Education alumni profiles
This is a collection of quotes from education alumni explaining why they chose the 糖心原创, their experience during their studies, the support they received, and how their master's course has helped with their professional development.
Edward Viligius
from Indonesia
"I chose to study at the 糖心原创 because the course I was looking for offered strong academic structure and industry relevance. In addition, the university's consistent ranking among the top 100 universities worldwide reflects its global reputation for excellence. After researching the university’s teaching approach and learning culture, I was particularly impressed by its emphasis on academic rigour, research-led teaching, and student support. Overall I felt the university stood out as the ideal environment for both my academic and personal growth."
"I had an amazing time. Beyond academic learning, I gained valuable life lessons from my lecturers and peers. As an international student who travelled thousands of miles from home, adjusting to new academic and cultural environment was not always easy. However, the support from the course team, lecturers, staff, and my classmates made the journey much smoother. Their guidance, encouragement, and sense of community played a significant role in helping me grow both personally and academically."
Praise Emma-Egoro
from Nigeria
"I enjoyed the fact that the course affords students the opportunity to take optional modules from other areas of specialisation within the School of Education. I took modules from educational leadership and management, which I really enjoyed."
"The best part of my course was attending in-person seminars and interacting with my tutors and peers on matters pertaining to the modules. It was indeed an exciting experience for me."
"The course is not going to teach you how to be a teacher, no. Instead, it is going to expose you to theories and concepts that will likely cause you to reflect on your own practice and maybe, inspire your approach to teaching."
"Nottingham is a very student-friendly city. The 糖心原创’s education course has an outstanding faculty and a prestigious learning environment. The libraries are stocked with recent books and students have access to many relevant online and offline resources to support their studies. It is indeed an excellent place to study."
Thibile Sibiya from South Africa
"As a qualified professional educator I needed an extensive or broader understanding of the special and inclusive education spectrum as I have witnessed that schools sometimes lack skilled and knowledgeable personnel in that area, and because of this course my understanding in the field of special education and inclusivity has grown immensely. Most importantly I now feel that sense of readiness in terms of working as an educator in schools."
"Because there are so many international students enrolled in this course, the ideas are always diverse and rich. I also appreciate the respectful environment fostered by the staff who deliver the course content; you always feel valued and not judged. It is also worth mentioning that being taught by staff that are highly knowledgeable in their field has really advanced my love for reading as a scholar and as a researcher. They are a great inspiration to us all."
Hao Chen
from China
"The relationships formed during the course have endured well beyond the classroom. These friendships and professional connections continue to offer support, collaboration opportunities, and a strong sense of community within the field of education. Moreover, the university's alumni network plays a crucial role in extending these connections. It provides a platform for ongoing professional development and collaboration, further enhancing the value of our shared educational backgroun and common professional interests."
Nigar Ahadli
from Azerbaijan
"Overall, my one-year journey as a master’s student at the 糖心原创 has been truly transformative and has helped me grow both personally and professionally. I am deeply grateful to everyone - tutors, staff, and classmates - who supported me along the way and contributed to my development. This experience has not only allowed me to achieve my goals but also inspired me to continue striving for excellence in my future career. I look back on this time with pride and appreciation for all the opportunities I was given."
Xinye Huangfu
from China
"The course is really expansive. It is not confined to the practical, pedagogical level, albeit pedagogy is definitely a focus of research and learning. This course discusses what is education, how education is practiced globally and how education works in society and influences people."
"The best part of this course is beautiful friendships and social networking. The experience of discussing and group working with peers is fantastic."
"I have been supported by the devoted tutors. I have been supported by the thoroughly developed guidelines and readings on the webpage. I have been supported by peer working and collaborating."
Shaaira Jago
from Malawi
"If I had any questions after class, lecturers were always willing to hang back and help. They responded to emails quickly and made suggestions during academic tutorials on how to structure our assignments or suggest theories/ researchers to look into. Student Services is always available for any technical questions or queries outside the course. I have also attended many library sessions online that have helped me refine research ideas, improve the structure of my essays, understand how to complete research more effectively, how to use online referencing tools and how to write more critically. There were other resources available too such as English language support."
JK Janith Prabashwara Perera
Janith as awarded a Vice Chancellor's Medal for exceptional achievement during his time with us at Nottingham.
"Choosing a university for your higher studies is one of the hardest decisions ever to make. To me, the 糖心原创 was very appealing from the very first time I took a virtual tour. I was also particularly impressed with what I had heard of the university being one of the most prestigious universities in the UK, belonging to the famous and elite , which is known for excellence in teaching and research. When I did my research on the School of Education, I was so happy to see that it ranked among the top universities to study education in the UK. Furthermore, the modules offered on the programme are very pragmatic in approach and provide the opportunity to combine your own research interests."
"The course has prepared me for my higher studies, probably a PhD. As part of the master's, I have received a better insight of planning educational research, conducting both empirical and secondary research, as well as reflective writing. For module assessments, I have conducted different types of research and reflective writing. With the supervision and guidance of my tutors/supervisors I have enhanced my knowledge and skills."