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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Meet the Stirling Uni graduate who defied the odds
Millicent Wenlock, who graduated last week from Stirling University with a degree in environmental science, is one of these students. Wenlock explains: 'I grew up in the Midlands. Soon after results day in 2020, I found out my family didn't want me to go to university. It escalated to the point where I didn't feel safe so I had to cut contact with my parents and become estranged from my siblings.' Wenlock went to Stirling University. (Image: NQ) Wenlock first moved to Dundee, before beginning studies at Stirling University. At this point in the narrative, she pauses, before continuing. 'This is where things went downhill. I ended up homeless and had to move up to Aberdeen. I felt so frustrated because there were so many added challenges I had to overcome as an estranged student. 'The university didn't care, because as long as rents were high, they were making money.' Read more: Scottish Water spend on sewage spills revealed amidst 'fat cat' bonus criticism Dundee University roiled as interim finance chief quits after eight days in job Inside the community-led campaign to save a beloved library from closure Wenlock decided to go public with her story several years ago, and has since advocated for care experienced students in Parliament and across the UK. She says: 'When I tell people about my background, I get a very mixed reaction. Some people say I'm inspirational but don't actually listen to what I'm saying. They want photos but don't want to provide support. 'Some people definitely care about the care-experienced community, but unfortunately some people don't care at all.' Asked what universities and the Scottish government should be doing to care for estranged students such as herself, Wenlock said greater housing support needs to be provided. She notes: 'It is incredibly difficult to find a guarantor. The housing shortage is amplified by the fact that you can't rely on a guarantee from your family. There are awful systems in place. 'When I moved to Aberdeen, I had to fork out £5,000 in advance just for them to take me. It is such an uphill battle. Reflecting on her journey, Wenlock says she would not have managed to make it through if not for a strong community of people with similar experiences to her. 'I don't think I would have finished,' she says. 'Community is so important, as is mental health. 'Even so, I felt so isolated at times because the community can be so disconnected and it felt like so few of us went to the university.' Now, as she begins her journey outside of the classroom, Wenlock says she will continue to advocate for the rights of students like herself. 'I love campaigning,' she says, her smile evident even over the phone. 'I draw so much joy and purpose from my activism. It makes me happy.'
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
At 175, Wenlock Hospital aims to scale new heights
Mangaluru: The 175-year-old Wenlock District Hospital is all set to celebrate its heritage value with the Wenlock, Lady Goschen, and KMC Old Students Association preparing a plan to hold a mega event. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dr M Shantharam Shetty, president of the association, told reporters on Thursday, that an event to celebrate the 175 years of 's journey will be held at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre in the city on Sept 14."Wenlock hospital successfully challenged the common perception that govt healthcare institutions provide substandard facilities and services. The hospital's performance effectively disproved this widely held belief among the public. The hospital, through the private partnership with the KMC Hospital, has been offering the best service so that patients from more than 10 districts and other states also visit here," Dr Shetty surgeon and superintendent of the Wenlock Hospital, Dr D S Shivaprakash, said that the new OPD block, which is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 70 crore, will make the hospital one of the best facilities in the country. "With the hospital celebrating 175 years, various development works are under way to develop it on par with the AIIMS. Several initiatives, including the introduction of buggies to connect various blocks of the hospital located on 15.7 acres are on the anvil. A 'wall of humanity' will be introduced to help poor and underprivileged people avail themselves of clothes for free from the open shelves at the hospital. The hospital, which receives an average of 30,000 inpatients and three lakh outpatients annually, conducts more than 1,000 surgeries and 2,000 dialysis sessions every year. The 70-year-old PPP model tie-up with the KMC Hospital made the hospital one of the best healthcare facilities in the nation," Dr Shivaprakash hospital will add a new cath lab and a chemotherapy centre soon, he added. Association treasurer Dr Annayya Kulal said that a souvenir will be launched as part of the of the hospital. Interested artists may participate in a contest by designing a common logo for the Wenlock, Lady Goschen, and KMC hospitals, which should be sent to wlkdk175@ he secretary Dr KR Kamath, honorary president Dr B Unnikrishnan, honorary secretary Dr Durgaprasad MR, and Dr Julian Saldanha were present.
