Students at Cambridge

University-wide Programmes

STEM SMART

STEM SMART (Subject Mastery and Attainment Raising Tuition) is a widening participation initiative from the University of Cambridge in association with Isaac Physics, to provide free, complementary teaching and support students who attend a UK maintained school (non-fee paying school) and:

  • have either experienced educational disadvantage or belong to a group that is statistically less likely to progress to higher education and
  • are considering applying to Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences (eg physics, chemistry, earth sciences, materials science) or Biological Sciences (eg plant sciences, pharmacology, physiology, evolution and behaviour, biochemistry) courses at university and are studying A Levels (or equivalent) in maths and science.

Find out more including program information, eligibility criteria and application information on the Cambridge Undergraduate Study STEM SMART webpage.

ClickCambridge

ClickCambridge is an online outreach programme for UK-domiciled Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Arab students in Year 11 (England and Wales), S4 (Scotland), or Year 12 (Northern Ireland). It is run collaboratively by a group of Cambridge colleges, and aims to equip students with the information and skills to apply to selective universities.

Find out more on the ClickCambridge website.

HE+

HE+ is a University of Cambridge programme supporting state schools and colleges in 19 UK regions. Running for over 10 years, it has engaged around 30,000 students, with over 4,000 Year 12 students from 170+ schools taking part in 2021–22.

The year-long programme helps schools form regional consortia to support high-potential students from underrepresented backgrounds. It offers super-curricular activities, study skills support, and guidance on applying to top universities. Many participants also get a funded visit to Cambridge to experience university life firsthand.

At Magdalene, our HE+ consortia operate within our Link Area of Merseyside. Students benefit from an annual programme which involves academic extension sessions, subject masterclasses, information and guidance about applying to university, and a visit to the University of Cambridge.

If you are a teacher at a state sixth form in Merseyside and would like more information about becoming involved in our HE+ consortia, please contact access@magd.cam.ac.uk.