Opportunities
Programming and community engagement are at the core of our strategy. We invest heavily in supporting the development of integrated solutions and delivering reliable tools to those who need them most. Discover more about our innovative campaigns below and get in touch to stay up to date regarding our latest efforts.
Year 12 Arts and Humanities Summer Residential - Dates - 3rd-6th July, 2023
The event is aimed at students in year 12 who are considering studying a course within the arts or humanities at university, and will provide successful applicants with the opportunity to explore a number of subjects in more depth, get a taste of life at Cambridge, meet current students and staff, and find out more about the application process and Cambridge as a city. We hope that students who participate will get a real taste of university life, and a better understanding of what they can do now to prepare themselves for this step. The event will also include participation in one of the University of Cambridge’s Open Days.
This summer school is relevant to anyone considering one of the following courses that Cambridge offers: Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic; Archaeology; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Classics; Education; English; History; History and Modern Languages; History and Politics; History of Art; Human, Social, and Political Sciences; Law; Linguistics; Philosophy; Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion.
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Applications will close at 9am on Wednesday 31st May 2023
Aspiring Scientists Training Programme with the Gurdon Institute at Cambridge University
For one week, students will:
Spend afternoons in a lab each day, learning and practising research techniques
Attend four bespoke, interactive workshops with experts
Research a scientific topic or technique and create and deliver a presentation to peers and researchers
Meet and network with PhD students and other scientists to talk to them about their jobs and get advice about careers and educational opportunities
Explore Cambridge University, with the opportunity to ask questions and get advice from staff and students
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The deadline to apply is 1st April 2023
Sutton Trust UK Summer Schools
The Sutton Trust UK Summer School programme offers students the unique opportunity to experience university life before they even apply.
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Applications close on the 10th of March 2023.
The Homerton college higher education access course
Who: Year 12 (or equivalent) state school students thinking of applying to Cambridge.
What: A free, online webinar series for students to gain the tools to apply to Cambridge! Sessions include interview workshops with our Admissions Tutors, Q&A with current students, personal statement workshops, information about student finance and more! Find out more here.
When: Online sessions run on Mondays and Thursdays from 13th February to 9th March 2023.
Apply: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Students can apply by following this link
Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 5th February 2023.