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Alongside staff from Kent & Medway Progression Federation and Uni of Greenwich, we co-presented at this year's #NeonSummerSymposium about our #OneInFive podcast that supports disabled students. 🎧 Find out more: buff.ly/4biRns9

Alongside staff from Kent &amp; Medway Progression Federation and <a href="/UniofGreenwich/">Uni of Greenwich</a>, we co-presented at this year's #NeonSummerSymposium about our #OneInFive podcast that supports disabled students. 🎧 

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In collaboration with C+K Careers, GHWY Uni Connect have been delivering HE Careers Coaching; 1-1 appointments with learners to develop their self efficacy and awareness skills, reaching 8 schools and colleges in the region and embedding Katherine Jennick-Creator of What's Your Strength® award winning What's your

In collaboration with <a href="/CKCareers/">C+K Careers</a>, GHWY Uni Connect have been delivering HE Careers Coaching; 1-1 appointments with learners to develop their self efficacy and awareness skills, reaching 8 schools and colleges in the region and embedding <a href="/k_jennick/">Katherine Jennick-Creator of What's Your Strength®</a>  award winning What's your
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Two of our staff members who attended this year's #NeonSummerSymposium reflect on their personal highlights and the impact it will have on their work. Read more: buff.ly/3xsxSj1

Two of our staff members who attended this year's #NeonSummerSymposium reflect on their personal highlights and the impact it will have on their work. 

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Students studying ESOL and GCSEs in #FE recently attended an Inspiring Digital Immersion day University Centre Leeds. The event enhanced students’ STEM skills and provided insights into the application of technologies in various industries. Read more: buff.ly/3VZw6PJ

Students studying ESOL and GCSEs in #FE recently attended an Inspiring Digital Immersion day <a href="/UniCentreLeeds/">University Centre Leeds</a>. 

The event enhanced students’ STEM skills and provided insights into the application of technologies in various industries.

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The arts were a central part of Leeds Trinity University's Race, Equity & Social Justice conference, which recognised the role they have played in allowing artists of colour to use their platforms to address social injustices. Find out more: buff.ly/4eBzFD7 Image Buttercrumble

The arts were a central part of <a href="/LeedsTrinity/">Leeds Trinity University</a>'s Race, Equity &amp; Social Justice conference, which recognised the role they have played in allowing artists of colour to use their platforms to address social injustices. 

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We suggest six ways you can offer support to care-experienced young people during the summer holiday, from signposting to relevant information to considering the language you use. Find out more: buff.ly/3zNVBL8

We suggest six ways you can offer support to care-experienced young people during the summer holiday, from signposting to relevant information to considering the language you use. 

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Confused by all the different definitions of 'care-experienced'? We explain some of the main ones, and some of the challenges they can pose to young people. Read more: buff.ly/3SdOJgv

Confused by all the different definitions of 'care-experienced'? We explain some of the main ones, and some of the challenges they can pose to young people.

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From conferences to CPD programmes, Helen Sykes (Head of GHWY) reflects on some of our highlights and challenges of the academic year 2023-24. Read more: buff.ly/3WGEELH

From conferences to CPD programmes, Helen Sykes (Head of GHWY) reflects on some of our highlights and challenges of the academic year 2023-24. 

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Budding detectives from Cockburn John Charles got a fascinating glimpse into the world of forensic science, covering everything from processing crime scenes to hair analysis, during a practical crime scene investigation day that we organised. 🕵️ Read more: buff.ly/3yfiMO9

Budding detectives from <a href="/CockburnJCA/">Cockburn John Charles</a> got a fascinating glimpse into the world of forensic science, covering everything from processing crime scenes to hair analysis, during a practical crime scene investigation day that we organised. 🕵️  

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We recently held a two-part podcasting event that was designed to inspire and empower young Hanson Academy learners from Black African and Mirpuri Pakistani backgrounds. 🎙️ Find out more: buff.ly/4bZVf1u

We recently held a two-part podcasting event that was designed to inspire and empower young <a href="/HansonAcademy/">Hanson Academy</a> learners from Black African and Mirpuri Pakistani backgrounds. 🎙️ 

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We ran a tailored programme of activity, including team building and budgeting, that helped a group of SEND students from TheRuthGorseAcademy to break down barriers to access HE. Read more: buff.ly/46HBNWp

We ran a tailored programme of activity, including team building and budgeting, that helped a group of SEND students from <a href="/gorse_ruth/">TheRuthGorseAcademy</a> to break down barriers to access HE.

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The Inspire Awards held by Calderdale College highlighted its students’ many successes during 2023-24. They were not just a showcase of student talent and achievement, but a public demonstration of community and engagement. Read more: buff.ly/3SukFNN

The Inspire Awards held by <a href="/CalderdaleCol/">Calderdale College</a> highlighted its students’ many successes during 2023-24. They were not just a showcase of student talent and achievement, but a public demonstration of community and engagement. 

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Sharing experiences was a key theme at our Empowering Boys’ Voices Conference, which aimed to increase knowledge in this area and foster collaboration with individuals from various educational setting. Find out more: buff.ly/46nJ7WR

Sharing experiences was a key theme at our Empowering Boys’ Voices Conference, which aimed to increase knowledge in this area and foster collaboration with individuals from various educational setting.

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Ensuring our Disabled Learners' Transition Pack remains relevant is essential as there are significant changes taking place within HE, including to the Disabled Students Allowance and within case law. Find out more: buff.ly/3SukP7R

Ensuring our Disabled Learners' Transition Pack remains relevant is essential as there are significant changes taking place within HE, including to the Disabled Students Allowance and within case law.

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. Leeds Beckett teamed up with the National Centre for Computing Education and STEM Learning to host the I Belong event. The programme offers strategies and initiatives to encourage more girls into computer sciences in England. Read more: buff.ly/46tY9dS

. <a href="/leedsbeckett/">Leeds Beckett</a>  teamed up with the National Centre for Computing Education and STEM Learning to host the I Belong event. The programme offers strategies and initiatives to encourage more girls into computer sciences in England.

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🍚 We ran a cooking masterclass to help a group of students from Leeds College of Building to gain confidence in their independence, improve their communication, and teamwork skills. 👨‍🍳 Read more: buff.ly/4dkQSPF

🍚 We ran a cooking masterclass to help a group of students from <a href="/WeAre_LCB/">Leeds College of Building</a> to gain confidence in their independence, improve their communication, and teamwork skills. 👨‍🍳 

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A group of male learners on Free School Meals devised their own raps as part of a programme we delivered that encouraged them to focus on teamwork, communication, and self-awareness. 🎤 Find out more: buff.ly/3LMhltE

A group of male learners on Free School Meals devised their own raps as part of a programme we delivered that encouraged them to focus on teamwork, communication, and self-awareness. 🎤 

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Businesses can find out how to recruit students and graduates from a wide range of backgrounds and how to support them in the workplace in a new Yorkshire Universities guide that we helped to co-produce alongside other HE partners. Find out more: buff.ly/4fieAOp

Businesses can find out how to recruit students and graduates from a wide range of backgrounds and how to support them in the workplace in a new <a href="/YorkshireUnis/">Yorkshire Universities</a> guide that we helped to co-produce alongside other HE partners.

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Are you a #CareExperienced student heading to HE for the first time? Student Unions can be a great source of support, from being a place to socialise for free, to finding out about jobs that are advertised specifically for students. Read more 👉 buff.ly/3XDX4xa

Are you a #CareExperienced student heading to HE for the first time? Student Unions can be a great source of support, from being a place to socialise for free, to finding out about jobs that are advertised specifically for students.

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Our Uni Connect project reported another successful year for its CPD programme, delivering 13 training sessions to 120 delegates, covering diverse subjects including Supporting Disabled Learners. We are currently planning our programme for this academic year. Read more:

Our Uni Connect project reported another successful year for its CPD programme, delivering 13 training sessions to 120 delegates, covering diverse subjects including Supporting Disabled Learners. We are currently planning our programme for this academic year. 

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