I’m no athlete but I enjoy a bit of exercise, in our modern busy lives it’s often the first thing … More
Category: Lifelong learning
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.
Creativity: The benefits and the myths
How can creativity benefit you in your everyday life? Are some of us born with a creative spark or is it something we can develop? We spoke to Sally Tissington, course tutor for our short course in Creative Cross Training – Writing and Making, to ask her about the popular concept.
Learning in the right space
Are you finding studying a challenge? Take a look at these top tips to set up a better study space that will help you stay on track and achieve better results.
