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Nuffield Foundation / STEM Learning - Nuffield Experience and Research Placements – for year 12’s – Closing 1st April
Nuffield Experience Placements - These are a 5-day exploration with industry experts to identify essential skills needed for employment in STEM sectors. While producing a workbook and reflective report, students gain insight into working in professional environments and knowledge of the challenges for different sectors, preparing them for employment. The placements take place in various locations, including offices, museums, research centres, laboratories or fieldwork settings. Placements will take place in summer 2026 and students can participate at no cost. All students will receive a placement payment of £135 per week to cover costs such as travel expenses. https://www.stem.org.uk/placements
Nuffield Research Placements - These are engaging, hands-on research projects where students can make a meaningful contribution to the work of a host organisation. The placements last 2 weeks and take place in various locations, including offices, museums, research centres, laboratories or fieldwork settings. Placements are well-supervised but independent, relating to an area of science, quantitative social science, computing, technology, engineering or maths. Placements will take place in summer 2026 and students can participate at no cost. All students will receive a placement payment of £135 per week to cover costs such as travel expenses. https://www.stem.org.uk/placements
Stemettes - Enjoy, Meet, Try Out: AI Essentials – for young woman, or non-binary person aged 5-15 – 1st April
Want to learn more about AI essentials & how you can use them in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths)? In a relaxed environment, participants can explore inspiring talks, hands-on activities, and networking sessions. Wednesday, 1st April, 10.00 – 2.30pm, in person, venue in London TBC https://stemettes.org/events/enjoy-meet-try-out-ambitions-season-explore-2026/
University of Cambridge - Cambridge for Beginners – Webinar – for years 11 & 12 – 2nd April
Detailed introductory online session covering how Cambridge works (Colleges, teaching, student life etc.), how to apply, what they are looking for and how to make a competitive application. If someone asked how much you already know about Cambridge on a scale of 1-10 and your answer would be 4 or less, this one is for you! It is designed for those who have not already attended a Cambridge / Oxbridge talk. Thursday 2nd April, online, 11.00 – 12.30pm https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambridge-beginners-16
Slaughter and May – Law Excellerators Programme (virtual) – for years 12 & 13 – May – Oct – Closing 3rd April
Join the Slaughter and May Excellerators Programme, a multi-stage virtual insight programme designed to introduce students to the wide range of careers within an international law firm. Through interactive workshops, practical tasks and networking sessions, participants will gain exposure to roles across the firm including lawyers, legal technology specialists, business development professionals and responsible business teams. Participants will also develop key employability skills, gain insight into different legal and business services careers and take part in hands-on activities with professionals at Slaughter and May. Students who attend all sessions will earn a £400 bursary upon successful completion of the full programme https://finder.futuresforall.org/opportunity-detail/11AE0FB4-6B88-4CB4-33C6-08DD55A75EF0
Rich Mix - New Creatives programme – for ages 16 – 21 – Starting 29th April – Closing 3rd April
Have you ever wanted to put on your own live event?! New Creatives is a 9 month programme for 16-21 year olds, focusing on building the next generation of live event producers. The project explores the skills needed to produce an event in a collaborative environment at Rich Mix. Through industry talks, trips, networking, and weekly workshops, this programme will inspire participants to collaborate and bring their collective ideas to life. The programme includes participants producing their own live music event at Rich Mix in August followed by a term focusing on work experience, finance and careers.
This programme is for young creatives interested in music, arts, events, performing or marketing who want to make friends and be part of a positive new community. Weekly on Wednesdays 5.00 – 8.00pm April to December @ Rich Mix, Shoreditch, E1 6LA https://richmix.org.uk/projects/new-creatives/
Rich Mix - New Creatives programme – for ages 16 – 21 – Starting 29th April – Closing 3rd April
Have you ever wanted to put on your own live event?! New Creatives is a 9 month programme for 16-21 year olds, which focuses on building the next generation of live event producers. The project explores the skills needed to put on an event in a collaborative environment at Rich Mix. Through industry talks, trips, networking, and weekly workshops, this programme will inspire participants to work as a team to bring all their collective ideas to life. The programme includes participants putting on their own live music event at Rich mix in August followed by a term focusing on work experience, finance and careers.
This programme is for young creatives who are into music, arts, events, performing or marketing and who want to make friends and be part of a new positive community. Weekly on Wednesdays 5.00 – 8.00pm April to December @ Rich Mix, Shoreditch, E1 6LA https://richmix.org.uk/projects/new-creatives/
In2STEM – In2STEM programme – for year 12’s – Starts June/July - Closing 5th April
The In2STEM programme is a free summer programme which includes, live online skills, careers and employability workshops and a one or two week in-person work experience placement hosted by a STEM professional, allowing students a unique glimpse into careers in a STEM field. There is also a public engagement competition, giving students the opportunity to express their creative side, share their newly-developed knowledge and win prizes.
The programme placements and activities will take place between Monday 20th July and Friday 21st August 2026. The in-person placements, live online workshops, and competitions will be scheduled at specific times throughout this five-week period. Participants will also be invited to a Student Induction event, between June and early July and a celebration event in September or October. Apply early! https://in2scienceuk.org/our-programmes/in2stem/
Tomorrow’s Leaders C.I.C - Future Leaders programme – for ages 16 – 18 – Apply now
Future Leaders is a free, year-long leadership programme that helps young people build confidence, gain real-world skills, and make a positive impact in your community.
Each week, participants complete a short online activity focused on career-ready skills, university and apprenticeship pathways, or tackling racism and discrimination, all at a time that suits them. They’ll also have access to exclusive in-person opportunities such as workshops, university residential’s, work experience, and apprenticeship placements. They take students to places like 10 Downing Street, Oxford and Cambridge University, and many have gone on to secure apprenticeships with some of the world’s leading employers https://www.futureleaders.uk/
Open Learn - Managing my money for young adults - Level 1 Introductory short course
Managing your money really is a true skill for life. This free Open University course will provide the confidence and tools to be in control whether still studying at school or college, starting work or an apprenticeship or going to university. Participants will learn how to make their money work harder and go further. It covers areas such as; how to choose and manage bank and savings accounts, how to finance further and higher education studies, budget effectively, borrow sensibly and manage debts effectively and planning ahead to make goals financially achievable. This online course has been awarded the Young Money Financial Education Quality Mark. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/personal-finance/managing-my-money-young-adults/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab
Cambridge University & Imperial College London - Target Cambridge and Imperial – for year 10 students of Black African and Caribbean heritage – Closing 6th April
Target Cambridge and Imperial is a programme run in collaboration between the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and diversity specialists Rare. The aim is to provide students of Black African and Caribbean heritage with insight into student life and information on how to make a competitive application to these top universities. Students will be invited to join five online webinars in yr10, taking place between April and July and a further two webinars in yr11. Students will have the chance to hear from Black Cambridge and Imperial students and graduates, the Rare team and the Admissions and Outreach Teams of both universities. https://www.rarerecruitment.co.uk/target-cambridge-and-imperial/
Talk2Dan - Network With Confidence, Creative Networking – for ages 16+ - 7th April
This event is designed for young creatives aged 16+ who want to learn how to build meaningful connections in the creative industry. Whether interested in media, design, music, film, photography, marketing or content creation, this session will show participants how to network with confidence. Participants will learn how to start real conversations when networking, key questions to ask, how to build meaningful connections and how to follow up. This is not a typical networking event. Participants will be connecting with other creatives in a unique venue, a converted double-decker bus, designed to spark real conversations and new ideas. Tuesday 7th April, 7.00 – 8.00pm @ Ludo's, 5 River Park Road, London N22 7TB https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/network-with-confidence-creative-networking-on-a-double-decker-bus-tickets-1984764880185
Blake Morgan – Legal Insight Day – for years 11 – 13 – 26th May – Open 1st April - Closing 10th April
For students interested in a legal career, this Legal Insight Day allows participants to develop their understanding of the legal profession and the career pathways to becoming a qualified legal professional. In addition, participants will receive helpful application and interview tips, gain hands-on experience working through a legal research activity and hear from members of our legal teams. Tuesday 26th May, in person @ Blake Morgan, London EC4A 3DJ https://www.blakemorgan.co.uk/careers/work-experience/
UCL – Envision Programme – for year 10 students of black heritage – Starting 29th April - Closing 13th April
Envision is an opportunity exclusively for students of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage who want to explore what university could be like. Designed to inform, inspire, and empower, participants will take part in interactive sessions across the programme to help them understand how university works. These sessions also support them in developing the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed beyond school.
The Envision programme starts with an online introductory session on 29th April followed by three in-person events taking place across three Saturdays, in May, June and July, on the UCL Bloomsbury campus in central London. All events are free to attend and a packed lunch will be provided. There will also be an online information session for parents and carers. By taking part participants will gain practical skills and knowledge, connect with inspiring and relatable role models, and spend time with current UCL students of Black heritage and gain authentic insights into university life https://www.ucl.ac.uk/widening-participation/learners/years-7-11/envision-ucl
Sound and Music – In the Making 2026 Artist Development Programme – for ages 14 – 18 – Closing 20th April
In the Making is a year-long program for young artists aged 14-18. It is for all young people and all types of music: beats, songs, sound art, classical, experimental, electronic, and everything in-between. It starts with a week-long summer residential, 26th – 31st July where students spend six days at the University of Huddersfield in an intensive and inspiring creative environment surrounded by fellow young music makers. This is followed by 12 months of online development, mentoring, peer support, and career guidance. Students don't need prior experience, formal training, music qualifications, the ability to read or write traditional music notation or knowledge of production software or working with live musicians. There is a cost (up to £850.00), however, In the Making offers means-tested bursaries covering up to 100% of the fees for those from low-income households https://soundandmusic.org/programmes/in-the-making/
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) - Getting into Medicine – online - 21st April
Interested in becoming a doctor but not sure where to start? Join BSMS for this interactive session designed to provide an overview of the admissions processes for medicine and the key skills and attributes required. They will discuss the admissions process from UCAS to UCAT to interviews, provide top tips on what to include in applications and deliver interactive exercises to give participants the mindset of a medical student. Tuesday 21st April, online, 5.00 – 6.00pm https://universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Iv2RHnjxSQm1MGysug2DxA#/registration
UCL East - Sports Exercise Medicine Taster Day – for young men in year 12 – 27th May - Closing 22nd April
Do you want to learn about the science behind sports and physical fitness? Sports exercise medicine explores everything from anatomy to physiotherapy. In this one-day workshop participants will gain key insights into the field from experts and current UCL students. Throughout the day they’ll build an overview of key concepts such as functional anatomy, injury assessments, physical fitness assessments, exercise programming, and exercise implementation. They’ll find out about further study and careers in this field, including physiotherapy/sports therapy, SEM doctor, Sport Science and strength and conditioning. For young men in Year 12 who live and/or go to school in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, or Waltham Forest. Wednesday 27th May, 10.00 – 4.00pm @ UCL East in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park https://www.ucl.ac.uk/widening-participation/learners/year-12-and-13/ucl-east-sports-exercise-medicine-taster-day
Kori – Blooming Minds – Industry Lab Mott Macdonald – for year 12’s – 30th April - Closing 22nd April
Learn about civil engineering and consultancy at this Industry Lab and take part in workshops to develop industry-relevant skills. This session is ideal for students interested in Engineering, Project Management and Sociology. See the flyer here. Thursday 30th April, 9.30 – 16.30pm @ 10 Fleet Place London, EC4M 7RB https://forms.zohopublic.eu/koriportal1/form/AkamaiIndustryLabsRegistrationform/formperma/4mluuzrY8RhEL0rqfMWccfLbDn-2mNejcqvToCY8HYA
Channel Talent - How Do I Manage My Money at University? - for ages 16+ - 23rd April
Being able to manage your money at university is key to your long-term success. Attend this webinar to hear from two current students on their top tips for budgeting. They’ll give real examples of what they spend in a week and how using budget tools helped them to manage money smartly. Advising on finding part-time jobs while studying and what to think about before applying. Participants will also get insider information on saving hacks to get ahead with managing their money. Open to students and parents and carers. 23rd April, online, 16:30 - 17:15pm
The Medic Portal - Practical advice on what to do if you got no Medicine offers – Webinar – 23rd April
Didn’t receive a Medicine offer? You’re not alone, and you still have options. This session will walk students through clear, actionable next steps so they can move forward with confidence. This webinar will cover:
- Alternative routes into Medicine, including reapplication strategies
- Strengthening your academics, experience, and personal profile
- Choosing between gap years, Graduate Entry Medicine, and other pathways wisely
Thursday 23rd April, online, 6.00 – 7.00pm https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4fhJHMl4Qwq7dUb6DvVaMA#/registration
UCL East - Creative Arts Holiday Club: Plays and Performance – for years 9 & 10 – 26th & 27th May – Closing 14th May
This free two day programme, led by tutors working on UCL’s Creative Arts and Humanities degree programme, brings together creative writing, moving image and performance to help students develop skills spanning storytelling to critical thinking. Students will try out hands-on scene work and theatrical approaches, using their imagination, voice and body to respond to words on the page. They will learn new ways to express ideas and emotions through words, sounds, and performance and see how others have brought play texts to life on stage, film and digital media. This will be a fun and rewarding two days, building confidence and giving students the chance to think creatively, try out new skills and work with others.
Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th May, 10.00 – 4.00pm @ UCL East in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Deadline for applications is Wednesday 14th May however early application is advised as the programme may close as soon as places are filled https://www.ucl.ac.uk/widening-participation/learners/years-7-11/ucl-east-creative-arts-holiday-club-plays-and-performance
Morgan Stanley - Step In, Step Up - Foundations in Finance Programme – for year 13’s - 24th - 26th August – Closing 8th June
The Step In, Step Up - Foundations in Finance Programme is designed to unlock the potential of ambitious Year 13 students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds who are curious about the finance industry and career opportunities within Morgan Stanley. Through a 3 day programme of workshops, students will gain insights into several different areas, including Technology, Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets and Sales, Trading & Research. Students will have the opportunity to delve into the culture and quiz employees through mentoring, networking, technical and professional skills training and panel sessions. https://morganstanley.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/1/opp/21031-2026-Step-In-Step-Up-Foundations-In-Finance-London/en-GB
Blue Peanut - How to Score Higher in UCAT 2026 – Free Guides & Strategies
Blue Peanut has created several free resources to help students begin preparing for the 2026 UCAT season.
- Key UCAT Registration Requirements and Steps you need to Know - This complete UK-only guide explains UCAT registration step by step, including key dates, booking rules, photo ID requirements, fees, bursaries and access arrangement https://bluepeanut.com/ucat-blog/key-ucat-registration-requirements-amp-steps-you-need-to-know
- Free UCAT Course – A great starting point covering the exam structure, core strategies, and practical preparation advice https://bluepeanut.com/free-ucat-course
- UCAT Blog - This comprehensive UCAT blog provides expert advice specifically for the 2026 UCAT cycle https://bluepeanut.com/ucat-blog
- UCAT video content - Watch in-depth UCAT strategy videos on the Blue Peanut Official YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorAbdulMannan
- TikTok – Weekly UCAT shorts, sharing practical tips on how to boost your score and avoid the common traps that catch students out in the exam https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.abdul.mannangp
UniTasterDays - Students’ Guide to University 2026
The Students’ Guide to University 2026 is now available to support students considering university and is ideal for Years 11–13. This publication features professional advice from over 80 university experts and is designed to help students make informed decisions about higher education. Inside, they can explore open day travel scholarships, learn how to access funding and free money, understand changes to the UCAS personal statement, gain valuable application tips from current university students, and read inspirational advice https://www.unitasterdays.com/university-support-for-students/students-guide-to-university-brochure/
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