Anne-Marie Canning MBE's commitment to social mobility in education

Written By Ben Stevens
 

Episode 31: Anne-Marie Canning MBE's commitment to social mobility in education

Anne-Marie Canning MBE's story is a truly inspiring one. From early days at a struggling school in Doncaster to studying and working at leading universities, she is now the CEO of The Brilliant Club, an award-winning charity that supports underserved students to access leading universities. Charismatic and a natural-born raconteur, Anne-Marie's episode is not one to be missed.

🎙️ Episode recap:

  • Anne-Marie discusses her mentor Greg Dyke, who pointed her in the direction of serving disadvantaged students

  • Her educational journey from unambitious school in Doncaster to paving her own path to leading universities

  • The challenges of becoming CEO of the Brilliant Club during the Covid pandemic and how to tackle returning from maternity leave

  • The amazing story of one student who faced homelessness after being rejected by a university

  • Her curious content consumption, from her TikTok "addiction" to great works of literature like Raymond Williams's 'Border Country'

  • Finally, her advice to her peers in the sector and what she considers to be "catnip" to employers

 
 
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