Bradford state school pupils invited to Oxford University event
Dr Samina Khan MBE is the university's director of undergraduate admissions and outreach. She said: "We're delighted to be returning to Bradford this summer with the Oxplore Festival. "The festival isn't just about raising aspirations for Oxford – it's about encouraging young people to see higher education as an exciting, accessible and achievable option. "By providing a glimpse into university life and sparking academic curiosity, we hope to empower the next generation to explore possibilities and aim high."Dr Khan was also involved in the BeUNIQ initiative which came to Bradford last summer. This time she will join Oxford staff, students and researchers in interactive workshops and activities as well as a hands-on exhibition.These include a mobile planetarium, an artificial arm for blood sampling and virtual recreations of a student's room, a tutor's study, and a library.Caius Lee, who grew up in Bradford and is now director of music at Worcester College, Oxford, will also lead a workshop.
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