Interested in Food and Nutritional Science?

Reading University holding a 3 day short course: 22- 24 July.

You need to be taking A level Biology and Chemistry. Details via link below:

http://www.reading.ac.uk/food/shortcourses/foodbio-sixthform.aspx

Business Insight Placements at PWC

This is for Year 12 students for this summer. Deadline is Friday 6th March. A week during the summer holidays. Good opportunity to secure a school leaver role at the end of A levels.

Go to PWC website - on home page for more details and application.

Headstart Courses

Great pre-university preparation/experience in the Science (STEM) subjects. Promoted earlier in school year, but deadline approaching. 2 -3 we know have applied., but we think there should be more who might want to consider it. See link for more:

http://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart/

Subject Masterclasses

At Cambridge University from February through to May. First wave in February in: History, Chemistry, Genetics, Modern and Medieval Languages, Medicine and Philosophy.

£10 a go see opportunities board for details.

National Grid Engineer Training Programme

Keep our lights on and earn a starting salary of £23,500 pa plus a fully funded degree or HNC. Another of the "earn as you learn" schemes.

You need to have 2 A levels (A8 - C grade) on must be in Maths or Physics.

Closing date this year is 31/1/15 for September start.

Engineering Experience Day for Year 12s

Held at Loughborough University, which has one of the premier Engineering Degree programmes in the country.

Two days at a low £55 per person. Bursary funds may be available from us.

Don't delay, apply online at www.engexp.info

Summer 2015 Research Opportunities

Aimed at students considering STEM subjects at university - those in most shortage of supply for employers. Travel expenses paid and some £80 /week bursaries available for low income family backgrounds.

http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/nuffield-research-placements

Places in high demand, so apply early. These are great opportunities.