• This Conference is not an A Level cramming course. Academic activities centre around a Conference theme.
• Students are treated as adults & students of the College.
• Students do no writing during the week but will be given short extracts to read in preparation for teaching sessions.
• Students have a Tutorial, a lecture and a Seminar each day.
• They are taught by resident staff and university dons.
• They are encouraged to talk: to air and share their ideas, not to compete.
• It will widen your horizons by introducing you to new fields of study.
• It aims to extend your knowledge and intellectual skills, to help you think independently and to organise spare time profitably.
• It gives you advice on university applications.
• It mixes work with pleasure: there are social activities and you have free time.

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What form does the teaching take?

• Teaching sessions are discussions. Your ideas are valued.
• You will be encouraged to argue and listen.
• Role play & simulation will be used.

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What is a typical day like?

• In the morning you will have a Tutorial and a lecture, the subjects of which will be linked to Conference theme.
• Lunch will be followed by optional afternoon visits to libraries, colleges, law courts etc.
• Seminars take place at 1715.
• After dinner, there will be a debate or theatre/concert visit, after which you are free.
• On the Thursday we take a packed supper punting and this is followed by a cheese and wine party in evening dress.

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