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About This Research
Welcome! You are invited to take part in a research study about how students with diverse learning journeys make sense of who they are and who they want to be when entering higher education. The research focuses on students experience changes in identity, confidence, and learning expectations during the early stages of university life, especially if they have previously encountered learning difficulties or engaged with academic or accessibility support services.
Before you decide, please read this page or this document so you understand what taking part would involve. Participation is completely voluntary, and you can choose to withdraw at any time without giving a reason.
Why You’ve Been Invited
We welcome students who feel their learning journey has been non-linear or shaped by diverse experiences . You are a great fit for this workshop if you:
- Are a first-year or foundation student transitioning to university
- Wish to reflect on your transition into university using creative activities
- Have experienced learning difficulties at any stage of your education
- Have used academic, wellbeing, or accessibility support services
- Have received learning accommodations, such as the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
- Recognise differences in your own learning patterns, preferences, or approaches
What Participation Involves
You can choose between written OR digital media activities . The workshops involve gentle reflection, creative expression, and storytelling exercises . Please note that these sessions are not therapy and do not require any personal disclosure—some activities can be completed completely privately and do not need to be shared.
| Activity | Time Commitment | Location |
| Creative Workshop | 60–75 minutes | Campus |
| 1:1 Interview (Optional) | 60 minutes | Anywhere / Online |
Risks, Benefits, and Your Rights
- Risks & Benefits: There are no risks to taking part . While there are no direct personal benefits, you may enjoy contributing to this research, reflecting on your experiences to support your transition, and improving your reflective practice through the creative arts.
- Data Security: Your responses will be treated with strict confidentiality and stored securely on the University’s systems in line with data protection regulations . Your name will never appear in any publication unless you give explicit permission.
- Right to Withdraw & Delete: You can withdraw from the study at any time . You can also ask for your data to be deleted up until 28th February 2029.
- Accessing Your Data: You have the right to look at or correct your data at any time by contacting the researcher.
Results and Feedback
The findings from these workshops will contribute to a PhD thesis, which will be publicly accessible through the Research Repositories of Falmouth University and the University of the Arts London. Findings may also be shared through academic journal papers, conference posters, and conference papers.
Privacy Note: Published results will not include any personal or identifiable information. If you would like to receive a summary of the final results, just let the researcher know!
Contact
Charlie KWONG, PhD Reearcher
Dr Jennifer Young Director of Studies
Research & Knowledge Exchange Team