Pioneers

What is Pioneers?

The Pioneers programme includes two strands designed to empower specific students through interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and engagement with positive role models. One strand is focused on Black British African/ Caribbean or mixed heritage students and the other strand targets British Bangladeshi/Pakistani or mixed heritage female students. 

South Asian Pioneers

A university campus event designed to inspire and empower year 10 Pakistani and Bangladeshi girls through a series of activities aimed at breaking down barriers, encouraging informed decisions about higher education options, self awareness and development of a growth mindset. This event enables students to:

  • Hear from ambassadors and individuals with similar lived experiences.
  • Gain insight into the benefits of higher education and courses available.
  • Hear about the diverse routes into higher education.
  • Become aware of the facilities and support available at university.

Date: 14th May 2025

Location: Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe campus

Registration information coming soon.

Pioneers in STEM

A STEM event designed to empower young people from Black British African, Caribbean and mixed-heritage ethnicity, in years 9 and 10. Students have the opportunity to meet employers as well as STEM role models and university student ambassadors. This event enables students to:

  • Gain practical insights into STEM careers and roles.
  • Build confidence and recognise their personal skills.
  • Hear first-hand from role models in higher education and the STEM industry.
  • Discover pathways to rewarding STEM careers.

Date: 21st May 2025

Location: Buckinghamshire New University,  Aylesbury Campus

Registration information coming soon.

 

 

The impact of Pioneers in 2023/24

In 2023/24, Study Higher organised three campus events with our partner Buckinghamshire New University for specific students through the Pioneers programme, addressing the unique experiences of young people from ethnic minorities/global majorities and supporting higher education progression.

Please see our 2023/24 impact report below.

Testimonials