Aspiring for success

The University invited three special guests this year: Oxford Brookes alumna Melody Hossaini, CEO of ‘InspirEngage’ and a previous contestant on The Apprentice, Tim Campbell, winner of the first series of The Apprentice, and founder of the ‘Bright Ideas Trust’ and Nelufar Hedayat, a documentary presenter, reporter and journalist for the BBC. Each has excelled in their particular field and each has a desire to share their knowledge and experiences with young people.

After the talks the students attended a workshop of their choice. This year’s conference included workshops covering a variety of different subject areas; forensic science, art and design, business and marketing management and many more.

A student from Oxford & Cherwell Valley College, a Partner College to Oxford Brookes, commented: “I have always wanted to go [to university] but today has given me courage to pursue what I want to do.”

Oxford Brookes University is committed to supporting local schools and colleges in enabling students to assess all of their options for their future and make a well-informed choice.

Source: Oxford Brookes University