Super-Curricular

Women Unlocked Mentoring Programme 

Application deadline: Friday 10th April 2026

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The UK Prison System – University Think Tank

LBU & UEA

We bring together an inspirational panel to discuss The UK Prison System, a live debate that will encompass challenging ideas from a range of disciplines.

We welcome Dr Bill Davies, once a prisoner himself and now Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Leeds Beckett University. Bill's research examines the lived experiences of short sentenced prisoners and how such imprisonment negatively impacts opportunities for these people to better their lives. Bill jointly runs a Learning Together program at HMP Full Sutton, through which in excess of 40 prisoners have gained university level academic credits.

Joining Bill is Helen Arnold, Associate Professor in the School of Law at University of East Anglia, who has previously worked as a Researcher for HM Inspectorate of Prisons and has undertaken several projects as an independent researcher for both the Prison Service and private companies.

It's a discussion that will benefit and engage students from a range of disciplines and, in a dynamic Question Time format, our panel will address pre-submitted and live questions from the audience. 

27 April

4.15 - 5.15pm

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Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge

STEP Summer School for year 12 women and non-binary students hoping to study Maths at Cambridge 

The summer school is entirely free for participants. It is four days of targeted Sixth Term Examination Paper coaching as well as admissions advice and insight into university life.

What is STEP?

Students hoping to study Mathematics at certain top universities must undertake an additional entrance examination known as the STEP paper. This exam requires special preparation as the question style and answer format are very different to A Level exams.

Students who attend the summer school leave feeling much more confident in their mathematical ability; with a greater understanding of the STEP paper; and as part of a community of like-minded female mathematicians.

26 - 28 August

The summer school is completely free: the meals and accommodation are provided by the College. 

Application form deadline is Friday 24th April 2026

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The Sutton Trust Summer Schools

The Sutton Trust Summer Schools offer free, week‑long university experiences for Year 12 students across the UK. Participants explore over 40 subjects through academic taster sessions, attend undergraduate‑level teaching, live in university accommodation, and receive expert guidance on UCAS, personal statements, and student finance. The programme helps students build confidence, develop key skills, and connect with peers and current undergraduates. It’s an inspiring chance to experience real university life and boost future applications.

Use the link here to find out more about the programme. 

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. 

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