Lincoln College Teacher Conference

When: 16:30 on Tuesday 16 December, to 16:00 on Wednesday 17 December 2025

Who is it for: state school teachers and leaders with responsibility for progression.

Lincoln College is pleased to open applications for our free one-night, one-day CPD conference event for state school teachers and school leaders with responsibility for progression. Join us for an exciting programme which aims to provide up-to-date practical information and guidance relating to every stage of the Oxford application process, from reference writing and supporting personal statements, to admissions tests and interviews.

The event also has the broader aim of providing teachers and colleagues with guidance and resources to help them support and encourage their pupils in all higher education applications, not only applications to Oxford.

We particularly welcome colleagues from non-selective state schools who have little or no experience of the University of Oxford, pupil progression to the Russell Group or Higher Education in general.

This event is free of charge for participants, with accommodation provided in College on the first night.

The event is entirely free, including accommodation on the night of 16 December, lunch and dinner in our fifteenth-century hall, and a networking drinks reception. We are also pleased to be able to offer travel reimbursements of up to £65 per person for those travelling from outside Oxford.

Participants will be awarded a completion certificate.

The programme for the event (subject to minor variation) will include:

1. An introduction to the University of Oxford and how it differs from other HE institutions

2. How to set up a schools-based enrichment programme for all pupils, raising attainment and enhancing future academic success

3. Writing the teacher reference, what high tariff universities are looking for

4. The Oxford admissions tests, supporting your pupils to prepare

5. The Oxford academic interview, supporting your students to prepare (including a mock interview demonstration)

Register your interest below. Someone from our team will follow up with you directly.

For queries or more information, please contact the college’s Access Fellow: frederick.smith@lincoln.ox.ac.uk

Oxbridge Webinars by Lincoln College, Oxford & Christ's College, Cambridge

We are pleased to announce Lincoln and Christ's College will once again be collaborating to deliver webinar sessions specifically for students in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire in early November.

These events are targeted at Sixth Form students in the county. There are 'Introduction to Oxbridge' sessions for Year 12s, which includes advice about how to prepare during this year to apply to highly-selective universities, and a 'Preparing for Interviews session' for Year 13s (split by subject areas).

These events take place online during the autumn term.  You can find full details and information about how to book places below (please note that individual students will need to book for themselves this year). Please check the eligibility criteria below and book your place!

Dates and Times 2024)

Year 13s: for those who have applied to Oxford or Cambridge

• 4 November 2024, 16:30-17:30: Interviews Webinar for Year 13 applicants - STEM (Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science courses excluding Vet/Medicine)
• 5 November 2024, 16:30-17:30:  Interviews Webinar for Year 13 applicants - Social Sciences - e.g. Geography, Law, HSPS, Psychology/PBS, Architecture, PPE
• 6 November 2024, 16:30-17:30: Interviews Webinar for Year 13 applicants - Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
• 6 November 2023, 17:45-18:45: Interviews Webinar for Year 13 applicants - Arts - e.g. English, History, Languages, Classics, Music, Philosophy, Theology, ASNC,

We will try to find times to suit all parties involved; if students are not sure if they can make the session we strongly recommend that they still sign up so they can receive links and resources sent out after the sessions. You will be automatically allocated to the session that best suits you. For students applying for some joint honours courses, such as Maths and Philosophy, you will be invited to attend both of the relevant sessions.

What do the events involve?

For Year 13s: Tackling nerves head on, we'll provide insight into the interview process, how to prepare, and will go through some interview questions and the kinds of thinking and response that can help students to do well at interview. We will also be joined by some current students in relevant subjects at Oxford and Cambridge to give their perspectives on the process.

All events will be a webinar on Zoom - we won't be using cameras or microphones, but there will be a chat and Q&A box for you to ask questions or contribute to any discussion.

How to book places

Places are limited for each event and are available only to maintained sector (non fee-paying) schools from the colleges' Link Area. Students must book themselves on individually, as they will need to be sent details directly.

Book here: https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HyYyKkmjcSdrIG

Applying before the deadline will guarantee that you receive the joining details before the webinars begin. Late applications are not guaranteed to receive the joining details in time (but should still sign up to receive the resources).

Arrangements on the day

Each event will start at the time advertised above, so attendees should make sure they are ready to begin a couple of minutes before the start time so we can start promptly.

Once you have booked, we will be in touch closer to the time with the necessary links and other information for your session.

We look forward to hosting you!

Open Days

We are delighted to host a number of Open Days, where we welcome prospective applicants, parents/carers, teachers and applicants' supporters throughout the day. From 9:00am to 5:00pm on each date you can join us to get a feel for the College, ask any questions you may have, and to meet our tutors and current undergraduate students.

Come and see us, recharge and, find out about Lincoln and Oxford. This is a great opportunity to find out more about what Oxford and Lincoln College can offer you!

Find out more and register for upcoming Open Days here.

In the meantime, make sure to explore our Study Here page to find out about the courses on offer. Read testimonials from current Lincoln students and ask them questions via Lincoln Chat. You can even take a tour of the College site with this 360° virtual tour!