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What I do
Hi, I’m Alison. I am the Student Adviser for the Institute of the Americas and History of Art and I am here for you as a key point of contact during the first year of your undergraduate studies. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Events
Working within the Student Support and Wellbeing team, I will be hosting a range of events and activities during term time to support your Social bonding, Skills for life and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops you can join throughout the academic year, all listed below, then click the event hyperlink to reserve your place.
- Term 1: September - December 2024
Meet your Classmates Hosted by Your Student Adviser, ALISON MIRPURI
Come along to meet Alison, your Student Adviser, and your new classmates in our friendly, online ice-breaker session!
Find out a little bit more about your Student Adviser, how we can best support you during your first year at university, and the exciting events we'll have on throughout the year.
After your Student Adviser has had the chance to say hello, you'll also have an opportunity to meet your new classmates. We appreciate starting university can be a nerve-wracking time, so there will be some activities and games to get you all socialising, so you can start the term off already knowing a few friendly faces!
This event is completely free, and a great way to ease your nerves and meet some new faces before you start your course. We can't wait to see you there! Click below to book your slot.
Use the links below to book your place:
History of Art: Wednesday 11th September, 12:00pm and/or Monday 16th September, 16:00pm
Institute of the Americas: Wednesday 11th September, 16:00pm and/or Monday 16th September, 11:00am
- Term 2: January - March 2025
More information coming soon.
- Term 3: April - June 2025
More information coming soon.
Who am I?
- About Alison
What was your experience of Further/Higher education like?
I loved my time at Durham University – like UCL, it is steeped in history and I felt honoured to be a part of it. University allowed me to spread my wings, feel independent and expand my horizons – both academically but also through getting to know all kinds of different people and viewpoints. Later in my career, I completed a Counselling Diploma at a local college – this was another great experience, as I studied alongside fellow mature students, who all had great lived experiences that enhanced the counselling studying we were doing. I love to learn and will always be looking for opportunities to expand my horizons. We are never done learning!
What do you like most about your work as a Student Adviser?
It's an honour to support students as they make the transition from school to University, to watch them grow, understand and value themselves.
What's a surprising or interesting fact about yourself?
I had aspirations of being a radio presenter as a teenager and helped out at a local radio station in Liverpool
I was once a bouncer for Take That – which involved standing guard outside the school sick bay, whilst they got ready.