Websites & Links for Students
The following links will give you information about applying to good universities, workshops you can apply for and activities you can undertake.
For students thinking about Oxford, Cambridge and other top universities:
Staircase 12 is a great online hub for students wishing to apply to the UK’s top universities. It offers lots of resources including a reading bank to help you read around your subject. Click on the link below for more information.
https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/applying-to-univ/staircase12/
Oxplore is a digital outreach portal from the University of Oxford. As the ‘Home of Big Questions’ it aims to engage those from 11 to 18 years with debates and ideas that go beyond what is covered in the classroom. Oxplore tackles complex ideas across a number of subjects and uses the latest research from Oxford University. Register for free using the link below:
For students who wish to deepen their thinking on a number of issues and ideas
The University of Oxford podcasts cover a range of people, topics and departments, discussing a huge number of issues
For students who wish to build confidence, skills, and qualifications
Choose from courses led by experts in a range of leading industries, from tech and teaching to business and health.Gain an accredited or certified qualification from a world-class institution. Learn new skills, pursue your interests with short online courses.
For students interested in working in the film industry:
Are you aged 16-19? Passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? The BFI Film Academy is open to young people from anywhere in the UK and from any background. Courses are delivered across the UK (including in Oxford). Click on the link below to find out more
For students who wish to deepen their scientific thinking
Click on the following Royal Society link to catch up on the Summer Science Online Programme:
https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2020/summer-science-online/programme/
For students who want to deepen their Mathematical thinking