Workshop opportunities

This online taster morning from the University of Oxford Department of Physics introduces students to studying physics and related subjects at university. It is aimed at Year 10 and 11 students who are thinking about physics or astrophysics at A-level and may also be considering the subject at university. The event includes interactive workshops that showcase some of the subject’s favourite ideas and activities, alongside discussion about what it is like to study physics at university. Students will also have the opportunity to put questions to a panel of current undergraduates, making it a good chance to explore course choices, university life, and possible next steps. The event is delivered live online, with on-demand videos also available for later catch-up. Participants must register in advance, and the session is designed for students with some knowledge of physics who are studying Maths and Physics and want to find out more about their options.

This education session explores why industrial towns such as Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland were so unhealthy in the 19th century. Students investigate how industry, housing, sanitation, pollution, diet and social attitudes affected public health in the North East. The workshop uses archival sources such as maps, plans, medical officer reports, workhouse records, and personal letters and diaries. Learners are encouraged to examine evidence, discuss ideas, and build their historical enquiry skills through live interaction with experienced educators from The National Archives. The session can be delivered online, in your school, or at The Discovery Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is designed for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, with a one-hour format for online and in-school delivery and a longer two-hour option at the museum.

The Fine Art Club at The Art House is designed for dedicated young artists aged 12 and above who want to strengthen their creative practice. It is especially suitable for those who are thinking about continuing on to GCSE Art and want more focused support outside of school. Sessions explore a range of fine art materials and techniques, including acrylics, oils, watercolours, drawing media, and clay sculpture. Students are encouraged to develop observational skills, ask questions, and build critical thinking through making and discussing their work. The club is kept intentionally small, with a maximum of six children, so students receive personal attention in a relaxed and supportive environment. To enquire about a place, families are asked to email the studio and send five artworks created independently.

Join criminology academics Jodie Weatherston and Sarah Connelly for an immersive campus event built around the opening episode of *When They See Us*. The session uses film as a starting point for discussion, helping participants explore how real-life injustice can be examined through a criminological lens. The event focuses on one of the most significant wrongful conviction cases of modern times and its relevance to modern criminology. Attendees will take part in a screening experience in the university cinema and a workshop covering issues such as failures in the criminal justice system, racism, and vulnerability. It also offers an introduction to studying BSc (Hons) Criminology at the University of Sunderland, making it especially relevant for students considering the subject at degree level. The event is aimed at anyone interested in criminology, with group bookings welcomed from school and college Year 12 and Year 13 students.

Education Business Partnership’s STEM Activities and Careers Support is part of the wider Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers project, which aims to raise aspirations and improve access to further education, employment and training. The project works with young people and their families across Cornwall, including home-educated learners, and is designed to help build confidence, broaden horizons and strengthen links between communities, employers and local organisations.

EBP sessions focus on practical, hands-on STEM experiences and careers guidance. Activities include LEGO robotics, coding, engineering challenges and K’NEX air-powered cars, alongside careers pop-up workshops where young people can talk through their next steps after post-16 and explore apprenticeships, college courses, training and other options. The sessions are delivered in friendly local community venues and are designed to be accessible, with extra support for groups who may need it most, including SEND learners, Travellers, refugees and excluded learners.

This in-person workshop is designed to help prospective applicants prepare the optional portfolio for NCAD’s BA Interaction Design and BA Product Design programmes. It is strongly recommended for students who are planning to submit a portfolio as part of their application. The session focuses on portfolio preparation for these two design degrees, with guidance intended to support applicants as they develop and refine their work. It is not intended for students preparing a portfolio for Fine Art or Communication Design. The event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes and takes place at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin.

Join Falmouth University for an interactive portfolio workshop designed to help prospective undergraduate applicants prepare for interview. The session focuses on what makes a strong portfolio, the kinds of work you might include, and what course teams look for during the review process. The workshop is aimed at students applying to visual arts subjects and includes practical guidance on where to find course-specific support. Current students also share their experience of building a portfolio, applying to university, and studying at Falmouth, giving attendees a clearer picture of the application journey. The event is hosted online via Microsoft Teams. Participants are advised to download the app in advance, and cameras and microphones will be switched off throughout the session so questions can be submitted through the chat function.

This beginner-friendly workshop explores the role of fashion illustration in shaping more sustainable design practices. Participants will look at how sketching, sampling and trend cycles can create waste long before a garment is made, shifting the focus upstream to the design process rather than only to consumption. The session is led by facilitator Limma Ali, who brings experience from luxury fashion and the art world, alongside her work on Ataro Jewellery. The workshop is part of Ahista Stories Live, a South Asian sustainable fashion festival that connects fashion, labour rights and climate justice. It is designed for people aged 16+ who want an accessible introduction to slow fashion ideas, with a practical and creative lens on how the industry can change.

This online masterclass is designed for students in Year 12 who are considering applying to study Physics at Oxford University. It offers a chance to explore what studying physics at Oxford is like, along with information about admissions and the wider experience of taking the subject to the next level. The event combines talks, lectures, and interactive problem-solving workshops. Students will also hear about cutting-edge physics research and have the opportunity to ask questions of current Oxford Physics undergraduates, making it a strong introduction to both the course and university life. The masterclass is delivered live online and is also made available on demand for later catch-up. Registration is required in advance, and participants who attend live can interact with speakers through the webinar platform.

Voyage Under the Surface is a free public event from the University of Plymouth's CRISPS research team, bringing food security science into Cornwall in an accessible drop-in format. Visitors can learn about the team’s research and see how scientific work connects to everyday issues around food, land and the environment. The event includes hands-on activities, real soil samples and informal conversations about soil health and sustainable farming. It is designed for a broad audience, with no booking required, and sits within the university’s wider Voyage of Discovery programme, which shares research with communities across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.

U2 Tuition’s Mock Interview Day is a full-day preparation event for aspiring Medicine, Biomed, Veterinary and Dentistry applicants. The programme is designed to help students build confidence before real university interviews by practising the kinds of stations commonly used in medical and related admissions processes, including role-play, ethics, data interpretation and motivation questions.

The day combines an introductory interview session with an interview skills workshop, helping participants understand the role of interviews in admissions and how to approach them effectively. Students are then given personalised practice with medical, veterinary and dentistry experts, allowing them to experience realistic questioning under timed conditions and to work on communication, reasoning and professionalism.

Participants also receive detailed oral feedback after each interview, plus written feedback reports sent by email. A personalised timetable is shared nearer the event, and the format is designed to be flexible for different commitments and for international students. It is aimed at applicants who want structured, realistic practice before their actual MMI or interview day.

U2 Tuition’s Mock Interview Day is designed for students preparing for Medicine, Biomed, Veterinary and Dentistry interviews. The event focuses on helping applicants build confidence, improve their interview technique, and respond more clearly under pressure through realistic, subject-specific practice.

The day includes an introductory interview session and an Interview Skills Workshop, followed by two personalised 1-1 mock interviews and a small group interview with different subject experts. Questions are based on real interview-style scenarios and may cover scientific interpretation, ethics, role-play, and communication.

Participants receive detailed oral feedback after each interview, plus written feedback reports by email that highlight strengths, areas for improvement, and extra questions for further practice. A customised timetable is shared closer to the event, and flexible timing options are available to suit different commitments and international locations.

Kirkaldy’s Testing Works offers pre-booked visits, regular public tours and bespoke group experiences at its historic Southwark workshop in London. Visitors can see the Universal Testing Machine in action on selected premium tours, explore the story of the Testing Works through video, and, on some visits, watch smaller machines being demonstrated by volunteers. For schools and colleges, the venue is a hands-on STEM learning space focused on Physics and D&T for older students. Its Materials Testing Workshop helps students understand materials testing, measurement and data collection, and brings ideas such as Hooke’s Law and Young’s modulus to life using historic working machines. The team also welcomes private group visits and tailored events, and asks teachers or organisers to get in touch to discuss pricing and arrangements.

This two-hour in-person creative writing workshop focuses on the idea of middles, exploring the centre of a piece both thematically and structurally. It is designed to help participants think about what happens in the middle of a poem, short story, essay or novel, and how that central section can shape the overall impact of the writing. The session will consider how writers begin, continue and finish a project, with practical discussion and creative exercises that lead into new writing. It is suitable for all writers, whether they are just starting out or already have more experience and want to develop their craft further.

Rambert School Easter Intensive is a three-day taster course for aspiring young dancers who want to experience professional training in a conservatoire setting. Participants join a full-time-student style studio environment and take part in a challenging programme designed to give insight into life at Rambert School.

The course includes high-level classes in contemporary dance, Graham technique, Cunningham technique, ballet, pointe work, virtuosity, repertoire, floorwork, choreography and improvisation. Teaching is delivered by Rambert School faculty and alumni, supporting dancers to deepen their technical ability, creativity and expressive range.

Alongside the daily classes, the intensive features an exclusive masterclass with renowned professional choreographers, a performance-focused Platform experience, and the chance to meet Amanda Britton, Principal and Artistic Director of Rambert School. It is aimed at dancers preparing for pre-vocational or vocational training and is not residential.

Learn OpenAI Codex in a hands-on 2-hour workshop that shows how to use OpenAI’s AI software-engineering agent to write, edit, and run real code with you. The session is practical and interactive rather than lecture-based, with small-group teaching and real tasks that help you understand the workflow. Workshops are offered in Bishan, Woodlands, or online, making the format flexible for different learners. The workshop is designed for students and adults at all levels, and no prior coding experience is required. Participants leave with a real working website they have built and published themselves, plus take-home prompts and resources to continue practising. An Ancourage Academy Certificate of Completion is included at the end of the workshop.

Solar inks - Glen Esk is a creative workshop led by Crathie-based artist Naomi Mcintosh. Participants will learn how to create ink pigments from garden and foraged plants, then use those natural inks for drawing and painting. The session explores the hidden world of plants, including their historical and folkloric uses as inks, while encouraging people to experiment with new materials and ways of making art inspired by the natural world. It is designed as a fun, welcoming activity for everyone, regardless of experience or ability, and light refreshments are provided. Accessible facilities and parking are available on site.

Join the University of Birmingham for an inspiring Discovery Day focused on global challenges in a changing world. The event gives Year 12 students the chance to explore some of the major issues facing society today through university-level research and discussion. Students will hear short talks from University of Birmingham researchers working across areas such as Geography, Biosciences, Sport, and Psychology. The day also includes a fun quiz, opportunities to think about interdisciplinary approaches to real-world problems, and a keynote talk, which is to be confirmed. The event is designed to inspire both students and teachers, offering a first-hand look at how university research can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future. It is aimed at Year 12 teachers and their students, and takes place on campus at the University of Birmingham.

GREENIFY Project Green Skills Workshop is an interactive online workshop designed to help girls in the final years of secondary education explore future pathways in sustainability, STEM, and the green transition. It is also open to STEM teachers and educators who want to support and inspire young people through more inclusive and innovative learning approaches. The session introduces green skills, the growing demand for green careers, and the role of STEM competences in environmental innovation. It also looks at how digitalisation can support more sustainable solutions and highlights emerging job opportunities, particularly in rural areas. Participants can expect multimedia activities, interactive challenges, case studies, and collaborative exercises delivered in a friendly competition format. The workshop also showcases real-life examples, role models, and success stories of women working in sustainability and STEM, while encouraging participants to share feedback that will help improve the training tools used across Europe.

This is a full-day practical workshop focused on supporting students through the UCAS application process from start to finish. It is aimed at Year 13 learners who want structured guidance and hands-on help as they prepare for university applications. The session covers key stages such as choosing a university and course, writing a personal statement, and understanding how to manage results day. It is designed to be practical rather than lecture-led, with support that helps attendees make progress on the application tasks that matter most. The event is led by Chris Scorer and takes place in London, with the venue still to be announced.