Advice and support for care leavers and estranged students:
The Realise Team
T 01223 333315
E realise@admin.cam.ac.uk
Working with care leaver and estranged students pre-university
We want to attract the most academically able students to our University, regardless of their background. However, we recognise that not all students receive the same level of support, advice and guidance when preparing for, or applying to, university.
The Realise Project's aim is to ensure that care leaver and estranged students are fully supported, and to encourage more young people in care to consider higher education. We also offer a range of opportunities for young people in care to visit the University, to get a taste of what it's like to be a student at Cambridge.
Pre-16 events
Stargazing
17 February 2020 (16:30-20:15)
The Stargazing event is aimed at young people aged 7-14 and consists of the following:
- Tour and 'Introduction to University' workshop
- A visit to the Astronomy department to explore the stars
- University-focused games
- A meal at a University College
Bookings for this event are now open and must be completed by a legal guardian. Bookings can be made for up to 3 young people - for group bookings, please contact realise@admin.cam.ac.uk. Please note, an adult must accompany young people on this event. Booking deadline: Friday, 7 February 2020.
Explore University
19 and 20 February 2020
Explore University events are for young people from a care background aged 12-15 and are held during the school holidays. Participants visit the University for two days and engage with a range of university-related and subject-specific workshops, and other fun activities such as:
- Workshops in sciences and arts subjects
- College Tours
- Student Life Activities
- Museum Visits
- Project Enterprise Lego Task
- A meal at a University College
Bookings for this event are now open and must be completed by a legal guardian. For group bookings, please contact realise@admin.cam.ac.uk. Booking deadline: Friday, 7 February 2020.
SuperStar Workshops
The Realise Team offers one-day events aimed at young people aged 7 to 11. These typically run from 10:00 to 15:30.
Future dates are yet to be confirmed.
Post-16 events
Enrichment events at the University
If you are studying for your post-16 qualifications and are considering applying to a university like Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject, the following events might be for you. For further support on exploring your subject beyond the curriculum, you may wish to refer to our HE+ website:
Further information
To cover the cost of travel to attend events at the University, we offer a Travel Fund to those aged 16 or above, who are currently in local authority care or from a care background. We also have an Interviewee Travel Fund scheme for applicants from a care background who have been invited to interview. See Open Day and Event Travel Fund for more information.
For all other enquiries, please contact the Realise Team (realise@admin.cam.ac.uk).