Join us this June as we throw open our doors for our annual two-day Summer Showcase, a free festival of ideas for curious minds. Featuring 15 interactive exhibits alongside pop-up talks, workshops and performances, our Summer Showcase brings the best new humanities and social sciences research to life. Drop in to meet the brightest minds in archaeology, art history, politics and more, and explore eclectic exhibits designed to educate and inspire – from why our ancestors started to invent stone tools, to how 3D printing is changing lives.
We are inviting school and college groups to visit the Showcase on Friday 21 June. This is a unique opportunity for students (age 14+) to see the humanities and social sciences in action, from anthropology to art history, linguistics to politics, and to speak directly with our researchers about their work.
Schools Day curator, popular historian and broadcaster Dan Snow, will also be on hand throughout the day to engage students in a range of activities.
Booking
Teachers can make a booking to visit our Summer Showcase on Friday 21 June. To book, you will need to supply the following information:
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Name of school and address
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Name of lead tutor
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Year group attending (bookings can be made for students age 14+)
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Number of students (you are welcome to book as many places as you wish, subject to availability. Large groups will be asked to split into groups of 10-12 people on arrival)
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The timeslot you would like (staggered entrance timeslots are available every half-hour between 10am and 2.30pm. A visit will take 1-2 hours; however, you're welcome to stay as long as you wish)
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Whether any attendees have access requirements
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If you require a travel bursary to attend the Showcase (a small number of travel bursaries are available for schools based outside London and for those unable to travel via public transport. Up to £400 per school is available)
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Further information
Please visit the British Academy Schools Day webpage for details about the Summer Showcase.
Further information to help you plan your visit will be sent to all booked groups in May.
Our Events Team can also be contacted should you have any questions not covered above:
summershowcase@thebritishacademy.ac.uk or 020 7969 5316
