I have dug out my crochet hook and made myself a rather bright pair of mittens. Seeing as previously I’d not managed to crochet anything more complicated than a square I am pretty proud that I have knocked out two (almost) matching mittens.

In this blog, Lauren Elmore, Student Engagement Coordinator at CLL, shares how she has been using this period of uncertainty … More

One thing that has really helped with maintaining my motivation is keeping in contact with my colleagues

Lauren Elmore, Student Engagement Coordinator at CLL, shares how she has been keeping herself motivated to work from home during … More

No two days are ever the same, and even though this is a period of adjusting to new ways of working, it is also a period of learning and developing new skills which will hopefully benefit our students in the long term.

Doreen Thompson-Addo completed our PG Certificate in Career Development and Coaching Studies in 2019. Doreen is now a Careers Consultant … More

The mix of people from the private sector and varying educational institutions, in addition to self-employed coaches really enriched the experience

Erica hood is a Trust Careers Manager at Yorkshire & the Humber Co-operative Learning Trust who completed our MA in … More

I am hoping it will be a journey of self – discovery and that I will also have more opportunities to communicate and forge a career for myself.

We recently attended the career-related learning workshop which is part of the MA in Career Development and Coaching Studies to … More

Students studying politics will witness in front of their very eyes, the British Government take back control within contemporary globalised relations in the coming years

In this blog, Dr Anil Awesti discusses the impact of Brexit on Higher Education and Adult Education as a whole. Why … More

In CLL, you are treated as a respected and mature learner, not a number or somebody just out of school

We recently caught up with one of our Gateway and Social Studies Alumnus, Tier Blundell, to find out what he … More

I felt energised by the depth of new experiences and new challenges. I made many realisations about myself along the way.

An interview with Michelle Tennison – just finishing the Part-time BA Person-Centred Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship Degree What encouraged … More

My favourite memories were definitely linked to the people I met during my course. Their support was undeniably a key part of getting me through the course.

Suzanna Tan completed our MA in Career Development and Coaching Studies in 2019. She is currently a freelance coach trading … More

The Gateway course not only covered all the academic aspects of university but also the practical aspects – including where to buy the best coffee on campus!

Toni Holt completed our Gateway to Higher Education programme and then progressed onto the BA in Health & Social Policy. … More