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Mature Student Peer Support Group

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Welcome to the Mature Students Peer Support Group [MSPSG]

Peer Support Group of the Year 2022

Our community of mature students is a beautiful mosaic of individuals from different backgrounds who have returned to education for various reasons.

We are dedicated to providing personalised assistance and guidance to each student throughout their academic journey by connecting them with the appropriate UEA resources, such as Wellbeing, Student Life, Disability Support, Learning and Teaching, Finance, and Residential Life teams. In case you need further assistance, our Wider Participation Officer, Gemma Standen, is readily available to address any questions you may have.

Our UEA Mature Students page offers more information on mature student life, including dates and links to events for mature students and commuters. If you commute to campus regularly, you'll find valuable information on our Commuters page, including details on commuter breakfasts and Coffee meet-ups. Finally, our Students with Caring Responsibilities page is an excellent resource for adult learners with caring responsibilities.

Members also benefit from

Popular Facebook page – UEA Mature Students Forum

On/Off campus events

Previous events include:

Annual Christmas Party and End of the Year Celebration, Junkyard Market, Games nights, General Coffee and cake meet-ups, Picnics by the UEA lake, etc.

2023/24 committee

President and Union Council Representative – Adrian Ashby

Vice President – Katie Farrow (Autumn semester) Lorna Marsh (Spring semester)

Treasurer – Rachel Daniels

Events and Socials Officers – Katie Raynsford, Olivia Mkiibi, Freddie Marlow and Joel Kreifels, overseen by Lorna Marsh

Health and Safety / Equality and Diversity Officers – Katie Farrow and Hannah Parfitt

Welfare Officer – Joel Kreifels

First Year Representative - Fiona Musto-King, supported by Freddie Marlowe