Student Success Academy
Offering tailored support throughout the student journey.
The Student Success Academy offers a programme of tailored support, practical opportunities and expert guidance, designed for students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in higher education.
Research shows that some students from underrepresented groups can face extra challenges in securing placements, achieving top grades, and accessing graduate roles.
Donations to the University ensure that students are offered opportunities to enhance their skills, access mentoring and work experience, and overcome any barriers to their academic success and employment outcomes.
With a focus on skill development across all stages of the student journey, the Academy puts the spotlight on key transitions. These include coming to university, preparing for and navigating a placement year, stepping into final year, and becoming a graduate.
In the academic year 2025-26:
More than 28,000 students have engaged with the Student Success Academy since its launch in the 2020-21 academic year.
The Student Success Academy continues to grow and offer brilliant opportunities that benefit hundreds of people. Its success and the support on offer would not have been possible without generous donations from alumni and friends.
Achieving academic success
One of the students who has benefited from the Student Success Academy saw their grades improve after accessing one-to-one coaching and support. Here they share their story:
“During my first and second year at 海角视频 I received very consistent results which led to 59% in first year, and 58% in my second year. However, since partnering with Success Coaches at the start of my final year, I have seen my results soar. During first semester in my final year I averaged 68%.
“I am very grateful to Joe and to Success Coaching for the support given to me. As an 11-year-old boy I was told university was not a realistic aim. At the end of 2nd year, a 2.1 seemed out of reach on the same trajectory. However, in semester 2 of final year a 2.1 is both achievable and very realistic as I currently sit on 64% overall. I have no doubt Success Coaching will have a similar if not bigger impact on future students in the years to come.”
Thank you
Donations to the Student Success Academy impact hundreds of students each year. The support provided by alumni through donations is opening doors to student success. Thank you.
