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As I sit on the eve of my 39th birthday, I’ve found myself reflecting on some of the lessons life, work, and people have taught me over the years.

I’ve learnt that:

✨ Success looks different to everyone, and comparing your journey to someone else’s is rarely helpful.

✨ Relationships matter more than achievements. The people who celebrate your successes, support you through challenges, and make you laugh when things are difficult are worth their weight in gold.

✨ Most things we worry about today won’t matter nearly as much in a year’s time.

✨ It’s okay to say no. Protecting your time and energy isn’t selfish; it’s necessary.

✨ Kindness costs nothing and can make an enormous difference to someone’s day.

✨ Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health.

✨ Growth often comes from the periods you’d rather not experience.

✨ Perfection is overrated. Progress is what really matters.

✨ The best leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers; they’re the ones who listen, encourage, and help others to grow.

✨ Life is far too short to spend it trying to meet everyone else’s expectations.

As I head into my 40th year on this planet, I’m grateful for the people I’ve met, the lessons I’ve learnt, the challenges I’ve overcome, and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Here’s to another year of learning, growing, making a difference, and appreciating the journey.

What is one lesson life has taught you that you wish you’d learnt sooner?

Word of mouth is still one of the most powerful ways to share what we do at University Centre Peterborough.

No brochure, advert, or social media campaign can tell our story better than the people who have lived it. Whether you’re a current student, graduate, employer partner, or someone whose career has been transformed through studying with us, your experiences matter.

We’ve seen students balance full-time jobs, family commitments, and countless other responsibilities while achieving incredible things. We’ve watched careers progress, confidence grow, and ambitions become reality.

So, we’d love to hear from you! Share your story in the comments or on LinkedIn and tag University Centre Peterborough. Tell us where your journey has taken you, what your degree has meant to you, and what you’ve achieved since studying with us.

Your success could be the inspiration someone else needs to take that first step towards their own future.

Let’s celebrate our community and show others what’s possible. 🎓✨

We are thrilled to announce that University Centre Peterborough will be hosting the Big Top Tent at the 5th annual Peterborough Celebrates Festival, hosted by Nene Park Trust.

Our tent will be a showcase of creativity, featuring students and staff from both UCP and Peterborough College. It’s a fantastic (and free!) way to spend the weekend supporting the next generation of creators.

We can’t wait to see you there for a weekend of storytelling and sun!

Create a Sensory-Friendly Space Free Neurodiversity Toolkit

🌟 We’re hiring! We’re currently recruiting for two exciting roles at Parcs Nursery, based at our Peterborough campus.

👶 Nursery Nurse: https://lnkd.in/enunMJk5

👩‍🏫 Deputy Nursery Manager & Room Leader: https://lnkd.in/ezb58Zkd

Whether you’re starting out or ready to take the next step into leadership, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming team.

Find out more about working for IEG: https://lnkd.in/efYmEmZC

Inspire Education Group (IEG) has appointed James Whybrow as its new Vice Principal for Apprenticeships and Higher Education.

James will join the Group Executive Team and take on strategic leadership for apprenticeship provision across the Group and higher education delivered through University Centre Peterborough (UCP).

The appointment comes as Liz Knight, Academic Director at University Centre Peterborough, prepares to retire after an outstanding 33-year career with the organisation and its predecessor institutions.

Read more: https://ow.ly/5i5G50YrITJ

More photos of the Puppet fun last week

Huge thank you to Sarah Guscott for coming in to share her knowledge on sensory processing with Level 4 students last week.

It’s interesting to hear about the role of an occupational therapist and about how adaptations can be made in education settings to support a range of sensory differences and difficulties.

Some well deserved nominations