University First Generation
students share
their stories
Discover the First in my Family campaign. Sharing 100 stories of how going to University changed their lives.
The 100 faces campaign focuses on first-generation students and graduates* and the impact they have on our society
Their talents and contributions to society are a huge asset that we are extremely proud of. The stories below show the difference they’re making. From Nobel prize winners, to politicians, from social advocates to sporting stars, our 100 faces show the diversity and talent of first-generation students.
Students whose parents/caregivers did not attend university
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MEET THEM
Higher education trailblazers
Influential voices
Technology and Maths geniuses
Business and charity innovators
Our members have shared a selection of inspirational students from across their institutions. Each of them has their own unique story and have made great strides to contribute to society and improve their lives after going to university.
BETH MEAD
DAMIAN BARR
JEANETTE ASHMOLE
MALIK AL NASIR
KIRAN SAHOTA
KADEENA COX
BETH MEAD DAMIAN BARR JEANETTE ASHMOLE MALIK AL NASIR KIRAN SAHOTA KADEENA COX
ARTS & SPORTS
BETH MEAD
GRAD
2011
Professional FootballeR
Teeside University ⎯ 2016
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INFLUENTIAL VOICES
KIRAN SAHOTA
GRAD
2016
University of Worcester
social historian
MALIK
AL NASIR
GRAD
2016
LOCAL HEROES
PROFESSION
University Attended
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KIRAN SAHOTA
INFLUENTIAL VOICES
KIRAN SAHOTA
GRAD
2016
University of Worcester
social historian
WHAT WE ARE ASKING FOR
Without significant financial investment and maintenance support university could lead to many people missing out on a chance to change their life. We want to protect these opportunities and work closely with government to support the implementation of a fairer maintenance package to encourage people from all backgrounds to consider going to university. First generation students are more likely to be from non-traditional and low-income backgrounds, without increased support…
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