Super-Curricular
MOOCs
Students are also encouraged to complete a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) of their choice during the summer break. Courses cover a wide variety of specialised topics which develop a student’s understanding of the subject area. A large number of them are written and accredited by universities. The completion of a MOOC demonstrates an impressive commitment to personal and academic development, and this will be recognised within the reference that the school will write for students. The following website details a range of excellent courses on offer FutureLearn.
Super-Curricular
Please see below list of external opportunities for students looking to further their study or future career prospects.
University Led Programmes
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Teeside University Sciences showcases |
Celebrate British Science Week with us online Connecting the past, present and future – Britain’s place in the world of Science Take an exhilarating tour of the extraordinary role British scientists have played in making the modern world. Explore the massive extent to which scientists working in Britain have made some of the most important connections and breakthroughs in science and how our connection to the global science community puts us at the heart of the most important science for today and tomorrow. Join us online for our one hour showcases with time for questions from the audience. Between Monday 10 March and Friday 14 March, we’re offering morning and afternoon showcases. To secure your spot, email us at shlsrecruitment@tees.ac.uk Please note the showcases are offered on a first come first serve basis. |
10 March to 14 March (am and pm 1 hour slots) Online |
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University of Nottingham Summer Schools |
The Nottingham Summer Schools gives opportunity for year 12 students to:
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Applications are now open until 6th March. Find out more and apply here |
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Swansea University Webinars |
Masterclass Series - Book Academic Sessions Now Unsure what subject you’d like to study at University? Book onto the Masterclass Series below to experience a taster of our courses. Each session is presented by our academics and offers the chance to:
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Click here to find out more and register |
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Goldsmiths Storytellers competitions |
Competition to provide an opportunity for creativity Goldsmiths, University of London writing competitions for young people aged 16-18 aims to uncover the next generation of writing talent. Become the next Young Writer (a short story writing competition for creative writers) or Young Anthropologist (for writing about identity and culture). Both competitions have a £1,000 first prize and a runner-up prize of £100. All shortlisted entries will also receive a small prize. |
Click here to register |
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University of Bradford Outreach webinars |
Post 16 Upcoming Outreach Webinars Our webinars are a great way to find out further information that will help you on your journey to university, below you can find a couple of our upcoming webinars. You can find all webinars for the whole year here. Experience Days Why attend an Experience Day?
Find out more about our Experience Days here. |
You can find all webinars for the whole year here.
Find out more about our Experience Days here. |
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Sutton Trust Summer Schools |
Over 40 courses on offer! Giving you the chance to experience what university life is really like. |
Application deadline 6 March Click here for further details |
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University of Cambridge, Y12 Events |
Find opportunities and events for students to explore their subject and boost their university applications. Good luck to those students who will be sitting admissions interviews over the next couple of weeks! The Homerton College Admissions Webinars 12 Feb - 12 Aug, find out more click here Fitzwilliam College Year 12 Visit Days, find out more click here |
For more information click here |
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The Sutton Trust Pathways to Law |
Getting into Law can be highly competitive, and so the Sutton Trust wants to offer you the opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to break that barrier. Pathways to Law is completely free (including travel) and provides support in accessing higher education, training in soft skills, and understanding careers in Law with incredible work experience opportunities. |
For more information and application click here |
