For anyone considering Engineering, either as a university course or an apprenticeship this might be a useful site to gain some understanding of what would suit you:  I want to study Engingeering

The British Heart Foundation shop in Barry has some interesting and exciting volunteer and work experience opportunities that have recently become available for students. I’ve attached their digital student volunteering brochure so you can have a look; they also have an online application process and all of the roles available are listed on their website: https://www.bhf.org.uk/volunteering

Careers Wales have a list of available Summer jobs for anyone who’s looking; https://careerswales.gov.wales/plan-your-career/features/summer-seasonal-jobs/summer-seasonal-jobs-wales-and-uk 

IGD have a range of virtual work experience opportunities coming up: On Monday 10th July from 10.30am-12pm, they have a Work Experience week with industry experts, showcasing a whole range of opportunities and careers - and you'll get skilled up ready for the world of work. This first session is called Industry Insights. Their Virtual Work Experience week is a set of live, interactive and engaging online sessions. Throughout the week you'll meet experts, gain skills and get a certificate as evidence of your participation for your CV.

Sign up using this link. ,

Gresham College has a series of lectures by different Professors; This month, This month, Alan Turing: Pioneer of Mathematical Biology by Professor Sarah Hart, will highlight Turing's ground-breaking work in biology. Professor Ronald Hutton will question How Pagan Was Medieval Britain? Through Connecting the Dots: Milestones in Graph Theory, Professor Robin Wilson will examine the development of graph theory in the 20th century.

Professor Joanna Bourke will complete her series on A Cultural History of Disease with a lecture on Sickle Cell Disease: A Cultural History, which will explore the importance of racial politics in understanding this disease. There will also be a celebration of her ground-breaking academic work. 

Rory Stewart OBE will deliver The Annual Sir Thomas Gresham Lecture 2023 in his exploration of Populism, Aristotle and Hope to suggest ways of re-energising the centre ground of politics.For other lectures which are at undergraduate level use the link here.

Swansea University has their Medicine, Healthcare and Psychology Summer Conference, on the 4 – 6 July. The Medicine, Healthcare, and Psychology Summer Conference, is an on-campus event showcasing their study opportunities in Medicine, Healthcare and Psychology.

You will:

• Enhance your knowledge by attending workshops led by world-leading academics
• Gain insight from current students and recent applicants
• Get a real taste of university life
• Develop transferable skills for their future career
• Gain experience to stand out from your peers and strengthen their UCAS personal statement
  
   

If you're interested in learning more about their Summer Conference, register your interest here to find out more.

As well as this, their next Open Day is on June 17. To book your place and find out more information visit their website here: Undergraduate Open Days - Swansea University.

USW has a Summer School 2023 coming up

Their 2023 Summer School, which is a two-day event in July including a night's stay at the Treforest halls of residence. Students who attend the summer school and then enrol with USW in 2024 will be eligible for a £500 bursary. Use the link here to see how to book a place.

andra.Roberts@southwales.ac.uk> directly and quote 'Photography exhibition visit' in the subject line.

The University of Law is not just about law. Their undergraduate courses in law, business, criminology, policing, psychology and computer science have been specially designed to give students an exciting, practical and academic experience, teaching students real-world skills so they can achieve their career ambitions. They have campuses in 6 locations including London, Birmingham, Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester and Leeds, as well as an online campus (courses vary depending on location). They have Open Days coming up; book here. 

Cardiff University AS Physics Summer School

Applications for Cardiff Universities 3 day non-residential Y12 Physics Summer Programme (19-21 June 2023) are open. Further information can be found on their website.

They also have  Open Days coming up on Friday 30 June and Saturday 1 July.

Newcastle University has a series of Open Days coming up. Book your event here: 

The University of Sheffield has online subject taster sessions to help students experience what it is like to study there. Register here. 

Swansea University has a series of subject-specific webinars designed to support you as you begin thinking about which subject/s you might want to study at undergraduate level. Book your place on one here. Other opportunities they currently have:

• Their Head Start webinars focused on Student Life. Have a look at the programme here. 

Cardiff Met have a series of Open Days and Campus tours available:
https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/study/opendays/Pages/default.aspx

JCP Solicitors are current recruiting for these opportunities and there is also an open day for parents and students at their Swansea Head office on 5^th July in the evening. They have offices in Swansea, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, The Vale of Glamorgan, Pembrokeshire and Rhondda Cynon Taff. They cover the whole of South, East & West Wales. Use the link here to find out more: https://www.jcpsolicitors.co.uk/site/about/vacancies/legal-apprenticeships/

Dow Silicones have a Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering. This is aimed at those with A levels in Maths and Physics, or are due to sit them. 

https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/jobs/position.R2039560

RAF Apprenticeships are now open. Their upcoming webinar which will highlight the opportunities available. Register here.