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    Events at Murray Edwards College

    We hold a range of events for school students throughout the year. Some of these events are subject specific, while others are designed to offer a more general insight into College life and studying at Cambridge.

     

    College Open Days

    Primarily for high-achieving Year 12 students who identify as female.

    • Hear from academic Fellows and current students
    • Find out about the application process
    • Take a College tour
    • Get a feel for what life is like as a Cambridge student
    		 Throughout the year Designed for Year 12 students but can be used by any age group
    Shadowing Scheme

    Run in conjunction with Cambridge University SU (Students' Union). Please see their website for more details.

    • Shadow a current undergraduate
    • Get a feel for life as a Cambridge student
    		 This event has already taken place in 2022. Please contact for details of future events.  Year 12

    Subject taster days

     

    For students who identify as female and who would like to find out more about what it is like to study a particular subject at Cambridge University.

    • Take part in subject taster sessions led by academics from Murray Edwards College
    • Find out about the Cambridge application process
    • Meet current students who are studying the subject
    		 This event has already taken place in 2022. Please contact for details of future events.  Year 12
    She Talks Science Conference/ online webinars

    A one-day conference for students who identify as female and who are considering studying STEM subjects at a top universities.

    • Hear inspiring women talk about their careers in science
    • Take part in an academic seminar about a topical science issue
    • Find out about the Cambridge application process

    For 2022, this event is being replaced by an online webinar series but we hope the in-person conference can begin again next year.

    		 This year the event will take place as a series of webinars. Please contact for further details.  Year 12
     Science  Teachers' Conference

    A conference for post-16 STEM teachers and leaders:

    • Engage with academics who are actively involved in science teaching and research at Cambridge University. 
    • Gain a more in-depth understanding of course structure, teaching methods and Admissions in science subjects.
    • Hear from current undergraduates about studying science at Cambridge
    		 Summer 2022 Teachers
    Low Participation Neighbourhood Summer School

    This summer school is designed to encourage academically able students – from areas of the country where students are less likely to enter higher education – to consider making applications to top universities, including Cambridge.

    August 2022

    Year 11

    Year 12
    She Talks Science STEP Summer School

    An event for students who identify as female and who are intending to study maths at a top-level university.

    • Participate in workshops dealing with the type of maths found in STEP exams
    • Take part in maths talks and Q&A sessions
    		 August 2022 Year 12
    Application Days

    For school students in Greater Manchester, Derbyshire and Haringey who are seriously considering applications to Cambridge.

    • Find out about the application process
    • Participate in an interview workshop
    • Find out about extended reading
    • Talk with undergraduates about student life at Cambridge
    		 Contact our Schools Liaison Officer to find out when we will next be holding an event Year 12
    Aspiration Days

    For school students from Greater Manchester, Derbyshire and Haringey who may aspire to university and who are beginning to consider the choices ahead.

    • Hear about post-GCSE opportunities and options including A Level choices
    • Take a College tour

     

    Contact our Schools Liaison Officer to find out when we will next be holding an event

    		 Year 10

     

    For information about any of the events listed above, please contact our Admissions Office.

     

    In addition to these events, we would be delighted to accommodate visits from interested individuals (and supporters) across the year. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact our Schools Liaison Officer.