Students' stories and views

London 2012-bound pole vaulter grateful for university support

Posted by Stuart Appleby on 10th May 2012

Manchester Metropolitan University student Holly Bleasdale has paid tribute to the support she has received from her University, as she prepares to pursue her Olympic dream in London this summer.

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Sheffield Hallam University provides graduate with unique London 2012 media opportunity

Posted by Carly Baldwin on 10th May 2012

Sheffield Hallam University graduate Jacob Holmes is one of the lucky individuals to work alongside the Press Operation team at the London 2012 Games, as part of a media operations programme offered at the University.

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Jacob Holmes Sheffield Hallam University

London 2012 offers a retail dream for college student

Posted by Edwina Ellington on 9th May 2012

A job in the official London 2012 shop on the Olympic Park is the “perfect” accompaniment to Elisa Lopes’ diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

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Elisa Lopes College of East London student

First-hand management experience for University of Manchester student selected as London 2012 Games Maker

Posted by Edwina Ellington on 9th May 2012

European Studies student Devree Trivedi will work on the entrance to the Olympic Stadium track this year after being selected as a London 2012 Games Maker.

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Devree Trivedi Manchester University Games Maker

London 2012 serves up fresh skills for two university students

Posted by Edwina Ellington on 9th May 2012

Two university students will have the chance to develop new skills by serving food to thousands of spectators during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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London 2012 caterers