Graduation 2025: Nathan Adams

By: Communications

Nathan Adams smiling while wearing a graduation gown and cap

What journey did you take to get to UEA?

I come from a care-experienced background, with a history of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma across early adulthood. I hope by sharing my journey to UEA, I can inspire others and reduce stigma surrounding care-experienced young people.

The label doesn’t define what we’re capable of achieving.

Tell us a UEA memory you’ll always treasure.

In my first week, my dissertation supervisor sat with me and a university friend to get to know us, which helped foster a sense of belonging at UEA.

What’s next for you after graduation?

I will be pursuing an MSc in Psychology (conversion) to build on my education and develop a deeper psychological understanding across the lifespan.

Where is your future heading?

Working towards being a qualified Clinical Psychologist through the ClinPsyD pathway. My focus will be to specialise in the modality of Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) and support young people through trauma-informed approaches.

What will you miss about being on campus or in Norwich?

I will miss the support that I received, the relationships that I built, and the facilities – especially the Sportspark.

What research projects have you been involved in?

As part of my degree, I conducted research to inform my dissertation. The title of my dissertation was ‘Exploring the Educational Engagement of Care-Experienced Learners in Wickshire (pseudonym)’; the research captured the voice of professionals working with care-experienced young people.

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