KAAEP Newsletter for Christmas and Term 3
The Academic Enrichment Newsletter lists some of the many opportunities for enrichment in our area, as well as websites to explore, recorded talks, recommended podcasts, competitions, and more.
Academic Enrichment BLOG
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Read MoreTRINITY TALKS
Trinity Talks offer a public platform for Trinity fellows and the broader academic community to share their latest research and thinking. Wide ranging in subject, from Brexit to poetry, and from international criminal justice to the visual arts, these highly informative and engaging talks are a chance to hear some of the leaders in their fields.
Trinity College is pleased to announce the launch of the third season of Events at the College – featuring a fantastic line-up of fascinating Trinity Talks on topical subjects of interest to students and the general public. The programme is open for everyone to attend – no specialist knowledge required.
Read MoreKAAEP Newsletter t2 2024-25
The King Alfred's Academy Academic Enrichment Newsletter for Term 2 has just been released!
Read MoreGlow Your Own
Glow Your Own – Six online workshops, weekly from Wednesday 9 October Glow Your Own is a six-week online creative coding workshop which takes place October-November in partnership with our local festival, IF Oxford.
Read MoreRoutes into stem face-to-face, for Years 9 and 10
ETrust are excited to let you know that they are now accepting applications for their Oxford Face to Face Routes into STEM course experience that will take place locally for our students over the upcoming half term – 29 - 31 October.
Read MoreCreature fest - 11th October!
For all who are fascinated by mythological creatures as well as Dinosaurs, there is a Creature Festival at Cheney School on Friday 11th October, after school, and it is FREE. But you do need to book in advance.
Read MoreCOMPOS - a free online course for mathematicians and physicists in Years 10 - 13
The University of Oxford has opened a new FREE online course for students in Years 10-13 who love maths and physics. Registration is open until 3rd October, so don't miss out!
Read MoreThe Dr Mark Caplen Young Writers competition
The Dr Mark Caplen Young Writers Competition is a new event run by the Wantage Literary Festival, and it asks young people to write a review of a favourite book, film, TV show, play or podcast. There are different age categories and some great cash prizes!
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Chemistry cartoon competition for Years 12 and 13
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) are always thinking up unusual competition ideas to put students' understanding of Chemistry to the test, This is their latest offering!
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Chemistry advent calendar competition for years 7 and 8
Royal Society of Chemistry - Competition for Students in Years 7 and 8: The Chemistry of Christmas!
Read MoreThe Sir Christopher Ricks talk 2024 - Marcus Brigstocke
Join us for a fascinating evening with Actor and Comedian Marcus Broigstocke, who will aim to persuade you that the Arts are not important but absolutely essential.
Read MoreThe Year 7&8 STFC Science Essay Prize 2024
To enter this competition, you need to write a 500-word essay on "Why I love Science". The winner will receive an Amazon Fire 7 Tablet. Entries open on 1st September and close on 8th November.