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…
From Open Day to PhD – Michelle Middleman
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. How did you first hear about the Go Higher…
Return To Learn Day April 2023
Sign up to Return to Learn Day April 2024 at Eventbrite April 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. Our…
From Architecture to Urban Planning or Business to Sociology – your A-Z of Go Higher degree pathways
The new year is an exciting time on Go Higher: 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…
An Army Veteran’s Story – by Phil Hurworth
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. Phil Hurworth hopes that his PhD research, examining post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…
From the British Army to Go Higher and beyond by Shaun Garbett
At the age of 49 years old I finally decided I wanted to go to university but had no idea how to without the relevant A levels. I had joined the British Army at 18 years old and enjoyed a…
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. I found out…