From the Vice-Chancellor's desk
Second Nottingham Potential Learning Centre Opens
April 29, 2013
Nottingham Potential comprises a range of early interventions targeted at raising aspiration in young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and helping raise attainment to facilitate progression to further and higher education. Activities include summer schools, master classes, structured visit days and Teacher Fellowships. A novel and potentially transformative element of Nottingham Potential is the creation of …
Life Cycle 2
May 3, 2012
‘So, what’s next then?’ That was my most frequently asked question after riding 1,030 miles from John O’Groats to Lands End (JoGLE). In truth, I had already begun thinking about another challenge the day we completed Life Cycle 1. That was last September. I did not approach the other riders until November! So, here we …
Nottingham Potential and IntoUniversity
February 28, 2012
Some argue that higher graduate contributions from 2012 will make it harder for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to study at University. I do not believe it will. The new arrangements do not have upfront fees (which would damage access) and do have enhanced maintenance support for entrants from low income families. Moreover, increasing amounts are …
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