Opportunities in and near Runcorn

University of Chester's Clearing Visit Day at University Centre Warrington is an in-person visit for people thinking about joining the university in Autumn 2026. It offers prospective students a chance to come and find out more about the site and what studying there could be like. The event is designed for applicants who want to explore their options during clearing and ask questions before making a decision. It is an opportunity to see the campus setting, get a feel for the environment, and learn more about studying at University Centre Warrington.

This clearing visit day is an opportunity for prospective students to find out more about studying at University Centre Birkenhead. Visitors can explore the site, get a feel for the environment, and learn more about what joining the university could involve. The event is designed for anyone thinking about starting in the autumn intake and who wants to see the campus in person before making a decision. It takes place at University Centre Birkenhead on Hamilton Street in the centre of Birkenhead, with public transport and nearby parking options available.

This open day gives prospective undergraduate students the chance to explore University Centre Birkenhead and get a feel for student life. It is designed for people considering studying at the university and wanting to learn more about the campus environment, support available to students, and what studying there could be like. Visitors can book a place and attend the event in person at University Centre Birkenhead. The venue is located on Hamilton Street in the centre of Birkenhead, with nearby public transport links including Hamilton Square station and local bus services, making it accessible for attendees travelling from across the Wirral and the wider Liverpool area. The open day is an opportunity to look around the site, ask questions, and find out more about studying at University of Chester's Birkenhead location before making decisions about higher education.

Discover student life at University Centre Warrington at this undergraduate open day hosted by the University of Chester. It is an opportunity for prospective students to explore the campus, get a feel for the learning environment, and find out more about studying at the centre. The event takes place at University Centre Warrington in Time Square, with the university highlighting its town-centre locations and how to get there by rail, bus, bike, or car. Visitors are encouraged to book a place in advance and can use the day to plan their next steps towards undergraduate study.

The University of Chester Undergraduate Open Day gives prospective students the opportunity to explore courses and student life across the Chester campuses. Attendees can join information sessions and talks for their chosen subject areas, tour facilities, and speak directly with academic staff, current students and student support teams. The event takes place on Saturday 17 October 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00 (local time) across multiple Chester locations including Exton Park, Creative Campus (Kingsway), Wheeler, Gateway House and Bache Hall. The Open Day also offers sessions on student finance, UCAS applications and accommodation. Visitors are asked to book their place in advance via the University of Chester website.

This is a five-day, hands-on Biomedical Science summer school delivered in BioGrad Education's Liverpool laboratories for students aged 16-19. Participants undertake practical laboratory sessions covering microbiology, immunology, bacterial culture, ELISA, PCR, microscopy and research project design. Teaching is led by experienced scientists and focuses on giving real laboratory experience, technical skills and an understanding of scientific research processes. The programme is residential with evening social activities that help students build confidence, independence and communication skills while meeting peers from the UK and around the world. Accommodation is arranged separately through recommended providers close to BioGrad’s training facilities. The course is designed to strengthen university and medical school applications and awards a certificate of completion; it can also count as the Residential section of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The programme runs across multiple weeks in July and August 2026 and is suitable for students considering future careers in science and healthcare. Enquiries and applications are handled via the listing's enquiry/apply link on the Best Summer Courses Guide website.

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service operates a volunteer programme where team members support communities across Cheshire through informative, educational and practical activities. Volunteers can choose roles that suit their existing skills and time commitments and may take on multiple roles if they wish. The programme is promoted as an opportunity to help local communities while gaining experience, improving CVs, meeting like-minded people and developing confidence and communication skills. Further information and guidance is provided in downloadable materials (Volunteer booklet and Volunteer application pack). Applicants can apply online by completing the volunteer application form. Before applying, candidates are asked to have their driving licence details ready, and to provide the names and contact details of an emergency contact and two referees. The role requires a DBS check to the appropriate level. For questions or to submit completed applications, contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator (Claire Bennett) or email volunteerrecruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk. The Prevention Office is based at Sadler Road, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2FQ; telephone contact is listed on the service website.

Bookings for LJMU's 2026 undergraduate open days are now open. The open days give prospective undergraduate students the opportunity to explore the campus, learn more about courses, and speak directly with faculty members and current students to get a sense of the student experience. The university is running a main Undergraduate Open Day on Friday 19 June 2026 (09:00-15:30 local) and a series of student-led campus tours on 8 April 2026, 27 May 2026 and 22 July 2026 (13:00-16:00 local). These events are intended to help applicants see facilities relevant to their course of interest and to ask questions about study and student life. Campus tours take place at both City Campus and Mount Pleasant Campus and include an overview of key campus facilities such as the library and an example of student accommodation. Tours are led by current LJMU students who can provide insight into faculty life and what to expect as an undergraduate at LJMU.

Explore Liverpool Hope University with a guided campus tour to get a feel for student life, see facilities, and imagine studying at the university. Tours run across the universitys main locations, with visits available at both Hope Park and the Creative Campus. Each tour is led by student ambassadors who can answer questions and show where students study, live, and relax on campus. Campus tours take place every Tuesday and Thursday and must be booked in advance via the universitys campus tour booking form.

This intensive five-day Music Production Summer School at ICMP introduces students to music production using Ableton Live or Logic Pro. Across hands-on daily software workshops you'll learn sampling, drum programming, arranging, mixing and mastering, and gain practical experience with the Ableton Push instrument. Sessions include guest masterclasses from industry professionals and collaborative ensemble work to develop original compositions. The course includes dedicated studio time at ICMP's recording facilities, where you'll practice recording techniques and produce a finished track with tutor support. The programme is suitable for beginners and intermediate learners alike; no previous software knowledge is required, though a strong interest in music is expected. Courses run at ICMP campuses across the UK (London, Leeds, Glasgow and Liverpool). Booking and enquiries are handled via the ICMP short courses site; fees vary by location and date.

Smart Futures is a youth programme run by the EY Foundation that combines paid work experience, interactive employability skills training and mentoring for young people in Year 12 (England) or S5 (Scotland). The programme is run with employer partners and is designed to give participants practical insight into different industries and working environments while building transferable skills and confidence.

Participants take part in up to two weeks of employability training and workshops, receive a business mentor who supports them through the programme and beyond, and complete paid work experience placements during school holidays. Programmes are industry-specific in some locations (for example Business & Finance, Tech Futures, STEM Futures, Real Estate Futures, Data/Actuarial streams) but are suitable for young people unsure of their exact career path.

Smart Futures runs across many UK locations (including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Reading and Luton) with multiple term-time, February, Easter, spring and summer cohorts. Applications are via an online form and shortlisted applicants are invited to a short telephone interview.

Tune Supply’s online "Dance the Tune" workshop with Nic Gareiss explores the musical potential of percussive step dance. Through imitation, idiomatic ornaments, and extended techniques for shoe sounds and textures, participants learn how to shape rhythm lines that echo melody and create rhythmic counterpoint, while developing listening, responsiveness, and sonic awareness.

The workshop is designed for dancers and interested instrumentalists of all levels. It is taught by ear and recorded for registered students, so you can join live or catch up later. Participants should wear comfortable smooth-soled shoes with a low or no heel to get the most from the session.

Hearing the Archive is an online Tune Supply workshop led by Cleek Schrey that explores how contemporary traditional musicians can learn from historic audio and digitized field recordings. The session focuses on listening deeply to archival sound, identifying what counts as musical information, and translating older styles into present-day playing.

Participants will take part in shared listening, close analysis of specific historic performances, and practical discussion of the technical, technological, and aesthetic challenges of working with archive recordings. The workshop is designed for players of all melody instruments and all levels, and it is presented in a way that welcomes both new and experienced participants.

Attendees receive a curated roadmap of historic performances, a resource guide for finding online traditional music archives, and a framework for turning style, tone, and inflection from old recordings into usable ideas in their own music-making. Registered students also receive the class recording after the session, so they can revisit the material later.

This online Tune Supply workshop focuses on building strong tune sets for traditional music performance and session playing. Participants will explore how to construct consonant sets by paying attention to keys, moods, and the movement from one tune to the next, including both seamless and more dramatic transitions.

The session draws on historic sets as a template, but it is also highly practical and participant-led: learners will work with family favourites and ideas shared in the Zoom room. The workshop is suitable for all melody instruments, and accompanying players may also find useful material for their own playing.

The class is taught by ear and is open to all levels. Registered students receive the recording after the workshop, so it can be useful both for live participation and later review.

This workshop looks at the music of Pádraig O’Keeffe through his manuscript notation and the slides and polkas that have come down through the Sliabh Luachra tradition. It introduces the ideas behind his notation methods and how his bowing directives shape the rhythmic personality of these tune types. Participants will learn a number of tunes from the manuscripts while also gaining context about one of the most influential Irish traditional musicians of the twentieth century. The class combines ear learning with sheet music, and the recording is made available to registered students after the workshop.

This conversational workshop explores the elements that make a beautiful Irish slow air, with an emphasis on listening, discussion, and practical application. Although the class is based around whistle playing, the ideas and techniques are framed so they can be adapted to any musical instrument. Class participation is encouraged throughout, with time for shared reflection and musical exploration. The workshop is taught by ear and includes a recording for registered students, so it can be enjoyed live or revisited later.

This online Tune Supply workshop explores how to build tasteful variations into traditional Irish flute and whistle playing. The session focuses on why tunes often change subtly from one repeat to the next, and how players can use chord structure, rhythmic shifts, and melodic ideas to create variation that still feels authentic and musical.

The workshop goes further into the instrument-specific details that shape variation on flute and whistle, including octave jumps, breathing placement, and characteristic notes such as the hard D and bent C natural. Participants will also look at how these ideas can be applied to specific well-known traditional tunes, making the material practical and directly usable in performance or session settings.

The class is suitable for flute and whistle players at all levels, and it is taught in a combination of ear learning and sheet music support. Registered students receive the class recording immediately after the workshop, so it is designed to work both for live attendance and for later viewing.

This workshop focuses on effective chord shapes and progressions for Irish guitar playing in standard and drop-D tuning. The class is centred on building ease and fluidity in accompaniment, with an emphasis on supporting traditional Irish music and songs. The session is taught by ear and is designed for players who want practical tools they can use straight away in session or performance settings. A class recording is provided to registered students, making it suitable for both live attendance and later practice.

Lancaster University’s Practical Budgeting webinar is designed for applicant students who are due to commence their studies in the 2026/27 academic year. It introduces practical money-management skills for young people who may be living independently for the first time, covering everyday costs such as meals, rent, household items, toiletries, haircuts and bus tickets. The session aims to help attendees understand how to budget effectively and make smarter spending decisions as they prepare for university life. There will be time at the end for questions, giving applicants the chance to get advice and clarify any concerns about managing money. This is an open event and registration is required. Participants can use an alias when signing up and do not need to switch their camera on, making it easy to attend comfortably and privately.

Mentoring United’s MU Mentorship Programme is a year-long mentoring offer for boys aged 11 to 18 in the UK. It is designed to help students strive for excellence in their studies, careers, and communities through structured support and guidance. The programme includes online group sessions built around the PAGE curriculum, which focuses on purpose, career awareness, good grades, and emotional intelligence. Participants also take part in in-person enrichment trips, one-to-one coaching calls, essay writing feedback, and a personal development report to track each student’s progress. The programme is offered on a rolling basis and spaces are limited.