HERE & NOW
GetATaste of UniversityLife // On Thursday, May 17, the
University of Wales, Newport, will
hold its first community day and will open its doors to the public for a day filled with fun and information to support Adult Learner’s Week. The university’s relationship with the local community is vital, and to celebrate this it is hosting an event for all – offering you the chance to
see some of the exciting things the university has to offer. With activities and entertainment throughout the day, there’s
something for everyone. As your local university, it wants you to know about the wealth of opportunities and services available to you, right on your doorstep.
So why not drop in to see your local university? You can look forward to: • Exploringthe campuswith special campustours of the state-of-the-artbuilding
• View films produced by award-winningstudents • Entertainment from theuniversitychoir • Interact with theuniversity’s very ownrobots • Kidzonefun andgames • Competitions • Funfitnesstests • Andmuchmore.
Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to tackle a course at the university, then here is your chance to find out. There will also be free tasters in certain subjects running throughout the day. If you would like to try any of the tasters please book in advance. Youcan do
onlineatwww.newport.ac.uk or by calling01633 432432.
Superand ForLuca! // Voice is very pleased to announce we will be working with the SuperDragons II project this year. We went along to The
Riverfront last month with a very special judge, Poppy, to select the design we would like our dragon to have and she chose the wonderful For Luca Dragon. Keep an eye on next
month’s Voice for more exciting news on our dragon! Formoreinformation on SuperDragonsII visit
www.newportsuperdragons.co.uk
It’s easytoexaggeratebut Newport reallychanged my life!
Newport studentRenatePaetel, tells Voicewhy graduation wasone of theproudestdaysofher lifesofar –and whystudyingatthe UniversityofWales,Newport changedher outlookonlife
“The prospect of studying was somewhat daunting. I’d reached a point in my life where I decided I needed to do something for myself, and I wanted to be a positive role model for my two children. “I left school at 16 with few
qualifications and ended up taking various jobs just to make ends meet. It wasn’t until I was working at the local hospital, with no opportunity to progress, that I realised I could do something else that was different, enjoyable and satisfying. “First I needed to complete an Access
course which enabled me to gain a place on the BA (Hons) criminal and community and youth justice degree. “During my time at Newport I gained an in-
depth knowledge of the criminal justice system and youth crime at a deep and challenging level. “My whole attitude changed and I found
myself talking about subjects that I wouldn’t have had the courage to even think about before. “My confidence grew day by day and I learnt
to study independently and take control of my studies.
VOICEMAGAZINE “The lecturers were committed,
which made my life easier to return to education as a mature student. Bringing up my two children single- handedly was difficult for me, but the lecturers made me believe in myself and provided excellent support throughout the course. “Now I work as a support worker
at the university and I volunteer with the Youth Offending Service, which is proving to be a great experience. “I am also treasurer for
Pillgwenlly Local Partnership Board, facilitating crime and safety focus groups and working closely with South Wales Police and the Fire and Rescue Service to provide crime and safety workshops. “My degree has been invaluable in my work
in the local community. Since 2007 my sister and I have run a music, arts, drama and dance development group called MADDD4Kids, which has been very successful and certainly keeps me busy. “I had always been interested in helping
people in the community and the course encouraged this – so much so that I now want to support others in bettering themselves by
showing them what I have achieved. “I have no regrets, the opportunity was
there and I was enthusiastic and prepared to put in the hard work. My daughter has just been accepted onto a similar course and I can’t explain how happy this has made me.” “If you’re thinking about studying part-
time, then you’re not alone – two-thirds of the University of Wales, Newport’s 10,000 students study part-time. “This diversity reflects the university’s strong
links with the local community but also shows the relevance of lifelong learning for many people. “For those who want to find out more about
studying full and part-time, the university holds information evenings throughout the summer, where academic tutors will be on hand to answer queries about all courses in a friendly, informal environment. “Whether you’re a recent graduate, or
been out of education for some time, part-time courses at the university range from Access and foundation, up to PhD.” Forfurther details andtobookaplace
at an information evening, contactthe university’s information centre on 01633 432432 or visit
www.newport.ac.uk
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