Oct 18, 2019 | Students, The Access Project, Tutors & Volunteering
The Access Project has really broadened my horizons. I recall filling out the form on a whim, the uncertainty of being successful eating away at me, but I thought it was better to take this chance than to sit on the fence and be filled with regret. Being accepted onto...
Sep 20, 2019 | Schools, Students, The Access Project
During my time on the Access Project, I have gainedmany valuable skills. I’ve learnt to travel independently, communicate professionally and grown in confidence over the year. Being part of this programme opened up many new opportunities including the chance to speak...
Aug 21, 2019 | Schools, Students, The Access Project
Going to university can be a daunting experience for any 18-year-old. But if you are the first of your friends and family to attend university, leaving your home can be very overwhelming. This could also be a reason many of our students don’t see themselves at the top...
Aug 19, 2019 | Schools, Students, The Access Project
In the East Midlands, the thought for students from districts such as Mansfield and Ashfield attending any university can be daunting. With the closest nearby cities of Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield and Lincoln at least a 45-minute journey- attending university is...
Aug 16, 2019 | Impact & Reports, Schools, Students, The Access Project
Everyone remembers results day – the nervous anticipation and then opening the envelope to see the letters on the page. My own results day is longer ago than I’d like to admit, but it’s still a clear memory. Yesterday – on my first results day...
Aug 14, 2019 | Impact & Reports, Schools, Students, The Access Project
Year on year we are seeing more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve places at university. Yet progress in closing the attainment gap has been slow with research predicting that it will remain for another 500 years if it continues to narrow at the same...
