Hear historian Judith Jesch explore Viking migration and the wider medieval world in an in-person lecture at a local heritage centre. No booking is required, and attendance is free for members.

Explore how television, public opinion and the end of empire interacted in 1950s Britain, in a lecture led by Dr Marcus Collins of Loughborough. Join Sheffield’s branch programme at Birkdale School’s Grayson Building Lecture Theatre; no booking is required.

Dr Paul Clist leads a live webinar using real-world comparisons to explore why life chances, income and opportunity vary between countries. Debate barriers to development and government policy choices, then discuss responses to a short preparatory quiz.

Observe engineers and operatives on infrastructure projects, or explore teams spanning water, wastewater, design and build. A structured induction, mentoring and CV and interview skills support you throughout.

Complete paid work experience placements during school holidays, alongside up to two weeks of employability training and workshops. You’ll also get a business mentor who supports you through the programme and beyond, with industry-specific streams including tech, STEM and finance.

Explore specially selected collection pieces in the Foyle Reading Room, take a behind-the-scenes tour of Lowther Lodge and hear speakers share stories from five decades of Society-supported exploration. Talks on expeditionary fieldwork and an informal gathering with afternoon tea complete the celebration.

Join live online sessions on post-16 subject choices, how Cambridge works and making a competitive application. Most include a presentation and typed Q&A, with cameras and microphones disabled. You’ll receive a follow-up email within 48 hours with further resources and links.

Explore artworks in UK public collections, then turn your observations into personal, creative or critical writing. The programme also includes a competition with a prize.

Hear a current care-experienced student describe their university experience and get practical guidance on choosing a course, applying and finding financial, accommodation and wider support. Staff explain the £2,000 Care Leaver Bursary and year-round accommodation before a live Q&A.

Dr Louise Earnshaw’s public lecture uses diaries, memoirs and autobiographical writing to trace fear, shame and resentment in Austria-Hungary during the First World War. See how gender and cultural expectations shaped what people could describe as violence - and what stayed unspoken.

Show how your initiative, curiosity and skills could shape tomorrow’s industries in an award run in partnership with Rolls-Royce. Year 13 students - and exceptional Year 12 students - can apply, with any apprenticeship placement deferred for Year 12 applicants.

Cults Academy’s Robotics Team hosts a day of interactive workshops, hands-on floor activities and live engineering showcases. Meet local robotics clubs and get up close to their creations; activities are first-come, first-served and included with general admission.

Support hospice services through roles in bereavement support, gardening, specialist clinics, shops or logistics. Many offer flexible hours and full training where required, while some need specific qualifications; bereavement-support training is a nine-part programme over eight weeks.

Explore speech and language therapy, nursing, orthoptics and pharmacy through subject tasters, then spend three days at a residential summer school. Meet Sheffield undergraduates and academic staff, and get Year 13 support with UCAS applications, personal statements and interview practice.

Take a trolley around hospital wards, delivering drinks, food and everyday essentials to patients who may struggle to get around. Stock supplies, unpack deliveries and connect with patients, families and staff across several hospitals.

Spend two days living on campus: take part in course-related activities, explore the countryside setting, eat in the dining room and stay overnight in halls. Meet staff to ask about courses and student life, with food and accommodation provided.

Writer Courttia Newland explores how science fiction draws on heritage and belief, and reimagines the genre through underrepresented perspectives. Hear how authors research, develop their craft across works and respond to critique at this free in-person talk, with wheelchair access and a hearing loop.

Work through a self-paced sequence covering Newton’s laws, energy and momentum, thermodynamics and the wave nature of light. Video lessons, readings and assignments build your problem-solving foundations, with a shareable certificate available on completion.

Welcome customers, sort donated stock and create shop displays while supporting a charity helping people with complex needs connect with their communities. You’ll get training, ongoing support and the chance to progress to till user or Key volunteer, plus access to Mental Health First Aiders.

Explore how public services are funded and compare public- and private-sector accounting through interactive modules, quizzes and reflections. Self-paced content includes recorded webinars, and you receive a certificate once assignments are reviewed and marked complete.