Super-Curricular
MOOCs
Students are 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.
TED Talks
TED Talks are influential videos featuring expert speakers from various fields such as education, business, science and creativity. These talks focus on sharing valuable knowledge, innovative research and ‘ideas worth spreading’. The are available with subtitles in over 100 languages and can be streamed or downloaded for free. click here.
Super-Curricular
Please see below list of external opportunities for students looking to further their study or future career prospects.
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Lucy Cavendish College Academic Attainment Programme - applications closing soon |
The Academic Attainment Programme is a programme for around 1000 high-achieving UK state-school students in Year 12 (S5 – Scotland/Year 13 – N.I) who meet certain Widening Participation criteria. You can find the full list of criteria here. The focus of this programme is on raising attainment, by supporting students in their A-Level studies, helping them to reach their full potential and achieve the highest possible grades, and in making applications to competitive universities. Some of your students may have participated in the programme in previous years, but what we’re particularly excited about is that for the second year in a row we have expanded the programme to allow even more participants and so it will not only cover Year 12 (S5 – Scotland/Year 13 – N.I) but also Year 13 (S6 – Scotland/Year 14 – N.I), meaning students can continue to be supported as they complete university applications and summer examinations. As part of the programme, students will get access to supplementary subject-specific enrichment classes led by experts, to allow them to develop and expand on their knowledge of the content of their A-Levels (Scottish Highers/IB), and to support them in achieving the very best grades in their examinations. They will also attend Peer Discussion Groups, to prepare them for the university environment by improving their oracy and their problem-solving skills. Students will also receive advice from the Lucy Cavendish College Admissions Team on every stage of the university application process across the two years, and they will complete a Supracurricular Exploration Project to encourage them to think more seriously about their degree choices. Finally, students will also receive subject-specific revision guidance in the lead up to their exams, to ensure they are well-placed to receive the best possible grades. |
Application deadline: 12pm Tuesday 7 October. |
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Webinar - Law in the age of AI: myths, risks, and realities |
Join the University of Law for this session exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal landscape. We’ll separate hype from truth, examine emerging risks, and uncover the real-world impact on legal practice, ethics, and justice. If you're planning a career in law or legal tech, this is your essential guide to staying ahead in an ever-evolving profession. |
Thursday 23 October 5.30pm 45 mins Sign up here |
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Medic Mentor Get Into Dentistry Conference
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The Get into Medicine/Dentistry Conferences are a complete guide to the medical or dental application journey. Students get essential insights into the medical/dental UCAS application process (such as UCAT entrance exam), connect with professionals, fellow students, and gain a deeper understanding of a future career in medicine or dentistry. |
Saturday 18 October and Sunday 9 November 9am - 1.30pm Register here |
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Medic Mentor Get Into Medicine Conference |
The Get into Medicine/Dentistry Conferences are a complete guide to the medical or dental application journey. Students get essential insights into the medical/dental UCAS application process (such as UCAT entrance exam), connect with professionals, fellow students, and gain a deeper understanding of a future career in medicine or dentistry. |
Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October 9am - 1.30pm Register here |
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University of Cambridge STEM SMART Year 12 |
Aimed at Year 12 Students. Students need to study Maths and one or more of the following Science courses Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science. STEM SMART is a free, 16-month programme* to support students (including mature students) in raising their attainment at sixth form level and develop their confidence to apply to study physical, biological or behavioural sciences, engineering or computer science at top universities. |
Click here for more information Application deadline 31 October. Click here to apply |
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Harper Adams University Land and Property Management Experience Day
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This is a free event for 14-to-19-year-olds to experience land and property management courses at Harper Adams University. Surveyors and land and estate agents are, essentially, negotiators so our degree course will help you to develop this essential skill, as well as project management, communications, and understanding the issues affecting potential clients. As a student you will learn about valuation, land and property law, auctioneering, construction and surveying, property marketing, renewable energy, compulsory purchase, and utilities. |
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 09.30am - 4.30pm Register here |
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UCAS Discovery Event York 2025 |
Speak to experts to help you decide on your next steps, find out about degrees, apprenticeships, careers and more. |
4 November 2025, hosted at York St John University. Click here to find out more. |
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Open University |
The traditional university route isn’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean your School’ ambitions to achieve a degree need to be hindered. At The Open University, our more flexible university experience allows students to study without the pressure to compromise on what’s important to them. So, whether students want to learn from home or fit studying around work or travel, they can. |
Access The Open University Guide here. |
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Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals Programme |
The Aspiring Professionals Programme supports students from Year 12, propelling brilliant young people into university and professional life. Mentoring, Skills and career workshops, University application support, Internships. Eligibility criteria applies. |
Click here to find out more. |
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Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge Subject Focussed Events and Taster Days |
Subject-Focussed Events and Taster Days Offering a wide range of subject focused events and taster days providing opportunity for students to gain an insight into a subject they’re interested in applying for at university. Giving opportunity to explore specific subject areas in more depth. |
Click here to view the Supracurricular Exploration Guide |
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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. |
You can find all webinars for the whole year 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 |
