On 12th July 2019 I drove into Liverpool for my Go Higher assessment full of nervous anxiety and anticipation for what was to come. I had been encouraged by a friend to think about doing an Access to Higher Education…
From no qualifications to a first-class degree in nursing – Joannne’s inspirational story
My name is Joanne Henry and started Go Higher in 2018 as a mature student. I left school with no formal qualifications and since then had always worked in the retail sector. I always looked back and wished I had…
Thank you to the Go Higher team for allowing me to write a blog and share my amazing experience on the Go Higher programme! By Gary Singh
I am thrilled to share my heartfelt gratitude to the University of Liverpool for offering the Diploma for Go Higher Programme – a remarkable initiative designed to open doors and beacon of hope for those who, due to various reasons,…
From a shaky start to a first-class degree, by Tracy Roberts
Although I was considered quite bright in the small primary school I attended, when I started high school as an undiagnosed autistic child I became incredibly overwhelmed and found the only way to cope with the extra sensory and social…
The essential PLUS for returning to learning at Liverpool by Sarah Hanson
If you are a mature student, returner to learning or someone who has experienced a disrupted education, you may be anxious about the support available for anyone not familiar with higher education and its challenges. Starting your higher education journey…
Return to Learn Day 2024 – by Sharon Connor
Storm Lillian might have been causing chaos across the North West, but nothing could dampen the spirits of everyone involved in this year’s Return to Learn Day. For the second year running, the team at Go Higher invited potential mature…
How not to be afraid of Maths – a tutor’s story by Stephen Kearns
My name is Stephen Kearns and I am the module co-ordinator for the maths module on Go Higher. I remember when I was in junior school and would rush home to work on my mathematics book because I loved solving…
Go Higher – a true sense of community and support, by Skye Brocklebank
I joined the GoHigher programme at just 19, I had always wanted to opportunity to be able to help others and wanted to serve justice and after doubting my self, it gave me an opportunity to follow my dream. I didn’t…
Can Go Higher students save the environment? By Barbara Milne, Go Higher Study Skills Tutor
Sustainability and the challenges of protecting our environment are key concerns for the Go Higher Diploma and for the University as a whole. A couple of weeks into semester two, our students were invited to work on a PowerPoint presentation…
No regrets after 25 years out of education – Melissa Churchill
I became a student at Go Higher in September 2020 (during the Covid lockdown). As a mature student who left school without taking my GCSE’s, the prospect of going back into the education system seemed pretty daunting. University seemed unattainable for the likes…
One (part-time) year on – Go Highers Celebrate
One of the most enjoyable days in the Go Higher calendar is an evening in mid-July when we celebrate the achievements of the Go Highers who have just completed their Diploma and are looking forward to beginning their degrees in…