Upcoming Girton College Outreach Events
Join us for enriching masterclasses, immersive taster days, engaging talks, and exciting events. Experience hands-on learning, connect with like-minded individuals, and be inspired by thought-provoking discussions and activities.
These events provide a dynamic and supportive environment for personal and professional growth, whether you're a school student, teacher, or parent/supporter.
If you are a school in our Link Area hosting a HE/Careers Fair or a Parent's Evening and would like a representative from Girton to attend, please contact us on access@girton.cam.ac.uk.
Third Party Programmes or Initiatives
If your programme or charity would be interested in working with Girton College, please complete our short form for your request to be considered.
In-person events
Dates for upcoming University-wide Open Days are as follows:
Main undergraduate Open Day
- Thursday 8 July 2027
- Friday 9 July 2027
Colleges Open Day
- Friday 10 September 2027
Booking for Open Days in July 2027 will open in mid-March 2027. Booking for the Colleges Open Day in September 2027 will open after the July Open Days.
More information will be shared on this page closer to the time!
Online events
Wider University events
All up-to-date information on events organised by the central University team and Colleges can be found here.
Cambridge Subject Masterclasses
Curious about university life and keen to explore your subject choices? Our Cambridge Subject Masterclasses are the perfect opportunity to go beyond the school curriculum and explore what it’s like to study your favourite subject at one of the world’s leading universities.
Masterclasses are designed for students in Year 12 (S5 for Scotland, Year 13 for NI, international grade 10 or 11, or equivalent) and mature students. Both UK and international students are welcome to attend.
Further information can be found on the webpage.
Cambridge Access Programme (Cambridge SU)
The Cambridge Access Programme is a university access initiative which is run by Cambridge Students' Union and delivered by current Cambridge students. Building on the foundation of the former Shadowing Scheme, it offers an opportunity for prospective students to gain authentic insights through online mentoring. The Programme is for home students in Year 12, in S5 in Scotland or Year 13 in Northern Ireland. The Programme is for students with little family history of attending University and/or who go to schools where few people progress to University. We also prioritise students who:
- Are eligible for free school meals
- Are refugees
- Have caring responsibilities
- Have been/are in local authority care
- Are estranged
Eligible students will be paired with current Cambridge students who are studying a subject they are interested in. They will also have access to myth-busting webinars about Cambridge University, focusing on seminars from underrepresented groups, led by current students and Cambridge SU.
The Programme is free for all participants and applications are open from 7th September to 12th of October 2026.
If you have any questions about this, feel free to get in touch via email: access@cambridgesu.co.uk
Cambridge Foundation Year Applicant Support Programme 2026-27
The Cambridge Foundation Year Applicant Support Programme provides free online support and guidance throughout the application process. Sessions are open to prospective students, teachers and advisers.
This year's programme includes:
12 October 2026, 16:30-17:30: UCAS and Personal Statements
11 November 2026, 16:30-17:30: Foundation Year Supplementary Application Questionnaire (FYSAQ)
2 December 2026, 16:30-17:30: Admissions Help Panel
6 January 2027, 16:30-17:30: Foundation Year Q&A Panel
Sessions will include members of the Foundation Year team alongside students who have experienced the Foundation Year themselves, providing practical advice and opportunities to ask questions.
The Cambridge Foundation Year is a fully funded course for students whose educational potential has been affected by disadvantage or disruption. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Year can progress to one of 18 undergraduate courses at Cambridge, subject to the relevant progression requirements.
Find out more about the Foundation Year and eligibility:
Foundation Year - Applying
Register for the free Applicant Support Programme:
Sign up to the Applicant Support Programme
Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Davidson Inventors Challenge STEM innovation competition
Applications from Year 11 or 12 student teams in the UK for the annual Davidson Inventors Challenge (DIC) run by the University of Cambridge Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) are now open.
The Challenge, focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address global challenges in sustainability and healthcare, was launched by CEB in 2020 in honour to the late Emeritus Professor John Davidson. It is now a popular outreach and widening participation initiative heavily endorsed and supported by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
It involves identifying and selecting a challenge/problem to work on, and coming up with feasible, innovative, and sustainable solution with real world impact. Participating teams, supported be mentors, will be expected to write a report to demonstrate use of problem-solving and critical thinking skills and put basic process and product design abilities into practice.
Note: Students from state schools and underrepresented backgrounds are especially welcome and encouraged to apply. As part of the initial application, teams will be required to submit both a project outline and a teacher confirmation form. All entries will then be reviewed by our team of mentors, and a maximum of 100 proposals (2 max from the same school) will be selected to continue developing their proposed idea.
Team sign-up deadline: 1 November
More information can be found here.
Christ's College
Considering Cambridge (Saturday 24 October)
This event is hybrid - there are options to attend in person or online, and either as a morning (10:00-13:00) or afternoon (14:00-17:00) session.
https://www.christs.cam.ac.uk/admissions/open-days-prospective-applicants/considering-cam
Considering Cambridge is an introductory event for students considering an application to Cambridge in 2027, for entry in October 2028 (or 2029 deferred entry). This is open to students from all backgrounds, schools and countries. Most attendees will have just started Year 12 England/Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, S5 in Scotland, or an international equivalent. Gap year and home-educated students are also welcome.
The event will include talks from admissions staff and current students, and a tour of the college for in-person attendees.
In-person attendees are limited to one parent/supporter, due to space constraints. Attendees must be taking the required subjects at A-Level, IB Higher Level, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers as required for their preferred course(s) at Christ's College. You can check these before booking on our Subject Pages.
Churchill College
Webinars for Prospective Students
Churchill College is holding free online live presentations and question and answer sessions for prospective students, covering aspects of the Cambridge admissions process.
The webinars run on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 4.30 – 5.30pm via Zoom.
The webinars are aimed at prospective applicants in Years 11 – 13 (Y12-Y14 NI, S4-S6 Scotland) but teachers, parents and supporters are welcome to join as well.
See the full schedule on the website: College Tasters and Applicant Events - Churchill College
Live attendance is encouraged, as sessions are not recorded, nor are materials distributed afterwards.
To sign up, please complete the form linked here: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The deadline to sign up is 9am on the day of the webinar you wish to attend. You will be sent the link for each webinar on the day the webinar is due to take place.
Fitzwilliam College
Student Voices (Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 October)
Student Voices is one of the main opportunities for Year 11 Students to get involved in our outreach events, particularly before the year becomes busy with exam prep!
It will include two webinars - one on Monday 26th October, one on Wednesday 28th October - which will cover key information and answer important questions about Higher Education, Cambridge and university preparation. The second session will be a Q+A panel with some current undergraduate students who are part of the college’s JCR (similar to a school council!).
When?
- Monday 26th October 17:00 - Introduction to Higher Education and Cambridge
- Wednesday 28th October 17:00 - Q+A with current students
Who?
This event is for any Year 11 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland), Year 12 (NI) students currently attending a state-maintained school. We particularly encourage students from under-represented or marginalised backgrounds to attend. These could be if you…
- are care experienced or have caring responsibilities
- have been eligible for Free School Meals in the past six years
- are estranged from close family members
- live in an area of low progression to higher education
- live in an area of high deprivation
- are from an under-represented ethnic group
Find more information here: https://www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/event/student-voices-webinars
Foundation Year Taster Day - Thursday 29th October
Fitzwilliam College is hosting a taster day for students who are considering applying for the Cambridge Arts and Humanities Foundation Year at the University of Cambridge. The event is for students in Year 12 or Year 13 (England & Wales), S5 or S6 (Scotland), Year 13 or Year 14 (Northern Ireland). There are additional eligibility requirements for the Foundation Year; we strongly recommend that you check these eligibility requirements before attending the day. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
The taster day will include:
- An introduction to Cambridge and its colleges
- A presentation from the Foundation Year Team about the course
- A tour of Fitzwilliam College
- Lunch (free) in the college buttery
- Four academic taster sessions across a selection of Cambridge disciplines
Fitzwilliam College can also cover travel expenses for eligible students.
Sign up via the link: https://www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/event/foundation-year-taster-day
Pembroke College
Subject Interview Webinars
Pembroke is pleased to be partnering with Christ's, Downing, Fitzwilliam, Magdalene, Queens', Sidney Sussex, Lucy Cavendish, St Catharine's and St John's Colleges to deliver a range of interview webinars for state school students who are in Year 13/S6/Year 14 (NI) and actively considering applying to Cambridge this October.
These online webinars are tailored towards students who are about to submit their applications to Cambridge. They aim to:
- Provide an overview of the interview process
- Include a subject-specific interview workshop, delivered by academics from the university
- Offer the chance to get any additional questions answered.
There are 26 webinars running across most subjects, more information and links to sign up can be found here: Interview webinars (Year 13/S6)