Monthly Archives: March 2014
On choosing a degree programme by Claire Jones
Spring is always an exciting time on Go Higher. Our current students, who started with us part-time last September, have mostly got their offers though for places on their chosen degree programmes. This is when things get really serious. Their goal is nearly in their hands; decisions need to be made. We are on the final straight.
‘Cousin Phillis’ from another perspective by James Bainbridge
Reflections on ‘Cousin Phillis’ by James Bainbridge
Go Higher students typically bring surprising and thought-provoking reflections to class. This week’s Literature module was no exception: our discussion of Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel Cousin Phillis prompted personal observations and some real insight. Written in 1864, the story describes the life of Phillis Holman through the eyes of her cousin, Paul Manning.
Looking back at my Go Higher self by Julie McColl
In October 2006 the second week of Go Higher, students were asked to write a short piece under the heading “Why I want to be a student on Go Higher”…this was my response:
Introducing our new blog by Claire Jones

This blog is written by the students and staff on Liverpool University’s Go Higher programme. We’ll be giving you the inside story on what it is like to study and teach on this innovative course which has been going at the University for fourteen years or more. We’ll also be blogging about widening participation in general.