Summer school to give your students a head start – top UK universities and various STEM subjects

 



EDT and Industrial Cadets online and residential Insight into University summer schools give students an opportunity to experience STEM studies at various top UK universities, as well as make their UCAS application stand out.

Are you studying maths or science subjects and considering studying a STEM subject at university?  Did you know that there are accredited virtual and residential summer schools that can help you decide which degree course might be right for you, and make your UCAS application stand out? 

 

Take a look at the opportunities below and apply now. These courses are filling up fast and places are limited, so don’t delay, and sign up today!

 

For students in Yr11 or Yr12/S5-S6: Virtual Insight into University Experience

This course is like no other! With the mix of live sessions, recorded lectures and hands-on practical STEM activities and projects set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies, you will have a unique opportunity to access all this amazing content in one place, tailor a course to suit your interests and do it at your own pace over the summer.

 

Here is a selection of what’s on offer this summer:

 

Ø  Life Sciences from University of Warwick

Ø  Materials Science from University of Oxford

Ø  Maths from Lancaster University

Ø  Food Science from University of Nottingham

Ø  Chemistry and Drug Design from Kingston University

Ø  Chemical Engineering from UCL

Ø  Forensic Science from Abertay University

Ø  Engineering from University of Sheffield

Ø  Computer Science from University of Liverpool

Ø  Biomedical Engineering from University of Strathclyde

Ø  And lots more!

 

For more information and the application form please visit https://www.etrust.org.uk/insight-into-university

 

Graphical user interface, text Description automatically generatedText Description automatically generated“The course was excellent! It provided me with a much-needed insight into what studying a STEM subject can be like at university. More importantly, it gave me an opportunity to ask some of the burning questions I had and gave me confidence regarding the career path I am taking.” Insight into University student, 2021

 

For students in Yr12/S5-S6: Residential Insight into University Experience

Our residential courses run over 4 or 5 days where you get a taster of university life and an insight into a specific STEM subject. In summer 2022 these will include:

 

Ø  Maths at Lancaster University 

Ø  Materials Science at University of Cambridge

Ø  Mechanical Engineering at UCL

Ø  Robotics & Autonomous Systems at University of Liverpool

Ø  Broad-based Engineering at University of Sheffield

 

It’s just like studying at university! You will get the opportunity to experience university style lectures and work on activities and group projects with the support of academics and student mentors. Throughout the duration of the course, you will stay in halls of residence and will take part in social activities in the evenings.

 

For dates, cost, requirements, content of each course and the application form, please visit https://www.etrust.org.uk/residential-insight-into-university

 

Limited places now available. Apply quickly!

 

A group of people posing for a photo Description automatically generated with medium confidence‘’I really enjoyed the course, attending lectures, and meeting people in interactive activities. I really enjoyed having ambassadors there to talk to about how they're finding it and get more insight to what doing the course as a student was like.’’ Residential Insight into University (Headstart) student, 2019

 

We look forward to receiving your application.

 

With best wishes,

 

Student Recruitment Team  

EDT (Engineering Development Trust) 

 

Tel: 01707 906106| Email: studentrecruitment@etrust.org.uk www.etrust.org.uk | www.industrialcadets.org.uk    

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