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The Stormzy university effect: 'I feel more represented' The Stormzy university effect: 'I feel more represented'
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Stormzy has been credited with changing the intake at one of Britain's top universities.Stormzy has been credited with changing the intake at one of Britain's top universities.
Cambridge University says the "Stormzy effect" means that more black students are applying and being admitted than ever before.Cambridge University says the "Stormzy effect" means that more black students are applying and being admitted than ever before.
It says the rapper's scholarship has been part of the change in culture.It says the rapper's scholarship has been part of the change in culture.
According to new figures, for the first time, black students make up more than 3% of new undergraduates.According to new figures, for the first time, black students make up more than 3% of new undergraduates.
But how much has Cambridge University life changed for those students? Two years ago Radio 1's Newsbeat spoke with some of the "Cambridge 14".But how much has Cambridge University life changed for those students? Two years ago Radio 1's Newsbeat spoke with some of the "Cambridge 14".
They're a group of black, male students who uploaded several photos on Facebook, in a bid to encourage more ethnic minority students to apply there.They're a group of black, male students who uploaded several photos on Facebook, in a bid to encourage more ethnic minority students to apply there.
Joseph Adiwku was one of them. He's now in his fourth year at Cambridge University studying Medicine.Joseph Adiwku was one of them. He's now in his fourth year at Cambridge University studying Medicine.
He tells Radio 1's Newsbeat, he's seen an increase in diversity on campus: "Each year we've seen a steady rise in the community, so we're on the right tracks."He tells Radio 1's Newsbeat, he's seen an increase in diversity on campus: "Each year we've seen a steady rise in the community, so we're on the right tracks."
Joseph says although it remains a predominantly white university, he doesn't feel it's "divided".Joseph says although it remains a predominantly white university, he doesn't feel it's "divided".
"I wouldn't say Cambridge is cliquey. I really think people make an effort to be aware of diversity.""I wouldn't say Cambridge is cliquey. I really think people make an effort to be aware of diversity."
The 21-year-old says he would like to see even more black students on campus.The 21-year-old says he would like to see even more black students on campus.
"I've been feeling a lot more represented but there is progress still to be made. These things don't happen overnight.""I've been feeling a lot more represented but there is progress still to be made. These things don't happen overnight."
Peter Fashola, who was also in the Cambridge 14, graduated from the university last year. He now works in finance.Peter Fashola, who was also in the Cambridge 14, graduated from the university last year. He now works in finance.
He reckons Stormzy's made Cambridge cool: "People come to me and they're like 'wow' you went to Cambridge - not the place where prime ministers go, but the place Stormzy is related too." He reckons Stormzy's made Cambridge cool for some people: "People come to me and they're like 'wow' you went to Cambridge - not the place where prime ministers go, but the place Stormzy relates with."
Since 2018, the grime artist has funded the tuition fees and living costs of two students each year - currently four students in total.Since 2018, the grime artist has funded the tuition fees and living costs of two students each year - currently four students in total.
Peter says the influence of Stormzy's scholarships is noticeable. "By the time I was in third year there were a lot more black freshers starting."Peter says the influence of Stormzy's scholarships is noticeable. "By the time I was in third year there were a lot more black freshers starting."
"I go on social media platforms now and see so many black people in a room in Cambridge, and I think 'is that our Cambridge?' It's different now.""I go on social media platforms now and see so many black people in a room in Cambridge, and I think 'is that our Cambridge?' It's different now."
Although Peter "loved his time at Cambridge", he says it wasn't always easy.Although Peter "loved his time at Cambridge", he says it wasn't always easy.
"At times I felt quite secluded because statistically there aren't many people who came from the same background and have the same history [as me].""At times I felt quite secluded because statistically there aren't many people who came from the same background and have the same history [as me]."
"In my college, in my year, there were only two other black people and that made social aspects difficult but there are societies which help.""In my college, in my year, there were only two other black people and that made social aspects difficult but there are societies which help."
Joseph and Peter are part of the The Cambridge University African Caribbean Society (CUACS).Joseph and Peter are part of the The Cambridge University African Caribbean Society (CUACS).
Peter says society "needs more Stormzy's".Peter says society "needs more Stormzy's".
"Stormzy's a chief, he's realised there are barriers to entry for people who look like him and finance is a massive one." "Stormzy's a G, he's realised there are barriers to entry for people who look like him and finance is a massive one."
Peter says CUACS and Stormzy share the same goal.Peter says CUACS and Stormzy share the same goal.
"We're reshaping the perception of what a Cambridge student looks like.""We're reshaping the perception of what a Cambridge student looks like."
"I think a lot of people don't apply, not because of their grades, but because they think they don't belong.""I think a lot of people don't apply, not because of their grades, but because they think they don't belong."
For Peter, it's really important universities are diverse, because that has a knock-on effect on society.For Peter, it's really important universities are diverse, because that has a knock-on effect on society.
"When you think of Cambridge, you don't think of black men like me who were raised in a council estate in Hackney.""When you think of Cambridge, you don't think of black men like me who were raised in a council estate in Hackney."
"The reason why it's important to have people like myself at these institutions is because we live in a society where positions of authority, are reliant on institutions like Cambridge." "The reason why it's important to have people like myself at these institutions is because we live in a society where positions of authority, are still firmly reliant on institutions you came from like Cambridge."
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