Centre for Lifelong Learning » Student Stories

I wanted to do something for myself

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:49:30 GMT

Hear from Early Childhood graduate Mia from her graduation day

It deepened my understanding of the link between socioeconomic deprivation and poor mental health

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:10:00 GMT

Our student Amina aspires to attend University and work with mental health - find out how this is supported by her learning on the Child and Family: Mental Health degree.

Researching at the age of 70

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Read Dr Chris Tovey's journey from ageing pensioner to developing post-graduate research student.

My experiences fuel my drive to overcome obstacles and inspire others

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Faith, resilience and motivation to create a social impact brings Michelle onto the part-time degree Child and Family Health and Wellbeing.

Sharing my experiences from Kenya and my work with Slum2School’s educational projects on the course

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Dinah brings in her work experience and passion in community and social work to our part-time degree Child and Family online.

I look forward to experiencing a variety of learning methods and approaches

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:45:00 GMT

Hear from Zara who joined our part-time Child and Family degree this year with excitement.

I take immense pride in reaching this significant point in my journey

Tue, 30 May 2023 09:07:00 GMT

Hear from Mark how he utilised the breadth of topics, flexibility, and level of expertise on the Early Childhood course to support his work as an experienced SEN teacher and nurtured his aspirations for educational work on a higher level.

From a single mom to a ��TV student in social studies: hear Cecile’s story

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:18:00 GMT

Happily studying a degree at University of ��TV and aspiring to study and work in an area she likes didn’t happen by chance for Cecile. In fact, it takes a chain of events and loads of encouragement, curiosity, and support.

I returned to study Counselling again and I rave about it

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT

"It is difficult, and it's work. But you know, when you just enjoy something so much, it doesn't feel like work, it's that kind of feeling."

I look after myself more because of what I learnt

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Hear from Social Work degree apprenticeship student Emma about how her degree helped her with self development.