Joining the Centre for Lifelong Learning is both an exciting and nervous time, especially for students returning to education … More
Category: Gateway
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
New year, new you
According to statistics January is the busiest job hunting month of the year. It’s also the time we all make … More
Gateway to HE students take off!
Making paper planes might not be the sort of activity you’d usually expect to do at university!
