Gold Scholarship Programme

When I heard about the Gold Scholarship Programme Opportunities Fund*, I was determined to make the most out of this opportunity and began to look into some career development events that I wouldn’t usually be able to attend. I had...

One thing that I think is great about our university is the number of different student groups. Sports, societies and charities; there's literally something for everyone. This year, as part of my 50 hours of volunteering for the Gold Scholarship...

I can’t believe it’s almost December! This year is absolutely flying by, so I thought I’d chat a bit about some of the volunteering I've done so far. If you’re new to reading these blogs, one of the requirements of...

As we approach A Level results day, I thought it might be helpful to hear a few tips about starting first year from someone who has just completed it. The last year has gone SO quickly and it only feels...

It’s fairly obvious to say that a big perk of being a Gold Scholar is the money we receive as part of the programme. One of the things I’ve invested this money in is developing a new skill while I'm...

One of the biggest parts of the Gold Scholarship Programme is doing 50 hours of volunteering each year… this can be pretty daunting, especially for me as a pharmacy student with a very busy timetable! The way I’m getting the...

Scared. Anxious. Uncomfortable. They were all words that sprung to mind when I heard about the Gold Scholarship Programme networking event on the 1st November. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The training provided before made the thought of networking...