Date 

Event 

Pathways 

Description 

28th Jan 2026 

Welcome Event 1 

AHSS, MDBS, Pharm, Nursing& Midwifery, NBE, Bio Sci, Social Work 

The exciting start of your journey on the Pathway Opportunity Programme.  At this event, you’ll meet your Pathway peers, some of your academics, discover all about the campus and facilities and listen to interesting talks about the programme, university and student life! 

29th Jan 2026 

Welcomes Event 2 

Engineering, Comp Sci, Business, Law, MPC, Psychology 

Feb 2026 

Academic Study Online 

All Pathways – Self Paced  

This session breaks down the key skills you will need for your chosen Pathways and gives you a chance to develop them to help maximise your potential when studying. 

Feb 2026 (TBC) 

Mater Hospital Scholars on MDBS Pathway  

MH Funded Pathways Pupils meet the team/funders  

19th March 2026 

Academic Skills Session 1 

AHSS, MDBS, Pharm, Nursing& Midwifery, NBE, Bio Sci, Social Work 

This session is a chance to look at your key academic skills that can be transferred across multiple subjects and disciplines to help you develop your study techniques and beyond. 

24th March 2026 

Academic Skills Session 2 

Engineering, Comp Sci, Business, Law, MPC, Psychology,  

15th April 2026 

Subject Specific Sessions 

All Pathways – Academic Led 

Opportunity for you to meet and engage with your Pathway subject academics alongside your peers.  This will give you some insight into what lies ahead during your respective summer schools in July. 

9th June 2026 

University Information Session 

All Pathways 

A very important session on information on University Application processes, Accommodation at Queens and Student Finances. 

22nd June – 27th June 2026 

Summer School 1 

AHSS, MDBS, Pharm, Nursing& Midwifery, NBE, Bio Sci, Social Work 

The Summer School is your chance to study like a student – for the 
duration of the summer school you will study and attend lectures just like full time students.  At the end of the week, you submit your final assessment piece that is used to calculate the grade reduction awarded. 

29th June – 3rd July 2026 

Summer School 2 

Engineering, Comp Sci, Business, Law, MPC, Psychology 

9th September 2026 

Next Steps 1 

AHSS, MDBS, Pharm, Nursing& Midwifery, NBE, Bio Sci, Social Work 

This event encourages you to look carefully at your next steps on your journey.  With UCAS on the horizon, this session provides you with added support and a chance to ask and questions on applications. We will connect you with a range of support services available at Queens from Wellbeing to Careers, to Disability support.  

10th September 2026 

Next Steps 2 

Engineering, Comp Sci, Business, Law, MPC, Psychology 

TBC ( Sat End Nov) 

Celebration Event 

All Pathways 

This is your celebration event – a chance to reflect on your achievements on the programme and look forward to the start of your next chapter.