The Oxplore Festival
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Oxplore Festival sign. Copyright © University of Oxford / UAO
A free enrichment event for KS3 students
8 & 9 July 2026
Interactive workshops, shows, and challenges led by Oxford staff and student ambassadors.
Big Questions that spark curiosity and debate.
A buzzing exhibition space full of hands-on activities.
A chance for students to see Oxford — and higher education — as exciting and achievable.
We’ve already brought the Oxplore Festival to Bodmin, Bradford and Warrington, where hundreds of students got stuck into big ideas, new experiences, and unforgettable conversations. Now it’s Birmingham’s turn!
The exhibition is designed to open students’ eyes to the breadth of subjects, experiences, and people that make up university life. It’s deliberately hands-on: students choose the activities that interest them, try things out for themselves, and talk directly with Oxford staff and student ambassadors.
