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Debate Chamber Summer Schools

  The Debate Chamber Summer Schools, now in their eleventh year, offer students age 11-18 the opportunity to find out more about some fascinating subjects, prepare for university applications, meet like-minded peers and get to grips with some tough intellectual … Continue reading

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Sutton Trust

The Sutton Trust Summer Schools will be running again next year and you can apply by following the link below. Check the criteria to see if you are eligible.  If you are, it’s a really good opportunity which will ‘flag … Continue reading

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Extra Places available for Reading University Summer Schools

We have been notified that there are still some places at the University of Reading summer schools in various subjects.  If your interested then please follow this link. The summer schools will help you gain a further understanding of university … Continue reading

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Creative Summer Courses at the Arts University Bournemouth

The Arts University Bournemouth offers a selection of 3 week creative summer courses each year for students aged 16+ thinking to improve their creative skills during July and August. Further information on courses can be found here AUB Summer Courses: … Continue reading

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Residential Courses at University of Surrey

The University of Surrey are offering residential courses for year 12 students to sample life at a top university this summer.  They are offering courses in the following: Engineering Physical Sciences Business Law Hospitality and Tourism French German Spanish Bio-medical … Continue reading

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Considering Medicine?

There is a two day course for any student who is considering a career in medicine.  The course will be at The Downs School on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2015. They are aimed at students in year 10, … Continue reading

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Sutton Trust Summer Schools

Applications for the 2015 Sutton Trust Summer Schools are now open. The Sutton Trust Summer Schools are free, subject-specific residential courses for Year 12 students from UK state-maintained schools. The summer schools allow bright students from non-privileged homes a taste of … Continue reading

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Year 12 – Potential Oxbridge Students

If you are interested in applying for Oxford, Cambridge or a Russell Group university then we have two opportunities that would be very worthwhile you attending and applying for. West Berkshire 6th Forms Oxbridge Evening – Thursday 26th February 2015 The … Continue reading

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Scientia – excellent enrichment opprtunity at Oxford Brookes University.

All scientists, Looking at the Oxford STEM website, this has been advertised recently. It looks really good for year 13 students interested in areas like engineering. Please see further details below.    Scientia  STEM Two Day STEM Residential for Year 13 at Oxford … Continue reading

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Pathways to Properties Summer School at Reading Uni – deadline for applications extended

Extended the deadline for the Year 12 Pathways to Property Summer School (20-23rd July at the University of Reading) to 31 May to allow further time for students to make applications to the programme.  Students can apply online at www.reading.ac.uk/pathways-to-property   The … Continue reading

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