Current Outreach Programmes
Year 12/13 Sixth Form and College Students
ADOPT
The ADOPT scheme is a two-year programme for Year 12 students who are interested in a career in dentistry, as a dentist, hygienist or therapist. The aim is to encourage students from backgrounds which are under-represented in higher education.
For more information on ADOPT follow the link
Sheffield's Outreach and Access to Medicine Scheme (SOAMS)
The University of Sheffield's Outreach and Access to Medicine Scheme (SOAMS) makes a career in medicine a possibility for able students from all backgrounds.
Follow the link for more details on SOAMS
Discover STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths).
Discover STEM provides an opportunity for Post16 students, studying a combination of maths and science A levels, to find out more about the different degrees and subject areas provided by the Faculties of Science, Engineering and The School of Mathematics here at the University of Sheffield.
The aim is to encourage students from backgrounds which are under-represented in higher education to consider professional career pathways into Science and Engineering.
Follow the link for more details on Discover STEM
Discover Law
Discover Law is a two year programme of events created by the University of Sheffield for Year 12 students in local schools and colleges.
It provide opportunities for you to explore the study of law and for you to learn about university life from our current law undergraduates.
Follow the link for more information about Discover Law
Discover Architecture and the Built Environment
Discover Architecture and the Built Environment is a programme of events created by the University of Sheffield for Year 12 students in local schools and colleges, to introduce them to this specialised subject. If you think you have creative flair, and want to find out more about studying architecture at our University, this programme will give you the chance to experience what it´s like.
Follow the link for more information about Discover Architecture and the Built Environment
HE Preparation Programme
The HE Preparation Programme helps students to develop a range of academic skills that will prepare them for HE level study, aiming to improve their level of attainment and to improve progression into and throughout degree level study.
Follow the link for more details on the HE Preparation Programme
Science and Engineering Champions
The Science and Engineering Champions are a group of 80 University of Sheffield students who are dedicated to promoting the STEM subjects to young people. They work with the University's Outreach and Access section on a range of activities as well as with their own departments.
More information on Science and Engineering Champions
US in Schools - Mentoring
The US in Schools - Mentoring programme sends current University students into local secondary schools to provide one to one mentoring and in-class support to pupils from backgrounds that are under-represented in Higher Education.