UCP Education Courses

04/09/2026

We are so excited to celebrate with our students next week, but let’s make sure the big day runs smoothly! Here are 3 quick things to remember:

1️⃣ Check Your Email: Double-check your inbox for your final graduation information and schedule.
2️⃣ eTickets Ready: Ensure you have downloaded or saved your eTickets for yourself and your guests so they’re easy to scan at the door.
3️⃣ Gown & Schedule Prep: Double-check your arrival time for gowning and photography so you aren't rushing on the day!

02/09/2026

Looking forward to this!

Next week, the Class of 2026 takes center stage! 🎓

We can't wait to see you in your caps and gowns, celebrating at Peterborough Cathedral alongside the friends, family, and lecturers who backed you every step of the way!

01/09/2026

🎓 So, you’re starting university…

As a Course Leader, this is one of my favourite times of year.

The emails start coming in.

The questions begin.

The nerves are real.

And somewhere amongst all of that, there is a huge amount of excitement.

For some students, today might feel like the beginning of a long-held dream.

For others, it might feel terrifying.

Some will arrive knowing exactly what they want from university.

Others will still be figuring that out.

Some will walk through the doors feeling confident and ready.

Others will be wondering whether they really belong there.

Let me tell you something: you do. ❤️

Starting university isn’t just about lectures, assignments and grades.

It’s about discovering what you’re capable of.

Finding your voice.

Meeting people who may become lifelong friends.

Making mistakes and learning from them.

Realising that you know more than you thought you did.

And sometimes, completely changing your mind about where you thought you were heading.

As a Course Leader, I don’t expect students to arrive knowing everything.

That’s quite literally what we’re here for.

My job isn’t simply to teach you the content.

It’s to support you, challenge you, encourage you and, sometimes, remind you that you can do this when you don’t believe it yourself.

So if you’re starting university this September, whether you’re 18, 28, 38, 48 or beyond…

Take a breath.

You don’t have to have it all figured out on day one.

Just take the first step.

We’ll work out the rest together. 🎓❤️

19/08/2026

Your life’s a story, and all the best stories have plot twists

17/08/2026

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Come and find out about our education courses

Last chance to secure your spot! Thinking about a career in education starting this September?

Join our FREE live webinar this Thursday (13th August) at 3pm to explore the newly revalidated Education Studies degrees at University Centre Peterborough.

✔️ Meet the lecturers who will guide your studies
✔️Explore the updated curriculum tailored for modern careers
✔️Get live Clearing advice on how to apply for a September start
✔️Q&A session to answer all your questions

Register now to claim your spot: https://ow.ly/PyfH50ZqJ6n

28/07/2026

I’m so close to reaching my target for my PhD research… I just need a few more participants.

If you’re a woman aged 21 or over who returned to higher education after a significant break and are studying, or have studied, within a Higher Education in Further Education (HE-in-FE) setting, I’d love to hear from you.

My research, “Resilience and Reinvention: A Feminist Analysis of Mature Women Navigating Higher Education,” explores the stories behind the decision to return to university later in life. It’s about understanding the realities, challenges, triumphs and aspirations of women who have chosen to take that step.

Taking part involves in-depth interviews, giving you the opportunity to reflect on your journey before university, your experiences of balancing study with work and family life, and your hopes for the future.

Your experiences matter. Every story adds depth to the research and helps build a richer understanding of mature women’s experiences in higher education. Whether your journey has been straightforward or full of twists and turns, your voice deserves to be heard.

Participation is entirely voluntary, all data will be anonymised, and the study has received ethical approval (Ethics Reference: 2026_23072).

If this sounds like you, or you know someone who fits the criteria, please send me a direct message. I’d also be incredibly grateful if you could share this post with your network. Sometimes the right person sees a post because someone took a moment to click “share.”

Thank you to everyone who has already supported this research. Your encouragement means more than you know.

15/07/2026

Start a degree or university-level qualification at University Centre Peterborough this September through Clearing 2026.

06/07/2026

Start a degree or university-level qualification at University Centre Peterborough this September through Clearing 2026.