Testimonials received in 2024 + 2025.

Strategic Development:

‘I am so grateful for your contributions to our [work] to start designing what the direction in the next stage of our journey should be. What was abundantly clear to me is that the [provisions] are part of a bigger picture which needs to be evident across the educational mission of the university and continue beyond completion of these programmes; neither can prosper independently.’

Capacity Strengthening:

‘Thank you so much for mentoring colleagues and supporting the team in related matters. Your knowledge, insight and observations are most helpful in supporting the growth and development of the team in our vision.’ 

‘Thanks for marking my assignments and for all the valuable feedback, it’s much appreciated. I was chuffed with my grades!! Your advice and support throughout the module has been wonderful.’

‘I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your support while I was completing my course. Your support has genuinely made a difference, and I just wanted you to know how much it’s meant.’

‘It was great to meet you yesterday and take part in the afternoon session. My team all found it an interesting experience which provided useful insights into [discipline] and also wider drivers and enablers. It was a really positive session.’

Mentoring:

‘I really can’t express how much I appreciated your support throughout the process, working with you has been an invaluable experience and I’m looking forward to driving forward with my newfound momentum.’  NTFS Winner 2024

‘The … external advisor was fantastic, a very reflective and supportive dialogue. [She] gave great and timely advice.’ NTFS Pipeline Building mentoring 2025.

 

‘I’ve learned a lot from free writing, pondering, and having occasional ‘light bulb’ moments. Also, digging deep into how I perceive what I’ve achieved and what others think. What a journey this far and all positive- yes, more to do and more new learning (which is great). I can’t thank you enough for making it so enjoyable.’

‘Thank you so much for all your support – I could not have navigated this without you. This was one of the hardest tasks I have ever done, but so so worth it. Take care and thank you so much – you are a superstar.’

‘Thank you so much for the development and mentorship which was the most useful and enjoyable part of the experience’. 

‘I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much for your support (and above all, your patience) with my SFHEA application. I’m really pleased with the result. It is very clear that the submission wouldn’t have had a chance without your support, so thank you very much again for all the time and effort you put into helping me with my application, particularly at relatively short notice!’

‘I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your mentorship through my SFHEA journey. Your guidance and support have been invaluable, and I truly appreciate all the time and effort you invest in helping me navigate the application process.

‘I have learned a great deal from our interactions – your insights made the process enjoyable. Thank you very much for your unwavering support and encouragement.’

Research support:

‘I heard today that our ethics application for the project was approved – with no amendments or revisions needed. I’m very pleased with that! It was really so valuable to have that time to talk it through with you so thank you so much again for that. It really helped to refine the detail that needed to go into the application.’