Scopri l'italiano: Italian Taster Day - Wednesday 18th February 2026
Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge (hosted at Robinson College)
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Fancy exploring Italian at Cambridge? Join Scopri l'italiano, a one-day Masterclass at Robinson College to build language skills, dive into culture and history, connect with academics and get a taste of studying Modern Languages at university.
Scopri l'italiano is an interactive, subject-specific Masterclass hosted by the Italian Section of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at Robinson College, University of Cambridge. The one-day taster will introduce students to Italian language, culture and history through a programme of sessions designed to give an insight into studying Modern Languages and/or History at university level.
The Masterclass is suitable for Year 11-13 students, including those who have not previously studied Italian (ab initio applicants are welcome). Sessions will include cultural and historical talks alongside a language taster, providing participants with both practical language experience and contextual understanding relevant to MMLL and HML Tripos degree pathways.
The event is free to attend, limited to 30 places, and lunch will be provided. Students from any UK school may apply; travel costs may be reimbursed for eligible participants under the College's travel policy.
If oversubscribed, priority will be given to applicants meeting widening participation criteria. For questions contact outreach@robinson. cam.
ac. uk (venue concerns) or italian@mmll. cam.
ac. uk (programme enquiries).
18 Feb 2026
18 February 2026
Location
- Suitable for Year 11-13 school students
- Students do not need to be currently studying Italian at A-level
- Students from any UK school can attend
- The event is for students only (no accompanying adults)
- Priority will be given to students meeting widening participation criteria if the event is oversubscribed
- Widening participation criteria include: currently in or previously in local authority care and/or estranged students
- Widening participation criteria include: forced migrants
- Widening participation criteria include: eligible or previously eligible for Free School Meals or Pupil Premium
- Widening participation criteria include: living in areas of high socio-economic deprivation (IMD 1 & 2)
- Widening participation criteria include: are or have been young carers
- Widening participation criteria include: from underrepresented ethnic groups at Cambridge (e.g., Black African, Black Caribbean, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Arab, Roma, British Romani, Traveller, or specified mixed heritage)
- Widening participation criteria include: have had education significantly disrupted
- Widening participation criteria include: have a disability and/or long-term health condition
- Widening participation criteria include: have an academic profile suitable for progression to Cambridge or other high-tariff universities
- Widening participation criteria include: attend a school with low progression rates to Cambridge or other higher-tariff HE institutions
- Widening participation criteria include: first in immediate family to attend university
- Widening participation criteria include: attend a state maintained school in the UK
Free to attend. Lunch will be provided. Travel costs may be covered for eligible participants - see Robinson College Travel Policy linked on the event page for details.
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