Post-16
Post-16
Our events and resources give your post-16 students the opportunity to explore life as STEM student here at Leeds, participate in university taster sessions and hear from current students about their experiences.
Outreach activities for post-16 students
Student Ambassador Talks
Our specially trained undergraduate students will talk about their journeys and inspire your students to progress in STEM at GCSE, BTEC, A Level and beyond!
Summer Schools
Find out about the exciting summer schools we run on the campus across STEM. Students will immerse themselves in the life of a STEM student at university and interact with current students and academics.
Leeds Futures - Environment
Leeds Futures - Environment is a year 12 hybrid sustained outreach programme. Applications for our 2025 programme with open in November 2024.
Leeds Futures - STEM
We’re excited to launch our new online STEM programme for Year 12 students. Designed to help you develop your insight into the various courses and what it’s like to study at a Russell Group University, the programme will also help you develop your skills and subject knowledge, giving you the opportunity to take part in talks, workshops and other enrichment activities alongside your current studies.
A Level Biology Practical Assessment Days
Students will experience university labs and get the chance to learn from our Faculty of Biological Sciences academics. The practicals are designed to support the A-Level syllabus.
Campus experience Days
Experience Life as an undergraduate student with access to world-class research, academics and facilities.
Taster Lecture Online Videos
Here is a selection of online taster lecture videos from across the STEM faculties and subject areas.
Physics Work Experience Week
Your chance to explore fascinating Physics topics, meet world-leading experts and get a taste of what life as a researcher is like
In2scienceUK
The University of Leeds is partnering with In2Science to deliver the In2STEM programme.
The 2024 In2STEM programme (formerly In2science summer programme) will offer Year 12 (or S5/S6/college) students the opportunity to participate in both online and in-person activities. These activities help them to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to take the next steps in their STEM journey.
The 2024 In2STEM programme (formerly In2science summer programme) will offer Year 12 (or S5/S6/college) students the opportunity to participate in both online and in-person activities. These activities help them to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to take the next steps in their STEM journey.
National Space Day 2025
Join us on-campus on May 2nd for National Space Day 2025. This event is an opportunity for year 12 students to find out more about the space industry in the Yorkshire area, and the different degree pathways they can follow to work in space.
Geology and Geophysics Workshops
We offer a range of workshops delivered by academics and PhD students, these can take place in school or on-campus, if you'd like more information or you'd like to book a workshop, please get in touch!
SAT School
Are you interested in earth observation and the role satellites can play in geology, geophysics, and geosciences? Get in touch with the students who run our SAT school. They can provide interactive in-school and on-campus workshops for students in KS3 onwards.
Food Science and Nutrition Workshops
View our in school workshops and find out more about getting some food science and nutrition support in the classroom.