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  Become a Bright Star with Specsavers Thinking about a medical career? Take a look at this. Optometry is more than just glasses. It’s detecting and diagnosing abnormalities and diseases using the latest technology. It’s identifying problems with health – think high blood pressure and diabetes. It’s about changing and saving lives. Interested? If you are, you should see what we have on offer through our Bright Stars university scholarship. Our exclusive university scholarship offers future Optometry students the chance to receive £10,000 (or €10,000 in the Republic or Ireland) over four years, towards the cost of their university experience. It’s aimed at STEM students, with only 40 spots across the UK. It includes paid part-time work at one of our practices, with protected clinical time and mentorship from store colleagues. And that’s not all – you’ll join in a cohort, so you’ll have the support of your peers, plus there’ll be social events and community activities to get involved...

  Spark ambition in your Year 12 students with LSE's free Thrive programme! Are your year 12 students curious about what university life is really like? Well, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is offering your students the chance to take part in their Thrive programme. LSE Thrive  is a free, 10-month hybrid programme  designed to support and inspire students of Black heritage in making competitive applications to LSE and other top universities. What's included: Four campus visits to LSE  featuring interactive workshops led by internal and external speakers Virtual sessions  covering university applications, student finance, budgeting, wellbeing, and personal statements Tailored personal statement support  including workshops and appointments with LSE’s Admissions Team Support from LSE Thrive mentors  and   current LSE students Invitation to the Black Achievement Conference  held virtually on Saturday 16 May 2026 Find ...

  University: things you ought to know Hear from universities on advice for your move towards studying in Higher Education Mon 9 Jun @ 17:30 UK time  -  45 mins  -  sign up 

  Years 12–13   Access Initiatives Taking place May–August 2025 Applications are now open for both Taster Days and Non-Residential Summer School Access Initiatives! Don't miss these subject-specific opportunities to learn more about studying a subject at higher education level. Find out more     Do Something Different Day  Applications now open A great opportunity for Year 12 students looking to experience new subjects areas through taster sessions led by UCL academics.  Read more   Year 12 School of Management Non-Residential Summer School Apply by 17 April Join us at our Canary Wharf hub for a hands-on experience of how businesses can contribute positively to society and tackle real-world challenges through innovative solutions. Sign up here   Departmental Taster Days  10 – 19 June Four in-person subject-specific taster days for Year 12s covering Arts and Sciences/Philosophy, Politics and Economics, English/Classics, Engineering, and Medici...