Discovery Summer School
A three-day residential where autistic young people aged 16+ experience university life in a neuro-affirming environment.
Applications are open now
Participants will stay in university halls with us whilst working in groups with other attendees, supported by current students, to:
Discover
student life, from living with others to doing your own food shop.
Engage
in workshops on budgeting, wellbeing and socialising at university.
Enjoy
socialising and connecting with other autistic young people.
This opportunity is free to attend, including all meals whilst you are with us.
Applications are usually open between April and June.
[To myself on the day before the summer school] "Don't worry, you have lots of fun and meet some very interesting people, make new friends and learn a lot."
Want to know more?
Hear first-hand from previous Discovery Summer School participants and ambassadors:
Still curious? Take a look through the photos below to see some of the activities previous participants took part in during the summer school.
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Chatting with student ambassadors and asking questions about university life.
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Presenting their society in the create your own society session.
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Sharing ideas and contributing to a group task.
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Working together to plan and develop new ideas.
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Getting creative with a hands‑on arts and crafts activity.
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Flat group playing a game during social time.
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Relaxing between activities and spending time with new friends.
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Relaxing outdoors and getting to know each other during lunch.
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Enjoying an active break with a friendly football match.
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Taking on the goalkeeper role during free time.
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Reflecting on the experiences of the summer school.
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Celebrating their achievements over the course of the summer school.
Applications close on the 4th of June 2026.