USW Summer School 2026 (co-funded by Reaching Wider South East Wales) will take place between 20 – 24 July, hosted across multiple locations offering a week of discovery, inspiration and hands on learning across the USW portfolio for students from underrepresented groups. Programme will be published week commencing 16 February.
Participants are invited to dive into 5 days of interactive academic sessions, well-being workshops, and general support with information, advice and guidance to help explore new ideas, skills and pathways. With a broad range of subject areas to choose from, participants can build their own schedule from activities delivered across all our campuses and provision, getting the most out of our state-of-the-art facilities and expert-led sessions.
Benefits:
The Summer School will be advantageous to students in completing their UCAS application forms and will help set them apart from other students by demonstrating a commitment to extra-curricular study.
The Summer School will enable students to have an immersive experience of a subject of their interest at University-level and will compliment their Level 3 studies, thereby supporting transition to Year 13 and Level 3 (Year 2).
The Summer School will provide students with invaluable, personalised HE information, advice and guidance including advice on the UCAS process, developing an excellent personal statement, preparing for interviews and researching universities and courses.
As part of the Summer School, students will be able to interact with current USW students via a series of fun activities and ask them questions on everything from student life to student finance. Students will also have the opportunity to meet and engage with other attendees from schools and colleges across the UK.
Following the Summer School, we’ll be able to connect students with the University’s support services, such as the Disability and Wellbeing Service, Learner Services, Accommodation and many more.
What's Included:
The programme will include:
A choice of taster lectures, workshop and practical sessions in specific subject areas
HE information and guidance through a number of talks and or activities within finance, budgeting, student life
A chance to explore our campuses and the surrounding areas
Social activities throughout the event to meet like minded individuals from other schools and colleges
Support in decision making for a University course
Following the Summer School students will have the chance to engage with a series of online HE information, advice and guidance workshops to support them at key stages of the UCAS admissions process. They will also have access to one to one support from a member of the Student Recruitment Team.