How quickly can you fold a paper aeroplane? Would you go quicker if you had a partner who did half … More
Category: Gateway Blogger
Seven Inspiring Tips for CLL students
Recently, the Centre for Lifelong Learning Team caught up with Taiwo Ogunrinde, former student of the Gateway to HE course … More
Top Tips for Joining CLL from Students
Joining the Centre for Lifelong Learning is both an exciting and nervous time, especially for students returning to education … More
Gateway Blog: Steven Lock #5 How do you learn?
Learning is the “acquisition of knowledge or skill through study, experience or being taught” (Oxford English Dictionary). My definition, which … More
Gateway Blog: Steven Lock #4 My wife makes great sandwiches!
Returning to study is an inspirational experience. In our group of a dozen or so students I’ve heard the words … More
Gateway Blog: Steven Lock #3 Exercising your brain
I’m no athlete but I enjoy a bit of exercise, in our modern busy lives it’s often the first thing … More
Gateway Blog: Steven Lock #2 Learning
The other day a friend asked me “what are you learning about at the university?” “Learning” I said. “Yes, what … More
Gateway Blog: Steven Lock #1 It’s about time…
I have been interested in getting back into education for years but thought it was too late and I had … More