An online Subject Insight Programme for young people interested in pursuing university study in the arts and humanities and learning more about the hidden stories of the past.
Registration for the 2024-25 programme is now open. Please sign up using the link at the bottom of this page.
Please contact Libby Beckett (Outreach and Admissions Officer, schoolsliaison@clare.cam.ac.uk) with any questions.
Which subjects will I explore during the programme?
The series will introduce participants to a breadth of surprising or secret stories from the past.
The details of each session will be confirmed in due course. Examples of sessions from last year include:
- The Surprising Roots of the Vietnam War with Professor Andrew Preston
- Secrets of Early Modern Prisoners' Letters with Dr Elizabeth Foyster
- Early Modern Material Culture with Dr Aislinn Muller
- The Sixteenth-Century Roots of Artificial Intelligence with Dr Tom McClelland
- The Hidden Stories of Women in Science during WW1 with Dr Patricia Fara
When is the programme taking place?
The programme will take place on Wednesday evenings at 5-6pm on the following six dates:
- 7th May, 5-6pm
- 14th May, 5-6pm
- 21st May, 5-6pm
- 28th May, 5-6pm
- 4th June, 5-6pm
- 11th June, 5-6pm
Who is this programme aimed at?
This online programme is aimed at students interesting in studying an arts or humanities course at a competitive university and who enjoy being stretched and challenged outside the classroom. The programme is free of charge.
The programme is open to all students who are in Year 12 (England/Wales), S5 (Scotland) or Year 13 (Northern Ireland) at a state (non fee-paying) school or college.
In the event that the programme is over-subscribed, students who meet Widening Participation criteria will be prioritised (please visit this page for a full list of criteria).
You do not need to be taking any particular courses in school or college at the moment, but you might consider applying for this programme if you're interested in any of the following subjects:
- English
- History
- History of Art
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy and Ethics
The programme will not assume any prior knowledge of the above fields, so don't worry if you're not taking these courses at the moment.
Please note: students must obtain parental/guardian permission to take part in this programme.
