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1.Sign up:
Scan the above QR code, fill in the personal information, select the project and subject, submit the registration information, and complete the registration
2.Pay the fees:
Please pay the fee after reading and signing the agreement
3.Preparation:
- Independent preparation: Registered students can prepare their language and knowledge independently according to the selected courses
- Join the class group: Pay attention to the class opening email 1-2 weeks before the project starts, and join the group in time
4.Participation:
Attended classes on time and completed the homework and completion assignments assigned by the tutor
5.Obtain the authoritative project completion certificate:
Students who meet the completion requirements (attendance; Completion work, etc.), will receive an official project completion certificate
6. More opportunities:
At the end of the project, students with excellent performance will have the opportunity to get an interview invitation, and the interview content will have the opportunity to be posted on ASDAN's wechat or Outlook student weekly.In addition, participating students can also sign up to join Astan World Famous School Club, Club members will have the opportunity to participate in more world famous school projects as a teaching assistant, and get the opportunity to communicate and cooperate with international famous school tutors.
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Fitzwilliam College Summer School
https://www.fitz-events.com/educational-programmes
Date: 28th July - 10th August, 2024 (40-hour course, 2 office hours)
Format: In-person at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, UK
Grade and Age: 10 - 12, must be at least 16 years old by 28th July, 2024
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Subjects
Physics
Engineering
Nuclear Science
Palaeobiology
Medicine
Mathematics
Mathematical Economics
Computer Science
Philosophy
Chemistry
Microbiology
— About Fitzwilliam College Summer School —
Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the fourth-oldest university in the world. Fitzwilliam College is one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge, with a rich history of inclusive education. Research and education across the 150 faculties and departments of the university cover a vast array of fields. Many of the subjects taught at Cambridge are ranked in the top 5 worldwide by the QS world university rankings by subject.
The Fitzwilliam College Summer School Programme is the official Summer School Programme of Fitzwilliam College in the University of Cambridge. All the courses will be taught by academic members of Fitzwilliam College or one of the other colleges of the University of Cambridge. The same academics who lecture and supervise the undergraduate students at Cambridge will teach you undergraduate-level content. The core of Fitzwilliam's academic activities is a desire to retain 'the best of the old', while enthusiastically embracing 'the best of the new'. Fitzwilliam has always been characterised by discussion, debate and creativity of ideas and full participation in college life should form a positive, rewarding and sustainable part of an academic course. This programme is designed to provide students with a flavour of undergraduate study at Cambridge, and an opportunity to explore topics beyond that covered by school curriculi.
— Programme Introduction —
In 2023, Fitzwilliam College and ASDAN China have entered a strategic partnership to offer the virtual Fitzwilliam College Summer School Programme to outstanding high school students in China. Nine subject areas were opened for the summer of 2023 with more than 110 students participating in the programme from across the country. In the summer of 2024, Fitzwilliam and ASDAN China are offering an international in-person Summer School for students from China and beyond. You will have the chance to study in Fitzwilliam College and take part in cultural as well as academic enrichment activities across Cambridge.
Physics
Engineering
Nuclear Science
Palaeobiology
Medicine
Mathematics
Mathematical Economics
Computer Science
Philosophy
Chemistry
Microbiology
— Why choose us? —
Official
Official Summer School Programme of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. All course instructors are academics at at Fitzwilliam College or one of the other colleges of the University of Cambridge.Top Subjects
The program provides eleven subject areas for high school students. According to the QS World University Rankings, Cambridge is ranked in the top 10 at university level worldwide for these subjects. Students will engage in small-group classes with a maximum of 10-15 students.Academic Enrichment Activities
Students will take part in lectures and workshops aimed at developing numerous soft skills which are essential for academic progression. There will be sessions to cultivate the students’ writing, presentation, communication and study skills, with a debate session to help the students practice their newly learnt skills.Academic essay
The students will be required to complete an individual academic essay combining their knowledge from the course and private study. The top 2 essays from each class will be published in the Fitzwilliam College Summer School Journal and displayed on Fitzwilliam College's website.Live in Fitzwilliam College
The students will be accommodated in en-suite rooms in Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. Fullboard catering will be provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner) every day, with an authentic Cambridge formal hall experience following both the opening and closing ceremonies.International Class
The summer school is open for students from all around the world. Students will meet participants from other countries and cultural backgrounds, improving their ability to study and live in a multicultural environment.— Outcomes —
● Students who attend at least 90% of the classes, write their essay and give their presentation will receive a certificate of completion by Fitzwilliam College.
● Each student will write an academic mini-research essay and receive detailed individual feedback from the academic course instructor.
● Top 2 best performing students will receive award certificate.
● The authors of the best 2 essays will receive top essay certificate.
● The top 2 essays from each class will be published on the Fitzwilliam College Summer School Journal and displayed on Fitzwilliam College's website. Detail>>
Certificate of Completion
Award Certificate
— Academic Course Instructors —
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philosophy：Alex Carter
Dr Alex Carter: Fellow of Fitzwilliam College, University of CambridgeAlex Carter is the academic director for philosophy and interdisciplinary studies at the Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge, where he has designed and delivered courses in philosophy, ethics and creativity theory. He is also a fellow at Fitzwilliam College where he supports students’ study skills.
Nuclear Science：Miles Stopher
Dr Miles Stopher: Senior Tutor at Fitzwilliam College, University of CambridgeMiles is Acting Senior Tutor at Fitzwilliam College, the Director of Admissions, and an Affiliated Lecturer in the Department of Engineering. He lectures Nuclear Materials for Part III materials scientists at Cambridge, An Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, and Nuclear Materials for Engineers on the MPhil in Nuclear Energy. -
Engineering: Andrea Giusti
Dr Andrea Giusti: Bye-Fellow, Fitzwilliam College, University of CambridgeAndrea is a Bye-Fellow of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge and a Lecturer in Thermofluids at Imperial College London, Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Spray and Combustion Dynamics.
Chemistry：Andrea Chlebikova
Dr Andrea Chlebikova: Lecturer and Senior Demonstrator, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of CambridgeAndrea joined the University of Cambridge in 2011, completing her undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences at St Catharine's College. She later earned a PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry. She became involved in undergraduate teaching at Cambridge in 2015 and has been supervising the first-year chemistry part of Natural Sciences as well as more specialised physical chemistry courses ever since. -
Mathematical Economics : Vasileios Kotsidis
Dr Vasileios Kotsidis: College Associate Lecturer, St. John's College, University of CambridgeVasileios uses tools from traditional and evolutionary game theory to analyse social interactions that (potentially) involve strategic motives. He obtained his PhD in Economics at the University of Nottingham. His doctorate explored some theoretical aspects of social (strategic) behaviour and investigated its empirical manifestations. He is teaching economics students at the University of Cambridge.
Medicine：Matthew Mason
Professor Matthew Mason: Professor of Comparative Physiology, Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience, University of CambridgeMatthew is a Professor of Comparative Physiology at the University of Cambridge. He is actively involved in teaching courses related to medical and veterinary sciences. -
Computer Science: John Fawcett
Dr John Fawcett: Churchill College, University of CambridgeSince completing his PhD, John Fawcett has been working in industry alongside lecturing, tutoring, supervising and directing studies in Computer Science at Cambridge. Over more than 15 years, John has seen around 500 students through to graduation.
Medicine：Aaron D'sa
Dr Aaron D'sa: Specialist registrar in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine at Cambridge University HospitalsAaron is fellow at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. He earned his undergraduate degree in Law at the University of Cambridge and continued his studies, obtaining a Master's degree in Medical Law. He specialises in Medical Law and Ethics research and is currently involved in teaching neuroscience and physiology to undergraduate medicine and natural sciences students at the University of Cambridge. -
Medicine：Saeed Kayhanian
Dr Saeed Kayhanian: Academic Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at Cambridge University HospitalsSaeed is fellow at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. He holds degrees in Medicine and Engineering from Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. His primary research focuses on the impact of brain injuries and neural inflammation on damage. Currently, Saeed is involved in teaching courses in Medicine and Natural Sciences, specializing in Anatomy and Physiology.
Physics：Joao Rodrigues
Dr Joao Rodrigues: Bye-Fellow at Wolfson College, University of CambridgeAt present Joao teaches several Physics and Mathematics courses for first, second and third year students in the Natural Sciences and the Mathematical Tripos of the University of Cambridge. He is also a director of studies at St Catharine’s College at the University of Cambridge. -
Mathematics：Serena Povia
Serena Povia: College Teaching Associate at St John's College, University of CambridgeSerena has been a supervisor in Physics and Mathematics for the Natural Sciences course for about ten years. She is currently teaching the Physics and Mathematics courses for the first and second years, and previously also the third year.
Palaeobiology：Ashleigh Wiseman
Dr Ashleigh Wiseman: Leverhulme Trust/Isaac Newton Trust Early Career Fellow, McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of CambridgeAshleigh is a biological anthropologist and archaeologist, having worked on archaeological and palaeontological sites across Europe and Africa since 2011. She is currently a Leverhulme Fellow at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge (2021-2024) and a ByeFellow of Fitzwilliam College. -
Palaeobiology：Oliver E Demuth
Dr Oliver E Demuth: Honorary Research Associate, University of CambridgeOliver is a palaeobiologist and evolutionary biomechanist. He obtained his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2023 where he studied the evolution of flight in birds. His main research interests are the evolution of locomotory behaviour in vertebrates, especially dinosaurs.
Palaeobiology：Laura van Holstein
Dr Laura van Holstein: Junior Research Fellow, Clare College, University of CambridgeLaura is an evolutionary biologist interested in the evolution of our own lineage, hominins. She obtained her PhD at the University of Cambridge (2022) and is currently a Junior Research Fellow at Clare College (2022-25). -
Microbiology：Ashraf Zarkan
Dr Ashraf Zarkan: Research Fellow and Group Leader, Department of Genetics, University of CambridgeDr Ash Zarkan is a Bye-Fellow at Fitzwilliam College. He is a microbiologist with a long-standing interest in infectious diseases and microbial genetics. He is an active member of the Microbiology Society, and serves as an reviewer for a number of microbiology journals and grant funding bodies.
Course Content
* Course Content may change at the discretion of the Academic Course Instructors and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
— Cultural Activities —
In addition to the courses and academic enrichment activities, students will have the opportunity to explore Cambridge, visit famous landmarks and go punting on the river Cam.
Over the weekend the students will be taken on an excursion to explore Oxford and London.
— Programme Information —
Date
28th July - 10th August, 2024
Grade
10-12,must be at least 16 years old by 28th July, 2024
Admission quota
10 - 15 high school students for each subject
Subjects
Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Palaeobiology, Nuclear Science, Engineering, Mathematical Economics, Chemistry, Medicine, Philosophy, Microbiology
Requirements
Students need to satisfy at least one of the following requirements:
Direct Admission:
- Students that have received a B or above in the ASDAN EPQ are eligible for direct admission.
- Students that have received a Global or national award in various science assessments by ASDAN China are eligible for direct admission.
- Students that provide a recommendation letter from an invited teacher are eligible for direct admission (Each teacher can recommend up to two students).
- Students that provides certification on IELTS level 6.5, TOEFL 90, and an A or above in a subject that is related to the short course they want to apply for in this programme.
If you do not meet the above criteria, you will be required to do a telephone interview in English with an ASDAN China teacher.
