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About Reach

Reach is an online community designed for University of London students who feel they face barriers to reaching their potential. These may include social background, disability, age, gender and sexual orientation – it all depends on the individual and the career they are aiming for.

We hope that you will find inspiration and support. So please join in and let us know what you’re thinking on the forum.

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Longing for a career in Library and Information Research?

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) have launched Encompass, a positive action trainee scheme to encourage black and minority ethnic community members to choose a career in library and information work. In the UK one person in thirteen comes from an ethnic minority, and among library and information staff it could be as...

[Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010]

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General Questions >> Dyslexia and banking

Yes. I Would definitely keep an eye out for Employability. They have recently been working with BofA/Merrill Lynch, Barclays Wealth, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, amongst others. http://ww...

[Posted on Thursday, December 03, 2009]

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Latest inspiration

Mark's Story (Law) - overcoming a disappointing result

I initially studied law at Warwick University between 1988-1991 although at that time had no definite direction: I was far more interested in sport and music back then and consequently did not fulfil my academic potential .....