…llenges, information gathering (including bringing in UK / global experts e.g. relevant individuals from the Peer Review College) Participants (in groups) identify an action plan for the next time period Meeting 2 Participants are asked to reflect on their experiences, any challenges or obstacles and to share successes. Meeting 3 Participants report back on how things have changed as a result of the first two meetings and consequent activity evalu…
…ncashire County Council’s Children’s Social Care team. Simon’s education journey wasn’t entirely straightforward. He was rejected from 13 universities because, although he held a range of management qualifications, he had left school before sitting his exams. UCLan offered Simon the opportunity to complete a foundation degree in science at Runshaw College and then progress to social work. He still needed to get his GCSEs, so in my first year he al…
…finances, Sam took part in a budgeting workshop with SCCO. He also joined a ‘bridging event’ for mature students and those who’d be living at home. Now he is the Equestrian Club’s participation officer and he has become an official coach for the Riding for the Disabled Association. Sam is still very much involved with SCCO and has helped out with events for the university’s Progression students. Back to case studies…
…career path at the time. Instead she decided to take up a BSc in Internet Computing at London South Bank University in 2005. Since graduating she was employed in various administration roles, including with the Department of Engineering and Maths at Sheffield Hallam University where she was inspired by the passionate staff she worked with. When the MSc scholarship was announced, Victoria took up the chance to follow a new career path. She hopes t…
…ication, two clients and links with partners such as Mind and the NHS. Portsmouth didn’t just look at my grades, they looked at me, the person behind them. That personal approach was so important. – Vincent Pericard Back to case studies…
…ad been spotted by an agent during a talent showcase held at the university. Ryan is setting up a film production company with fellow student Rob Foulkes making short films. The alternative entry scheme has been brilliant for me – without it I wouldn’t have had any chance of doing what I’m doing now. I thought I’d find it really challenging, but I’ve loved every minute of it. It’s a very practical course, and it’s let me do a lot of acting and dir…
…active student engagement. Also, they may not fully take into account the expectations students must fulfil as part of their learning.” You can read the full article here. …
…Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell was featured in a Wonkhe article focusing on female HE leaders for International Women’s Day 2018. The piece sought Maddalaine’s views on her experiences of influencing government and working in Whitehall, from a female perspective. You can read the full article here. Why not check out our series of blogs for International Women’s Day 2018 from Helen Thompson-Whiteside on female entrepreneurship, Nicky Danino on…
…education at all levels, meeting the needs of industry and public services. These courses are central to the vision the Prime Minister has set out and they have to be properly funded. “The review is an opportunity to listen carefully to students’ concerns and put in place a system which is both fair, and seen to be fair. It is also an opportunity to revisit the question of support for part-time students, mature students and students from disadvan…
…e, and treating breast and prostate cancer, aggressive brain tumours and leukaemia. We are also generating a better insight into how cancer can spread from the primary tumour to other tissues – a process known as ‘metastasis’. This is crucial, as metastasis accounts for about 90% of cancer-related deaths. Of course, these studies would not be possible without the broader support of colleagues and experts in the University and our key scientific an…
