Clubs and masterclasses for 2026
- Geography, ecology and environmental science Saturday club – for years 10 and 11
- Media holiday masterclass – for years 8 and 9
- Formula 24 Saturday club - for years 8 and 9
- Sport studies holiday masterclass – for years 7 and 8
Please check the subject tabs for further information about each club/masterclass.
Geography, ecology and environmental science Saturday Club– for years 10 and 11
Location: University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb campus
Dates: 31 January, 14 and 21 February, 7 March
Time: 10am–1.30pm, with lunch included
Students will explore science and nature in four fun sessions led by our academic staff. They will look at how we encounter nature, investigating people-nature interactions; solve a wildlife crime using forensic science; discover where Brighton’s drinking water comes from; and design their own water filter. They’ll get hands-on, learn new skills, and see how science connects to the world around them. They'll also get the chance to chat with current Brighton students, ask questions, and get a feel for what university life is like.
You can read more about each session in detail.
Deadline for applications is Friday 16 January 2026.
Media holiday masterclass – for years 8 and 9
Location: University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb campus
Date: Wednesday 18 February
Time: 10am-3pm, with lunch included
Taking place on Wednesday of half term, students will experience a range of media subject tasters led by our academic staff. They will explore sports journalism, representation in media, and media production (including a lighting, camera, and greenscreen workshop). They'll also get the chance to chat with current Brighton students, ask questions, and get a feel for what university life is like. It will be a fun, relaxed introduction to university and studying media.
Deadline for applications is Friday 30 January 2026.
Sport studies holiday masterclass – for years 7 and 8
Location: University of Brighton’s Falmer campus
Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Time: 10am – 2.30pm, with lunch included
This one-day masterclass will give students the opportunity to discover what it’s like to study sport at university. They will explore subjects including sports science, PE teaching, and strength and conditioning through a variety of different activities, seminars, and sports. They’ll be supported during the day by our current students.
Deadline for applications is Friday 6 March 2026.
Formula 24 Saturday Club – for years 8 and 9
Location: University of Brighton's Moulsecoomb campus
Dates: 28 March, 11 and 25 April, 9 May and race day TBC
Time: 10am- 2pm, with lunch included
Students will work in teams to build, test-drive and race a Formula 24 electric racing car. They’ll take part in a variety of engineering activities and a local race heat, sponsored by Greenpower, against teams from across the region at Goodwood Motor Circuit. They will be supported throughout the sessions by our staff and current students.
Deadline for applications is Friday 6 March 2026.