About
About Global Summer School
Global Summer School welcomes more than 400 students, representing over 50 nationalities to Imperial every year. The two-week programme offers students a unique opportunity to develop their STEM subject knowledge and gain practical skills alongside likeminded students, while adding weight to their future university applications.
"The thing I liked most about the Global Summer School was meeting so many incredible people, both students and mentors, who had similar passions to mine." Sreyas, Physics, Hungary
Why choose Global Summer School?
An Imperial education
Learn from current academics at a world top ten university, the only one in the UK to focus solely on STEM.
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Supportive environment
We have a comprehensive network of student support in place to help you achieve your full potential.
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Central London location
Our campus is in South Kensington, in the heart of London, the best student city in the world.
Meet our team
Our Global Summer School team supports students during the application process, throughout the programme and with future opportunities. They have built productive relationships with staff and departments, promising the best experience while on the Global Summer School.
The programme manager manages the academic and pastoral mentors for the duration of the programme.
Meet our team
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Clare Whelan - Global Summer School Development Manager
Building on the Global Summer School's track record of success, Clare is responsible for devising new ways to improve the programme and ensuring the best experience for the students. Clare is enthusiastic about developing new partnerships with schools, sponsors, institutions and industry to enhance student opportunities.
Claire Arnup - Global Summer School Manager
With over ten years of experience delivering global summer schools in UK universities, Claire has also volunteered and worked internationally, including South East Asia, Australia and Africa, with a passion for increasing international study and travel opportunities for young people. . As programme manager Claire is responsible for all aspects of the delivery of Global Summer School.
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Min Min Ei - Global Summer School Programme Executive
Min provides GSS admissions advice and guidance to prospective students and their parents. She collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and parents to create an enriching experience for summer school applicants from around the world.
Born and raised in Myanmar, Min speaks fluent Burmese and previous to supporting Global Summer School students, Min focused on student and staff accommodation. In this team Min gained residential educational experience working with a global audience. Min is passionate about international educational and development.
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