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Helping you thrive.

While the Dyson Institute is a rewarding and fulfilling place to learn, it can also be challenging – you work on a robust academic degree alongside live Dyson projects, all-year-round. To help you thrive, there is a wealth of support services available to you. And because of our small year groups, we can respond to your individual needs.

We are committed to offering our students a supportive and stretching environment in which they can thrive personally as well as academically, as they prepare to become the engineering leaders of the future. We believe in offering a holistic approach to student wellbeing: eating well, sleeping well, exercising regularly and taking time out to relax on a regular basis are the foundations of good wellbeing. 

Students have an allocated student support advisor, the student support team are on hand during working hours to provide support on a wide range of needs. 

A lot of emphasis is placed on the student support. I've gained a lot of confidence and soft skills since I've got here. There's lots of ways to put yourself out of your comfort zone.

Rosalyn
Undergraduate Engineer

Personal development

We offer services and develop workshops to support our students in developing transferable skills, set and achieve personal and professional goals, and prepare for their future as an engineer. Our services are designed to empower students to reach their full potential both during and after their time at the Institute.

Coaching and 1-2-1 support

Executive coaching is a professional development strategy that involves working with an individual to unlock their potential, enhance their performance and achieve their goals. The aim is to improve leadership and management performance by developing the individuals’ self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and capacity to influence others. The coach’s role is to inspire and support, helping the individual to understand themselves better and see more clearly with compassion, whilst discovering the extent of the individual’s capabilities. The practice is action-based, meaning that the focus is on altering the individual’s thinking and encouraging tangible work and progress. The coaches will tailor their practice to fit the individuals' needs and goals to generate a development plan and to gain a fresh perspective on abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.

All students have three compulsory coaching conversations per year; more are available as required.

Meet the team

Sam

Sam

Sam’s background is in education, Safeguarding and pastoral support. Previously a University Lecturer and teacher, Sam has worked in both Higher Education and Further Education and as a Head of Education within the charity sector.  Sam is qualified to level 5 in Safeguarding, she is a Mental Health Lead, Sleep Ambassador and Sexual Violence Liaison Officer for the Institute. With special interest in training, trauma-informed communication and self-development.  

Annette

Annette

Annette is Mental Health Lead at the Institute, Sexual Violence Liaison Officer, Executive coach, breathwork coach and Insights Discovery practitioner.  Annette has a special interest in meditation and mindfulness, working with trauma, anxiety and stress reduction. Annette is a qualified Social Worker whose background is in both Child and Adult social services. She is qualified to Level 4 Safeguarding.

Corianne

Corianne

Corianne is a Senior Student Support Advisor who leads on the Disability and Neurodiversity support provision at the Institute. She is qualified to level 3 in Safeguarding, holds a level 3 qualification in Coaching and Mentoring, is a trained Sexual Violence Liaison Officer (SVLO) for the Institute, and a Mental Health First Aider. Corianne is also a Dyson Neuro-Inclusion Champion and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA). 

Having worked in UK Higher Education for almost ten years, she has developed a special interest in widening access, inclusive practice and creating a workplace that embraces and values neurodivergent individuals. 

Beth

Beth

Beth is a qualified Executive coach with over 10 years’ experience supporting individuals from undergraduates and postgraduates to executives and leaders. Her background spans both the Arts and Professional Coaching, and she is passionate about helping others thrive personally and professionally in a safe, welcoming environment. Since joining the Institute in 2020, Beth has brought creativity to the community, launching initiatives such as the ‘Artstitute’, which fosters student and staff wellbeing through creative campaigns and exhibitions. 

Beth holds a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification, is a trained Mental Health First Aider and serves as a Workplace Sleep Ambassador at the Institute. 

Imy

Imy

Imogen is a Student Support Advisor with a background in training and empowering individuals. As a member of the Safeguarding Team, Imogen is trained to Level 3 in Safeguarding, and is a trained Mental Health First Aider. 

Imogen is currently working towards her ILM Level 5 qualification in Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace. Imogen also leads on planning annual campaigns and events designed to support student wellbeing and engagement, and is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where all students feel supported and able to reach their full potential.
Health & wellbeing
Disability and neurodiversity
Programme support
Harassment & sexual misconduct

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