Arthur Turrell delivers the RSS William Guy Lecture for the 2025-26 year. This is a recorded public lecture (hosted on YouTube) titled "Economic statistics and stupidly smart AI." The recording presents the William Guy Lecture and is intended for audiences aged 16 and over.

The talk explores the intersection of economic statistics and artificial intelligence, aimed at a general audience with interests in economics, statistics and AI. The video provides an accessible presentation of the subject matter for sixth-form students, university applicants, and members of the public interested in data, measurement and the implications of AI.

Amplify Your Summer is a free residential summer school run by Anglia Ruskin University for Year 12 (A Level) students. The programme offers subject-specific residential experiences at ARU’s Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses where participants stay in campus accommodation and take part in academic workshops, practical activities and social events. Available strands include Creative Industries (theatre and character design), Business & Law (Driving EDI Transformation) and a Medicine Summer School with activities led by Medical School academics.

Students will work on group projects, produce performances or practical portfolios, and in the Medicine programme undertake activities such as Medicine mock interviews (MMIs), hospital visits, subject-focused projects and mentoring by current students. The programmes are designed to give a realistic experience of student life, insight into subject-specific study and opportunities to develop skills relevant to higher education progression.

To apply, applicants must complete an online application form, select their programme, submit a 500-word supporting statement and provide a reference from a teacher or tutor. Places are limited and priority is given to applicants from under-represented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Applications will be opening soon; successful applicants will hear by June 2026.

The University of Glasgow Widening Participation Summer School is a four-week programme (Monday 15 June to Friday 10 July 2026) designed to help eligible applicants meet conditional UCAS offers and prepare for university life. Full Summer School participants study two academic subjects from a broad list (including Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering, English Literature, History, Mathematics, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Languages and others) and complete an online Academic Skills Module hosted on Moodle. Some participants may only need to complete the Academic Skills Module depending on their UCAS offer wording. The programme runs Monday to Friday with around 20 hours of contact per week (individual timetables may vary). Students within travelling distance are expected to attend on campus or via a hybrid model; participants living further away will be offered fully online places (online places are limited). Participants must attend at least 75% of classes and achieve a grade C or above in subjects and the Academic Skills Module to pass. Places are guaranteed where Summer School is specified as a condition of offer. Results are released on the same day as SQA results in August. For queries contact wpsummerschool@glasgow.ac.uk.

The Historical Association, in collaboration with the Spirit of Normandy Trust, is running the Young Historian Awards 2026 (Secondary prizes). The competition invites young school and college-aged students to research, write and present original historical enquiries across a range of themes, particularly local history, the modern world and aspects of 20th-century history. The 2026 competition is open for entries with a UK closing date of 17 July 2026 and an earlier closing date for overseas entries of 3 July 2026.

A number of named prizes are offered across age and qualification-aligned categories, including awards for Key Stage 3, GCSE and 16-19 (A Level / college) work, as well as specialist prizes for World War I and World War II topics and a prize for the best secondary school history magazine. The competition is intended to encourage critical, incisive historical scholarship among young people and to recognise outstanding individual research and writing.

Enquiries and requests for further particulars can be made to enquiries@history.org.uk. Teachers and students are encouraged to consult the Historical Association website for full entry rules, submission guidelines and category-specific requirements.

The Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) International Competition is an annual global journalism and media competition run by the Foundation for Environmental Education and its national members. It invites young people to investigate local environmental issues, propose constructive solutions and report their findings through articles, photos, videos and (new) podcasts. Entries must first be submitted to each country’s National Competition; national first-place winners are then entered to the international round. The 2025/2026 theme is "Food security & climate change" and submissions are assessed against media-specific criteria, dissemination impact and adherence to format and source citation requirements.

The competition is open to individuals and groups aged 11-25 and is organised into three age categories (11-14, 15-18, 19-25). Media categories include Article, Photo (One Take, Staged Campaign, Photo Story), Video (Long-form, Short-form) and Podcast; category-specific rules such as word counts, video lengths and permitted use of AI/editing tools are published by YRE. National Operators facilitate submissions; awards are announced at the international level (shortlisting in early June and winners announced mid-June for the 2025/2026 cycle). Participants must ensure proper consent, copyright clearance, and referencing for all third-party materials.

The Ban Ki-moon Foundation’s "Your Future in Green Jobs" is a free, self-paced online course made up of six interactive modules that help young people explore climate change, green career paths, and the skills needed to pursue them. The course includes interactive assignments, videos, reflection spaces, and a virtual Green Job Career Fair to expose learners to a range of green careers and entrepreneurial pathways. Learners who complete the course can receive a certificate signed by Ban Ki-moon. In addition to the online course, the programme runs an annual Mentorship Program in which around 20 young people (aged 14-20) from across the world are selected to receive guidance from green jobs experts and develop SDG micro-projects. Insights from the course and mentorship feed into a Policy Recommendations Paper advocating for youth access to green jobs. The programme is presented in collaboration with Dubai Cares, Plan International, and Unbounded Associates, and aims to empower youth to connect their passions, interests, and skills with meaningful careers that address climate change.

PwC’s Virtual Insight Programme is a three-day online experience designed to build your skills, help you explore career interests and immerse you in the world of PwC. The programme gives an accessible introduction to the different types of work across PwC’s global business and is delivered fully online.

Through interactive sessions you will learn about different teams, hear from people who joined through a range of student pathways, and gain practical application skills and business awareness. The programme includes skills workshops and opportunities to ask PwC recruiters and employees questions about careers, qualifications and what makes a strong application.

The programme is open to students across the UK at specific stages of their school or college studies (see eligibility). PwC runs an online application and selection process for places; further details about assessment and how to apply are available on the PwC careers site.

The National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) Nationwide Schools Workshop Programme offers in-school dance workshops for young people, building insight into NYDC processes and company practice. The 2025-26 workshops are based on Gravity by Boy Blue and are led by NYDC alumni, sharing repertoire, company practices and professional artistic experience. The programme is specifically designed for participants aged 14-18 and complements GCSE, BTEC and A-level dance learning, as well as school dance clubs.

NYDC will deliver 60 workshops across the academic year from October 2025 to July 2026. Schools can book either a 2-hour or 3-hour session; workshops are free with no hidden costs. Priority is given to schools in areas with lower recruitment numbers or other priority areas. NYDC welcomes disabled and non-disabled dancers and asks schools to provide access information on the booking form. To arrange a workshop, schools should complete the online booking form on the NYDC website and the NYDC team will be in touch to agree a suitable date.

Discover Disruption: Innovate Like Today's Tech Titans is a three-week, on-campus summer course hosted at UCLA that explores the strategic innovations behind major technology companies (Amazon, Google/Alphabet, Facebook/Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, Uber, Airbnb). Through case studies and guided instruction, students examine business models, disruption frameworks, and market strategies used by leading tech firms.

Participants work in teams to design and prototype their own disruptive business concepts as a capstone project, applying market analysis, strategic thinking, and product design skills learned during the program. Classes are taught by UCLA-selected instructors and combine lectures, hands-on workshops, and applied group work to build practical entrepreneurship skills and portfolio material.

The program offers a university-style campus experience with supervised residential life for boarding students, optional day-student attendance, organized excursions, and post-program performance reports. Students who complete the course receive a Course Completion Certificate and a Letter of Recognition, with credit-bearing options and transcripts available for certain classes depending on institutional policies.

Route into Work is a free, short pre-employment course run by London Transport Museum to train, prepare and guide candidates through each stage of a transport and infrastructure apprenticeship or entry-level role application process.

The courses are designed in partnership with sector employers to support young Londoners into live Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships and other entry-level roles. The programme emphasises practical application support and employer-focused preparation for interviews and recruitment processes, and is aimed at those facing barriers to entering stable employment.

If you are aged 16-25 and either unemployed, underemployed or finding it challenging to secure supported routes into work, you are encouraged to sign up to the museum's Progression Routes mailing list to be notified about upcoming Route into Work courses, workshops and events.

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.

Bucksmore Education's Pre-University Maths Summer Course is a two-week residential programme held at St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge. Taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level, the course covers a mix of pure and applied topics-algebra, calculus, vectors, number theory, probability & statistics, differential equations and combinatorics-through workshops, problem-solving sessions and small-group tutorials. Class sizes are kept small (typically around 8) and tuition totals about 23 hours per week. Students live on campus (separate male and female accommodation available) and take part in a programme of excursions and university-style activities, including guest lectures, masterclasses, formal hall and graduation. The course is aimed at motivated 15-17 year olds with at least B2 (Upper Intermediate) English who wish to prepare for university-level study in mathematics and strengthen their university applications. The fee is fully inclusive of accommodation, food, tuition, materials, activities, excursions, insurance and specified UK airport transfers. A £500 reservation fee is required to secure a place; early-booking discounts apply (10% off if booked before 31 December 2025). Day-student options are available on request.

Oxford Scholastica Academy's Online Mathematics Summer Course is a live, tutor-led programme for 15-18 year olds who want to study mathematics beyond the school curriculum. Over one- or two-week options you will explore advanced calculus, algebra, number theory, probability, statistics, mechanics and cryptography through project-based learning and daily live tutorials.

Classes run online via Zoom with small groups (maximum 15 students) and are taught by academics typically from Oxford and Cambridge. The course includes guided masterclasses, independent study tasks, detailed personalised feedback and a final project (for example designing a code-breaking escape room) to apply your learning in a practical context.

On completion you receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and outstanding students may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation. The programme aims to strengthen university applications and develop analytical problem-solving skills while connecting you with an international cohort of peers.

This listing is for a free online MOOC run by the University of East Anglia titled "Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life." The course provides an introduction to fundamental biochemical concepts and the key classes of biological molecules, aimed at learners exploring biosciences. It is presented as an online offering and is listed on UniTasterDays, a resource used by schools and students to explore university-level subjects.

The course is suitable for school students considering university study in chemistry, biology or related life sciences (years 12-13) as well as other learners with an interest in biochemistry. As an online MOOC, it is delivered remotely and accessible without attending campus, making it a flexible option for widening participation and subject exploration prior to higher education.

Oxford Royale’s Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship London Summer School is a two-week residential programme for students aged 16-18, delivered on campus at Imperial College London. The course covers core principles of management, innovation and entrepreneurship and includes masterclasses, workshops, industry visits and real-world challenge days. Students pitch start-up ideas, work on group research and presentations, and hear from industry experts. The academic offering comprises 40 hours of teaching delivered by experienced tutors and industry professionals, with hands-on workshops, seminars and a final exhibition/challenge day. Participants live on campus in modern accommodation with meals provided, and receive 24/7 pastoral support, free WiFi, teaching materials and mentoring. Successful participants are awarded an Oxford Royale certificate of completion recording course titles, dates and campus. Two residential intakes are listed for summer 2026 (29 June-11 July and 12 July-25 July). The course is aimed at students preparing for further study or interested in business and entrepreneurship in a global city context. Applications and enrolment are handled via Oxford Royale’s online application portal.

The Veritas AI Fellowship is an online, mentored programme where participants develop a novel AI project over 12-15 weeks. Each fellow works independently on a project while receiving regular one-to-one mentorship from an AI practitioner or researcher, with 12 scheduled 1-1 sessions and opportunities to present work to peers. The programme is structured into three phases: Weeks 1-4 for exploration and learning (identifying a research question and suitable ML model), Weeks 5-8 for ideation and data exploration (assessing feasibility and resources), and Weeks 9-15 for execution (building the final project and troubleshooting with a mentor). The course is delivered entirely online. Applicants must have a basic understanding of Python or have completed the AI Scholars programme. The fellowship accepts high school students and advanced middle school students. A programme brochure is available for more details (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jzUDrIy0AX7V-Hx74GTw7seFBjVTPHP/view?usp=sharing).

The Warwick Classics Network A. G. Leventis Ancient Worlds Study Day 2026 is a one-day event taking place on Friday 26th June 2026 at the University of Warwick. The day runs from 11:00 to 16:00 and is free to attend; lunch and on-site parking are provided at no cost. Booking is available via the University of Warwick booking page. The programme features two plenary lectures (11:00-12:00 and 15:00-16:00) and two sets of parallel sessions during the day, covering topics such as Aristophanes and tragedy, myth on mosaics, Greek religion, Roman social history, art and identity in Asia Minor, and others. Talks are designed to be of interest to GCSE and A-level pupils and their teachers, and to give a taste of how classics is taught at Warwick; attendees are free to choose which sessions to attend. For booking and enquiries, attendees are directed to the University of Warwick booking page (https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/classics/warwickclassicsnetwork/events/aw26/booking/) and may contact Paul Grigsby (Paul.Grigsby@warwick.ac.uk). Note: this listing is hosted on the Classical Association site but the event is organised by the Warwick Classics Network / Dept. of Classics and Ancient History.

This is a live online information session about the Imperial MotorSport Summer School 2026. The webinar takes place on March 26, 2026 at 20:00 HKT (GMT+8) - which is 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM UTC - and will cover programme details, arrangements and give potential participants the chance to ask questions. The underlying programme is the Imperial MotorSport Summer School running July 18-25, 2026 and is presented as an official Imperial College London programme. The session is organised via Sapiens Nova Academy and is aimed at students aged 15-18 who are interested in motorsport engineering and related activities.

Sunderland Culture's Creative Work Experience (part of the Culture Start programme) is a four-day in-person placement giving 15-18 year olds practical insight into careers across the cultural and creative sector. Participants will rotate across Sunderland Culture venues (Arts Centre Washington, National Glass Centre, Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art and Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens) to experience tasks such as curating, theatre introduction, technical lighting and sound, box office and ticketing, venue tours, glass demonstrations, staff and artist insights, creative challenges and support with creative CVs/portfolios.

The programme runs 10:00-16:00 each day; lunch is provided and travel support can be arranged for those who need it. Places are limited (up to six young people per intake) and the selection process includes application assessment and a short informal online interview. Sunderland Culture encourages applications from young people who are under-represented in the arts and gives priority to applicants meeting specified essential criteria related to financial or personal disadvantage.

To apply, complete the online application form (links on the Sunderland Culture website). If you need support completing the form or an alternative format, contact vicki.kennedy@sunderlandculture.org.uk. Successful applicants will be invited to an online one-hour induction and asked to take part in evaluation activities with the University of Sunderland research partner.

Join the tutor2u subject experts for a full day of focused A-Level revision and exam technique targeted at AQA A-Level Biology students sitting exams in 2026. The cinema-based Grade Booster workshops feature four fast-paced, interactive sessions delivered on the big screen, a dedicated workshop booklet, and access to an attendee hub with downloadable resources. Sessions are designed to improve exam technique, demonstrate effective approaches to different question types, and build confidence in maths and practical data handling skills.

Session topics include analysing and describing data (including error bars and statistics), accurate method-writing and evaluation, planning and answering synoptic essay questions for paper 3, and overall exam strategy to maximise marks. Workshops are led by experienced A-Level Biology teachers and examiners. Events run 10:30to15:15 (registration from 9:45) and take place at cinema venues in Manchester, Birmingham and London during Spring 2026. The advertised price is £36.00 (inc VAT).