Professor Jacqueline Stevenson from Sheffield Hallam University shares her thoughts on resilience

Helen Gregory
September 1 2016 - 5:30pm
Scholar: Professor Jacqueline Stevenson, pictured at the University of Newcastle, said:
“I'm concerned about the argument that by building character, children can compensate for any other shortcomings in their lives. Or that if you're the right sort of character it does not matter where you're coming from, you can succeed."
Scholar: Professor Jacqueline Stevenson, pictured at the University of Newcastle, said: “I'm concerned about the argument that by building character, children can compensate for any other shortcomings in their lives. Or that if you're the right sort of character it does not matter where you're coming from, you can succeed."

UNIVERSITIES need to ensure they bring their support services to students in need, instead of waiting for pupils to seek help, according to visiting scholar Professor Jacqueline Stevenson.

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Helen Gregory

Helen Gregory

Journalist

Helen Gregory joined the Newcastle Herald in 2010. She is the masthead’s education reporter and has written for the H2 and Weekender sections, as well as across a range of issues. Helen is a Walkley Award winning journalist and was also part of the Newcastle Herald team that won the United Nations World Environment Day Media Award for Environmental Reporting.

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