Oxford Focus

Somerville College, Oxford’s open days 2026:

University Open Days on 1^st and 2^nd July and 18^th September.

Oxford for North East Admissions Tests workshops

What sessions to support students who are preparing to take the LNAT, UCAT, ESAT, TMUA or TARA Admissions Tests for entry to Oxford and other universities.

Who Year 12 students who are preparing for LNAT (Law), UCAT (Medicine), or the three UAT-UK tests ESAT, TMUA & TARA for entry to Oxford and other universities.

When  4.30-5.30pm on Monday 6 (LNAT, UCAT) and Wednesday 8 (ESAT, TMUA & TARA) July.

Where online

Links register now, by completing this form Oxford for North East Admissions Tests workshops 6 & 8 July 2026

St Hilda’s Webinar Series

What? St Hilda’s is embarking on a webinar series for state school students that will look in detail at the Oxford admissions process, aimed at students at different stages in their applications.

Who? State school students (Y10-13) and teachers, depending on the talk

When? Friday 24th April 2026 (16:00-16:45) – ‘UCAS Personal Statements’ (Y12)

Friday 8th May 2026 (16:00-16:45) – ‘How to choose a course and a university’ (Y10-12)

Thursday 18th June 2026 (16:00-16:45) – ‘An overview of the Oxford admissions process (for students and teachers)’

Registration closes the day before the webinar is due to take place.

Find out more and apply (St Hilda’s website)

Oxford Maths Admissions Test Livestream

Are you thinking of applying to study Mathematics at university? In 2026 the Oxford Mathematics department is running a weekly livestream with maths problems and problem-solving strategies, with a focus on the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) and mathematics interviews. The sessions are free and available for everyone, and are recorded so that you can watch them later even if you can’t join us live. No registration needed.

The Oxford Maths Admissions Test Livestream is live each Thursday 17:00–19:00 from 11 June 2026, online at www.maths.ox.ac.uk/r/matlive. Topics for the first few livestreams are as follows;

• 11 June – Algebra
• 18 June – Sequences
• 25 June – Geometry
• 2 July – Trigonometry
• 9 July – Logarithms
• 16 July – Differentiation
• 23 July – Integration
• 30 July – Graphs

Find out more (Oxford mathematical institute website)

History Research Skills Webinars (KS4 and KS5)

The Faculty of History offers online workshops to support students with the development of their history skills. Workshops are running across June 2026 and registration closes the week beforehand.

1. History Research Skills (KS5)
2. Thinking Big: concepts & historiography (KS5)
3. Primary Sources (KS4 & 5)
4. An Introduction to History of Art (KS4 &5)
5. History Admissions (KS5)

Find out more (University of Oxford website)

Oxford for North East parent/carer workshop

What An opportunity for parents/carers to hear from staff and undergraduate student ambassadors from North-East England about what it is like to apply for Oxford and the experience of being a student there

Who parents/carers of students at state schools in North-East England

When 6.00-7.30pm Thursday 9 July 2026

Where online

Links register now, by completing this form Oxford for North East parent carer workshop 9 July 2026

Open Day Session for Care Experienced and Estranged Students

Magdalen College is pleased to be running a session for care experience and estranged students during the upcoming Open Days . This is a safe space to learn about welfare, academic and financial support available at the university, and hear from current students. If you or anyone you know is interested, please do come along.

Thursday 2nd July 16:00-17:00, Magdalen College Auditorium, Longwall Street. Please contact outreach@magd.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.

Find out more and apply (Google Form)

Magdalen College Subject Residentials

English & Classics at Magdalen Programme

What: Three-day subject-specific residential – taster sessions in English and Classics, application skills workshops, tours, student life, and more!
Where: Magdalen College, University of Oxford
When: 4-6 August 2026
Who: Year 12 students (or equiv.) at UK state schools
Application Link: bit.ly/EnglishClassics2026
Application Deadline: 17 June 2026
Physics & Engineering at Magdalen Programme

What: Three-day subject-specific residential – taster lectures and practical workshops in Physics and Engineering, application skills workshops, tours, student life, and more!
Where: Magdalen College, University of Oxford
When: 18-20 August 2026
Who: Year 12 students (or equiv.) at UK state schools
Application Link: bit.ly/PhysEngResidential2026
Application Deadline: 17 June 2026
Find out more (Magdalen College website)

Oxford African and Caribbean Society Access Conference

If you are a Y12 state-school student of African and Caribbean descent (including those with mixed and North African heritage), and are interested in Oxford or other leading higher education institutions, this is for you! On Saturday 11th July 2025 at Brasenose College and Magdalen College, Oxford, you’ll have an invaluable opportunity to gain the knowledge, insights and materials needed to make a competitive university application.
This day features application talks and workshops, led by current ACS students and university staff, subject sessions, a panel discussing life at Oxford and an inspiring alumni panel. As well as a tour of one of the Oxford colleges. We will wrap up the event with a speech from our guest speaker making for a great day of productive and insightful conversations on what your future could look like.

Apply by the 11th of June – 11:59pm

Find out more and apply (Google Form)

Preparing for Oxford Physics

Our new online course ‘Preparing for Oxford Physics’ is designed to help Y12 students build their problem-solving skills and looks ahead to all parts of the admissions process, including the ESAT, interviews and beyond. While the course is physics focussed, we welcome students interested in studying other related subjects at university, such as engineering.
The course consists of a series of live, online webinars in June / July and September/ October along with summer assignments, videos and an additional interview focussed session in December. It’s open to everyone, and is free to take part in.

Applications have opened for the 2026 course and remain open throughout the course allowing you to join at any time, although the course will start in June 2026.

Find out more (University of Oxford website)

Autumn Chemistry Conference 2026

We’ll be holding our seventh Autumn Chemistry Conference on Thursday 24th September 16.00-18.00 BST at the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry (and streamed online). This will be open to all students studying A-level Chemistry or an equivalent qualification (16-19 yrs) and their teachers and parents/carers interested in finding out more about the cutting-edge currently research happening in the field of chemistry. Those yet to start a post-16 qualification are more than welcome to attend however please be aware this conference is aimed at those aged 16-19 yrs.

Students are welcome to attend in-person unaccompanied by a teacher provided that they are aged 16 or over on the day of the event and have provided emergency contact details.

Find out more and apply (University of Oxford website)