Summer Discovery Days 2026
Year 8&9
Tuesday 28 - Wednesday 29 July Thursday 30 - Friday 31 July Join BU this summer and experience life as a university student Our free Summer Discovery Days offer Year 8 and 9 students an opportunity to sample university life by taking part in two days of subject tasters, practical workshops and a range of social activities, including a visit to Chapel Gate.
Take part in social and academic activities During your time with us you will have a packed timetable of both social and academic activities. Experience what studying like a university student involves by taking part in subject specific activities with our academics and current students. Previous sessions have included TV production, sports science and business management. But it’s not all about the studying, you will also have the chance to enjoy a BBQ and quiz night as well as sports and craft activities at our Chapel Gate site.
Meet new people Our Discovery Days are open to all to apply for a free place, which means you will meet other students from different schools who all have an interest in going to university in the future. You will be part of a small group with one of our current BU students as your mentor. They will guide you through your timetable of activities, share their experience of university and be on hand if you need anything.
Plan for your future Our team are excited to get to know you and understand your plans for the future, whether that involves university or not. If you’re not sure what you want to do yet, that’s okay too! Lots of students join us to find out if university is an environment that suits them and to explore new subjects they might not have had the chance to study at school. Whatever your background, experience or plans for the future, we are excited to meet you and help you reach your goals.
To apply for your free place visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/summer-discovery-days