School & University

Alexander Mack talks about how singing practice helped him prepare for his final PhD oral examination, and how stammering has made him more aware of sounds, language and communication.

University lecturer Jonathan Ives talks about realising that what he says is more important than how he says it, and argues that fluency shouldn’t be our main goal.

Jack talks about finding an outlet in acting, growing in confidence, finding acceptance and his relationship anxieties.

Bethan Owen talks about how she built confidence at university after finding it terrifying, and how she dealt with someone who used the 'Did you forget your name?' line.

Edwintalks about learning from his first experience at university to go easy on himself the second time round.

India talks about the anxiety of starting university and trying to be kind to herself. 

Lecturer Grant gives advice to Freshers on seeking support for stammering at university.

Maggie hoped going to university in New Orleans would allow her to start a new life, one in which stammering didn't define her.

Giles talks about being thrown together with a group of strangers at uni, and what helped put him at ease.

Kyle talks about the challenges of leaving behind old support networks and making it on your own at uni.

Award-winning teacher Abed offers tips for teachers on how to support a pupil who stammers.