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Adult returner journeys through HE to STEM careers

Lead Institution: Plymouth University
Collaborating with: Katalytik, University of Bristol, University of the West of England, The Open University, South Devon College, Devon and Somerset Training Provider Network, STEMNET, University of Bath, Open College Network South West Region, Major Minor Media

Final Project Report

The final report below outlines the implementation of the HE STEM project, Adult returner journeys through higher education to STEM careers. The project created 24 video case studies of adults who returned to higher education in science, technology and engineering via different routes such as foundation years, acccess to HE diplomas and Open University units. These resources have been made widely available via a range of websites.

The project has also enabled the production of a striking and informative video for use on all institutions’ websites and at open days about the challenges, support and opportunities available to adult retuners to higher education.

Final Project Report

In the laboratory, Plymouth University

In the laboratory, Plymouth University

Staff involved

Prof David Harwood
Project lead, Plymouth University

Jan Peters
Project coordinator, Katalytik

Betsy Bowerman
University of Bristol

Carol Rothwell
Katalytik

Deborah Mcallister
University of the West of England

Dr Ruth Williams
The Open University

Dr Tracey Sweet
South Devon College

Gary Ayles
Devon and Somerset Training Provider Network

Heather Campbell
STEMNET

Julie Kirkby
The Open University

Karen Dickens
Katalytik

Rob Martin
University of Bath

Stephanie Hulford
Open College Network South West Region

Sue Lewis
University of Bath

Tom Staniford
Major Minor Media