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What is Thrive?
Starting university can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to expect.
Co-designed by students for students, Thrive is a welcoming and inclusive Student Success programme for foundation and first year students from backgrounds that are traditionally under-represented at university.
Thrive is jam packed with activities, events and opportunities to give you the edge when it comes to navigating university life. Our goal is to help you to settle in, grow and succeed in first year and beyond!
Hear more about the programme and the benefits it can bring from our Student Success Officer in this short video.
What does Thrive include?
Thrive supports eligible students to reach their potential in five ways. You can take part in as many activities and events as you like, based on your interests and availability:
Who can join the Thrive programme?
Thrive eligibility criteria is based on the latest data to ensure our support reaches the students who need it most, when they need it most.
You are eligible to join Thrive if you are a UK home undergraduate student and meet one or more of the criteria below for the 2025–26 academic year:
- Students who are a care leaver, care experienced or estranged
- Students who were eligible for free school meals
- Students entering university from a neighbourhood where there is low participation in higher education, and students from low-income households (Check your postcode).
- Students with caring responsibilities
- Students who hold refugee status
- Students who identify as Black, Asian or from other minority ethnic groups
- Students who did not study A Level qualifications, e.g. BTEC.
Thrive Plus
As past Thrive participants, your journey with us doesn’t end after completion of first year. We’re still here to support you to adapt, grow, and succeed. You can benefit from:
- Facilitated peer support through Action Learning Sets
- Enhanced support to access and apply to the Thrive fund
- Exclusive access to career focused insight experiences
- Mentoring opportunities with renowned employers
- Exclusive access to Get Ahead appointments
- Access to unique and inspiring guest speaker/panel sessions
All previously registered Thrive students will receive regular email updates on the opportunities available throughout the academic year.
Thrive Fund
The Thrive Fund is an exciting new initiative which will contribute financial support to helps you to take part in activities which enhance your employability, build your confidence and develop your transferable skills.
Student profiles
Don’t just take our word for it, hear from students first-hand.
Hear from a current Thrive alumni student about their experience on the programme in this short video.
Upcoming Thrive Events
For current 25/26 Thrive and Thrive Plus members see information below information regarding exciting, upcoming events to get involved with. If you are usually in lectures, seminars or placements on this date, but would like to attend, speak to your tutor about possible release from your schedule.
Diversity Student Success Programme Online Workshop
We’re excited to invite you to a dynamic online workshop delivered in partnership with Grit, created specifically for home, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students.
Date: Monday 9 March
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Online
This is a great opportunity to focus on your personal development in a supportive, motivating space. Throughout the day, you’ll have the chance to:
- Challenge limiting beliefs and step into your potential
- Connect with new friends and build your network
- Boost your confidence, belonging and self-belief
- Celebrate your identity and uncover what drives you
- Own your brilliance
- Gain a certificate on completion of the programme
There are only 50 places available. Be sure to register your interest early to secure your spot.
Thrive X Liverpool Foundation Employability Workshop
Experience a transformational opportunity designed to empower you to reflect, unlock your skills, explore career pathways, and thrive on programme and beyond.
The skills, insight and confidence gained are designed to support you across any course and future career path.
When: Wednesday 4 March 10-4pm on campus
What to expect
- Work with the LFC Foundation team to build practical skills in communication, teamwork, resilience and goal setting, while developing greater self-awareness and confidence to support you on programme and to prepare for your next steps.
- Support your wellbeing, with a powerful session from former LFC player Chris Kirkland on mental health, resilience and overcoming barriers.
- Sign up for further support, including 1:1 mentoring and careers guidance.
25 places. One extraordinary opportunity. Don’t miss it! Check your eligibility and express your interest here
Diversity Student Success Programme Student Profile
Get involved
Thrive registration is now closed for academic year 25/26.
Thrive FAQs
Contact us
Still got questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re here to help you make the most of your university experience.