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Case Studies

Check out our videos and blogs from our fantastic students across the Humber region.

Whether you are just about to leave school or you are looking to return to education we have a range of student experiences for you to gain insights from.

Our Impact in the Humber.

A short video on the impact HOP has had in the Humber Region. Featuring Interviews with @BishopBurtonCollege and Headlands School. This video was made for The University of Hull's Widening Participation Conference in January 2023.


Interview with an adult learner training to be a music teacher.

We interviewed Callum Bower- Smith a PGCE student training to be a music teacher at Hull College. Talking is through questions such as;

Why he choose to return to education in the arts.
If he thought being a mature student returning to education in the arts helped.
What he would say to a mature student thinking about returning to education in the arts.

This interview was to support the Festival Of Learning's #lifelonglearningweek celebrations of the arts day.

Interview about adult learners doing an arts degree.

We interviewed Alex Brook the technical resource manager for the drama department at the University of Hull Talking is through questions such as;

How many mature students they get a year on the drama course.
What a mature student brings to a drama course.
What he would say to a mature student thinking of returning to education in the arts.

This interview was to support the Festival Of Learning's #lifelonglearningweek celebrations of the arts day.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with David, FE Coordinator

David’s Journey into Higher Education

Read how David, our Further Education Coordinator, opened up about his personal experience with imposter syndrome — from doubting his place in higher education to finding confidence through learning and teaching. His story is a powerful example of resilience, growth and the importance of believing in yourself, no matter your background.

Read David's story. 

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Returning to Education — From Theatre to Marketing

Rach’s Story: Shaping a Career Through Higher Education

Explore how Rach, our Marketing and PR Coordinator, re‑entered higher education later in her career, transitioning from theatre and performance into marketing. In her own words, she talks about the challenges she faced returning to study, how she adapted back into academic life, and the positive impact it’s had on her professional journey.

Read Rach's Story. 

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