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We explore work experience for year 10 students, what options there are available to you. Ideas for specific industries that you may be interested in and how you can secure a placement. We also look at how a summer course can support in this process to.

This article explores that is a research paper, the importance of them and how to approach them.

This article summarises the benefits of Summer Discovery & Oxford Summer Courses joining together.

This article takes a look at the differences between Oxford and Cambridge.

Get inspired with EPQ topic ideas in science, humanities & more. Learn how Oxford Summer Courses can spark your research creativity & academic success.

Explore Oxford's Bodleian Libraries, famous for their academic treasures and stunning architecture. As a legal deposit library for 400 years, it houses over 13 million items. From the iconic Radcliffe Camera to the transformed Weston Library, trace its remarkable history and growth.

Discover the Corpus Clock in Cambridge, a bold and unusual timepiece with a gold-plated face and a "time-eating" grasshopper. Learn about its construction, the grasshopper escapement, and its unique design. Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking unveiled the clock in 2008.

Oxford University is one of the oldest and most influential centres of learning in the world, with teaching dating back to the 11th century. Evolving from a loose community of scholars into a structured collegiate system, it has shaped education for centuries. Today, it remains a global institution rooted in tradition, where history, teaching, and the city itself are deeply connected.

The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s leading centres of learning, with origins dating back to 1209. Emerging from a community of scholars, it developed into a structured collegiate university known for its academic excellence and global influence. Today, Cambridge continues to shape education and research while remaining deeply rooted in its history and traditions.

Discover Oxford's Hertford Bridge, known as the Bridge of Sighs. Built in 1913, it connects Hertford College and features impressive architecture. Learn its history and its role in movies. Share your thoughts on this iconic bridge.

Oxford Summer Courses 2026 brings together students aged 9–24 to explore subjects in Oxford, Cambridge, and leading UK schools through discussion, independent learning, and personalised teaching.