This week I began reading ‘The 100-Year Life’, by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott. The book discusses living and working … More
Category: Lifelong learning
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
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
Cultivating Mindfulness
Teaching Fellow, Dean Howes, discusses how to engage with and continue the well-being practice of mindfulness.
From 2+2 degree to MA scholarship: Carol shares her story about returning to education.
A Centre for Lifelong Learning student has been awarded a postgraduate scholarship from the Politics and International Studies Department at the University of Warwick. Having completed her 2+2 degree with us, Carol Leach will be studying for an MA in Research in Politics & International Studies. She tells us about her scholarship and her experiences of studying so far.
Further Education: Cinderella or the Fairy Godmother?
Ellen Buttler, our Director of ITT, explains why she considers teaching in Further Education to be a real privilege.
Not sure university is an option for you? Neither was Rachel, who’s about to finish her 2+2 degree.
Don’t think university is a realistic option for you? Neither did Rachel, who has just completed her 2+2 degree and starts her MA in Social Work in September. Read about her story here.
Gateway to HE students take off!
Making paper planes might not be the sort of activity you’d usually expect to do at university!
The varied careers of social work graduates
Our Teaching Fellow, Luke Tibbits, explains why social work produces more than just social workers, and looks at why graduates are sought after in other areas of employment.
