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Mental Health Awareness week
This week is Mental Health Awareness week, at the Helena Kennedy Foundation we understand the importance of positive mental wellbeing and understand everybody has different interests and hobbies to support their mental health. We recently asked our staff and Trustees to share how they look after their mental wellbeing: Shahida Aslam – Helena Kennedy Foundation […]
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Intern Insight – Oliver Mattis
Oliver Mattis, First Year Management student at The University of Nottingham, Widening Participation Placement’s blog This Easter I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from the university’s Widening Participation Placements team, presenting the opportunity to take part in a 3-week, full-time placement, with the option to apply for a variety of unique companies. In […]
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5 reasons to apply for our HE bursary
The deadline to submit an application for a Helena Kennedy Foundation bursary is fast approaching! The Helena Kennedy Foundation exists to overcome social injustice by providing financial bursaries, mentoring and support to disadvantaged students from the further and adult education sectors, enabling them to complete their studies in higher education and move on successfully into […]
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Bursary Scheme Applications
Applications are still open for students wishing to apply for our HE bursary. We understand that studying at University can be a challenging financial commitment, which is why we offer support that can help individuals achieve their ambitions. A bursary of up to £2,250 is available for students whose personal and financial circumstances make the […]
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Shahida celebrates her 10th anniversary
2022 marks the year of Shahida Aslam’s 10th anniversary with us at The Helena Kennedy charity. Many of you have met Shahida in some capacity, since she joined the charity in August 2012. Shahida has continued to support the growth of the foundation, whilst ensuring that personal support for students has not been lost. In […]
