Bitesize Uni: Y12 Summer School
Bitesize Uni (BSU) is our free Year 12 summer school. Stay on campus, try out subjects, and take part in fun social activities.
Bitesize Uni will not take place in 2025. We are taking the opportunity to reflect and review the programme, with an aim to relaunch BSU in 2026.
What's involved?
The event is designed to support you:
- make an informed decision about whether or not you want to go to university
- try out subjects you might want to study
- experience student life, live in Newcastle University accommodation
- gain a sense of belonging and find out whether university and Newcastle are a good fit for you
- meet new people - get to know current university students and other year 12 students from around the UK
During the summer school, you can experience a wide range of academic subject taster sessions, workshops, and talks. Our aim is to give you the motivation to achieve your goals and the confidence to apply to university.
All costs are covered by the University, including your travel to and from Newcastle upon Tyne.
BSU is a timetabled event. It's important to note that you won't have free time to shop in the city centre. All sessions are compulsory.
Event impact
BSU is a key event that aims to support the University's commitment to widening participation. Key results from previous events include:
- Over 50% of BSU 2022 attendees applied to study at Newcastle University.
- On average, BSU 2023 attendees rated the event 8/10.
- 87% of BSU 2023 attendees felt confident in their ability to be successful at university after attending the event.