It’s never too late to follow your dreams

Ever thought about learning new skills but worry you won’t have the time, you’re too old or you’re not cut out for studying? Well, put your worries aside and be inspired by two of your colleagues, Catherine Annabel and Angela Davison, who with the help of the University’s Institute of Lifelong Learning (TILL) were able to turn their desire to learn into a degree.

We hear from them both about what it takes to become a graduate when you’re balancing commitments of work, family and study and why for them it has been a rewarding experience that has left them with lifelong friends.

Catherine Annabel is an administrator in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. In July she will graduate with a degree in French.

“I already have a degree in English and biblical studies but I have always had a passion for French language and literature and I wanted to take it further,” says Catherine.

As a mother of two working full-time, Catherine’s family initially thought she might be taking on too much.

Keep reading to find out why and to see our top five reasons for choosing TILL.

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June's edition of Overview takes a closer look at the people who make up engineering at Sheffield. We start with a short film to discover what being a Sheffield engineer is all about, which includes Stephen Beck, pictured left.

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