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Scroll down for more information about events and to learn about me.

What I do

Hi, I’m Alison. I am the Student Adviser for the Institute of the Americas and History of Art and IÌýam here for you as a key point of contact during theÌýfirst year of your undergraduate studies.ÌýI am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.

Events

Working within Student Support and WellbeingÌýServices, weÌýwill be hosting a range of events and activitiesÌýduring term timeÌýto support your Social bonding, Skills for life, and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops and activities you can joinÌýthroughout the academic yearÌýlisted below, then click the event hyperlink to book your place.

Term 1: SeptemberÌý- December 2024

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As part of Student Support and Wellbeing ServicesÌýYour Guide to Thrive campaign, your Social and Historical Sciences Faculty Student Advisers present our event,ÌýSkills to Succeed!

We know the beginning of your university journey can feel a bit daunting, so at this event you'll get to try out a number ofÌý'skills stations' to help you make the most of your first year at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê.ÌýFrom learning to navigate the hidden gems of London, to effective time management, to getting creative at our arts and crafts station, our Skills to Succeed has something for everyone!ÌýLet us know you'll be coming using the link above, and head to the Phineas Bar between 2-4pm on Wednesday 16th October.

We can't wait to see you there!

Term 2: January -ÌýMarchÌý2025

More information coming soon.

Term 3: AprilÌý- June 2025

More information coming soon.

Who am I?

About Alison

What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?ÌýÌý

I loved my time at Durham University – like Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, it is steeped in history and I felt honoured to be a part of it.Ìý University allowed me to spread my wings, feel independent and expand my horizons –Ìýboth academically butÌýalso through getting to know all kinds ofÌýdifferentÌýpeople and viewpoints.ÌýÌý Later in my career, I completed a Counselling Diploma at a local college – this was another great experience, as I studied alongside fellow mature students, who all had great lived experiences that enhanced the counselling studying we were doing.Ìý I love to learn and will always be looking for opportunities to expand my horizons. We are never done learning!Ìý

What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?

It's an honour to support students as they make the transition from school to University, to watch them grow, understand and value themselves. Ìý

What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?

I had aspirations of being a radio presenterÌýas a teenager andÌýhelped out at a local radio station in LiverpoolÌý

I was once a bouncer for TakeÌýThatÌý– which involved standing guard outside the school sick bay, whilst they got ready.Ìý