In this weekly round-up you will find information about a huge range of careers and further/higher education opportunities, including university open days, work experience, careers taster sessions, apprenticeship vacancies and lots more. The Careers section is followed by the Higher Education section.
We hope you find it useful!

Webinars and events taking place during school hours are aimed at Sixth Form students only. 

By listing providers or employers HGS is not endorsing them, so we recommend that you do your own research to ensure it's the right thing for you.

 

Highlights from our Summer 2026 programme include:

Young Thinkers Summer School (online and in-person options available)

Students explore some of philosophy's most engaging questions - What is truth? How do we know what is real? What makes something right or wrong? - developing their ability to think clearly, express ideas, and engage respectfully with different viewpoints.

Young Lawyers Summer School (online and in-person options available)

An introduction to law through discussion, case studies, and a full mock trial. Students learn how legal arguments are constructed and presented, building confidence in public speaking and structured reasoning.

Young Doctors Summer School (online and in-person options available)

Students are introduced to the practical thinking behind medicine - from recognising symptoms and asking the right questions to suggesting possible diagnoses and treatments. The course emphasises teamwork, communication, and careful listening.

Young Writers Summer School (in-person only)

A creative course for students who enjoy writing stories, poetry, or other forms of expression. Through guided exercises and activities, students develop their ideas, experiment with style, and gain confidence in their writing.

Young Mathematicians Summer School (online only)

A problem-solving course for students who enjoy maths and want to explore it beyond the school curriculum. Through puzzles, games, and team challenges, students encounter ideas such as cryptography, number systems, and logical reasoning.

Young Diplomats Summer School (in-person only)

An introduction to global issues through discussion and role-play. Students take on the roles of different countries and organisations, working together to respond to challenges such as trade, conflict, and migration.

How can my students attend?

The in-person courses take place at Woburn House in Bloomsbury, Central London, during July and August. We also offer a range of live small group online courses in August for students who prefer to take part from home.

Course fees range from £85 - £395 depending on the subject, format, and length, and places can be reserved with a 25% deposit.

 We offer bursaries of up to 90% of course fees for families on lower incomes. Full details can be found here.

June:

Title: Serving as LGBTQ+ In the British Army

Date & Time: Tuesday 9 June 18:00 - 19:00

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Title: Joining the Army Series: Officer

Date & Time: Tuesday 23 June 18:00 - 19:00

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July:

Title: Joining the Army Series: Soldier

Date & Time: Wednesday 1 July 18:00 - 19:00

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Title: Virtual Harrogate Open Day

Date & Time: Wednesday 8 July 18:00 - 19:00

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Young Professionals Summer Conference
Work Experience Day in London

Saturday 18 July, 2pm - 6pm
For Y11, Y12, Y13 and parents

Location: Friends House, London, Euston (right opposite Euston Train Station)
 

Meet Global Employers Looking for Future Talent

This year’s event will feature representatives from some of the biggest names in business, banking, finance, law, engineering, and technology. Some of the employers attending include: Goldman Sachs, Lloyds Banking Group, KPMG, Grant Thornton, UBS, Slaughter and May, Farrer & Co, A&O Shearman, Charles Russell Speechlys and many, many more still to be announced.

Why You Should Attend

• Exclusive networking with top employers – Speak directly with recruiters and decision-makers from the biggest global firms actively hiring young professionals. Get work experience and secure either a grad role or an apprenticeship

• Unmissable keynote speeches – Hear from senior business leaders (to be announced soon) as they share insights, career advice, and industry trends.

• Expand your professional network – Build valuable connections with industry experts, company representatives, and like-minded peers who share your career ambitions.

• Experience an event like no other – This is not just another careers fair. This is a next-level experience that could open doors to life-changing opportunities. We have workshop sessions you can go too on CV’s, LinkedIn, how to master the corporate recruitment process and much more!

This is the largest event we have ever hosted, and places are expected to fill up fast. If you want to connect with top employers, hear from industry leaders, and gain the tools to set yourself apart, register today before all places are taken. Please note that there is a booking fee of £26 to secure your place, this goes towards the venue hire, AV and tech costs, goodie bags, downloadable resources for you to keep, as well as some of the incredible speakers we are booking for this event.

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Uni Taster Days signposts students and parents to opportunities and events at universities - taster sessions, summer schools and open days. Currently some universities are helping towards travel costs or offering meal vouchers for students attending open days.

Newnham College - The Woolf Essay Prize

In 1928, Virginia Woolf addressed the Newnham Arts Society on the Subject of ‘Women and Fiction’, and from this talk emerged her seminal text, A Room of One’s Own. Newnham is very proud of its place in the history of women’s education, and we are delighted in the continuation of the Woolf Essay Prize. A Room of One’s Own raises a number of questions surrounding the place of women in society, culture, and education, and the competition allows students to contemplate these themes and ideas while developing the independent research and writing skills essential to university-level study.

Essay questions and submission

The Information and Questions document includes the questions, word limit, and submission details.

This year, the Woolf Essay Prize is open to all Women in Year 12 (or equivalent), regardless of school or country. The deadline for submission is 09:00am BST on Monday 8th June 2026.

This prize may be of particular interest to those studying English Literature, History, Politics, Philosophy or Sociology, but we absolutely welcome entries from interested students studying any combination of subjects.

Please note that AI must not be used to formulate ideas or write prose for your essay. We will disqualify all entries that are reported by AI checkers to have significant AI content.

For any queries not answered here, please contact essayprizes@newn.cam.ac.uk.

Find out more about studying English Literature at University of Cambridge and meet Shakespeare scholar Dr Bonnie Lander-Johnson.

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Emmanuel College - Y12 Medic Mentoring Scheme

Taking place between July and December, the Medic Mentoring Scheme is open to Yr 12s attending state-maintained schools in the UK who are applying for medical courses at UK universities including Oxford and Cambridge. Applications close on 17th June.

Participants will have an account set up for them on our e-platform and will be paired with a current clinical medic at Emmanuel. Through more formal interactions via our webinar series and more informal interactions with a mentor via the e-platform, the scheme aims to help guide participants through the application process and prepare them to make competitive applications.

Webinars will cover:

-Introduction to the Scheme and Approaching the UCAT
-Writing a Personal Statement for Medicine (led by an Admissions Tutor)
-Approaching Cambridge Medicine Interviews (led by an Admissions Tutor)

Participants will also receive:

-Written feedback from their mentor on a personal statement draft
-A mock interview

The entire programme is free of charge. More information and the form to apply can be found here.

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King’s College - Year 11-13 Entrepreneurship Essay Competition 

The competition is free to enter and is open to students in Years 11-13. It is designed to encourage students from all backgrounds to explore entrepreneurial thinking and consider higher education pathways.

Students are invited to submit a 1,000-word essay in response to one of four questions:

-How do personal experiences and social context shape entrepreneurial thinking?-Can failure be a strength in entrepreneurship?
-What responsibilities do entrepreneurs have beyond profit? 
-How do constraints shape entrepreneurial creativity?

We are especially keen to reach students who may not traditionally see themselves as “entrepreneurial” or who have not previously considered applying to Oxbridge. The competition welcomes students from all subject backgrounds and encourages the use of local, community based, or personal examples.

Deadline: 5 August 2026 (9pm)

Prizes: £1,500 (winner), £750 (two runners-up)

Additional recognition: Shortlisted/Highly Commended certificates

Prize-giving: King’s College, Cambridge (December 2026)