Dukes Plus Online Careers Institute
An online lecture series featuring leaders from world-class universities and companies – created exclusively for students at Dukes schools.
Whether you’re planning your degree, strategising for your career, or just figuring out what inspires you, this is your front-row seat to the future.
- Online lecture series exclusively for Dukes students and parents
- Expert advice on university, careers, and student futures
- Featuring leaders from world-class universities and companies
- 2025/26 programme beginning in October 2025
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Ambitious For Your Future?
The Dukes Plus Online Careers Institute connects you with the people shaping your future – from admissions deans at world-class universities to leaders at some of the most exciting companies in the world.
Every fortnight during term time, our online lecture series brings powerful perspectives and insider advice to your screen – helping you make smarter decisions about university, careers, and life after school.
Sessions are high-energy and exclusively available on demand to all Dukes students from Year 9 upwards.
Confirmed Speakers
Find out more about the leaders and institutions we will be hearing from in the 2025/26 programme.
Bocconi University
Bocconi is one of the most prestigious universities in Italy. It is ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide for Economics, Business & Management, Social Sciences, and Marketing.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity is Ireland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. It is placed in the top 75 worldwide in the QS World Rankings.
Imperial College London
Imperial is ranked the second best university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. Specialising in STEM and Business, it is based in South Kensington, London.
Utrecht University
One of the Netherlands’ oldest and most prestigious universities, Utrecht offers programmes taught in both English and Dutch. It ranks in the top 15 universities in Europe.
University of Nicosia
A private university in Cyprus, the University of Nicosia is known for its English-taught degrees and its large medical school.
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s four ancient universities. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, it is ranked as the fifth best university in the UK by the Times and QS.
University of Glasgow
One of Scotland’s four ancient universities, Glasgow is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. It is ranked in the top ten universities in the UK by the Guardian and the Times.
Reed College
A liberal arts college located in Portland, Oregon, Reed is known for its high intellectual standards, attractive wooded grounds, and Tudor-style architecture.
University of Warwick
Warwick is a Russell Group university, ranked in the top ten in the UK by QS, the Guardian, and the Complete University Guide.
University of Leeds
A member of the Russell Group, Leeds is ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK by QS and the Times.
Cardiff University
Cardiff is a Russell Group university based in the capital city of Wales. It is particularly strong in Denstistry, Architecture, and Psychology.
University of Sheffield
A founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Sheffield is ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK by the CUG, Guardian, and Times.
Who Will Be Speaking?
Your first steps to a rewarding future will be taken at university. But with admissions to leading institutions getting more competitive every year, how can you secure a place where your ambitions will be supported?
We’ll be joined by admissions leaders, deans, and global recruiters at top universities from around the world. They’ll explore how to select the institution that best fits your unique goals and interests, and share insider advice on how to impress admissions committees and make your application stand out.
Careers are changing faster than ever before. Roles that didn’t exist five years ago are now essential, and what employers value is shifting – from technical skills to creative problem-solving, resilience, and adaptability.
This series brings you insights from leaders at the top of their fields – in tech, finance, healthcare, law, the creative industries, and beyond. You’ll hear directly from directors, strategists, and founders about how they hire, what they wish they’d known at 17, and what students like you should be doing now to stay ahead.
What if you could unlock your potential and achieve things you never dreamed of?
The Dukes Plus Online Careers Institute will feature coaches, authors, and speakers who mentor some of the most innovative and influential people in the world – from top CEOs to elite athletes.
You’ll uncover the same secrets they share with their clients – from building transformative self-confidence, to developing unbeatable resilience, and learning to lead an incredible team.
Reserve Your Place for the 2025/26 Programme
FAQs
The Careers Institute is open exclusively to students in Years 9-13 at Dukes schools and their parents.
Every talk and the entire back catalogue will be available on demand online, so you can watch from the comfort of your home.
Sessions will take place once a fortnight during term time. The 2025/26 programme will begin in October 2025. The release schedule will be announced in due course, and all talks will be available on demand once released.
Students and parents can stay informed about the entire programme by filling in the form on this page. Sign-up information for individual talks will be released nearer the time.
You can choose which sessions you watch according to your interests and goals. However, every session will feature the highest calibre of speakers so we do recommend watching as many as possible.
We’re always keen to hear from prospective speakers. Just fill in this form to tell us about yourself and we will be in touch.
Speakers: Register Your Interest
We’re curating a small number of high-impact sessions for 2025/26. If you’re a leader in your field and passionate about inspiring the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.