Discover Cambridge 2026
16 to 20 March
Join us for a series of lunchtime webinars to guide you through the practicalities of applying for postgraduate study at Cambridge.
What to expect
The Discover Cambridge webinar series offers practical guidance and support in choosing and applying to your preferred postgraduate pathway.
The programme includes dedicated sessions for both Master’s and PhD applicants, plus general sessions for all prospective postgraduates.
Together, these sessions aim to help you make a strong, competitive application to Cambridge.
Discover Cambridge focuses on the application process. For subject-specific information, join us at the Postgraduate Virtual Open Days in November 2026 or review the 2025 recordings.
How to book
You can attend as many webinars as you like, but they must be booked in advance via the online form.
Recordings of all sessions will be available after the event to those who have registered.
2026 Webinar schedule
Monday 16 March
| Topic | Time (UK) |
|---|---|
| Choosing and applying for a Master's and applying for a PhD | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Tuesday 17 March
| Topic | Time (UK) |
|---|---|
| What makes a Cambridge Master's special: Hear from our students | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
| Identifying and contacting supervisors (Humanities, Arts, Social Science) | 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Identifying and contacting supervisors (STEM) | 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Wednesday 18 March
| Topic | Time (UK) |
|---|---|
| Applying for a Master's at Cambridge as an international student | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
| Advice on writing a PhD proposal (Humanities, Arts, Social Science) | 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Advice on writing a PhD proposal (STEM) | 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Thursday 19 March
| Topic | Time (UK) |
|---|---|
| A guide to postgraduate interviews (Humanities, Arts, Social Science) | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
| Colleges and Postgraduates | 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Friday 20 March
| Topic | Time (UK) |
|---|---|
| A guide to postgraduate interviews (STEM) | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
| Postgraduate funding and finance - information and Q&A | 1:00pm - 2:00pm |