2026 Cambridge Chemistry Race
Originating as a Czech competition, the Cambridge Chemistry Race is organised with the support of the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge. Selected teams from years 12 and 13 will be competing.
Turing Scheme - Cyprus Visit
Cyprus Turing Scheme educational trip for eligible students.
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)
UTC Portsmouth will be sharing stories from alumni who are in apprenticeships, as well as providing talks and sessions to help those applying, or thinking of applying.
Pi Week
Celebrating mathematical pi! There will be challenges, competitions and insightful sessions for students and those within the community.
UTC Portsmouth Women and Men's Rugby at the Hampshire Sevens
Held at Romsey Sports Pavilion - Grange Farm Way. Timings TBC.
Destinations Week
A week where we focus on potential career paths for our students. There will be mock interviews for Yr 10 and Yr 12 students, a careers fair and guest speakers to talk about the options and how to explore the next steps available to all students.
Yr 11 Geography Field Trip
Our fieldwork will take place at Juniper Hall in Dorking and will be a one night residential stay to enable students to complete both the physical and human fieldwork element. The trip will encompass the physical element where the focus will be on Rivers.
Goodwood Motor Circuit Trip
As part of the STEM racing enrichment for Years 10 and 11, an opportunity to experience a professional motorsport facility and understand its day-to-day operations.
This event will take place at Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester.
2026 Intake Year 12 Taster Event
For all current year 11s who have applied to UTC Portsmouth Sixth form.
Sign up via Applicaa to try out our Sixth Form lessons and speak to the teachers to find out more about the courses we offer.
UTC Portsmouth Comic Con
Our very own Comic Con - celebrating everything fandom! Whether it’s Sci Fi, Fantasy anything in between, this is a week to share what we love. There will be events throughout the week for students and the wider community to participate in, and (of course) our annual Comic Con cosplay day!
2026 Yr 12 Starters Social
Starting at UTC Portsmouth Sixth Form in 2026? Come along to our social - there will be pizzas and board games, plus the chance to meet others joining us in September! Book online via Applicaa.
Year 9 Transition Week
A week for all the new Year 10s joining us in September 2026. This will be an opportunity to meet with students, speak to teachers and sample what a week is like at UTC Portsmouth.
Summer Showcase
3 days for our students to be off timetable and working on projects focused around our 6 STEM habits.
There will be an exhibition to showcase the work on the Friday afternoon, open to all parents and guardians.
Skiing trip to Saalbach-Hinterglem, Austria
Open to Year 11 and Year 13 students - an opportunity to learn how to ski.
Timings to be confirmed.
Service Pupils - Hollywood Bowl Trip
Students will be transported to Gunwharf using the College minibuses.
UTC Portsmouth Annual Awards Evening
Our annual awards evening to celebrate the successes achieved by our students. Held at the HMS Nelson Wardroom. This event is voted for by our staff and students, and is by invitation only.
FIRST Robotics Team Scrimmage
For all students (across Years 10 - 13) who are part of the robotics enrichment. Students will be taking their constructed robot to Brighton College to test in the ‘Decode Challenge’ in a friendly scrimmage with other FIRST UK robotics teams.
Project Pipeline visit to Cytiva
For 12/13iTO2 students part of the Project Pipeline training group. To present project work with Cytiva and get an appreciation of how the curriculum content applies in the real world of engineering.
Chemistry in Action
The Chemistry in Action event provides a day of exhilarating chemistry, which will take students from key concepts learnt in the classroom to the latest advancements in chemical research. Through five engaging sessions, students will meet experienced scientists from academia and industry and be inspired to become the scientists of the future.
It also includes a special session on examination success that will ensure students are equipped with the tools they need to excel. There will be plenty of interactivity throughout the day, with polls, quizzes, and the chance to question the scientists.
2026 Intake Year 12 Taster Event
For all current year 11s who have applied to UTC Portsmouth Sixth form.
Sign up via Applicaa to try out our Sixth Form lessons and speak to the teachers to find out more about the courses we offer.
Year 12 Open Morning
Sign up for our Year 12 Open Morning, Sat 8th Nov from 10:30am until 12noon.
Year 10 Open Morning
Sign up to attend our Year 10 open morning, Saturday 8th Nov, 9am - 10:30pm.
Year 12 Open Evening
Sign up to attend our Year 12 Open evening, running from 4.45pm - 7.30pm.
Rugby joint practice with US RFC
Our Sixth Form rugby team has a joint practice session with Unites Services Ruby at HMS Temeraire.
Destinations Week
A week all centred around the destinations our students can head to following their time at UTC Portsmouth.
As well as guest lectures, there will be a Destinations Fair with our Employer Partners, and mock interview sessions.
The Merchant of Venice, Fareham Live visit
Year 11 students watch a production of The Merchant of Venice
National Apprenticeship Week
A week of information and presentations about apprenticeships.
Rugby joint practice with US RFC
Our Sixth Form rugby team has a joint practice session with Unites Services Ruby at HMS Temeraire.
Rugby joint practice with US RFC
Our Sixth Form rugby team has a joint practice session with Unites Services Ruby at HMS Temeraire.
Rugby match Vs Eastleigh RFC (Away)
Sixth form rugby players travel to Eastleigh for a friendly.
Rugby joint practice with US RFC
Our Sixth Form rugby team has a joint practice session with Unites Services Ruby at HMS Temeraire.
