Join UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering for an online introduction to the department, its undergraduate courses, and the opportunities available to students interested in this field. The session is designed to help prospective applicants understand what studying Medical Physics or Biomedical Engineering at UCL is like, and how the subject combines physics, engineering and healthcare innovation. Across the session, you can learn about the course structure, the kinds of practical laboratory work and collaborative projects students take part in, and how UCL’s research links with leading hospitals and real-world clinical challenges. You’ll also hear from course leads about teaching, curriculum and career opportunities. The event is especially useful if you are beginning to explore your options or are already preparing to apply for undergraduate study. You can also chat with current students and get honest insights into studying at UCL, making it a good chance to ask questions and find out whether the programme is right for you.

The Oppidan Education Futures Programme pairs students (aged 17+) with experienced mentors to provide personalised career guidance, confidence-building and practical support as they plan life after school. Mentors come from a wide range of backgrounds and the programme focuses on helping students gain clarity on course choices, potential career paths and next steps. Participants choose from modular topics including resilience and reframing setbacks, communication and interview skills, networking and relationship-building, self-presentation and crafting a compelling digital identity. Sessions are tailored to each student’s goals and may include support with CVs, online profiles and application preparation. Mentoring is delivered mainly online, with in-person visits available for London-based families. Typical journeys meet weekly and can run for short (around 3 weeks) or longer (around 12 weeks) programmes. Families are asked to complete a short enquiry form and a client manager will contact them to discuss mentor matching and a personalised plan.

This is a virtual politics work experience programme designed to introduce students to a range of careers within politics and related fields. Through videos, interactive activities and workplace-style projects you will explore what MPs do, the role of political assistants, the variety of careers within the civil service, and the skills required for political journalism. The programme finishes with a downloadable portfolio of your work.

The course includes modules that cover careers beyond parliament - for example roles in charities, the not-for-profit sector, human rights and law - and provides practical activities to build students' understanding and transferable skills. Live webinars supplement the online content; these take place during weekday working hours but are recorded and made available afterwards.

There is no strict cut-off deadline for completing the programme once you have access. After completing the required tasks and assignments you will receive a certificate of completion. The programme is run on Springpod's platform and is available on demand.

UWE Bristol's Undergraduate Virtual Open Day lets prospective students explore the university from home. During the online event you can watch course videos, join live Q&A sessions about the courses you’re interested in, and hear about key student services including accommodation, fees and funding. There will be student life talks with current students to give insight into everyday life at UWE Bristol and sessions covering university facilities and support. The event is free to attend but requires booking; bookings will open in spring. Contact details for Recruitment and Outreach are provided for further enquiries.

The Christ's Medicine Taster Day is an annual event hosted by Christ's College, Cambridge that gives prospective applicants an insight into what it is like to study Medicine at the College and the University of Cambridge. The programme includes talks and question-and-answer sessions with Medicine academics and current students, as well as sample academic sessions designed to showcase the subject content and learning style.

Sessions are offered both on campus and via live-stream, allowing participants from across the UK to join. The event is aimed at sixth-form students considering studying Medicine, particularly those in Years 12 and 13, and is intended to help attendees understand academic expectations and student life.

This event has eligibility criteria and places are limited. Prospective participants should register their interest on the event webpage to be notified when applications open and to access full details about eligibility and how to apply.

Dukes Plus runs a programme of free online events and webinars aimed at students, parents, and educators to support university and admissions preparation. Topics cover test preparation (UCAT, TMUA, ESAT, TARA), subject- and sector-specific guidance (medicine, law, drama), how to find work experience, US college admissions and athletic recruitment, and general application strategy for domestic and international universities. Each webinar is delivered online in the evening (listed at 6pm UK time) and is suitable for school-age students preparing for GCSEs, A-levels/IB, and university applications, as well as for parents and teachers seeking guidance on supporting applicants. Past webinars are available as recordings in the archive sections for specific topics (Medicine, Oxbridge, US applications, Drama, tutoring and revision). Sign-up is managed via the Dukes Plus website events page. The series aims to provide practical, actionable advice for students at different stages of the pre-university journey and to demystify admissions tests and application choices.

Blake Morgan is a UK law firm offering a range of opportunities for students interested in exploring a legal career. The page brings together insight days and work experience across legal practice and legal operations, giving participants a chance to learn about the firm, meet lawyers and support staff, and see how different teams work together. The legal insight day is designed for students in Year 11 or beyond. Participants hear about legal career pathways, receive application and interview tips, complete a research activity, and speak to members of the legal team. A separate legal operations insight day focuses on roles that support the wider firm, including business services such as finance, IT, HR, marketing and compliance. Blake Morgan also offers legal work experience for undergraduates and graduates, with placements running over two weeks during the year. Students spend time in different practice groups doing research, drafting and other fee-earning tasks, while working closely with trainees, qualified lawyers and partners. A legal operations work experience week is also available, giving insight into support functions across the business. Travel and accommodation are not reimbursed for attendees.

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.

Join tutor2u’s subject experts for a full-day Geography exam booster designed for Year 13 students preparing for AQA A-Level Geography. The workshop is built around fast-paced, interactive sessions in a cinema setting, with a strong focus on exam technique, core topic revision, and the skills needed to perform well in the final assessment.

Across the day, attendees work through geographical systems, key content development, AO1 and AO2 understanding, and a range of exam-style question strategies, including approaches to 20-mark, 9-mark, and 6-mark questions. Students also receive a workshop booklet packed with practical advice, access to a supporting online course, and additional downloadable resources to help them continue revision after the event.

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.

The ORT JUMP Mentoring Programme pairs Year 12 students with professionals from a wide range of industries to provide personalised career guidance and industry insight. The programme runs across partner schools (primarily in London and one in Manchester) and supports students to explore career paths such as medicine, law, finance, psychology, engineering, aviation and scientific research.

Over the course of the academic year students and mentors complete full training and meet on four occasions either online or in a public place. Mentors receive guidance from ORT JUMP Programme Managers, must complete online training, follow a code of good practice and undergo an enhanced DBS check. Where possible students are offered workplace tours, the chance to attend real meetings and access to career-focused events and webinars hosted by panels of experts; these events are open to all sixth form students in partner schools.

Students are required to submit one creative piece reflecting on their mentoring experience (essay, video, poster or other) by mid-May; winners are announced at the ORT JUMP Mentoring Programme Graduation in July. The programme also works in partnership with Gateways to provide additional support to vulnerable young people.

This online Deloitte session is designed for young women who are curious about careers in finance and want to explore what life at a major professional services firm can look like. It offers an introduction to Deloitte’s early careers pathways, with a focus on helping attendees understand the different routes into the firm and the kinds of opportunities available for students and graduates. Participants will hear about a broad range of early careers options, including apprenticeships, work experience, summer placements, internships and graduate roles. The session also highlights specific programmes such as BrightStart, Spring into Deloitte, Career Shapers and ASPIRE, alongside the areas of audit, tax and wider financial advisory work. It is a chance to learn from Deloitte professionals, ask questions, and get a realistic sense of the skills, interests and mindset that can help someone build a future in finance. No specific subject background is required.

The Faculty of Music Open Day gives prospective students the chance to visit the University of Oxford’s music facilities and find out more about studying music at Oxford. It is aimed at future applicants who want to explore the faculty, meet staff and students, and learn about the course and student experience. Visitors can ask questions about the BA Music degree, the facilities, and what life is like at Oxford. The event is also suitable for people who are still deciding whether to apply, as well as those who are simply curious about music at the university. This open day is part of Oxford’s wider open day programme, and there is no need to register in advance to attend.

This is a remote virtual work experience programme run by Liberata that gives students a behind-the-scenes view of how a professional services business designs and delivers services to clients. The programme includes modular content covering the business lifecycle from winning contracts to long-term service delivery, and highlights a range of career paths across commercial, operational, HR and technology teams. The course contains quizzes, interactive activities and recorded webinars, and participants receive a certificate on completion.

Modules explore commercial roles and contract work, operational functions that keep services running, HR responsibilities from recruitment to payroll, and the role of technology, automation and ServiceTech in modern service delivery. The programme emphasises employability skills — teamwork, communication and problem-solving — and includes activities and expert videos to help students reflect on strengths and next steps.

The programme is delivered on-demand with live webinars (recorded and available afterwards) so students can complete material flexibly within the programme timeframe. Springpod notes the programme is suitable for school and college students and provides confirmation and certificate issuance via email once work is reviewed and marked complete.

This is a curriculum-linked video lecture titled "The US in 1783", delivered by Prof. Frank Cogliano of Edinburgh University and produced by MASSOLIT. It is part of the course "US Constitution - Background and Constitutional Convention, 1783-87", which offers an in-depth exploration of the historical background to the US Constitution, focusing on the period from 1783 through the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

The lecture examines the United States at the end of the War of Independence, addressing internal and external problems facing the new post-colonial state, the Declaration of Independence as a guiding document, tensions over popular versus elite political authority, and the challenges of governing a vast territory. The full course comprises five lectures that together cover the Declaration, the Articles of Confederation, the weaknesses that prompted constitutional reform, the key compromises of the 1787 Philadelphia Convention, and the Constitution itself. The materials are aimed at GCSE, A Level and IB students and are designed to be high-quality, curriculum-linked resources for classroom or independent study.

Volunteering Solutions offers year-round volunteer placements in Costa Rica across community, education, childcare, animal welfare, and environmental conservation projects. Options include teaching English, supporting local childcare settings, helping with turtle and wildlife conservation, and contributing to broader sustainability and rescue initiatives. Placements are based in locations such as San Ramon de Alajuela, Osa Peninsula, Puerto Viejo, and Nicoya Peninsula. Volunteers typically stay with host families or in project accommodation, receive orientation and support on arrival, and work alongside local teams rather than replacing them. Most projects run Monday to Friday, leaving free time to explore Costa Rica’s beaches, forests, volcanoes, and national parks. The programme is designed for adults who want a meaningful travel experience and are open to working in new environments. It is suitable for solo volunteers, students, gap year travellers, couples, families, and groups. Some projects have extra requirements, such as a criminal background check for teaching and childcare roles, while conservation placements look for people who are comfortable with animals and outdoor work.

Christ's College runs a programme of live online webinars aimed at prospective applicants and their supporters. Sessions cover topics such as post-16 subject choices, how Cambridge works and the application process, international applicant issues (visas, exams, fees), writing personal statements and making competitive applications, and understanding student finance. Most webinars include a presentation followed by a typed Q&A; presenters answer questions but attendee cameras and microphones remain disabled.

The webinars run regularly across the year (different session types are scheduled from January through September, with some sessions occurring between January and November). Booking is via the Christ's College webpage and individual Zoom registration links; attendees receive joining details by email after registering. These events are live only and recordings are not provided.

Sessions are open to students from all backgrounds (and to parents, carers, teachers and advisers). Times are varied to accommodate international attendees and those with other commitments; attendees receive a follow-up email within 48 hours with further resources and links.

A short, free practical workshop from Animationclub School that introduces a quick "animation take" - a brief character reaction animation using traditional 2D frame-by-frame techniques. The lesson is led by industry mentor Ksenia Inozemtseva and focuses on drawing a character in motion, conveying rapid emotion changes, and basic timing and desynchronization techniques.

The workshop is delivered as a recorded lecture with homework available on the school's online learning platform. The session material covers four key topics (animation take, character design per frame, timing, and desynchronization) and is suitable for beginners, aspiring animators and professionals looking to refresh specific 2D skills. Recommended tools include TVPaint, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio Paint and a drawing tablet. The course is free and can be started at any time.

SAGE Global runs an entrepreneurship competition programme that empowers teenage entrepreneurs to build businesses addressing social and environmental issues. Participants develop their ventures with guidance from teachers and mentors and are evaluated on business model, social impact, innovation, sustainability, and presentation quality. Teams begin at local or school level and can progress to national competitions where they represent their communities and refine their business strategies and presentation skills. The strongest national teams (the top two from each country) are invited to the annual SAGE World Cup, a global event combining competition, cultural exchange, and networking with industry leaders. The programme supports multiple routes to get involved: teens can compete through their schools or clubs, educators can start SAGE Entrepreneurship Clubs to support students, and business leaders can volunteer as judges. The competition focuses on practical, real-world entrepreneurship experience for school-aged participants.

The Reading Scholars Programme gives Year 12 students a real taste of life as a university undergraduate and provides practical support as participants begin their higher education application process. The programme features input from leading academics, current undergraduate e-mentors and university alumni, and is designed to challenge participants academically and enhance their current studies. The programme takes place in-person at the University of Readings Whiteknights campus and comprises four events across the academic year. These events include subject masterclasses led by academics, a Student Experience Day in February, a study skills session and a two-day summer school. Events typically run from 09:30 to 15:30, and transportation costs are covered in advance for participating students. Eligibility requires Year 12 study, at least five GCSEs at grades A* - C and being on course for good A-Level grades (around BBB or equivalent). Priority is given to applicants with no parental experience of higher education and those living in identified postcode areas. Participants who later apply to the University of Reading are guaranteed either an invite to interview or a conditional offer, and those who firmly choose Reading may apply for a £1,000 Scholars bursary in their first year.