Here, you will find a combination of virtual and in-person opportunities from the University and College Sectors. We ask students and their parents to research fully any opportunities advertised on the noticeboard to ensure they are happy with the organisation they are linking with and its value for money if there is a cost.
Notices & Key Dates
2026 entry applications
- If you receive your last decision on or before 31 March 2026, your reply date is 6 May 2026 (except if you’re using Extra to find a place).
- If you receive your last decision on or before 13 May 2026, your reply date is 3 June 2026 (except if you’re using Extra to find a place).
- If you receive your last decision on or before 15 July 2026, your reply date is 22 July 2026 (including Extra choices).
Find an Open Day – Open days are an important way to learn about how a subject is taught and what you will study, from course tutors. Our advice is to prioritise course talks over general talks. If time/money are a constraint you can learn a lot from visiting local universities. If you are on the Sixth Form bursary, you can request that school helps with the costs, please talk to Mr Brown or Lucy.
NOW OPEN! – Student Finance Applications. We recommend that students make their student finance application as early as possible. They should avoid waiting until they get their exam results. Students should apply for student finance based on their first-choice (Firm). They can easily change this before their studies start. The most important thing is to get the application in!
Oxbridge Focus
Featured New Courses
This one-of-a-kind programme is taught in English from the heart of Paris.
Our BA in International Politics, with or without a French option, focuses on the practical aspects of international politics in contemporary society while giving you a unique chance to live and study in the French capital, allowing you to gain invaluable international experience and graduate with a renowned University of London degree.
Join us in powering the next generation of space innovation.
Our new BEng Aerospace Satellite Engineering course has been developed by world-leading academics and industry partners to equip graduates with the key skills required to work and thrive within the rapidly growing space sector.
Students will have the opportunity to build comprehensive technical and transferable skills, utilising our state-of-the-art labs. You will also become part of our North East Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), a £50 million investment with partners including the UK Space Agency and industry prime Lockheed Martin UK Space.
Undergraduate Study – Duration 4 Years
Drawing on the expertise of leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of societal conflicts about power, participation, and resources.
Undergraduate Study – Duration 3 Years
Special and Inclusive Education prepares you to be a forward-thinking professional, with expertise in creating equitable learning pathways and opportunities for diverse learning profiles, including special and additional educational needs.
Combined Honors in Social Sciences – allows you to create your own bespoke programme suited to your individual interests, strengths and career plans. You can choose up to 4 subjects within Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.
Latest Opportunities
STEM
In Person Summer Schools (Yr 12)
EDT and Industrial Cadets – 4-5 day summer schools June-August 2026
Insight into University is a summer residential where students explore STEM subjects and discover related career paths.
More information and to book (Canva Flyer)
Medicine and Health
Virtual Session (Yr 12 & 13)
Taster Sessions: Various dates
Bangor University’s College of Medicine and Health is delighted to invite you to our upcoming series of free online Taster Sessions – a programme of live lectures designed specifically for students exploring their options ahead of university.
Sessions are available across the following subject areas:
Sport Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Nursing, Midwifery, Biomedical Science, Medical Science, Psychology, Health and Social Care
These sessions offer students the chance to:
• Hear directly from Bangor University’s leading researchers and academics
• Get a genuine feel for university-level study in medicine and health
• Ask questions live during dedicated Q&A segments
• Attend from anywhere – no travel required, and no commitment to attend every session
Registration is completely free, and students can sign up for as many or as few sessions as they like. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to deepen your subject knowledge, build confidence, and make more informed decisions about your future studies.
Physics
Webinar (16+)
Physics: Quantum Physics – Monday 8th June, 2pm – 3pm
University of Surrey: Dr Lisa Morrison, Lecturer in Physics and Physics Admissions Tutor in the School of Mathematics and Physics, presents Entanglement at the Horizon: Quantum Physics and Black Holes. Black holes are among the most extreme and exotic objects in the universe. Traditionally described using Einstein’s theory of general relativity, they are often pictured as ‘cosmic prisons’, trapping matter, light, and information inside them forever. However, when quantum physics is brought into the picture, a far stranger story emerges.
University of East Anglia: Stephen Ashworth, Professor of Chemical Physics and Science Communication in the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics, will present Quantum Physics in Measurement. Modern life is dependent on precise and accurate measurements. In turn, our system of units depends on the realisation of quantities such as the second and the metre. Recently, the kilogram definition was changed, and is now realised using a Kibble balance, for which a detailed knowledge of the local gravitational field is necessary.
Find out more and register (Channel Talent Website)
Space
In-person event (Years 9-12)
North East Space Event – 9th June, 9:45am -2:45pm
Students will get the opportunity to see our fantastic School of Engineering facilities in our Stephenson Building and even have a chance to use some of our equipment in a series of practical hands-on activities. Students will take part in a range of workshops including aerospace, see-star and rocketry activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with an interest in STEM subjects aligned to the space sector.
The event will take place in our Stephenson Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU.
Find out more and register (Newcastle University website)
Psychology
Webinar (16+)
Child Language Acquisition – Babies V Chatbots: Language & The Learnability Problem
Thursday 11th June, 11:10am – 11:55am
Human language is unique as a communication system in the animal world – we can express infinitely many ideas, simple and complex. What is so special about language is that many linguists think it’s not possible that babies simply pick up language from listening to our parents, but that they must instead have some innate abilities that make it easy to learn language? And how about recent inventions in AI, chatbots like ChatGPT – do they learn language the same way? I’ll talk about similarities and differences and discuss whether AI can help us understand children’s language development. We’ll see how developmental psychologists use eye tracking and brain imaging to find out how babies really think and learn, and why AI chatbots don’t give us all the answers yet.
Find out more and register (Channel Talent Website)
English Literature
Webinar (16+)
Jane Austen, Big Brother and The Handmaid’s Tale – Surveillance and Control
11th June, 12:45pm -1:30pm
We often associate surveillance with modern technologies such as CCTV, data tracking, and social media monitoring. Yet organised forms of surveillance long predate these developments. Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century societies were already shaped by practices of scrutiny and regulation that influenced behaviour and structured everyday life. Literature not only reflects these conditions but also helps us to understand how they work.
This webinar explores surveillance as a cultural and historical practice through a range of literary texts. Writing by Jane Austen, for example, shows how communities are organised through sustained acts of watching, judging, and policing others, particularly in relation to gender and social expectation. These concerns remain visible in later fiction, including Nineteen Eighty-Four and The Handmaid’s Tale, where surveillance becomes more visibly institutional and political. Bringing these texts into conversation, the session considers how literature reveals, critiques and reshapes systems of observation and control across different historical contexts.
Find out more and register (Aberystwyth University website)
Mathematics/Computer Science
Webinar (16+)
Quantum Computing & Cybersecurity
Thursday 11th June, 4:15pm – 5pm
What if the technology that protects your passwords, bank accounts, and private messages suddenly stopped working? Quantum computers could one day transform computing in ways that go far beyond simply being faster/better/stronger than today’s machines. In this session, we’ll explore what quantum computers actually are, how they fundamentally differ from the computers we use every day, and why this matters for digital security.
Together, we’ll investigate how modern cryptography keeps the internet secure, and why some of the encryption systems protecting our data today could become vulnerable in a future with quantum computers. We’ll also explore the concept of “harvest now, decrypt later”, where encrypted information collected today could potentially be decrypted years into the future.
Through interactive examples and discussion, students will discover the challenges researchers are facing in preparing for the quantum era, including the development of new forms of so-called “post-quantum cryptography” designed to keep our digital world secure for the next evolution in computing.
Find out more and register (Channel Talent website)
History
Webinar (16+)
A Schoolgirl Against the Cold War – How Citizen Diplomacy Helped Change the World
Monday 15th June, 12:15pm – 13:00pm
This History session, Matthias Neumann, Professor of Modern History in the School of History and Art History at University of East Anglia, will consider the latest research into citizen diplomacy in an interactive talk for students entitled A Schoolgirl Against the Cold War – How Citizen Diplomacy Helped Change the World.
Samantha Smith came to fame by writing a letter to the Soviet leader, Yuri Andropov, in December 1982, expressing her fears about a potential nuclear war between the two superpowers. Her letter was quoted in the main Soviet newspaper Pravda in April 1983 and the Smith family was subsequently invited to visit the Soviet Union during the summer. Samantha’s trip captured the attention of the world media on both sides of the ideological divide. However, her trip has usually been dismissed as a quirky footnote in Cold War history. Scholarly interest has only just begun, sparked by the growing research into the significance of citizen diplomacy, which saw a real explosion in the late Cold War.
Find out more and register (Channel Talent website)
Computer Science
Webinar (16+)
Computer Science: How Data Systems Work to Generate Powerful Insights & How We Keep Them Secure
Tuesday 23rd June, 2:05pm – 2:50pm
In this Computer Science session, Kazhan Misri and Eleanor Leist, Lecturers in the School of Computing Sciences at University of East Anglia, will run an interactive talk for students on How data systems work to generate powerful insights and how we keep them secure.
Curious about what really happens to your medical data when you visit a doctor or use a health app? In this session, we’ll introduce you to the basics of data and databases through real-life healthcare examples. You’ll discover how information like test results and patient records is stored, organised, and retrieved, and why getting this right is so important for patient care.
We’ll explore the world of database security, uncovering how sensitive medical data is protected from misuse and cyber threats. We’ll also look at how this data can go beyond record-keeping, helping clinicians and researchers identify patterns and even predict potential health issues before they happen. Through relatable examples and interactive discussion, you’ll build a solid foundation in how data systems work, how they can generate powerful insights, and why keeping them secure matters.
Find out more and register (Channel Talent website)
Student Life
Webinar (Ages 16+)
Mixed Sessions – Various Dates
Undergraduate Open Day (On-Campus), Thursday 18 June, 09:00-15:00
The University of Glasgow will be holding its Undergraduate Open Day in June on our Gilmorehill Campus. This event offers pupils the chance to explore the campus, speak with staff and students, and gain insight into university life. The opportunity to register can be found here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visit/undergraduate/opendays/
Staff Led Information Sessions (Zoom), Monday 27 April and Monday 11 May, 16:00-17:00
Join our team for an online information session where prospective students can learn everything they need to know about life at the University of Glasgow. From chat about our vibrant city and beautiful campus to understanding degree programmes, this is a great chance to find out more about Glasgow. More details, dates and registration can be found here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visit/undergraduate/onlineinfosessions/ugofferholder/
Student Led Information Sessions (Zoom), Thursday 21 May, 16:00-17:00
This is an opportunity to listen to current students talk about student life in Glasgow. Our students will talk about their experience of living in Glasgow, societies, sports, accommodation, and more, with time for questions. We will also be joined by a member of staff for any further questions. You can register here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visit/undergraduate/onlineinfosessions/studentledinfosessions/
Mixed Subjects
In Person Events
Mixed Sessions – Various Dates
Engineering your Future
- When: Wednesday 17 June 2026 – 9:45am – 2:30pm
- Where: St Peter’s Campus
- Booking Link: University of Sunderland On-campus Subject Events
ByteBuilders: Your Future in Computer Science
- When: Wednesday 17 June 2026 – 9:45am – 2:30pm
- Where: St Peter’s Campus
- Booking Link: University of Sunderland On-campus Subject Events
MediaHub Experience Day
- When: Thursday 18 June 2026 – 10am – 3pm
- Where: St Peter’s Campus
- Web page: MediaHUB experience days | The University of Sunderland
- Booking Link: University of Sunderland On-campus Subject Events
Exploring Education
- When: Tuesday 23 June 2026 – 10am – 2pm
- Where: St Peter’s Campus
- Web page: Exploring Education | The University of Sunderland
- Booking Link: University of Sunderland On-campus Subject Events
Medicine and Health
Virtual Session (Year 13)
Northumbria University Scholarship – Application deadline 30th June 2026
Application for the NU ALLSTARS Scholarship is currently live, offering eligible students £1,500 in their first year at Northumbria. The scholarship is exclusive to students applying for a September 2026 start. To be eligible, students must enrol on a Level 4 programme and have Northumbria as their firm choice on UCAS by 30th June 2026.
Find out more and to apply (Northumbria University website)
Scholarship Flyer (PDF)
Biosciences
Summer School
Y12
Biosciences Summer School – Thursday 25th – Friday 26th June
Are you interested in exploring the different areas of biosciences and where they can lead? Join this free two day residential summer school staying in university student accommodation. As well as lab activities and a taster lecture, you will meet student support staff who will answer all your questions to help you prepare for life as an undergraduate student.
Closing Date Tuesday 7th April
Food Science & Nutrition
Summer School
Y12
Food Science & Nutrition Summer School – Tuesday 30th June – Thursday 2nd July
This immersive programme is ideal for students considering degrees or careers in food science, nutrition and related STEM fields. It will support your academic decision-making while giving you a taste of university life.
Applications are now open to join this exciting 3-day residential at the University of Leeds exploring the science behind what we eat.
Closing Date Tuesday 7th April
All Subjects
Open Days
Y12
University of Oxford Open Days: 1st and 2nd July and 18th September.
Discover Oxford University at its best by visiting an Open Day. It’s the perfect chance to explore historic colleges, meet world‑class academics, and get a real feel for student life. You’ll experience the atmosphere of the city, learn about courses and admissions, and see whether Oxford feels like the right fit for you.
All Subjects
Online Information Sessions
Yr 12
Edinburgh University – Various dates
We run a range of online events that you can access wherever you are in the world.
Our regular ‘Introduction to the University of Edinburgh’ sessions provide an overview of what it’s like to study with us, and the opportunity to ask questions. View the event details and book a session below.
As well as our regular sessions, from time to time we will run online events which are specific to a particular subject area. We will update those on our mailing list when booking opens for relevant events.
Medicine & Dentistry
Advice on Preparing for applications
Yr 12
Medical Schools Council – Preparing to apply
The Medical Schools Council recommend that students start preparing now for dentistry and medicine applications so that they have everything in place for this time next year.
Writing a personal statement for Medical School & Dental School
Competitions
Languages
Poetry Prize
Calling all young translators! Bring creative translation into the classroom this summer with the Stephen Spender Poetry Prize 2026. Translate ANY poem from ANY language, or a Polish poem for the Polish Spotlight. Free entry for all UK and Irish schools, for pupils of all ages!
Cateogries include the Individual Youth Entry (ages 18 and under, and ages 14 and under).
Useful Resources/Opportunities
All Subjects
On Demand Webinars
Yrs 12 & 13
UniTasterDays
These impartial videos have one key aim. To support students who are considering university to make informed future subject decisions. They feature guest speakers from a range of different universities, who are always experts in the subject being explored.
Dentistry
Online Resource
Yrs 12 & 13
University of Sheffield
This resource provided from the University of Sheffield gives an insight into the world of dentistry. Resource provided via the Futurelearn portal.
Medical Sciences
Online Lectures
Yrs 12 & 13
UCL
UCL have an online medical sciences lecture series which is free and open to everyone to get inspired.
Natural Sciences
Spotlight
Yrs 12 & 13
Durham University
At Durham, we actively provide our students with opportunities to develop attributes we hope they have by the time they graduate. One way in which we do this is through our excellent multi-subject degree programmes.
Explore our Natural Sciences webpages to discover whether Natural Sciences at Durham could be a good match for your students.