University of Bristol summer schools 2024
This year we are going to be running 3 different summer school
programmes at The University of Bristol; our Virtual Summer School, Insight into Bristol summer school and the Sutton Trust summer school. Our summer schools
are an excellent opportunity for students to learn about a particular degree
topic and gain specialised information, advice and guidance on applying to and
thriving in Higher Education.
Insight Into Bristol summer
school - Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th July 2024
Overview: The free summer school
offers Year 12 students the opportunity to experience student life in the
vibrant city of Bristol. Participants will stay in university accommodation and
take part in academic seminars and social activities, supported by current undergraduate
students. They will meet student societies and learn more about what university
life is really like. This programme combines a mixture of virtual and in-person
activities.
Eligibility: For students who
identify as Asian, Black, or Mixed (featuring one or more of these groups).
Open to students studying in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern
Ireland, or S5 in Scotland (or equivalent). Students must also attend, and have
always attended, a state-funded school or college (non-fee paying) in the
UK.
Applications open: Tuesday 9th
of January until Monday 11th March, 2024. Apply here.
Sutton Trust summer school -
Tuesday 23rd - Friday 26th July 2024
Overview: The Sutton Trust’s
flagship UK summer school offers students the chance to attend a residential
summer school at a leading university and truly experience student life. All
costs are covered by the Sutton Trust and the University of Bristol, so it is
free for students to attend.
All students accepted onto a Sutton Trust summer school, along
with any students who meet our grade threshold and one other criteria, will be
offered a place on the Sutton Trust online core programme delivered on Sutton
Trust Online. This 18-month structured programme will provide support and
exclusive content over their last two years of school and helps them explore
future options, apply to, prepare for and succeed at leading
universities.
Eligibility: Open to
students studying in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland,
or S5 in Scotland (or equivalent). Students must also attend, and have always
attended, a state-funded school or college (non-fee paying) in the
UK.
Applications open: Tuesday 9th
January until Wednesday 6th March, 2024. Apply here.
Virtual summer school -
Tuesday 28th - Thursday 30th May 2024
Overview: This summer school
offers many of the benefits of an in-person programme but is accessed through a
virtual system. The 3-day event comprises of; academic and social sessions as
well as information, advice and guidance to help students make informed choices
about their future options in Higher Education.
We invite applications from students who would enjoy the opportunity to engage
with the University of Bristol via a virtual programme. Please note, if
students would prefer to attend our in-person summer schools (Sutton Trust
and Insight Into Bristol) they should apply for these directly INSTEAD of
this virtual activity.
Applications open:
Applications are open until Wednesday 11th March, 2024. Apply here.
Support
for local and commuting students
For many students,
living at home and commuting to university can be a great way to save money on
accommodation and continue to be well supported by family or friends during
their Higher Education journey. Commuting to university may also provide
greater opportunity for students to support their family or friends with caring
or any other responsibilities at home.
We've put together a handy website to help our local and commuter
students start their University of Bristol story.
Don't forget, some local students may qualify for a guaranteed or contextual offer from the University.
STEM
work experience - Applications are open to Y10 and Y12 students
Applications are now
open for Year 10 and Year 12 STEM work experience programmes covering a variety
of subject areas. Please see the website for full programme details, dates and
the relevant application form. The deadline for applications is Friday 2nd February 2024
and places are prioritized for students in under-represented areas of the
current student body. If you have any questions, please contact: UoB-workexperience@bristol.ac.uk
The
School of Arts Y10 work experience
Applications for the
School of Arts work experience are open, taking place from Monday 1st - Friday 5th July, 2024.
A placement might include time spent experiencing music studios, film & TV
editing, theatre production, supporting archaeological fieldwork and on
office-based tasks. Participants will work with academic, technical and
professional services staff. This placement would suit students who have an
interest in an arts environment and want to gain a better understanding of the
skills arts subjects develop and the courses and careers available. You can
find out more here.
Please apply using this application form. Applications close 9th
February 2024.
Foreign
language film webinars
We run a foreign
language film webinar series, in which academics in the School of Modern
Languages at Bristol analyse foreign language films and answer questions about
what it is like to study languages at university. These are open to all
students from Year 11 onwards and MFL teachers as CPD. The dates for the
webinars are below:
Spanish - El Laberinto del Fauno
Monday 26th February 2024, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Register here
German - Das Leben der Anderen
Tuesday 27th February 2024, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Register here
French - La Haine
Wednesday 28th February 2024, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Register here
Russian-Tsirk
Thursday 29th February 2024, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Register here
Please encourage your students to register for these as they are really
informative and engaging. If you require further details do get in touch.
STEM
Up - Applications are open
STEM Up is an online programme which provides
the opportunity for Year 12 and mature students to experience what it's like to
study a STEM subject (this includes subject areas such as Science,
Engineering, Geographical Science and Mathematics) at university.
Participants take part in academic taster sessions, speak to current students
and receive advice on applying to university.
The programme will take place online with sessions weekly from 5.00 - 6.30pm on
the following dates: Monday 26th
February, Monday 4th, 11th and 18th March, 2024.
Students can apply here. Applications will close on Sunday 7th January.
Chemistry
online sessions
Do you run an after
school STEM club, an eco club or perhaps you have a keen group of year 9 or
year 10 chemistry students? We will be hosting three online chemistry
interactive sessions linked to sustainability. The sessions will be run on the
dates and times below, allowing you to run these in your classroom at the end
of the school day:
1. Thursday 25th April, 2024, 3.30 - 4.30pm
2. Thursday 2nd May, 2024, 3.30 - 4.30pm
3. Thursday 9th May, 2024, 3.30 - 4.30pm
This opportunity is open to any school or college on our aspiring state schools
list. You can find this list on our contextual offers page. You can sign up to the
whole series or just one! To register you interest in taking part, please
complete this form.
