From diplomacy student to future academic
Before coming to the UK, Farhad was studying Diplomacy at a university in Afghanistan while working as a manager. During his final semester, the situation…
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Gaining independence through learning
Constancia moved to London with her husband and daughter before later settling in Birmingham, where she has now lived for 24 years. After many years…
From first steps to new opportunities
For Lidia, learning is an opportunity to show her children that with determination, anything is achievable. She began her adult learning journey as an ESOL…
Outstanding Learner Awards 2025: The Story of the Night
Their stories reveal the ripple effects of learning. You could hear it in Kamel’s story…
Making the most of every one of her opportunities
Everyday is a chance to learn while helping others. Olga graduated with a Law Degree in Moldova. Until recently, she worked in a hotel in…
The desire to be a force for good
Driven by the goal of creating a better, safer world for women! Bushra dreams of going to university to study Law so she can fight…
Grappling for a better life in the UK
A learner with golden prospects! Axel arrived in Birmingham in 2022 with the Cameroon Weightlifting Team for the Commonwealth Games. After a successful Games Axel…