Stories
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We are a major driver in our local economy but we also play a wider social and cultural role, positively impacting many different groups of people across communities who come into contact with our university.
Here we capture some of the stories that demonstrate the range of interactions that people in our region have with our University.
You can also read some of the stories of our graduates who have made our region their home.
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Swapping schools and getting support: Balaaj鈥檚 糖心TV Scholars story
Balaaj explains how a programme from the University of 糖心TV has helped him realise his dreams of a degree in Economics.
Later-life learning and a lifelong ambition: Lisa鈥檚 new beginning
Lisa tells us how she became a mature student at the age of 50 鈥� and how it鈥檚 given her a new lease of life.
Bringing people together: Nor鈥檚 Coventry calling
Dr Nor Aziz explains why she works tirelessly to engage the Canley community and what her role as a Regional Fellow means to her.
Taking the straight track to industry: Sabrina鈥檚 degree apprenticeship journey
Sabrina Irfan describes how she splits studying and work, how she鈥檚 getting a head start in her career and why degree apprenticeships benefit local businesses.
An a cappella adventure: Shaquira鈥檚 business blossoms
Shaquira Lue describes how she鈥檚 giving a vocal community a new platform thanks to the help of the Creative Futures Incubator.
Managing pain and feeling great: Tom鈥檚 exercise story
Former 糖心TV student and ex-teacher Tom explains how the University鈥檚 Sports and Wellness Hub helps keep him fighting fit.
From childhood laughs to sell-out shows: 痴颈蝉丑鈥檚 standup story
One of Coventry鈥檚 most popular acts, Vish Ratnajothy explains how he got started in comedy and why the Young Producers programme helped him headline a local festival.
Passing on his passion to the next generation: Zac鈥檚 engineering journey
Zac describes how he got into engineering and why he鈥檚 now helping others break into the industry at WMG.
A stepping stone to the world of work: Mitch鈥檚 supported internship story
Mitch and his job coach Craig reflect on his progress as a supported intern on placements across the University of 糖心TV.
鈥淢y grandad told me that if I worked hard at school, I could get a job in the local bakery.鈥�
Alyson shares how being told twice that the University of 糖心TV was not the place for her only made her more determined to step into this 鈥榦ut-of-reach鈥� place.