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East Midlands

The East Midlands comprises five counties, with its main cities being Derby, Leicester, Lincoln and Nottingham. The region has plenty of history, boasting both the world’s first factory and its first pub (allegedly). It also has many castles, cathedrals and stately homes, including Chatsworth House, which has served as the backdrop to period films like Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. And, of course, you’ll find the gorgeous Peak District here. If you end up studying in the East Midlands, definitely make a trip to explore its rolling green hills, peatlands, and quaint market towns – like Buxton, the caverns of Castleton, and Bakewell (home of the famous tart).

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  • Benjamin

    University of Lincoln
    Human Resource Management Part Time - MSc
    Hello I am Ben, starting a Master's in Human Resource Management at the University of Lincoln from September 2024, having just completed my Bachelor's degree in Business Psychology at the university. My future career goal is to work in the area of Human Resources, and, one day, become a manager. If you have any questions about either of the above two courses, or even about the university and university life in general, then feel free to ask!

  • Emma

    University of Lincoln
    English and History - BA (Hons)
    Hi! My name is Emma and I'm a second year English and History student. I love reading and exploring old ruins and museums, and this degree has only helped to increase my love of these things. I am Vice-President of the Korfball Society, and being a part of this society has really helped me to settle into the uni lifestyle and make friends, which was something I was nervous about when starting.

  • Haiman

    University of Northampton
    Msc International Marketing Strategy
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  • Kiannah-Jade

    University of Lincoln
    Zoology - BSc (Hons)
    I am a second year Zoology BSc student at the University of Lincoln. I love all animals, my favourites being red pandas and orcas! I am extremely passionate about diving, ocean conservation and travelling. I also love dance, horse riding, kayaking and sailing, as well as literally anything that involves water! I applied to the University of Lincoln through clearing in 2022 and would be more than happy to chat through any questions that you might have :)

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    University of Lincoln
    Conservation of Cultural Heritage - MA
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    University of Northampton
    Beng Computing (Computer Network Engineering)
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    University of Lincoln
    Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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  • Pranav

    University of Northampton
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    I am from India, the land of culture and diversity and I love trying new things, I have a background in Economics with a minor in Business, I'm now pursuing MBA Finance and plan to gain valuable work experience in the UK.

  • Chloe

    University of Lincoln
    Psychology - BSc (Hons)
    Hi Im Chloe, Im a 3rd year Psychology student at Lincoln! At the moment I have started my dissertation. I really enjoy life at Lincoln and I am happy to answer any questions you may have about Lincoln.

  • Ellie

    University of Lincoln
    Pharmacy - MPharm
    Hi I’m Ellie and I’m a Second Year Pharmacy student. I will be at Lincoln for 3 more years and plan on becoming a pharmacist when I graduate. I did A Level Biology, Chemistry, Maths and EPQ and I am very familiar with the clearing process due to my A levels not going as expected so feel free to ask questions around this subject too! Clearing felt very daunting at first when things didn’t go as planned on results day, but the process was actually really easy and ended up finding the university that’s best for me. Everything was so quick and it really helped me to settle into university lifestyle. So yeah, any questions you have about this I’m happy to answer :)

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    University of Lincoln
    Pharmacy - MPharm
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    University of Lincoln
    Psychology with Forensic Psychology - BSc (Hons)
    Hi my name is Emma and I am currently in my second year here at the University of Lincoln with the aspiration of eventually working in the psychological field. I am very involved with University life, being part of a society, doing extra-curricular activities, working and attending social events. When I'm not taking part in University life I enjoy reading, travelling and exploring and spending time with friends and family. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about the University so please feel free to message me via Unibuddy

  • Jacqui

    University of Northampton
    Bsc Psychology
    I am 50 years of age, originally from Glasgow in Scotland and left school in 1989, with 8 O' Grades (GCSE’s) and 5 Higher (A Levels). Desperate for a new adventure and to start working and earning, I applied for a job in Television Production in London. I successfully worked for an independent company in Soho, initially as a Production Runner, progressing finally to Production Manager. I returned to Glasgow for a year, to work for BBC Scotland as Production Manager, before taking time out to travel in 1999. I travelled throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and America for 2 years. On return, I moved to Brighton, East Sussex where I worked for American Express, a lifestyle magazine called Venus, and as a volunteer for the Brighton Unemployed Family project, between 2001 and 2012. Brighton is where I met my husband and went on to have two children, a girl, and a boy. Ava who is now 15 years old and Lochlan who is 13. 8 years ago, my Husbands job transferred to their other site near Leamington, bringing the family to the midlands. We now live in the village of Weedon, a half-hour drive, west of Northampton. Since living in Weedon I have completed 7 years working in primary education. I began working in Special Needs as a 1:1 and in my 5th year at Weedon Primary, I completed an HLTA course through Northampton University, qualifying me to teach years 1 to 6 in primary school. I have trained in Autism, Attachment Disorder, Dyslexia, Speech, and language among others. I ran nurture groups and introduced a kinaesthetic approach to a lot of my teaching, after researching its efficacy in primary schools. During my school career, I have been fascinated by how children learn. Some by doing, others by seeing. I have come to love the continual questions from children and the challenge and adventure of not always knowing the answers. Throughout my working life, I have loved interacting with people, obsessing over human behaviour and how the mind works and influences decisions. My favourite literature often tackles aspects of psychology and I find it an extremely exciting and alluring subject. Throughout the lockdown period, it became apparent that I was not fully satisfied with my career and felt I was ready to learn and take on a new challenge. My initial thought was to go into Educational Psychology but with more investigation, I decided it was time to move away from education and start something new. My next thought was counselling, which I am still very much keen on exploring and could see a possible future career. As a volunteer in Brighton Unemployed Centre Family Project, I assisted low-income families and homeless people, realising my ability to listen sensitively and offer solace. Completing a course for the British College of Journalism a few years ago, I gained skills in reporting and analysing as well as fuelling my curiosity in psychology. I wrote articles on social, biological, and cognitive psychology. From a piece on music and memory to another on psychology in pain management. Having completed a year of the single honours psychology course I now feel the career direction I want to go into is counselling psychology. I have recently secured a part-time job locally with the group of Northampton psychiatric hospitals (NHFT) and ideally, would love to complete my master's within the NHS but if not I will probably stay at the University of Northampton to complete my master's in counselling.

  • Sam

    University of Lincoln
    Computer Science - BSc (Hons)
    Hello, I'm Sam. I am a Student of Computer Science at the University of Lincoln, with a Passion for Computer Science and its applications in fields of History, Classics, Linguistics, Governance & Democracy. I am also Autisitic and originally from Derbyshire.

  • Lucy-Mai

    University of Lincoln
    Graphic Design - BA (Hons)
    Hi I’m Lucy, and I’m currently studying Graphic Design at the University of Lincoln, with hopes of entering the field after graduation. I studied Product Design, Sociology and Psychology for my A-levels before arriving at University.

  • Mand

    University of Lincoln
    Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
    Hello! Enrolling to study a degree in my 50's has been an incredible experience and confidence boost. I have previously worked in Support roles particularly in Palliative Care & Mental Health, so focusing on something for myself has proved to be invaluable. I hope to progress to studying for a MA with a focus on Poetry.

  • Amber

    University of Lincoln
    Sport and Exercise Science - BSc (Hons)
    I previously studied A levels: business, biology and BTEC sport at sixth form. I am currently studying sport and exercise science and am 3rd year. After graduating I am thinking about either studying a masters in Physiotherapy or perhaps joining the police. I am part of the University ladies 1’s hockey team and play games on Wednesdays. I also go to the University gym on a regular basis. I’m here to help and happy to answer any questions you may have!

  • Fazil

    University of Lincoln
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)
    Hi there! Feel free to ask me any questions about the courses here in Lincoln and also about the city itself. I am more than happy to help you with any questions you might have.

  • Sarah

    University of Lincoln
    Geography - BA (Hons)
    I am a third year geography student at uol :) I am also currently the vp of our geog society! I love all sorts of music,some of my favourite genres are rnb,rap and indie I am a big marvel fan also! A bit about me is that I am French and Algerian ,with French being my first language.

  • Abigail

    University of Lincoln
    Dance - BA (Hons)
    Hi, I'm Abi and I'm a third-year BA (Hons) Dance Student. I'm from Suffolk. I started dancing from the age of 3 in Ballet, Modern and Tap and then also started training in Contemporary, Irish and Ballroom & Latin dance before completing both GCSE & A-level Dance. I'm now continuing my passion here at UOL and hope to continue this into a professional career!
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Counties of the East Midlands

Derbyshire

Jane Austen once said that there was ‘no finer county in England’, having been inspired by Derbyshire’s visual gems.

These included the Peak District – a good chunk of its National Park sits here – with magical places to vist, like Bakewell, Eyam, and Chatsworth House.

Leicestershire

The county's two most populated areas of Leicester and Loughborough have large student populations and diverse communities.

Beyond these, you’ll find lots of medieval towns, where regular markets selling local produce and collectibles are still very much a thing – cheese lovers can grab some local Stilton or Red Leicester.

 

Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire is home to the historical cathedral city of Lincoln.

Largely rural Lincolnshire has a range of annual events and traditions – from the delicious (the Sausage and Cider Fest), to the unexpected (the World Egg Throwing Competition, and the Scarecrow Festival).

Northamptonshire

The county is well connected, without sacrificing its relaxed pace of life. London, Birmingham, and Oxford are less than an hour’s drive away.

There's beautiful countryside to explore, contrasted by the roar of the Formula One circuit, Silverstone.

Nottinghamshire

Most famously Robin Hood’s stomping ground, you can thank Nottinghamshire for running water, traffic lights, Boots, and HP brown sauce.

Nottinghamshire is swimming in culture and history, with no shortage of castles, estates, abbeys, concert halls, theatres, and festivals.

Rutland

Rutland is England's smallest county, with just two towns among lots of pretty little villages.

It’s motto, ‘Multum in Parvo’ – meaning ‘much in little’ – is fitting considering its breathtaking scenery, particularly Rutland Water: the country’s largest man-made lake, and a haven for watersports, fishing, or simply relaxing with a picnic. You’ll also find Normanton Church here, which appears to float on the lake.

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