Student stories

Scroll down to read about students’ experiences of studying at Â鶹ֱ²¥, including support from Student Services.

Annabelle

Annabelle shares her experiences as a visually impaired student studying Textiles

Leah stood outside the Hazelrigg building

Leah reflects on her experience of mental health support whilst studying

Clyde Williams building

Amelie shares her experience studying with dyslexia on a Psychology degree

stemlab building

Jess explains the wellbeing support she received whilst studying Sports Sciences

Jewellery for use with cochlear implants and hearing aids

Gargi won an international competition to celebrate hearing technology

Rachel working on a piece of visul art whilst someone plays the trumpet

Rachel's art challenges how society views disability and chronic illness.

Henry sat by a swimming pool

Henry talks about swimming at the Deaflympics in Tokyo

Charlotte Blackburn-Peer (left) and Anisha Johal (right)

Anisha and Charlotte talk about experiences of neurodiversity whist studying their degrees

Colourful woven clothing designs displayed on mannequins and hanging behind mannequins

Kathryn’s final year Textiles show celebrates disability identity and adaptive fashion

Ntando in an indoor training area

Ntando celebrates his paralympic journey as a Business Studies student

Daisy Newton standing on stage speaking into a microphone.

Daisy explains how she immersed herself in student life to support herself, and those around her.

Hazelrigg building with the fountain in front

Disability news from across the University

Last updated: 29th April 2026