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.
University Led Programmes
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Moving on with Maths @ Lincoln University |
Year 12 students and their teachers can join us on campus on Tuesday 1 July to find out about studying maths at university. Running from 10.30am to 2.30pm, the 'Moving on with Maths' event will include problem-solving activities and information about the admissions process. |
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Future Cities |
Open to students currently in Year 12 This course invites students to discover how engineering plays a pivotal role in keeping our cities safer, cleaner, and more sustainable. During the course, students will:
All materials needed for this course will be delivered to the student’s home address. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain valuable experience that can be added to their UCAS personal statement. |
28 – 30th July 2025 Online |
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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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Teesside University Discover Teesside Residentials |
Discover Teesside Residentials Taking place at Teesside University throughout July for Year 12 students. During a fun packed 3 days students take part in practical workshops to learn more about their subject of interest, experience life on a university campus and take part in social activities. This residential is completely free of charge.
Find session descriptors, application criteria and apply here. If you would like to discuss the residential, or have any queries, please get in touch: Residential@tees.ac.uk |
Throughout July at Teesside University |
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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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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 |
