On-site summer work experience at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Harwell Campus, Didcot) for Year 10–13 students at UK schools, working on individual projects with STFC supervisors.
Queen Mary University of London (School of Physical and Chemical Sciences)
A free week-long, non-residential work experience programme for Year 12 physics students at Queen Mary, with seminars, lab sessions and a research project. 2027 details are due in early 2027.
A voluntary youth board for S2 to S5 pupils in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire who advise TechFest and Aberdeen Science Centre on STEM events and ideas; registration for 2026-27 has closed.
A free creative programme at Theatre Royal Stratford East where 15-19 year-olds living in Newham devise a new piece of theatre with professional practitioners and share it on the main stage. Applications and auditions for the 2026 ensemble have closed.
A free, fully funded three-day residential for Year 12 students interested in food science and nutrition at Leeds. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, University of Oxford
Annual flash fiction competitions from Oxford's Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages: write a story of no more than 100 words in French, Spanish or German, in three age categories (Years 7-9, 10-11, 12-13). The 2026 round closed on 31 March 2026.
Free evening making sessions at V&A East Storehouse for 16-24 year-olds who live, work or study in east London, with an artist-led workshop each month. No experience needed and all materials are provided.
A UK-wide essay competition for Year 12 students on the ancient world, with a choice of four questions and book-token prizes. Entrants may apply to a subject exploration day at St John's. The 2027 round had not been announced.
Free activities including taster sessions, portfolio courses and application support at the Glasgow School of Art for eligible S4 to S6 pupils at West of Scotland state schools who want to study art, design or architecture.
Hands-on engineering courses — virtual and residential — for ages 12–17, with fully funded places for students from lower-income or under-represented backgrounds.