NEWS
Nicola Edwards
Student of the Year
What is the most
surprising thing about
your Keele journey?
The person Keele has helped
me become. I was bored and
timid at school and became
a stay at home mum for
seven years with no real
expectations. Keele gave me
the chance to become the
person I am now.
What is your favourite
place at Keele?
The Library; it’s a building
full of opportunity.
How do you plan to use
your award?
Towards my Master’s tuition
fees, or maybe a car and
driving lessons!
Did Keele understand your
needs as a mature student
and single parent?
Keele was not really geared
up for people like me so
I had to be quite vocal at
first. But whenever I had a
problem it was very rapidly
sorted out. Keele has done
a lot for me and I’m not sure
any other place would have
been quite so helpful or
adaptable.
What comes next for you?
I am very socially minded.
Whatever I do, I want my
time at university to mean
something for others and
not just for me.
76 | Keele University
2014
Photograph: Nicola Edwards