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Online Hub for 11-16 Year Olds

Welcome to our Pre-16 online hub, helping you find out more about higher education and life at university.

Whilst most of our events and activities are delivered with targeted schools and colleges across the country, we also offer resources and opportunities for individual students to access. Explore the pages below to find out more.

Online Resources

What is Higher Education?

Find out what HE is and learn about the common terms used when talking about university.

Recorded Presentations

Learn more about university life, what courses you can study, and the benefits of going to university.

Study Skills Resources

Discover revision tips and study skills to support your preparation for your GCSEs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the questions we are commonly asked about student life and the differences between university and school.

Event and Activities

We run a range of activities and events for individual Pre-16 students to apply to attend and take part in. Explore the areas below to find out more.

Aspiring Medics Summer School

A two-night residential for Year 10 students interested in a career in Medicine, taking place in August 2026

STEM Learning Sprint

A three-day non-residential summer school for year 10s interested in a Computer Science career, taking place in July 2026.