Events & Webinars
We regularly host events and webinars for students, parents, and educators. Sign up for our upcoming events or watch recordings of past webinars.
Upcoming Events
Why High-Achievers Fail to Get into Oxbridge
Every year, hundreds of students with perfect predicted grades are rejected by Oxford and Cambridge. If academic excellence alone isn’t enough, what’s the ‘missing ingredient’ Oxbridge is searching for? We’ll cover:
- Why perfect grades are the baseline, not the finish line
- How conducting your own research project can enhance your application
- How to demonstrate academic curiosity and self-directed study
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 10th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
How to Become a Doctor
Want to become a doctor but not sure where to start? In this webinar, you’ll hear from an experienced doctor who will walk you through:
- The different career paths in medicine
- A day in the life of a doctor, from daily responsibilities to key skills
- What medical schools are actually looking for in applicants and how to stand out
- Why work experience matters for aspiring doctors
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 10th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
How to Become a Lawyer
Law is one of the most competitive careers in the world. During this webinar, an experienced lawyer will break down:
- The different routes into law, including solicitor and barrister pathways
- What lawyers actually do day-to-day and the skills you’ll need to thrive
- How to choose the right subjects and extracurricular experiences
- How to stand out in competitive university and training contract applications
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 10th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
How to Become an Engineer
From designing skyscrapers to building cutting-edge technology, engineering offers exciting career paths. But where do you start? In this webinar, an experienced engineer will share:
- The different fields of engineering, from civil to mechanical to software
- The real-world projects engineers work on
- The subjects and qualifications you’ll need to stand out in applications
- How to gain hands-on experience before university
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 11th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
How to Become an Entrepreneur
In this webinar, a successful entrepreneur will share their career journey and what it takes to launch, grow and sustain a business. You’ll explore:
- Different pathways into entrepreneurship
- The mindset and skills needed to turn ideas into action
- How to develop leadership, resilience and commercial awareness
- Practical steps you can take now to start building your entrepreneurial journey
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 11th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
How to Become a Psychologist
Are you seeking a future in psychology? In this webinar, an experienced psychologist will guide you through:
- The different branches of psychology, from clinical to forensic
- What psychologists do in their day-to-day roles
- The qualifications and training pathways required to succeed
- How to gain relevant work experience and strengthen your applications
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 12th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
How to Become an Investment Banker
Wondering how to get into investment banking? In this interactive webinar, a professional investment banker will discuss:
- What investment bankers actually do day-to-day
- The different areas within investment banking and the financial sector
- What top universities and firms look for in candidates
- How to gain relevant work experience and prepare for applications
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 12th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
How to Get an A* in A-Level Chemistry and Biology
Join our webinar on how to excel in two of the most challenging A-Level subjects. We’ll break down what top-achieving students in Biology and Chemistry do differently and how you can apply these strategies straight away.
You’ll learn about:
- The study techniques that consistently lead to A* performance
- How to master exam strategy and avoid common pitfalls
- Effective approaches for understanding complex content
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 12th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
A Parent’s Guide to Life After School
Are you looking for practical ways to help your child succeed in today’s increasingly competitive job market? While headlines can be alarming, the challenges graduates face today in securing their dream careers are real. Join us to learn:
- The realities of today’s graduate job market trends and in-demand careers
- Options after school: University applications, apprenticeships and beyond
- How students can gain meaningful work experience outside of school
- Practical skills students can start building now
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 17th March 2026, 6pm (UK)
Mock US University Admissions Experience
US university interviews can feel opaque, particularly for students more familiar with the UK admissions system.
In this exclusive masterclass, a former Admissions Dean at Princeton University will cover:
- The role that interviews play in US admissions
- How to prepare effectively and stand out
- Key differences between US and UK interviews
- Price
- Start Dates
- Free
- 9th April 2026, 6pm (UK)
Using Admissions Data for UK & Oxbridge Applications
Are you planning to apply to university in the coming years but not sure on the best strategy for success? In this webinar, our head of consultancy takes you through the main data points and factors to consider when strategising for your applications:
- Where to find admissions stats for your courses or universities of interest
- How to gain meaningful insights from this data
- How to use admissions stats to gain an advantage in your applications
- Start Dates
- 15th April 2026, 6pm (UK)
What to Do if You Got No Medicine Offers
Didn’t receive a Medicine offer? This webinar will walk you through your options with clear, actionable next steps. You’ll learn about:
- Alternative routes into Medicine, including reapplication strategies
- Strengthening your academics, experience, and personal profile
- Choosing between gap years, Graduate Entry Medicine, and other pathways
- Start Dates
- 23rd April 2026, 6pm (UK)
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Why Dukes Plus?
Dukes Plus is a provider of university application support, life-changing career and university experiences, day camps, tuition, and summer schools.
By selecting Dukes Plus as your chosen provider, you are guaranteeing that you’ll multiply your chances of application success. We have a huge network of over 2,000 vetted admissions tutors who are experts when it comes to consultancy, mock testing & interviewing, industry-leading resources, and more.
We specialise in applications to Oxbridge and top UK universities, Ivy League and top US universities, and Medicine and Law applications.
Whether you are looking to test-drive your dream career working with industry leading professionals, or wanting to study at Eton or an Oxford college for the summer, we provide innovative and life-changing experiences that will enable you to make better life choices.
We have an extensive database of tutors which can deliver personalised fully-managed tutoring services to students at any level. We provide online tutoring, SEN tutoring, tutoring for those that are gifted and talented, and tuition for those preparing for any exam from 4+, up to the 13+.
We run the UK’s number one multi-campus summer school where students can learn languages and subjects at some of the UKs top educational institutions. We also provide holiday activity camps such as Ultimate Activity, Ultimate Tech, and Ultimate Sports camps.
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