Oxford’s UNIQ Summer Schools for state school students are having a major impact on University entry, according to the latest undergraduate application and acceptance figures. Four out of every ten applicants who attended one of the summer schools last year have been offered a place at Oxford — twice the overall success rate for undergraduate entry.

Aimed at students who are performing above the average for their own school or college, the UNIQ programme allows students to judge Oxford for themselves. We give preference to applicants who come from schools with little or no history of successful application to Oxford, and to applicants who live in postcode areas in which we would expect fewer young people to go on to higher education.

The deadline for applications for this year’s UNIQ Summer Schools is 23 February 2012.

Year 11 and 12 students visiting Oxford during February half-term may like to attend our programme of free admissions talks. This includes general talks about Oxford, the courses available, the college system and the application process, as well as subject-specific talks and the chance to visit some departments. Many colleges will also be open for tours. Booking is essential. For further details please see website.

Applications to Student Finance England are open. Applications to Student Finance Wales and Student Finance Northern Ireland will open in late March. Applications to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland will open in April.

Students holding offers from Oxford will need to ensure they have given consent for their household income information to be shared with the University in their application for student finance, in order to be considered for Oxford’s reduced fees and bursaries.

On Saturday 25 February this free event will include sessions about Oxford undergraduate courses and admissions procedures in Mathematics and Physics, and opportunities to hear about tutors’ current research. It is open to teachers in Mathematics, Physics or related disciplines from UK schools or colleges. Further details and an application form can be found on our website. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 February.

On Monday 2 July this free one-day programme for A-level/ GCSE (or equivalent) science teachers will provide an opportunity to find out about Oxford’s Biological Sciences course and admissions procedures. There will also be a visit to the Oxford University Botanic Garden. For more information and an application form please contact zareen.ahmed-stewart@mpls.ox.ac.uk.

On Monday 12 March this event for Year 12 state school and college students will include information about courses, teaching methods and admissions procedures. Mini-lectures and group discussions will provide an introduction to some of the topics covered in the History course. Current undergraduates will be available to share their experiences. For further details and an application form, please see our website. The closing date for applications is Monday 27 February.

On Monday 12 March this event for high achieving Year 12 students interested in studying Psychology will include talks and workshops led by tutors and graduate students. There will be an opportunity to find out more about the course at Oxford and what tutors are looking for in applicants. There will also be the opportunity to meet current students who are studying Psychology at St John’s. Details of how to book can be found on our website.

Free study days between 13 and 15 March will offer year 12 state school students the opportunity to spend a day studying one of 21 subjects with Oxford tutors. Limited accommodation is available for students travelling long distances. Please apply online by Friday 10 February. Please send any queries to joe.organ@bnc.ox.ac.uk.

Some of the greatest thinkers of the past — from Aristotle to Turing — dreamed of automated reasoning and what this might achieve. This free taster day on Thursday 15 March will provide an opportunity for year 11 and 12 students to find out more about how computers have now made this a reality. This event is ideal for those interested in learning more about the new course and who are considering applying for a 2013 (or later) start. Bookings are open via our website.

The day will combine short talks, lectures, practical sessions, a tour of an Oxford college, and information about applying to study Computer Science at Oxford. Participants should be taking, or planning to take, A-level Mathematics and expect to achieve at least AAB at A-level (or equivalent). Bookings are open on our website.

It will feature taster sessions by departments including Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics and Computer Science, all of which are seeking students with an aptitude for Mathematics. Bookings are open on our website.

For more information please visit the Corpus Christi College website. The deadline for entries is Friday 30 March.

The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages is looking for budding film enthusiasts in Years 10 to 13 to demonstrate their imaginative engagement with the world of French cinema. The deadline for entries is noon Friday 30 March. For more details please see our website.