Residential Events
The University organises a number of summer schools and other residential events for UK students from Years 10 to 12, including those sponsored by the Sutton Trust: www.suttontrust.com/bristol.asp
| Date | Event | Contact/further information |
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| 17-20 December 2009 26-30 July 2010 24-28 August 2010 |
Fast Forward Mathematics Fast Forward Mathematics is a free two-year programme for young mathematicians. It is aimed at those who are currently in Year 9 at non-selective state schools in the Greater London area. The first year consists of three residential courses in Cambridge, the second year consists of a number of mentoring activities. Applicants must be available to attend all three of the residential courses.
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Mark Copestake fastforward@cao.cam.ac.uk 01223 330873 |
| 6-9 April 2010 | Aimhigher Easter School For East of England students in Year 11 who might not have considered going to university. See Aimhigher-funded activities in the Eastern Region for details. |
Matt Diston aimhigher@cao.cam.ac.uk 01223 765513 |
| 29 June-2 July 2010 | FE Summer School For students aged 16-19 taking A levels or IB at FE colleges. A residential course for FE college students offering a taste of university life through lectures, practical work and discussion sessions. Students can choose Arts or Sciences and will participate in a full range of subject-based and extra-curricular activities. Sutton Trust eligibility criteria apply. The Summer School is free and transport costs are reimbursed. |
feaccess@cao.cam.ac.uk |
| 13-16 July 2010 3-6 August 2010 17-20 August 2010 24-27 August 2010 (depending on subject) |
Sutton Trust Summer Schools Subject-specific courses for Year 12 students are intended to provide participants with an insight into life as a first-year undergraduate studying at the University of Cambridge. Each summer school will include lectures, seminars, discussion groups, practical work and social activities, residing in a Cambridge College.
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suttontrust@cao.cam.ac.uk 01223 764025 |
| 15-18 July 2010 | Going Further Summer School: Arts and Humanities A weekend for adult learners to explore what the University of Cambridge and higher education in general can offer. Suitable for those on pre-Access courses or considering returning to education. Includes subject-based seminars and lectures as well as general careers and HE sessions. Sutton Trust eligibility criteria apply. The Summer School is free and transport costs are reimbursed. |
feaccess@cao.cam.ac.uk |
| 3-6 August 2010 | Year 10 GEEMA Summer School The GEEMA Summer School is for Year 10 UK students from ethnic minorities attending a non-selective state school. It offers a taste of the wide variety of courses available to study at Cambridge. The summer school will include lectures, seminars, discussion groups and practical work.
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Mark Copestake geema@cao.cam.ac.uk 01223 330873 |
| 10-13 August 2010 |
Business Challenge Summer School The Business Challenge Summer School is a 5-day residential course that offers an opportunity for students making the transition from Year 11 to Year 12 to find out how academic skills are put to use in a business environment and discover how and why top businesses recruit graduates from a range of subject backgrounds. Participants will work in teams on a 'business challenge' as well as attending sessions with speakers from top City firms and the University of Cambridge.
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Jacqui Howard jh675@cam.ac.uk 01223 764783 Please note: the Business Challenge Summer School is only open to current Year 11 pupils at non-selective state schools who are predicted at least 5 A grades at GCSE. |
| 17-20 August 2010 | Year 11 GEEMA Summer School The GEEMA Summer School is for Year 11 UK students from ethnic minorities attending a non-selective state school. It offers a taste of the wide variety of courses available to study at Cambridge. The summer school will include lectures, seminars, discussion groups and practical work.
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Mark Copestake geema@cao.cam.ac.uk 01223 330873 |