Oxbridge Taster Days

Merton College – the physics of sound waves and mechanics of organs
On Monday 13 May Merton College is hosting a workshop about the science of organs.

This cross-curriculum project encompasses science, music, and technology and is a fun way to uncover some of the mysteries lying behind the front display pipes of an organ. Students from Years 5/6 to Year 13 are welcome and groups will be streamed by age. For more information see the college’s website or contact schools@merton.ox.ac.uk.



University College English Study Day for Year 12s
This event on the topic of Beowulf will include a lecture from Dr Laura Varnam and discussion session facilitated by students currently reading English at Oxford.

The day is for students seriously considering studying English at university. Applicants should be studying English Literature, or English Language and Literature, and be predicted AAA or better at A Level (or equivalent). The deadline for applications is Friday 10 May. For more information please visit the college’s website.



Corpus Christi College Year 12 Study Day in History and Politics
On Monday 17 June year 12 students interested in studying History and Politics at university, and who have the potential to make a competitive application to Oxford, are invited to attend a study day about ‘Anglo-American Democracy’.

The theme will be approached from a historical and political science perspective, and offer a taste of life as an Oxford student. For further information please visit the college’s website.



St Peter’s Study Afternoons
St Peter’s College is offering free study afternoons for year 12 students in Law; Maths, Physics and Engineering; Archaeology and Anthropology; Languages and History.

Events take place between 17 and 21 June. Deadline to apply is Friday 24 May. Details and application forms are available on the college website.



Worcester College and Mansfield College FE Access Initiative events
A Further Education Open Day will take place on Tuesday 18 June at Worcester College, and a Sixth Form College Open Day will take place on Friday 21 June at Mansfield College.
All subjects will be represented, and tutors and undergraduates from across the University will take part. Any interested students and staff from the FE sector are very welcome to attend either event. For more information please see the Mansfield College website or contact helen.etty@mansfield.ox.ac.uk.



St Edmund Hall Subject Residential Workshops
This event on Friday 28 June for students from non-selective state schools interested in subjects such as Materials Science, Beginner’s Russian, Medicine and Mathematics will give them a taste of life at Oxford and provide sessions focused on getting the most out of their application.

To nominate students contact schools.liaison@seh.ox.ac.uk.