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Most young people don't get the chance to study environmental science until university. We want to change that.
By taking part in Environmental Sciences Unlocked, you'll gain practical experience, useful subject knowledge, and discover the wide range of disciplines that make up environmental sciences.
What is Environmental Sciences Unlocked?
Environmental Sciences Unlocked is a 5-day, non-residential course for Year 10 students with an interest in environmental sciences or related subjects (like geography, geology, meteorology, oceanology etc). You'll spend a week in summer 2025 working with UEA academics, gaining practical lab experience and expanding your environmental and scientific knowledge. The best part? It's all completely free.
Environmental Sciences Unlocked is open to Year 10 students attending state-funded schools in Norfolk and North Suffolk.
Applications are open now! The deadline to apply is 17 March 2025 at 23.55.
Why should I apply?
If you're interested in learning more about environmental sciences, we want to hear from you.
Maybe you already know you want to study Environmental Sciences at university, or maybe you're only just starting to think about future pathways. Either way, Environmental Sciences Unlocked will give you access to specialist facilities and equipment at UEA, which you'll use in collaboration with our expert academics.
You'll perform experiments you probably won't have encountered in school and there'll be plenty of opportunities to get your questions answered. We'll give you a hands-on introduction to topics like earth sciences, ecology, geophysics, climate science, and sustainability.
Projects could include:
Using drones to create aerial imaging of landscape features
Simulating an oil spill to learn about environmental disaster management
Studying different types of volcanoes and the processes leading to eruptions
Creating your own weather forecast using meteorological data
And more...
At the end of the week, you'll work in pairs to collate your research and present your findings to your fellow scientists.
When is it?
Environmental Sciences Unlocked takes place from Monday 07 July to Friday 11 July 2025.
There is pre-event meet-up on Thursday 01 May from 3.45-5.00pm, which we strongly encourage you to attend.
Can I apply?
This opportunity is open to Year 10 students attending a state-funded school in Norfolk or North Suffolk (with an NR postcode).
To apply, you should also be on track to achieve four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, Mathematics, and Science.
Additional eligibility criteria apply. Applicants should be from one or more of the following groups:
Eligible for Free School Meals within the past six years
Students with a disability, including people with a specific learning difficulty and mental health problems as defined by UCAS
One of the following ethnic groups:
Black
Asian
Mixed
Other
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller
Young carer
Care-experienced and/or estranged student
How do I apply?
Applications are open until 17 March 2025 at 23.55.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and apply on time, then you’ll be considered for a place on Environmental Sciences Unlocked. If there are more applications than there are spaces, then we’ll randomly select people.
Frequently asked questions
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team at schoolsoutreach@uea.ac.uk and we’ll be happy to help.