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Sci-Fyi

The Sci-Fyi event took place at University of Birmingham on 14 November, to raise learners’ awareness of the wide range of science subjects available in higher education, and inspire them to study at university. 85 Year 10 learners from...

Greenwood Academy Year 11 Residential

Just before half term, 110 x Year 11 pupils from Greenwood Academy experienced what their future university life could look like with a residential stay at Aston University. The two-day stay aimed to motivate pupils ahead their GCSEs, improve...

Set Sail!

The Set Sail Day brought a selection of young people in through the doors of Newman University and out to the waters of Bartley Green reservoir for a day of new challenges and experiences. Pupils had subject taster sessions...

Make Your Move

On Wednesday 10th October almost 300 Year 12 students from schools across the West midlands attended the biannual “Make Your Move” conference at the University of Birmingham. An exclusive programme of keynote talks and an array of interactive workshops...

Aimhigher Roadshow

On Friday 5th October, Aimhigher launched the roadshow tour at Sandwell Academy. Year 13 students took part in 90 minute workshops which gave them more information about university life, student finance & myth busting, alternatives to university and pathways to careers. Bring the...

Fundraising for Macmillan

The Aimhigher team are taking part in a number of personal and team challenges to raise money for Macmillan. On Thursday 25 October, members of the team will be running 107 laps (a marathon and a bit!) of an...

Greenwood Academy 6th Form Team building Day

On Friday 7th September, 42 6th Formers from Greenwood Academy started their new academic year with a bang! With the support of Aimhigher+, Year 12s kicked off their first day with a study skills session that gave tips and...

GCSE Results

Last week students across the country received their GCSE results. Lots of amazing grades were published by our partner schools and every learner deserves an enormous well done! A special congratulations goes to our NCOP students below who have...

BTEC & A-Level Results

Earlier this month, students in England received their BTEC and A-level results. Lots of pupils in the West Midlands received fantastic grades and as a result will begin their higher education journeys from September. One pupil from North Birmingham...