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).

AndAlso Improv runs in-person improv classes for teens in Brighton, offering a supportive, playful space for 14-18 year olds to explore improvised comedy and theatre. Sessions focus on presence, collaboration and creativity rather than performance pressure, and welcome young people from across Brighton and Sussex. Classes run in six-week blocks of weekly, ninety-minute sessions with a maximum of 20 participants to ensure individual attention. Activities include improv games, exercises and short scenes that build confidence, active listening, quick thinking and public speaking. No prior experience is required and participants can choose to book a single drop-in session to try a class before committing. The programme emphasises transferable skills useful for university applications and personal statements - confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership. Neurodivergent students are supported and can share accommodation needs on the booking form or by emailing hello@andalsoimprov.com for confidential arrangements.

The WHRI Work Experience Programme offers a hands-on introduction to laboratory and clinical research for sixth form students interested in Medicine or biological/biomedical degrees. The programme provides first-hand experience at the William Harvey Research Institute, one of Europe’s largest pharmacological research institutes, and introduces students to alternative careers in government health initiatives and fundraising for healthcare and research. Participants will take part in practical laboratory sessions, demonstrations (including ultrasound imaging), microscopic examination of human tissues, and experiments such as enzyme activity and antigen-antibody interaction assays. The programme also includes talks from leading basic scientists and clinical researchers, sessions on the running of clinical trials, and opportunities to shadow current PhD and post-doctoral researchers to learn about day-to-day research roles. The programme is aimed at Year 12-13 sixth form or college students. Applications will open in May 2026 for a July 2026 intake (exact dates to be confirmed). Applicants must be studying a science or maths subject at A-level (or equivalent) and meet the stated GCSE grade requirements. For queries contact Mr Ade Alele at a.alele@qmul.ac.uk.

The Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition 2026 is an international essay competition for secondary-school students, organised by Cambridge Re:Think (CCIR). The competition runs in two age divisions (Junior, ages 11-3; Senior, ages 14-8) and invites students to respond to thought-provoking prompts across politics, philosophy, history, science and ethics. Submissions undergo a double-blind review by an international panel of scholars and professors. Entry is free and open to students worldwide who have not commenced undergraduate study. Winners and shortlisted entrants receive digital certificates; prize winners receive cash awards, CCIR Academy scholarships, and invitations to an Award Ceremony and Dinner hosted at King’s College, University of Cambridge on 31 July 2026 (winners attend free). The competition emphasises academic integrity: essays must be original, sole-authored, submitted as anonymised PDFs, follow MLA 8 citation, and the use of AI writing assistance is prohibited. To apply, registrants create a participant account and submit a single essay addressing one of the provided prompts via the competition submission portal within the submission window. The competition also offers free monthly online writing workshops and an Official Essay Guide to help entrants prepare.

The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages at the University of Oxford invites prospective students to its annual Modern Languages Open Day on Saturday 16 May 2026. The event takes place in the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities and runs from 10:30-16:30 (local time). Attendees will receive general information about studying modern languages at Oxford and the various degree combinations available. The Faculty offers French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Czech with Slovak, Modern Greek, and Polish, and many of these languages will be represented at the event. After a morning information and Q&A session, students and their companions can join subject-specific afternoon sessions to meet tutors and current students and learn about combining languages with other humanities subjects such as History, English, Philosophy, Linguistics and Classics. To attend, complete the online registration form by 12 noon on Wednesday 13 May 2026. Please note only one companion per student is permitted and places are limited; registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For queries or to amend bookings contact Nicola Brown, Schools Liaison and Outreach Officer, at schools.liaison@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk.

The YouCreate Competition (theme: "Weird") invites young creatives to submit original work across a wide range of art forms, including fashion, film, music, painting, photography, sculpture, animation, poetry, short films and other creative media. Entrants are encouraged to respond to the theme and can use digital tools; any use of AI-generated elements must be declared with an explanation of how they were used.

There are two entry categories: Year 7-10 (for those born between 01/09/2010 and 31/08/2014) and Year 11-13 & FE equivalents (for those born between 01/09/2007 and 31/08/2010). A 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize will be awarded in each category. Winners will be announced at the private view of the competition exhibition, which will take place at UCA Canterbury in July 2026; winners unable to attend will be notified by email.

The competition is open to individuals living in the UK and is free to enter. Entries must be submitted via the online form (one entry per person). Work will be judged by a panel of UCA staff and creative industry experts. Teachers and support staff working in secondary schools or colleges may enter in a dedicated staff category.

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.

The Russell-Cotes House is a museum and art gallery in Bournemouth offering a small number of in-person work experience placements aimed at GCSE and A-level students who are interested in careers in arts and heritage. Because staffing capacity is limited the museum cannot accommodate every request; shortlisted applicants will be invited for an informal chat to ensure the placement is suitable for both parties.

The museum also accepts enquiries from University and Further Education students for bespoke placements; these are limited and should include details of hours, length, preferred dates and the skills or experience the student wishes to develop. Separate student project proposals (photoshoots, film projects, exhibitions, events and interviews) are considered against criteria including equipment, staffing and the benefit to the Russell-Cotes charity.

Practical guidelines and restrictions apply for projects: certain equipment (tripods, lights) is restricted during opening hours, chemicals and sprays are not permitted, no real flowers/food/drink in the historic house, models must not sit/lean on collection furniture and a risk assessment is required. Applicants should complete the relevant form and email it to the museum as instructed.

Immerse Education's Biology Summer School in Cambridge is a two-week, intensive programme for students aged 16-18 that explores university-level topics in genetics, ecology and human biology. Teaching is delivered by experienced tutors (often PhD candidates or graduates from leading universities) through small-class, in-depth academic sessions and 1-on-1 tutoring.

Participants complete a personalised research project, take part in hands-on experiments, and attend seminars and guest speaker sessions. The programme includes structured academic time (approximately 40 hours), opportunities for critical analysis, and personalised feedback designed to strengthen university applications. A certificate of achievement/attendance is awarded on completion.

Residential students are housed in University of Cambridge colleges (assigned prior to arrival), with meals, social activities and excursions (including day trips to Oxford and London) included. Multiple session dates are available across July and August 2026 and there are both residential and non-residential package options. Enrolment is via the Immerse website.

This ResearchWorks event at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama celebrates the launch of The Cambridge Companion to Electronic Dance Music, a new edited volume that brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on electronic dance music as culture, practice, and experience. The launch introduces the book’s core themes across sound, space, technology and social life and situates the collection as an accessible entry point into contemporary electronic music studies. Editors Toby Young and Hillegonda Rietveld will introduce the collection and reflect on its interdisciplinary approach. Contributors Cat Rossi and Chris Christodoulou will discuss specific chapters: Rossi on how nightclub spaces are shaped by sound and design, and Christodoulou on drum and bass as a high-tempo sonic culture emerging from 1990s London and its social and urban contexts. The session combines short presentations and expert discussion led by established researchers and practitioners in music, architecture and media. The event is free but booking is required and is offered both in person and online. The in-person session takes place at the Guildhall School (Lecture Recital Room, Silk Street, Barbican) and is suitable for students, researchers, music professionals and members of the public with an interest in electronic music, sound studies and cultural practice.

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.

Cambridge Open Days 2026 are in-person events for prospective undergraduate applicants to discover what the University of Cambridge is really like. The main undergraduate Open Day dates are Thursday 9 July 2026 and Friday 10 July 2026, and a separate Colleges Open Day is scheduled for Friday 11 September 2026. These events are designed to help Year 12 applicants (or equivalent) and mature applicants (aged 21+) learn more about studying at Cambridge, and to allow parents and supporters to accompany prospective students.

Booking for the July 2026 Open Days will open in Spring 2026; booking for the Colleges Open Day in September 2026 will open after the July Open Days. To be notified when bookings go live, visitors are encouraged to sign up to the undergraduate newsletters. The website also lists other ways to discover Cambridge, including applicant webinars, subject masterclasses, a virtual tour, and an events listing for college and departmental activities.

The UCL Aspire Award is a targeted undergraduate scholarship aimed at reducing financial barriers and creating opportunities for students from Black or mixed Black ethnic backgrounds who are underrepresented in UCLs Computer Science department. The award covers full tuition fees and provides an annual living and study allowance of £20,000 for the normal duration of the selected programme, together with ongoing academic and career support. Eligible courses include Computer Science BSc, Computer Science MEng, Mathematical Computation MEng, and Robotics & Artificial Intelligence MEng. Applicants must be based in the UK with home fee status (or be a forced migrant), must not have previously completed undergraduate study, and must have accepted an offer to start one of the listed programmes for the 2026 intake. Additional eligibility is determined by meeting at least one of the listed widening-participation criteria such as household income below £42,875, eligibility for free school meals, disability, care leaver status, attendance at a low-performing school, or living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood. Deadline: applications/nomination materials related to the 2026 intake are indicated as closing in September 2026. Further application steps and submission routes are managed by UCL and applicants should follow UCLs instructions related to scholarship application and acceptance for the 2026 entry.

React Engineering offers a one-week, in-office work experience placement specifically for students in Year 10. Participants work alongside React engineers and project professionals to gain an insight into engineering consultancy and nuclear decommissioning, learning what roles such as Engineering Consultant and Project Manager involve.

During the week students are assigned a project with real links to accelerating decommissioning that is adapted to their personal and educational interests. Each participant has access to a dedicated mentor and the wider team's expertise, attends technical and project-management related sessions, and develops communication skills. The week concludes with participants delivering a presentation of their project to part of the wider company.

If you are interested in work experience with React Engineering, send your details to joinus@react-engineering.co.uk to enquire about opportunities and next steps.

The Trigon Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London provides a cash bursary to support a prospective female student entering the four-year full-time MEng programme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering for the 2026/27 academic year. The award offers £15,000 per year to be used towards maintenance costs and is available for a maximum of four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress and the scholarship Terms and Conditions.

There is no separate scholarship application form. Applicants must submit a UCAS application for the Mechanical Engineering course and hold an offer of admission by 11:59pm (UK local time) on Friday 29 May 2026. The Department will assess academic merit from predicted A-level results and the UCAS application, rank applicants, and select the successful candidate. The scholarship is open to prospective students (Home and Overseas) but is not available to continuing students and cannot be deferred.

The successful candidate will be notified of the outcome no later than 31 July 2026 and the award is conditional upon receiving an unconditional offer to study at Imperial by September 2026. The scholar may be expected to meet with donors, participate in related events, or submit a short progress statement to be shared with donors. For further enquiries contact scholarships@imperial.ac.uk.

Experience Psychology & Neuroscience Academy is a two-week on-campus summer course held on the Oxford University campus designed for 15-18 year olds. Students explore core topics such as personality, love & attachment, mood and clinical disorders, intelligence, memory, language & thought, and modern neuro-imaging techniques. Classes are small (maximum 15 students) and are typically taught by tutors from universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

The programme includes hands-on learning: students design and conduct their own research study and take part in an intensive four-hour Psychology Research Challenge to apply theory to practice. Masterclasses, a Psychology Hero talk, and academic support aim to strengthen university applications. On successful completion students receive a Certificate of Achievement and may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation. Participants can also apply to the Ambassador Programme for continued engagement after the course.

Beyond academics, the course offers a full social and cultural programme with day trips, college experiences, sporting and evening activities, and a formal graduation ceremony at St Anne's College, Oxford. The programme is international, designed to help students experience university life and build an academic network.

CREST Awards (run by the British Science Association) are nationally and internationally recognised STEM awards that validate student-led projects across science, engineering, maths, computing and related subjects. The page explains that CREST is valued by UCAS and employers as evidence of independent research, project management, problem solving and practical science skills, and can be referenced in university personal statements.

Awards are offered at multiple levels with guidance for typical ages and expected project time: Star (3-7), SuperStar (7-11), Discovery (11-14), Bronze (11+ ~10 hours), Silver (14+ ~30 hours) and Gold (16+ ~70 hours). Projects can be practical investigations, design & make, research or communication and can be run in schools, clubs, youth groups or at home. Gold and Silver are externally assessed.

Applications are submitted via the CREST application platform (apply.crestawards.org). Applicants upload project work, complete profile forms, and pay entry fees by invoice; Silver/Gold projects are assessed after payment (assessment typically 2-6 weeks). CREST provides resources, guidance on assessment criteria and funding support (including Engage Grants) to help schools in challenging circumstances.

Nacel's German course for older teens in Berlin is a two-week (minimum) summer study programme delivered on a large campus in the Prenzlauer Berg/Kastanienallee area. The programme offers 20 German lessons per week (45 minutes each) in small international classes (maximum 12 students), with afternoon lessons scheduled during the programme. Students take language classes at all levels from beginner to advanced while sharing classes with peers from many countries.

The programme includes two organised activities per day (one in the morning and one after lessons), weekly full-day excursions outside Berlin, and scheduled sightseeing of major Berlin sites such as Museum Island and the Berlin Wall. Students stay in on-campus or nearby student residence accommodation on a shared basis and receive half-board (breakfast and dinner). Basic insurance (medical, liability, luggage) is included in the fee.

Multiple two-week sessions run between 21 June and 16 August 2026. Optional extras and additional costs detailed on the page include airport transfers, unaccompanied-minor fees, public transport cards, extra days, and optional private transfers.

GO into Law is a dedicated, introductory program from GO Legally Gifted for high school and college students exploring a future in law. The program introduces participants to different legal careers (solicitor, barrister, legal executive and more), provides foundational skills in legal research, writing and advocacy, and offers peer mentoring with apprentices, law students and early-career legal professionals. Participants take part in interactive Q&A sessions with practising lawyers, receive advice on university applications and legal apprenticeships, and access practical workshops aimed at developing employability and academic readiness. The program emphasises mentorship and early exposure, with particular focus on supporting first-generation and underrepresented students who may lack access to legal networks. The program is delivered virtually (Zoom/Teams). Applications open 24 September 2026 and the application deadline is 7 December 2026; the program date listed is 8 December 2026. Interested students are directed to apply via the GO Legally Gifted Google Form linked on the programs page.

This is a self-paced, free online certificate course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) designed for anyone interested in turning English skills into teaching opportunities. The course covers fundamentals of TEFL including applied linguistics, pronunciation, and teaching methodologies, and is intended to prepare learners for teaching English in classrooms or online.

The course includes training on effective lesson planning, classroom management, use of games and activities for language acquisition, and the role of information technology in teaching grammar and vocabulary. Resources and practice exercises are provided to help learners develop pedagogic skills needed to support early language acquisition and to motivate students.

All Alison courses are free to enrol and study; learners must achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment to become an Alison Graduate. An official Alison digital or physical certificate (CPD accredited) is available to purchase after completion. The course notes that some countries may require a degree for certain TEFL jobs, but the certificate can help with employment and travel opportunities teaching English abroad or online.