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Discovery Project


  • Calendar
  • Clock outlineFlexible

Discovery is a programme for autistic young people who are interested in going to university in the future. The programme consists of weekly sessions for young people in Years 9 to 11, and Year 12 onwards.

Participants on Discovery attend regular mentoring sessions that bring them together, either on campus or online. In addition to developing key skills to thrive at university, participants will:

  • meet current university students
  • get student help, tips and tricks
  • learn about university life
  • receive support from the neurodiverse community

We also run a Summer School for students over 16, where participants get to stay overnight on campus and get a real taste of university life!

An autism assessment is not required to attend Discovery.


About the organiser

This activity is organised by Widening Participation Team. Contact us at outreach@cardiff.ac.uk for more details.

How to book

Email us to sign up to our mailing list so we can get in touch when applications for the project are open.

Emailoutreach@cardiff.ac.uk


TicketThis activity is free

  • Venue to be confirmed.

Audience

  • TickKey stage four - ages 14-16, years 10-11
  • TickKey stage five - ages 16-18, years 12-13
  • TickFurther education students

Curriculum themes

  • TickHealth and wellbeing
  • TickHumanities
  • TickLanguages, literacy and communication
  • TickMathematics and numeracy
  • TickScience and technology
  • TickLife sciences
  • TickSocial sciences
  • TickDigital competency

Activity type

  • TickActivity
  • TickMentoring
  • TickResidential experience
  • TickSupport from University student volunteers

Purpose

  • TickWidening university participation