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.

Interactive Virtual NHS Healthcare Careers
Work Experience Programme

Many students interested in healthcare careers have a good understanding of individual professions, but often have limited exposure to how healthcare teams actually work together within the NHS.

In practice, patient care is rarely delivered by a single professional. Instead, patients are supported by multidisciplinary teams made up of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, speech and language therapists, paramedics, pharmacists, dietitians and many other allied healthcare professionals, all contributing different expertise towards the same patient outcome.

To help students gain a deeper understanding of how modern healthcare is delivered, we invite them to attend our NHS Allied Healthcare Virtual Work Experience Programme on Sunday 5th July.

During this live virtual work experience session, students will explore realistic patient scenarios and follow patients throughout their healthcare journey, gaining insight into how different healthcare professionals collaborate to assess, diagnose, treat and support patients.

Students will gain exposure to a wide range of healthcare careers, including:
• Nursing
• Midwifery
• Paramedicine
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Dietetics
• Radiography
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Pharmacy

Rather than simply learning about career options, students will develop a broader understanding of healthcare delivery, patient-centred care, communication within multidisciplinary teams, and the practical realities of working within the NHS.

This experience can help students strengthen their university applications while also developing a more informed understanding of the profession they may wish to pursue.

Students who complete the programme will also receive a Certificate of Attendance, which can be used as evidence of their commitment to exploring healthcare careers.

Find out more and register

We are launching our NEW Virtual Work Experience

Date: Monday, 29 June 2026 - Monday, 13 July 2026

Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Location: Online

So what’s in the Experience?

It’s flexible, beginner-friendly, and actually gives you real insight into what working at a global company is like — without needing any experience.

✨ Here’s what you’ll get:

• Real behind-the-scenes insight into GSK + their people
• Practical skills employers actually look for
• Tips to boost your confidence + personal brand
• Guidance from a GSK Insider
• Career ideas you might not have considered yet
• Experience you can add to your CV, interviews & personal statements
• A personalised GSK certificate at the end 🏆

💻 What you’ll do:

• Watch short videos from GSK employees
• Complete interactive tasks + reflections
• Explore different career paths
• Think about your future goals + next steps

📅 Live Session — 1st July at 10am

You’ll also get access to a live mid-week session with:

• A Q&A with GSK employees
• Honest career advice + insights
• The chance to ask your own questions

⏰ Super flexible too:

• Around 7 hours across the week
• Start, stop, and learn whenever works for you
• No experience needed — literally just curiosity

There’s even a glossary resource if you need help understanding any terms.

If you’ve been wanting to explore careers but didn’t know where to start, this is a pretty solid first step 👀

Ready to try it? Jump in whenever you’re ready

👉 No need to register! The Virtual Work Experience will be available on this platform to all from Monday 29th June. 

Find out more and register

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.

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.

We’re pleased to share our upcoming Taster Courses at City St George’s, University of London. These sessions give students the opportunity to explore subjects of interest, support informed decision-making and also provide valuable experiences to highlight in a personal statement.

Delivered by our expert academics, these free two-hour sessions provide an opportunity to experience learning in a university environment and gain a deeper understanding of a chosen subject area. You will also learn about employability skills, professional experience opportunities, and potential career pathways to help prepare for your future.

In addition,you can experience what it’s like to study in the heart of London at our Clerkenwell campus, situated among world-leading organisations, businesses, and industries.

Applying to Dental Schools abroad in 2027

Monday 29 June, 5.00pm

Dentistry is without doubt the hardest subject in which to get a place at UK university. In this webinar, we will give an overview of all the options in Europe and the advantages and disadvantages of the options most popular with British students. As we work with nearly all Spanish dental schools and regularly place nearly 100 students a year in that country, Spain will be our main focus, but we will also discuss Cyprus, Central and Eastern Europe.

Register here for Webinar on Dentistry Abroad 

Applying to Medical and Veterinary Schools abroad in 2027 (and last-minute places in 2026)

Tuesday 30 June, 5.00pm

We will focus on the key questions students should be asking before considering studying abroad. We will particularly focus on changes in the UK that mean returning to work in the NHS might be more complicated in future.

There is a lot of information available online and much of it is contradictory. We will aim to ensure that your students go into their research with a clear understanding of what is important and what is possible when studying medicine and veterinary medicine abroad.

Register here for Webinar on Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Abroad

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.

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)