Posts by Jenn

We are excited to be working with a talented PHD research student from Abertay University who conducted in depth one to one interviews with current students about what it is like to be a student in 2023 – the highs, the lows and the tips. This evidence built on the wealth of research widely available and an analylis of survey…

We are excited to be working with a talented animation student from Duncan of Jordandstone Art School to develop an animation which we believe portrays the vision and purpose of My Student Years CIC. You can watch the brilliant animation here:

We are delighted to be working with students from Robert Gordon’s University to develop IT solutions for today’s Students. Watch this space… more details coming soon!

We are delighted to be working again with students from University of Glasgow Computing Science Course to develop IT solutions for today’s Students.  

In June I enjoyed attending the 2023 European First Year Experience Conference hosted by Abertay University 26-28 June 2023. The EFYE Network & Conference “aims to bring together people and ideas to support the first-year experience of students in higher education. These ideas are shared through various workshops run by passionate professionals, as well as through friendly discussions between delegates”. The 2023…

We are delighted to have been awarded a £1000 grant by Field and Lawn through Renfrewshire Council Community Benefits. This will enable us to employ students to design and develop content. Field and Lawn has a proud history of supporting local communities and upholding strong social values including supporting young people to thrive and we are…

We were excited to take a Stall at Lilias Day on 3rd June 2023! The sun was shining as the Historical Parade headed trhough the weaving village of Kilbarchan in Renfrewshire and then the crowds spilled into Kilbarchan Park to enjoy food stands, entertainment and more. The “My Student Years” stall offered anyone aged 16-25 a Free…

We are excited to have initiated a collaboration with the fantastic Scottish Tech Army who have allocated a team of volunteers to support delivery of our new services. The Scottish Tech Army mission is to mobilise the Scottish tech community, applying its talents, creativity and commitment to achieve rapid delivery of technology solutions to some of…

We are very pleased to have been accepted on the Community Enterprise Accelerate Programme which is a support programme for the Third sector and community organisations aimed at helping groups and organisations become more sustainable and enterprising.

In March I travelled to Copenhagen to meet the Content Team, three third year University of Edinburgh Students who are Erasmus students in Denmark. As well as continuing their studies, a year abroad allows exchanges of learning experience, culture, food and travel as they share Halls of Residence and Lectures with students from Europe and beyond.…