Gateway Academic Development Programme
The Murray Edwards Academic Development Programme is an innovative interdisciplinary programme currently for Undergraduate students at MEC. Together with the Gateway Careers Programme it forms part of a suite of opportunities designed to support students from sixth form through to careers.
The programme enables students to make the most of their talents and opportunities, both at Cambridge and afterwards, through focusing on the following key areas:
Academic development
Complementing the specialist subject support available through Directors of Studies and Departments these workshops cover essential academic techniques and concepts in a challenging and informative way.
Communication/personal skills development
These workshops respond to issues that are frequently raised by students. They cover topics such as managing time, budgeting and addressing exam stress.
Careers
These popular workshops enable students to
- explore their values and aspirations
- access professsional internships
- expand their career options
- network with established profesional alumnae
In addition to the workshops the College is developing a suite of internship opportunities which are unique to Murray Edwards College and provide our students with valuable experience as an 'edge' for future recruitment.
Gateway Challenges Funding
Students who have participated in the programme gain credits towards Gateway Challenges Funding. Students can apply to use this funding towards work placements, adventurous travel or other challenging projects and activities.
Find out more from our leafet (Gateway Programme issue2). New students will be introduced to the Gateway Programme in the Introductory Week.
Hilarie Bateman
Gateway Programme Coordinator
Email: hb208@cam.ac.uk
