Opportunities in and near Hastings

Hear Dr David Gwynn, a Reader in Ancient and Late Antique History at Royal Holloway, unpack the Goths’ relationship with the Roman Empire in an in-person lecture at St Saviour’s Church Hall in Eastbourne.

Hear Colin Manton explore the Festival of Britain, a landmark in modern British cultural and social history, in an accessible branch lecture. Join the East Sussex branch in person at St Saviour’s Church Hall in Eastbourne.

Trace the Jagiellonians’ rise from pagan tribal roots to a High Renaissance dynasty, exploring the rulers of Poland, Lithuania and Hungary. Professor Natalia Nowakowska of the University of Oxford leads this in-person lecture in Eastbourne.

Clear paths, cut scrub and repair boardwalks across wildlife reserves in the Hastings area, working under Rangers’ guidance. No experience is needed, and you can join monthly Thursday sessions that fit your availability.

Welcome shoppers, serve customers at the till and help with Gift Aid sign-ups in a busy community shop. Get full training, including time to learn the tablet-based till system, then help put out and label stock.

Dr Claire Kennan leads an evening talk on parish festivals before the Reformation, exploring medieval religious life, local customs and the social role of parish celebrations at St Saviour’s Church Hall in Eastbourne.

Follow a fictional reported crime from start to finish at a police college in Maidstone, meeting 999 call handlers, dog handlers, crime scene investigators and detectives. See skills and equipment demonstrations, try hands-on activities, and hear how to apply for roles from the Recruitment Team.

Get hands-on in the Peace Garden, tackling light gardening and helping care for a much-loved local green space. Join Saturday morning sessions from 9.30am to 11am, with tools and gloves provided.

Support young people aged 10-17 at a Friday evening youth project, helping run activities alongside experienced volunteers and youth workers. Build hands-on experience while helping local teens develop skills and socialise; travel expenses are reimbursed.

Try science in action at a hands-on STEM festival bringing researchers, universities and local organisations together. Explore interactive exhibits and demonstrations, then speak directly with university students and researchers about studying STEM and future career options.

Cook over a campfire, try woodland conservation and green woodworking, and make crafts in a natural woodland setting. You’ll also explore local wildlife, share ideas for a future woodland and coastal course, and enjoy lunch provided on the day.

Complete four self-paced legal tasks exploring research, drafting, time management and attention to detail. Each takes around an hour, and you can fit them around your studies. Finish all four to receive a certificate for your CV or personal statement.

Explore how a global engineering company designs products used in real-world technology, then discover its history, culture and STEM-linked roles. Build your understanding of problem solving, teamwork and creativity through employee stories about early careers pathways.

Work through four virtual tasks tracing a medicine from molecule to market, including UK health economics, brand marketing and go-to-market strategy. Explore how research, pricing and customer insight shape a launch, then earn a completion certificate signed by Forage’s CEO.

Two half-day sessions show you how a law firm works: hear from business teams, compare university and apprenticeship routes, and explore areas of law. Complete both in Year 12 to be invited to apply for summer work experience, with travel and food covered.

Hear from the first woman to serve as Northern Ireland’s Lady Chief Justice as she examines how courts have interpreted the Good Friday Agreement within the region’s constitutional framework.

Explore ethical hacking, digital forensics, phishing and AI-driven scams in an online Computing taster. Hear about degree specialisms including AI and Robotics and Gaming and Immersive Technologies, then ask current students and staff questions in a live Q&A.

Hear directly from psychology students and academic staff in a live online taster session. Explore a BPS-accredited degree, its tutorial model and flexible study options, then discover career paths from mental health to research. Ask your questions via online chat.

Explore why prices rise, how interest rates shift and how the Bank of England responds in an interactive economics session led by two professors. Dig into money supply, energy prices, markets and regulation, connecting economic theory to current events.

Trace how William Herbert built political and economic power in the 1460s through land, office and Bristol Channel trading. At Raglan, Welsh poets’ work reveals how Herbert and Anne Devereux used magnificence and cultural patronage to communicate authority.