wednesday afternoons 15:30-16:15 on listed dates), and a one-week Access Accountancy placement (~30+ hours). The page also links to PGME-run medical education insight programmes for Year 12 and 13 students and a Year 10/11 Medicine Insight Day.

Applications and application forms are circulated to schools and colleges and advertised on NNUH Skills Academy social channels; when live the application link is posted on this page. For programme-specific queries applicants are directed to the Skills Academy email (skillsacademy@nnuh.nhs.uk) or the individual programme contact emails provided on the page.

Teen Rangers is a wildlife club for young people aged 11 to 17 who are interested in nature and conservation. It takes place at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre and offers a chance to spend time outdoors taking part in hands-on activities linked to wildlife and the natural environment. Across the year, participants can explore wildlife such as insects, plants, birds and mammals, while also taking part in conservation work and learning how to use tools safely. The sessions are designed to be active and practical, helping young people build confidence as they learn more about the world around them. The club also includes bushcraft-style activities such as fire lighting and campfire cooking. It is a children-only activity, and a consent form must be completed for each child before attending. The venue is accessible by public transport, with regular buses serving the area.

ATheory’s FutureReady Camp is a live online summer programme designed for young people who want practical skills beyond the school syllabus. Over five days, students work in small teams on one real business case challenge while developing critical thinking, sensible AI use, financial literacy, an entrepreneurial mindset and confident communication. The camp runs fully online, with three live hours each day from 11am to 2pm UK time, plus a short daily mission of around half an hour. Each day combines an expert-led skill workshop, a team lab where students apply what they have learned to the case, and a take-home task. The experience is intentionally interactive and collaborative, with teams of four or five students. The week finishes with a live Friday showcase in which every team pitches its solution to a judging panel while parents watch. Students receive a named Certificate of Completion, an individual Skills Report within 48 hours, and practical tools they can keep using for future study, interviews and applications.

This presentation explores how aspiring lawyers can use AI responsibly across the early stages of a legal career journey. It looks at practical ways AI can support law firm applications, interview preparation and trainee tasks, while keeping personal judgement, authenticity and critical thinking at the centre of the process. The session considers where AI can add value, where it can weaken an application, and how to use it without losing your own voice. It is designed to help participants think more carefully about professionalism, ethics and the limits of technology in legal work. Attendees should leave with practical guidance on using AI confidently and appropriately in a law-firm context.

Join Blue Rivers for a three-part online Summer Poetry Reading Series held over Zoom. Each session features poets published on Blue Rivers followed by an opportunity for other attendees to read if time allows. Sessions are intended as readings rather than workshops: there is no critique, only shared listening, brief Q&A as time permits, and a welcoming space for community. Each session runs for about an hour and aims for roughly 8-10 minutes per reader (a little more if the group is small). Reading is optional - you can register to listen only, or register and indicate interest in a reading slot via the reader sign-up made available to registrants. The hosts will share the Zoom link and reader sign-up form with those who register through Eventbrite. The series emphasizes respectful conduct (no hate speech, erotic content, or disruptions) and sessions will not be recorded. Individual sessions stand on their own, so you are welcome to attend one, two, or all three dates.

This is an on-campus, two-week Medicine summer school held at the University of Oxford (Oxford College) for ambitious students aged 15-17. The programme delivers around 20 hours of medicine-focused academic study per week, combining interactive seminars, practical workshops and hands-on laboratory activities to build understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Students take part in clinical skills workshops, virtual reality hospital simulations and fieldwork visits that link theory to clinical and community contexts. The course emphasises medical ethics, patient care, and diagnostic approaches, and culminates in group projects showcased in a "Time to Shine" ceremony.

Participants receive personalised academic coaching to support university preparation, including help with personal statements and interview practice. Highlights include certified First Aid training and opportunities to improve English language skills in scientific contexts. Students live in an Oxford college and are taught in university lecture and seminar rooms.

Join Projects Abroad’s Animal Rehab programme in the Amazon Rainforest to support wildlife rehabilitation, reforestation and biodiversity research near Puerto Maldonado, Peru. Volunteers help collect data for species surveys, operate camera traps, assist with animal rescue, rehabilitation and release programmes (working with partners such as Animal Defenders International), and support breeding programmes for turtles and butterflies. You may also help on a pilot farm and take part in community awareness activities. The project is field-based and supervised by experienced local staff and biologists. No prior experience is required and training and workshops are provided on arrival. Typical days run from around 8:00 with a mid-day break and afternoon sessions, totalling about 4-6 hours of project work. The placement is suitable for those interested in conservation, biology or environmental science and is recommended for people comfortable living and working in remote, basic field conditions. Fees include shared accommodation (bungalows), three meals daily, airport pickup, in-country support, transport to placement, project equipment, a supervisor/mentor, and a certificate on completion. Flights, visas and travel/medical insurance are not included. Participants choose a start date and duration online; the project runs year-round.

The Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme is a short, intensive summer school offered by The Oxford Institute at St Anne’s College, Oxford. It is designed as an academic introduction to artificial intelligence and is positioned as a pre-university style programme for students who want to explore AI in a university-like setting. Teaching is delivered in a tutorial-style format with small cohorts, where students receive individual attention and are encouraged to ask questions, discuss ideas, and take part in hands-on activities. The course covers core AI concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, algorithms, data processing, natural language processing, computer vision, and the ethical implications of AI systems. The programme is aimed at learners who are considering AI, computer science, or engineering in the future, as well as those who simply want a clearer understanding of how modern intelligent systems work. It blends lectures, classroom discussion, and practical learning to provide a focused introduction to the field.

Thinking about starting a nursing, midwifery or healthcare course? The University of South Wales Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Open Day gives prospective students the chance to explore what studying in these fields could be like and to get a feel for life at USW. During the event, attendees can meet lecturers, ask questions about courses and careers, and take part in hands-on activities in the university’s specialist facilities. The day also includes a tour of the Clinical Simulation Centre, guidance on student finance and NHS funding, and a chance to learn more about the support available to students preparing for a career in healthcare. Refreshments and a buffet lunch are provided, and the university also signposts travel bursary support for attending the event.

Join a field-based marine conservation project in Pacific Harbour, Fiji, working alongside scientists and dive partners to collect data on sharks and other marine life. Volunteers take part in survey dives, bi-monthly shark dives, mangrove reforestation, community outreach and education, data entry and workshops. The project includes full training: beginners complete the PADI Open Water course during the first two weeks, while experienced divers may complete Advanced or Rescue courses. The placement is supervised by qualified marine biologists and local professionals and runs year-round with a minimum two-week stay. Projects Abroad provides accommodation, three meals daily, airport pick-up, transport to placements, diving equipment rental, access to resources and ongoing in-country support. Flights, visa fees and travel/medical insurance are not included. The experience is aimed at volunteers with an interest in marine biology, conservation or outdoor fieldwork and can strengthen CVs and future applications in conservation and related fields.

Sol Camps London is a summer English programme for students aged 12-17, hosted at University College London (UCL). It is designed as an immersive, all-inclusive experience where students can improve their English while living and learning in one of the world’s most famous cities. The programme combines interactive English lessons with hands-on projects, cultural trips and city-based activities. Students can choose from different attendance formats, including School, Day, Overnight and Family, depending on the style of experience they want. Typical daily elements include breakfast, morning assembly, classes, lunch, afternoon activities, dinner, evening activities and residence time for overnight participants. The package includes accommodation for residential students, daily meals, course materials, insurance and Sol Camps swag. The overnight option also includes weekend excursions and extended evening activities, while the day and school options focus more on lessons and daytime activities. Overall, the programme aims to help young people learn English in a social, active and city-focused environment.

This online International Relations, Politics & Leadership course introduces students to core concepts in politics, international relations and leadership through live tutorials, masterclasses and project-based learning. Students will debate global issues, evaluate political decisions and produce policy-style responses under the guidance of expert tutors typically from Oxford and Cambridge.

Courses run with small classes (maximum 15 students) and feature daily live tutorials (1-3 PM UK time), independent study and personalised feedback. Students choose one- or two-week options; two-week courses include 20 hours of live teaching plus four hours of masterclasses and additional assignments.

Successful participants receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and outstanding students may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation and an invitation to the Ambassador Programme. The course is aimed at motivated 15-18 year olds and requires a good command of English (minimum CEFR C1 / IELTS 6.5).

Join Professor Heather M. Ferguson for a one-hour talk exploring the surprising diversity of mosquitoes in Scotland and what new research is revealing about their ecology, distribution and potential to transmit disease. The session draws on work from the Mosquito Scotland project and looks at how environmental change may affect the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in the country. The event also highlights a nationwide citizen-science reporting scheme that has helped researchers understand where mosquitoes are being seen across Scotland. Attendees will hear about the history of malaria transmission in Scotland, the mosquito species found here today, and the latest evidence on the potential risks posed by diseases such as West Nile virus and Usutu virus. This is a hybrid talk with an audience Q&A, so people can attend in person or watch online. It is designed for curious audiences and does not require any prior specialist knowledge, making it a good fit for anyone interested in wildlife, public health and the effects of climate change on disease patterns.

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.

The University of Surrey Undergraduate Open Days 2026 invite prospective undergraduate applicants to explore the Surrey campus, discover courses and specialist facilities, and make informed choices about where to study. Visitors are asked to book the session that matches the subject they are interested in. Multiple open day sessions are scheduled across the autumn (12 September, 11 October and 7 November 2026), with some dates excluding specific courses. At an open day you can expect subject talks, drop-in areas and opportunities to explore teaching spaces and specialist facilities. You will be able to meet students and staff to ask questions, visit accommodation to get a sense of student life, and learn about placements, industry links and the support Surrey offers to help you succeed. Book online via the University of Surrey open days booking page to reserve your place.

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.