Opportunities in and near Swindon

Hear David Feather trace the birth of Impressionism after a branch AGM, exploring how art and cultural change connect to wider history. Join the West Wiltshire gathering in person at St. Thomas' Church Hall in Trowbridge; admission is free for students and national members.

Explore how bathing worked in the Roman world and why it mattered socially and culturally in this in-person talk by Bernard Purrier. Students attend free at St. Thomas' Church Hall in Trowbridge.

Hear directly from exhibiting artist Amarjeet Kaur Nandhra about the ideas and techniques behind ‘UNmaking’. Explore how textiles carry stories, stir memory and express belief, including the hidden meanings, colours, patterns and symbolism of traditional Indian textiles.

Trace how Trowbridge Museum began, developed and was redeveloped in an evening lecture led by David Birks. Join a West Wiltshire branch programme event at St. Thomas' Church Hall, open to members, students and visitors.

Hear James Holden explore the public buildings of Wiltshire towns and the civic pride they reflect. This in-person talk in Trowbridge is for anyone interested in local history, architecture and community life; students and national members attend free, while visitors pay a small fee.

Join an in-person talk on American Vikings with historian Martyn Whittock in Trowbridge. Meet local members and visitors for an accessible evening of learning and discussion at St Thomas' Church Hall.

Welcome customers, sort donations and build attractive displays in a Swindon charity shop, helping raise funds for a disability charity. With full training, you can progress to serving customers, discussing Gift Aid or helping open and close the shop.

Be the first point of contact for visitors at a nature centre, sharing information on walks, activities, events and wildlife while serving customers in the Lakeside Shop. Keep shelves tidy, restock stock and receive deliveries; 14-17-year-olds can volunteer with supervision from an 18+ volunteer.

A public lecture led by Nick Baxter explores Wiltshire during the civil conflict between Stephen and Matilda. Hear local history brought into focus at an in-person talk in St Thomas’ Church Hall in Trowbridge.

Explore nursing degree options in Swindon and find out what studying nursing at the university could involve. Use the focused evening to learn about the course offer and decide whether the course and setting feel right for you.

Get hands-on with financial planning through practical tasks and research projects, while observing team meetings and joining insight and training sessions. Experienced professionals provide mentoring as you see how different parts of the business work together.

Spend a week in a busy small animal practice, gaining clinical exposure to a varied caseload. You’ll observe vets and nurses who enjoy teaching and have the chance to ask questions.

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.