Join our masterclasses, taster days, webinars and events

More information about the below events will be advertised in due course:

• Year 12 Masterclass Day
• Year 10 Pathways Visit
• Taster Days: Natural Sciences, Classics, Archaeology, ASNC, Philosophy, TRPR, and HSPS
• West Midlands Roadshow

Schools across Camden will have been contacted about an exciting opportunity to collaborate with us on a scheme aiming to bring schools together and offer localised outreach support. This scheme is available for students in Year 12 currently. 

We hope that by establishing consistent contact via this scheme, students become familiar with the Outreach and Admissions team at Girton and respond well to the localised attention and support we are offering, rather than just in a one-off online session. Over time, we hope students will become inspired and excited to move forward through their educational journey, equipped with the critical skills needed to apply for more competitive universities.

The scheme currently includes an in-person talk at Westminster Kingsway College in January 2026 and a visit to Girton College in February-March 2026. 

If you are a teacher in Camden and would be interested in joining this scheme, please contact access@girton.cam.ac.uk. 

Make sure to follow our social media accounts to keep up with our 'A Subject A Day in May' series. 

It is important for students in Year 10-12 to be thinking about what subject they may want to study at University as early as possible, as the choices they make post-16 will impact what doors are open to them. 

This will be a series of short videos giving a glimpse into the subjects and courses offered at Girton College. Viewers can hear from our own Fellows and students discussing different aspects of the courses, whether that is a structural overview of the content, or papers that they particularly enjoy learning or leaching about.

To support students who have been offered an interview at the University of Cambridge, we will be running a webinar with our Senior Admissions Tutor and the Schools Liaison and Outreach Officer. This session will give guidance on how to approach the interview, as well as reviewing mock-interview resources and giving advice.

When? Friday 21 November, 17:00-18:00

Who? Students with a University of Cambridge interview

Link? Register here

This is an opportunity for students in Year 12 or equivalent to research and write beyond the curriculum, using one or more of five selected objects from the Lawrence Room museum objects, as their focus. Essays or creative responses (such as dramatic monologues, short stories or poems) are equally welcome.

Deadline? Friday 20 March 2026

Who? Students in Y12 or equivalent

Link? Humanities Writing Competition | Girton College

The Medical Schools Council is seeking the view of students who are or have in the past considered a career in medicine, to get a better understanding of the perceptions of the career, the push and pull factors affecting the decision to apply to medicine and the challenges which they may face during the application.

Link: https://forms.office.com/e/SbTXDiiQY8

Open to: Y12/13 (England), S5/S6 (Scotland), Y13/14 (Northern Ireland)

Win: £50 Amazon voucher

Deadline: 14 November 2025

The Applicant Support Programme is a series of monthly webinars specifically aimed at helping you to make a competitive application to the Cambridge Foundation Year.

You will be able to choose which sessions in the programme you would like to attend when you sign-up. 

All of the sessions will be recorded and available to view until 2 February 2026. You will need to sign-up to access the recordings.

Booking information

To attend the Applicant Support Programme, you must register in advance.

Book now

Date: Wednesday, 15 October, 2025 - 16:30 to Wednesday, 14 January, 2026 - 17:30

Event location: Online

Mad for maths? Positively passionate about physics? Crazy when it comes to chemistry?

The Thomas Young Physicists Programme—named after Emmanuel alumnus and eminent scientist/polymath—could be just the programme for you!

Featuring a short series of online taster lectures across a range of subjects, the programme will introduce you to what it might be like to study Physical Natural Sciences at university. The entire programme is free of charge, with the cost of food and travel for those selected to come on the in-person visit day covered by the College. You will also be given access to academic resources outside of the webinars and in-person visit day.

Link: Thomas Young Physicists | Emmanuel College

Who: Y12 students in the UK, from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds (see website for full list). 

When: December 2025-September 2026

Details: You’ll Fit In is a free programme that supports students with the Cambridge admissions process but also aims to reassure potential applicants that, if they were to apply and obtain an offer, they would not feel out of place socially while studying at Cambridge. Those who sign up will be able to participate in online webinars that will offer advice about admissions, information on student life and the opportunity to hear from current students from a range of backgrounds and ask them lots of questions. Parents and guardians are invited to join us for their own Q&A session. In addition, a smaller group of participants who meet widening participation criteria will experience life as a Cambridge student by joining us for a three-day residential at Trinity Hall in either April 2026 or August 2026.

For the first time in 2025/26 we will be running a limited number of super curricular exploration sessions for students to get a flavour of small group teaching at Cambridge, while improving their oracy skills and exploring topics outside the curriculum.

Link: https://www.trinhall.cam.ac.uk/study-with-us/access-and-outreach/widening-participation/youll-fit-in/

The deadline is 8th December.

Target Oxbridge Y12 Programme

Target Oxbridge is a partnership programme run by the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, and RARE Recruitment. 

Who is eligible?

Black African/Caribbean students or students of mixed race with Black African/Caribbean heritage in Y12 attending UK state schools hoping to apply to Cambridge or Oxford. 

Academic entry requirements

Medicine - 8 GCSEs at grades A*, 9 or 8.

All other academic disciplines - 5 GCSEs at grades A*, 9 or 8. 

What does the programme involve?

• 1:1 Mentoring with a member of the RARE team.
• Group academic mentoring with current Black Oxbridge students.
• Access to supercurricular sessions.
• Admissions test prep and interview prep.
• An opportunity to visit Cambridge or Oxford for a residential experience. 

How do I apply?

Follow this link to submit your application: Target Oxbridge | Careers at Target Oxbridge

When is the deadline?

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis but to be in with the best chance of securing an interview apply by November 23rd.

What are MSC Summer Schools?

 The summer schools provide a practical and engaging experience of medical education through hands-on activities, online learning, and expert-led sessions. Students will:

• Experience what it's like to be a medical student
• Learn about a wide range of medical careers
• Receive support with university applications, admissions tests, and interviews
• Build confidence and meet like-minded peers
• May become eligible for contextual admissions at some medical schools

Who can apply?

The programmes are designed for Year 11 and 12 students in England from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly those with limited access to medical outreach. Students can apply for residential or commuter places depending on what suits their circumstances best.

Please note: a separate online-only medical summer school and dental residential summer schools will open for applications in January 2026, and more information will follow later in the term.

Key Dates:

• Applications close: 30 November 2025
• Decisions shared by: 23 January 2026

Some programmes include compulsory online sessions before the main residentials in Summer 2026, so it’s important applicants check dates carefully.

Which universities are involved?

You can explore the available programmes using the links below. 

• Brunel University with Imperial College London
• University of  Lancashire with University of Sunderland
• Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) with University of Southampton and University of Surrey
• University of East Anglia with Anglia Ruskin University
• Newcastle University

How to apply

Students can check their eligibility and apply online here: https://shorturl.at/XNjTD

Learn more about the programmes here:  Medicine Summer School Programmes 2026

ClickCambridge is an exciting outreach programme designed to support Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Arab (BPA)/mixed-BPA students to prepare for Sixth Form and university-level study. The programme is completely free of charge.

Eligible students from state (non fee-paying) schools can join the programme in Year 11 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland), or Year 12 (Northern Ireland). The programme will begin with a series of interactive webinars held between January-March 2026. Topics will include making post-16 subject choices, study skills, and preparing for university. Sessions will feature insights from current BPA Cambridge students. 

Students can also apply to attend a one-night residential at the University of Cambridge in August 2026. The residential is completely free of charge, including travel, accommodation, food, and all activities. Students will visit Cambridge Colleges and departments, explore the city centre with current Student Ambassadors, and engage in activities with other ClickCambridge participants. Places on the residential are limited. Students do not have to attend the residential to participate in the online portions of the ClickCambridge programme.

Link: Apply here!

Applications close on 15 December 2025.