Women aged 21 and over are invited to a free event at Lucy Cavendish College on Thursday, from 5 pm to 6.30 pm. Children are welcome to come along too and refreshments are provided.

The event is aimed at women who are considering making changes in their lives, and is open to women of all ages and backgrounds, including those with few or no academic qualifications.

The session will include mini-lectures on a range of topics and information about returning to study, whether to gain a vocational qualification or with the eventual goal of taking a degree.

The session is being organised jointly by Sue Long, Outreach Officer at Lucy Cavendish College, and Penny Wilson, Head of Community Affairs at Cambridge University.

Sue’s commitment to education for mature students stems from her own experience. She went back into education after what she calls the “longest gap year in history” and, after taking two courses at Cambridge Regional College, she applied to Cambridge to read history.

Since graduating she has worked to encourage other mature students to aim high.

“Age, background and the lack of qualifications are no barrier to returning to education - but can be a distinct advantage because of the skills, motivation and life experience we bring to our studies,” says Sue.

Lucy Cavendish College, which accepts students aged 21 and over, is one of Cambridge’s three women-only colleges. Many of its students have returned to full-time study after a spell in the workplace or bringing up children, or are making career changes.

To book ahead contact Gaby Jones on 01223 330280, gj202@cam.ac.uk or Sue Long stl24@cam.ac.uk, or just turn up on the day. Children welcome and refreshments provided. Lucy Cavendish is located on Lady Margaret Road, Cambridge CB3 0BU.

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