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We mobilise the PhD community to support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. #JoinTheClub

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Hello Bluesky! 👋 We're a university access charity who believe every child should have the opportunity to pursue higher education.

We work with UK schools and universities, mobilising the PhD community to support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed.
Scholars Programme tutor Michelize is helping raise money for children's educational opportunities by running the Cambridge Half Marathon in 2026!

If you're interested in running the Cambridge Half for us, fill in this form: https://bit.ly/3JI1ChG

Support Michelize: https://bit.ly/4adQHap
Running for Access: Supporting The Brilliant Club
Help Michelize van Heerden raise money to support The Brilliant Club
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November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It's National Tree Week🌳

To celebrate, we're spotlighting the work one of our amazing PhD tutors is doing in schools on environmental conservation.

Larisha Apete from Brunel University of London developed a course based on their research and has delivered it to students on The Scholars Programme:
November 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The countdown is on - there's now just 1 week to go until we launch our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge for 2025 🎁

Together, we can transform the futures of thousands more young people through The Scholars Programme.

#ChristmasChallenge #MomentsThatMatter
Big Give #ChristmasChallenge 2025 Campaign Video
Double the difference of your charity donations this Christmas. Between 2 - 9 December, donate whatever you can to a charity of your choice, and we'll do the doubling! All donations made to charities taking part in the Christmas Challenge can be doubl...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"The process has taught me important life skills that will help me when pursuing a degree at university." 🎓

If you’d like to discuss how The Scholars Programme can help your Key Stage 2-5 students in Leicestershire, enquire here: bit.ly/3tPlj9D
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A journey of discovery: How I uncovered my path to university 🎓

We recently contributed to PiXL Magazine's second issue! @royalholloway.bsky.social Law student, Chiara Koca writes about how support she received via The Scholars Programme prepared her for uni life: https://bit.ly/4889LnV
A journey of discovery: How I uncovered my path to university - The Brilliant Club
Law Student at Royal Holloway, Chiara Koca speaks about how the academic and pastoral support she received through The Scholars Programme prepared her for university life.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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UniPrep Webinar for Year 12/13 students:
Speak Up! Learning to Use Our Voices to Be Seen and Heard
Monday 24th November, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

Sign up (for free) to Join the Dots so your students can register: https://bit.ly/3xMt31B
November 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We’re keen to work with more Bedfordshire primary and middle schools to deliver The Scholars Programme, which helps develop skills to thrive in academia and careers.

Share this post with a school that could benefit!

Schools can enquire here: https://bit.ly/3VaN0Yv
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
We're excited to announce the launch of Parent Power Bristol!

This community initiative for parents and carers to champion their children's futures is in partnership with @bristoluni.bsky.social, @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social and Cabot Learning Federation.

https://bit.ly/3XxXMLp
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
UniPrep Webinar for Year 12/13 students:
Speak Up! Learning to Use Our Voices to Be Seen and Heard
Monday 24th November, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

Sign up (for free) to Join the Dots so your students can register: https://bit.ly/3xMt31B
November 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We now have all nine schools recruited to deliver Our Future, Our Way, the bespoke programme to support higher education access for children who are on or have been subject to a child protection plan.

Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/441gH4X
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Get your running shoes on and take part in The Cambridge Half Marathon for The Brilliant Club on 8th March 2026!

We only have FOUR spaces left, so register your interest now to avoid disappointment: https://bit.ly/3JI1ChG
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Finding belonging in Science: how school set Sarah up for university life 🎓

We recently contributed to PiXL's magazine issue on Stretching and challenging more able learners, featuring our student ambassador, Sarah.

Read Sarah's story: https://bit.ly/3JSE7m6
Finding belonging in Science: how school set me up for university life - The Brilliant Club
Biomedical Science Student, Sarah Zulkernain speaks about how she found belonging in science and university through opportunities at school.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We recently spoke to teacher Tiffany Pope from Penpol Primary School about her top tips on running The Scholars Programme!

Read about how we can support your primary school in providing university-style learning for Key Stage 2 students: https://bit.ly/4p2jqDp
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
"It has really made me change my thoughts on going to university." 💭🎓

Over 3,200 pupils across North East England have taken part in The Scholars Programme.

If you’d like to discuss how the programme can help your students, enquire here: https://bit.ly/3tPlj9D
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“I would never be as confident as I am now if I hadn’t taken part in The Scholars Programme.”

Brilliant Club ambassador, Deepali completed The Scholars Programme in 2019. Read her story: https://thebrilliantclub.org/news/the-scholars-programme-deepalis-story/
The Scholars Programme: Deepali's Story - The Brilliant Club
"I would never be as confident as I am now if I hadn’t taken part in The Scholars Programme."
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November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
💻 Teacher Information Webinar: The Scholars Programme

🗓️ Thursday 13th November
🕰️ 4pm-5pm

This webinar will be especially relevant for Key Stage 4 to 5 teachers, leaders and careers advisors, and we'll be joined by @sheffielduni.bsky.social.

Register here: https://t.co/mF4TIFd3qA
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
UniPrep Webinar for Year 12/13 students:
Speak Up! Learning to Use Our Voices to Be Seen and Heard
Monday 24th November, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

Sign up (for free) to Join the Dots so your students can register: https://bit.ly/3xMt31B
November 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Year 9 student Aida, from Lealands High School in Luton, shares her experience of taking part in The Scholars Programme, where she learned about sociolinguistics with her PhD tutor, Coirle Magee from @ucl.ac.uk.

Enquire today for your school: https://t.co/CFPUlLMwFB
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Are you a PhD or ECR looking for teaching experience? Sign up for our next Tutor Information Event!

📅 Tuesday 28th October
🕐 1pm

Register here: https://bit.ly/4owCM39
October 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"Barriers remain to continue education, to develop skills for good jobs and good lives."

It was fantastic to see @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social mention Knowsley Parent Power and The Brilliant Club in parliament yesterday.

Find out more about our social mobility programmes: thebrilliantclub.org
We're making progress on education in Knowsley because of the work of organisations like @brilliantclub.bsky.social & Knowsley Council, but too few of our young people move into higher learning. Today I asked the Secretary of State if she would meet with me to discuss breaking down the barriers.
October 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Is your child starting The Scholars Programme in October?

Sign up for one of our Parent/Carer Launch events, where you can learn more about The Scholars Programme and hear some handy top tips about how you can support your child throughout the programme: https://bit.ly/4o2jGl6
October 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Computer Science Scholars is an exciting project we've launched with The Hg Foundation to support 500+ female and non-binary sixth form students to pursue Computer Science degrees!

We're now down to our final few spaces. Register your school's interest: https://bit.ly/468s8Iy
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This week we're celebrating our partnership with @herts.ac.uk with the exciting announcement that they are launching Join the Dots this year!

5 PhD students will provide 1st year undergraduates with coaching and support.

Learn more about Join the Dots: https://bit.ly/3xMt31B #uniofherts
October 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Teaching went well. The planning went to plan, the kids were keen to engage, and we had an enthusiastic, knowledgeable TA to support us - overall a lovely school

After such a positive introduction, I'm looking forward to being back next week to begin proper lessons

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October 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
💻 Teacher Information Webinar: The Scholars Programme

🗓️ Thursday 13th November
🕰️ 4pm-5pm

This webinar will be especially relevant for Key Stage 4 to 5 teachers, leaders and careers advisors, and we'll be joined by @sheffielduni.bsky.social.

Register here: https://t.co/mF4TIFd3qA
October 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM