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28/03/25

A visit to is always inspirational. Listening to talks from legal experts then learning how to perform surgical stitches. Lawyers and Doctors in the making! 💙 pic.twitter.com/DRQaQxkDsE

28/03/25

Y11 Thursday lunchtime football is a welcome break from their laser focus on learning. So many smiles from players to spectators! A joy to watch! 💙 pic.twitter.com/JIvbliLWMf

20/03/25

Our superstar Peer Mentors. Blessed to have such brilliant role models. We are grateful to you for all your efforts ✨ pic.twitter.com/4lXwPBPF39

20/03/25

Our Peer Mentors doing what they do best, supporting young people in our community. 💜 https://t.co/JWAqpukQ0X

20/03/25

It was a pleasure meeting the wonderful students. We hope you had a fantastic time 💜 https://t.co/19WQzQ9QV4

12/03/25

Brilliant trip to to bring Macbeth to life for Y10 🎭 pic.twitter.com/55GDzdNdyA

09/03/25

So grateful for the inspirational team from who presented such engaging sessions for 💜 pic.twitter.com/rSkuixJhjv

09/03/25

What a special International Women’s Day! Our students dressed as their future selves and enjoyed talks from a range of female leaders. 💜 pic.twitter.com/milj8KY6N0

07/03/25

Students enjoying their talk from a respected Forensic Scientist as part of 💜 pic.twitter.com/eQMRtKoDMS

07/03/25

The Great HGAED Bake Off sale for 💜 pic.twitter.com/60XiBq4GWS

07/03/25

Today we are celebrating with over 15 companies giving talks to our students (aka future leaders of tomorrow!) 💜 pic.twitter.com/7dXn4AGSSd

06/03/25

A brilliant day spent with inspiring our students through the We Can Be event. pic.twitter.com/CJgVTeus8G

06/03/25

A fantastic day at the London Flag Football! It’s not everyday you get to meet NFL legends 🏈 pic.twitter.com/Eq9ZARNwgc

26/02/25

We cannot wait to celebrate International Women’s Day at HGAED. So many inspirational women running careers sessions for our students 💜 pic.twitter.com/kVFoAoj3r8

26/02/25

Congratulations to our Y12 students for winning their team challenge We Can Be event 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rXSYkjAzuE

26/02/25

Always a highlight for our brilliant Y10 and Y12 students 💜 https://t.co/A06V0Rirpd

26/02/25

Congratulations to our brilliant Y7/8 Football Team. An exceptional win against Sydenham today! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/wRNQq4Z6w6

26/02/25

Thank you so much for your informative workshops for our Y7 - 10 students. https://t.co/Bh1cyv11Kb

21/12/24

Congratulations to our incredibly talented students for their inspiring performances at this years HGAEDs’ Got Talent Show 🎤 🙌 Thank you to the brilliant audience, the sisterhood was palpable! ❤️#charactercourageconscience pic.twitter.com/px5IEkG8UF

21/12/24

Our students impressive metalwork designs, inspired by Art Deco. So many exceptional pieces! pic.twitter.com/LWRGLCdvAP

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Posted on June 7th 2018

Preparing Your Child for University - Special Event

Leading Route event April 17 4We are supporting a special event to help children from ethnic minority backgrounds get into university. As you may know, children from ethnic minority backgrounds are under-represented at Britain’s top universities.

The event is run by Leading Routes, a pioneering network established to address the challenges faced by Black students and graduates.

Are you a parent or carer who has asked any of the following questions? 

  • What do the top UK universities look for?
  • Can my child afford to go to university?
  • What is the best way to prepare my child for university?
  • How can I support my child in making the important decisions that will affect their future?

If you have, this event has been organised for you. A range of education professionals will be delivering workshops and are available on the day to answer all of your questions about university.

Where and when?

Saturday 16 June, 10am-4pm at UCL, Roberts Engineering Building, Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE. Nearest tube stations: Goodge Street, Warren Street, Euston and Euston Square.

Confirmed speakers (more to follow)

  • Amy York - University College London; previously Student Finance Presenter for Student Finance England and The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
  • Femi Bola, MBE - former Director of Employability at UEL
  • Busayo Twins, University Access Officer at The Access Project
  • Ayo Olatunji - Students' Union UCL, current Black and Minority Ethnic Sabbatical Officer and community activist
  • Yvonne Field - Founder of  The Ubele Initiative; and Lecturer in Community Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London 
  • Hosted by: Philip Udeh – Founder of Brain Füd, Community Activist and London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) alumni.
  • Student panel - speak to current students from UCL; King’s College London; Goldsmiths University, University of London; and more.

How to get your free tickets

To get a free ticket click this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paths-to-university-success-an-event-for-parents-and-carers-free-event-2018-tickets-46027785345?dm_i=1MZL,5OCNO,S36R9F,M3AVF,1

 

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