Twenty-five-year-old Policing, Investigation and Criminology student Natalie Atkinson is about to graduate from the University of Cumbria before heading to do a master’s degree in criminal justice policy at the London School of Economics, the world’s leading institute in social science. However, a few years ago she was on the other side of the law … Continue reading
Since setting up a sports massage and taping clinic last year, twenty-one-year-old Yasmin Phair from Suffolk has had a glimpse of what it will be like to have her own business when she graduates next year. After being attracted to the idea of setting up her own clinic, Yasmin did some research into what other … Continue reading
Matthew Proudman, a student on the applied computing course at the University of Cumbria, is using his dyslexia as an advantage, solving problems in assistive technology. After completing two years of a Foundation Course at Lakes College in West Cumbria Matthew joined the University to expand his interest in database panning and design. Matthew 24, … Continue reading
Primary teaching student Tom King was recently on placement at a primary school in Carlisle for six weeks, but it’s not just the children that have been learning. Working with Year One pupils, Tom was given the opportunity to work with an age group he hadn’t previously experienced. Compared to previous placements with older children, … Continue reading
Social entrepreneur Kevin Goodall, from Morecambe, was recently part of a citizen’s jury that helped to set up an alcohol free bar to tackle drink related problems in his hometown. After the NHS identified an issue with hospital admissions related to alcohol in the seaside resort of Morecambe, Kevin got involved in the project, along … Continue reading
Starting a business from scratch can be one of the hardest things you can do. Add the workload and stresses of being a student and you’re doubling the pressure. Not only did physical education student Edd Snoxell manage to launch his business twice, but now he’s successfully running it in the hope of inspiring the … Continue reading
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