We are proud of our strong historic links to Wales, and the access programmes we run in collaboration with the Seren Network.
The Seren Network is a Welsh Government initiative dedicated to helping Wales’ brightest students in years 8-13 to achieve their full academic potential, and support their education pathway into leading universities in Wales, the UK, and overseas.
Each summer, we organise the Seren-Jesus College Summer Schools programme, for Year 12 Seren students. In early 2021we launched our largest programme yet, thanks to the benefaction of £1 million to our Welsh Access Fund from a Jesus alumnus and generous funding from the Welsh Government. In 2022, the programme reached 360 young people in Wales.
Our 2021 Seren Residential Summer School learners with Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and the Welsh Language in the Welsh Government (right) and our Access Fellow Dr Matt Williams (left).
Below, you can find information and documents for current participants.
The International Summer School is an online programme, making it flexible around other commitments over the summer. Each participant will choose from one of the subject paths. These are:
- Humanities
- Maths, Physics and Life Sciences
- Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Social Sciences and Law
They will then take part in a series of workshops based around their chosen subject path and work on a related project.
For 2023, the International Summer School will take part on the 17-28th July and will be based around the theme ‘controlling the future’!
The Residential Summer School invites Seren learners in year 12 to spend a week living in Jesus College and getting the full Oxford experience! The programme is interdisciplinary and welcomes students interested in all subjects. Participants will take part in Oxford University-style teaching and receive guidance on university admissions.
For 2023, the Residential Summer School will take place on the 14-18th of August and will be based around the theme of ‘power’.
No! Participation in either Summer School is free of cost. For the Residential Summer School, we will cover accommodation and catering costs, as well as reasonable travel costs.
Please complete these forms, including a written signature where at all possible. Submit the forms through the Attendance Confirmation Form (Residential or Online) which has been emailed to you.
Please complete these forms, including a written signature where at all possible. Submit the forms through the Attendance Confirmation Form (Residential or Online) which has been emailed to you.
Find the FAQs document here. A full handbook for the Summer School will be provided closer to the event.
The college will reimburse you for reasonable travel expenses for the Residential Summer School, up to a maximum of £150. Terms and conditions for claiming your travel expenses can be found here.
