A free one-day masterclass at the University of Sussex designed for A-level students who are interested in studying Politics at university. The event offers a genuine campus experience and aims to deepen critical understanding of core A-Level Politics topics while helping students strengthen their UCAS applications through meaningful extracurricular engagement. The day features three specialist lectures: "The Politics of Crisis in Europe" (Dr Neil Dooley), "Democracy After Dictatorships" (Prof Aleks Szczerbiak), and "Ideological and Affective Polarisation" (Dr Stavroula Chrona). Attendees will hear fresh insights from academics working at the forefront of political research and gain exposure to university-level teaching and discussion. This in-person masterclass is an opportunity to engage with subject experts, experience university life at one of the UK’s recognised Politics departments, and build evidence of subject interest for university applications. Spaces are free but require registration via the Eventbrite listing.

Salisbury Museum recruits volunteers for a range of museum roles and runs a local work experience programme. The page points visitors to the Volunteer Hub where they can read role descriptions and complete an application form. Volunteer recruitment is actively seeking people to join the Engagement Team who can provide weekend afternoon availability. The museum runs a work experience programme for local students: placements in 2027 are available for Year 10 and Year 12 students and will run from 7 June to 30 July 2027. The 2026 work experience programme is fully booked. Prospective applicants should state which role(s) they are applying for; general (non-role-specific) applications may not be responded to while teams are at capacity. To apply, download the application form from the museum website and return it via email to katedouglas@salisburymuseum.org.uk, in person to the museum receptionist, or by post to the Volunteer Coordinator at Salisbury Museum, The King's House, 65 The Close, SP1 2EN. For queries contact the Volunteer Coordinator (Kate Douglas) or call 01722 332151.

The Writers' College Annual Short Story Competition is an international fiction competition for emerging writers. It welcomes original short stories from beginners around the world and is designed to showcase fresh voices, strong characterisation, and inventive storytelling. The competition is themed each year, and entrants must write to the set prompt while creating their own unique title. Entries must be original, unpublished, written in English, and no longer than 2,000 words. Writers may enter only one story, and the competition rules exclude professional writers such as journalists, copywriters, web writers, and content writers, as well as anyone who has earned a living from writing. Generative AI is not allowed. The competition offers cash prizes and publication in an anthology of winning stories. The top three winners also receive editorial comments from the judges. It is free to enter during the earlybird period, with a paid entry fee applying afterwards.

This is a curriculum-linked video lecture from the MASSOLIT course "Rules of Human Rights Law", presented by Professor Conor Gearty of the London School of Economics. The module and course examine the development and legal structure of human rights law, placing the emergence of rights in the post-war context and explaining how the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights operate.

The course covers major theories and philosophical traditions behind human-rights values, contrasts rights with the English legal tradition of liberties, and discusses developments in UK law culminating in the Human Rights Act 1998. Later modules examine common laws relationship with human rights and the evolving nature of judicial power and democracy in this area.

The lectures are produced by MASSOLIT for secondary-level curricula and are explicitly linked to GCSE, A Level and IB study. The resource is delivered as on-demand video content suitable for students and teachers wishing to supplement classroom study of human-rights and constitutional topics.

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.

The Practical Ethics and Responsibility Competition invites school students to explore a real ethical issue and think critically about the role responsibility plays in addressing it. Entrants take part by creating a video that explains an ethical problem and presents their ideas on how responsibility is involved. The competition is designed to encourage discussion, reflection and careful argument, while giving young people a chance to develop communication and analysis skills. It is open across the UK to teams of school students in the relevant year groups. Entries are judged, and the top five teams are invited to the final in Oxford. The organisers provide travel costs for all participants, and accommodation costs for teams travelling more than two hours from Oxford. Finalist schools receive a cash prize, making the competition both an academic challenge and a recognised opportunity for students interested in ethics and public debate.

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.

Study Mind's Maths Work Experience is a specialist, in-person programme for Year 12 students (ages 15-18) run in central London. The course explores higher-level mathematics through interactive workshops and problem-solving activities, covering topics such as set theory, proofs, vector spaces and different types of infinity. The programme includes practical sessions, group work, guest speakers and visits (for example, to Bletchley Park) to show real-world applications of mathematical ideas. Participants can choose a 1-, 2- or 3-week package and receive UCAS support, a final presentation session and a certificate on completion. Class sizes are small (typically 10-12 students) to enable close tutor support. Residential options are offered (Ramsay Hall, UCL) for students who opt to stay on campus, and industry placement days and excursions take place in London and surrounding areas. A widening participation bursary scheme runs alongside the programme (full, 75% and 50% bursaries). Bursary applicants must provide documentary evidence (e.g., Universal Credit, Free School Meals or Pupil Premium), complete an essay task and supply a teacher reference. International students are welcome but must have a good level of English.

This is a virtual work experience programme run by CACI and hosted on Springpod that introduces participants to digital business consultancy, with particular focus on how data and technology support client solutions. The programme includes Springpod sessions with CACI staff, interactive activities, quizzes and practical tasks such as a mock CV exercise, all designed to give insight into consultancy roles and the skills recruiters look for. Modules cover CACIs company culture and values, different digital and data-focused career pathways, examples of collaboration with local authority childrens services teams, and soft skills development (teamwork, communication and problem solving). Live webinars are included; these take place during weekday working hours but recordings are made available and assignments are reviewed before certificates are issued. The programme is available on demand (see intake dates) and awards a certificate on completion. It is aimed at school and college students (students aged 13+ are explicitly invited to apply) and is intended as an introductory exploration of careers in digital business consultancy.

Experience Creative Writing Academy is a creative writing summer school in Oxford for motivated 15-18 year olds. Students explore storytelling, fiction and nonfiction, world-building, character development, dialogue, scriptwriting and the craft of turning ideas into compelling narratives.

The course combines classes with practical writing tasks and an intensive Book Series Challenge, where students work in teams to design and develop their own book series. They also take masterclasses that build transferable skills such as public speaking, critical thinking and teamwork, and they hear from an established writer about careers in writing and publishing.

Alongside the academic programme, students take part in social, cultural and sporting activities in Oxford, creating a lively experience beyond the classroom. Successful participants receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and some students also qualify for a personalised Letter of Recommendation.

Write on Art is a national writing programme run by Art UK in partnership with the Paul Mellon Centre. It invites young people aged 13 6-9 to explore Art UK's digital catalogue of public art collections and to develop personal, creative and critical written responses to artworks. The programme includes a competition element with a prize; full details of the prize and how to enter are available on the Art UK website. Participants are encouraged to research artworks in the UK public collection, reflect on them, and present those reflections as creative or critical writing. The programme aims to develop skills in observation, interpretation and communication through written work and to offer opportunities for young writers to have their work recognised. Visit the Art UK Write on Art page for entry instructions, submission guidelines and timelines.

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.

Springpod's Journalism Work Experience is a virtual programme introducing learners to different branches of journalism, including print, broadcast, photojournalism and freelance work. The course features quizzes, interactive activities, webinars with industry professionals and practical tasks such as writing articles and broadcast scripts to help students experience real journalistic workflows.

The programme is self-paced within a typical two-week window and includes live webinars (weekday working hours) which are recorded and made available afterwards. There is no strict completion deadline; assignments are reviewed and a certificate is generated once the programme is marked complete. The course is available on demand, and learners can sign up and start immediately via the Springpod platform.

This programme is aimed at school and college students but is explicitly open to anyone aged 13 and over. It is designed to build transferable skills useful for careers in media, communications and related creative industries.

The Faculty of Psychology is a two-week pre-university summer school in Cambridge for students aged 14-17. Through interactive lectures, practical workshops and live experiments you will study cognitive, developmental and social psychology, learning how psychological theories apply to real behaviour.

Students take part in group research projects and lab activities (for example memory and social influence experiments), present findings at the end-of-week Time to Shine ceremony, and receive dedicated academic coaching to support progression towards university study. The programme also includes English language development to build confidence in discussing psychological concepts.

Fieldwork sessions and supervised excursions in Cambridge (and London) connect classroom learning with real-world settings. By the end of the course participants gain research and analytical skills, improved critical thinking, and a certificate of completion to support university applications.

Dukes Plus Computer Science Summer School is an immersive summer programme in London for students who want to explore computer science as both a university subject and a future career. Participants work on practical projects and gain insight into the day-to-day work of computer scientists through hands-on learning and coaching from industry professionals.

The programme includes activities such as app design, robotics, game development, 3D modelling, and building projects in a Game Jam. Students also visit leading tech-related sites in London, including a state-of-the-art motion capture studio, and have the chance to network with professionals working in the industry.

Alongside technical challenges, the summer school offers career coaching and guidance on university choices and routes into the field. Students attend the programme on the UCL campus in London, where they experience a university environment and can also choose to pursue a UCAS-accredited qualification.

Bring your vision to life at the University of Kent’s Medway Open Day. The event is designed for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to find out more about studying at Kent, with families and supporters also welcome to attend. Visitors can meet staff, explore the university’s facilities, and get a feel for the campus environment. It is a chance to picture your academic journey, ask questions, and understand what studying at Kent could look like in practice. The open day takes place on campus and runs for two hours, offering a focused introduction to the university and its Medway provision. It is a useful opportunity for anyone considering their next step into higher education.

The IOA (Institute of Acoustics) Young Persons Competition 2026 invites young people to explore acoustics, sound, noise and vibration through creative, scientific or technical responses to the theme "Sound Unleashed". Entrants may discuss how sound shapes experiences, where technology helps or falls short, or how better sound design can improve communities and the environment. Submissions may be from individuals or teams (up to five), and the organisers welcome work from students interested in music, film, engineering, gaming, wildlife and related areas. Participants should submit a short video (preferably MP4) of no more than five minutes. Winners will receive £1,000 per winning entry. Full submission requirements, judging criteria and deadlines are provided in the attached PDF documents linked on the IOA webpage (Terms & Conditions and Full Details). For questions or clarification email discoveracoustics@ioa.org.uk and follow the instructions in the Full Details PDF to make your submission.

Isaac Science's "Mentoring: Physics Problem Solving" is a free mentoring series aimed at students studying A Level Physics from Year 12 (from February) through Year 13 (until November). The scheme provides challenging problem sets drawn from A Level material (with some questions requiring A Level Maths) and a monthly live webinar where mentors discuss solutions and answer questions on Zoom. Recordings of webinars are posted afterwards on the mentoring page. There will be 10 mentoring sessions in 2026, each focused on a particular A Level Physics topic. For each session a question deck (around eight questions) is released for students to attempt before the webinar; students are encouraged to try the problems themselves and to discuss approaches with peers. The mentoring group on Isaac Science displays assignments and tracks the problems you have been assigned. No certificates will be awarded for this scheme, but completed questions can feed into the Isaac Senior Physics Challenge if you choose to apply. To participate, join the 2026 Mentoring Group on Isaac Science, read the Code of Conduct, and register for webinars on Zoom. The Y11 mentoring scheme remains available separately.

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.

The mA*ths Online Programme at The University of Manchester is an outreach programme for A-level Mathematics students aimed at supporting those with the potential to achieve A/A* in A-level Maths. It is delivered in collaboration with Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) and Imperial College London, and combines online study with tailored mentoring and face-to-face masterclasses on the University of Manchester campus.

Participants receive online mentoring from current University of Manchester students and take part in two structured Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) focused on challenging A-level topics, with practice questions and assessments to track progress. The programme also includes one-day introductory masterclasses (on campus) to meet mentors and one-day closing masterclasses to consolidate learning and prepare for final A-level examinations.

The programme targets pupils from communities underrepresented in higher education and is restricted to applicants from eligible north west postcodes. Applications for Year 12 programmes are open via the application link; applications for the Year 13 programme are marked as closed on the page. For further information applicants can contact mathsonline@manchester.ac.uk.