No regrets after 25 years out of education
I became a student at Go Higher in September 2020 (during the Covid lockdown).
Posted on: 2 February 2024
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 September.
Posted on: 20 July 2023
From Open Day to PhD
We speak to Go Higher graduate Michelle Middleman after she completed her PhD in Egyptology - capping off an incredible journey starting with finding Go Higher at a University Open Day.
Posted on: 7 June 2023
Return To Learn Day 2023
This month saw a hugely exciting event for Go Higher as we opened the doors of the University for those who were potentially looking for their route back into education.
Posted on: 27 April 2023
From Architecture to Urban Planning or Business to Sociology – your A-Z of Go Higher degree pathways
This is always an exciting time of the Go Higher year: at the beginning of semester two, in January or February, Go Highers make their choice of undergraduate programmes and apply for the degree they hope to pursue after completing the Diploma. Some have made their choice before they became a Go Higher, but by no means everyone knows the route they will be taking in September.
Posted on: 11 February 2023
An Army Veteran's Story
An army veteran from Wirral is now studying for a PhD in PTSD in Classics and Ancient History after enrolling in the University of Liverpool’s Go Higher access course.
Posted on: 1 December 2022
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Go Higher and Beyond, by Rhys Jones (Go Higher 2016/2017)
Dear potential adult learners and Go Higher alumni, It’s my pleasure to write about my experiences for the Go Higher blog, having recently completed my undergraduate degree in philosophy with first-class honours at the University of Liverpool.
Posted on: 22 July 2022
A new path for when life stops getting in the way – by Sarah (class of 2020)
Sometimes life gets in the way. That was my mantra for years, as I was raising a young family and working part time, without any further qualifications and no clear path on how to obtain them. Eventually, however, you have to admit to yourself that time passes whether you work towards achieving your goals or not, and I didn’t want another year to go by without at least trying…
Posted on: 22 July 2022
From Pandemic to Business Economics by Adriana Moreira
I have followed the Go Higher page for some time and never seemed to find the right time to apply, there was work and kids and all sorts of excuses to delay my return to studies. Being a mature student was also a cause of great anxiety. When the pandemic hit and we were faced with adapted schedules and working from home, I decided that it was time to go ahead and focus on my education with the intent of pursuing a path in psychology.
Posted on: 1 June 2022