Queen’s University Belfast: Supporting Care Experienced Young People
This article explores how Queen’s University Belfast supports current care experienced students, as well as how we use outreach to raise aspirations from an early age.
How to Deliver Student-Led, Impactful Student Success Activities for Underrepresented Students: Insights from the University of Leeds’ Plus Programme
The article explores learnings from the University of Leeds’ Plus Programme’s over a challenging few years, outlining how higher education institutions can deliver student-led, impactful student success activities for underrepresented cohorts.
Webinar: Curriculum, Culture and Community - A Foundational Framework to Reduce the Awarding Gap at the University of Southampton
Student panellists discuss a co-creation initiative at the University of Southampton which works towards tacking the awarding gap for black students.
Premium Live Webinar: Challenging the Hostile Environment Narrative for International Students - A Case Study on Global Gatherings
In this exclusive webinar for HE Professional members on 19 March, we will delve into the transformative power of inclusive university-led initiatives, with a spotlight on the “Global Gatherings” programme at the University of Wolverhampton.
Leveraging Data to Support Widening Participation Past the Point of Entry
Technology is not a simple fix for complex societal needs, but it can enable institutions to evaluate the impact of widening participation initiatives, and can go on to support disadvantaged students once they are through the front door.
Empowering Equity in Higher Education: The Imperative of Professionalisation and CPD in Widening Participation
Jon Datta explores the need for dedicated professionalisation programmes in Widening Participation in Higher Education and the need for a dedicated careers strategy.
Riding Wave One: Insights from Access and Participation Planning at the University of Derby
Neil Fowler offers his three and half top tips for those writing their APP based on experiences of Wave One.
Can artificial intelligence enhance accessibility and help disabled students get on track?
Can a conversation with a virtual assistant enhance access to study? There’s potential for this to benefit students and staff.
The Role of Reverse Mentoring in Creating a More Connected Campus
The University of Leeds carried out a cross-institutional research study to find out if subverting traditional student and leadership roles could contribute to cultural change.
Whose Target Group is it Anyway? The Messy Business of Enacting Widening Participation Policy
A study exploring the important ways that context shapes targeting approaches in access and participation.
Closing the Awarding Gap: ‘The Collective’ at Manchester Metropolitan University
MMU is addressing the racialised awarding gap through The Collective, a group of students, academics and professional services staff working towards racial equity.
How Widening Participation Practitioners Can Affect the Experience and Outcomes of WP Students at University
Becca Kirk explores how WP practitioners can support WP students throughout the student lifecycle and help facilitate positive graduate outcomes.
The Importance of Access for Adult Learners
Widening Participation is associated with aspiration and attainment-raising with school pupils. But what if you left school with few qualifications thirty years ago?
Case Study: Ensuring Student Success through a Streamlined Network of Support
The University of Leeds is reducing gaps in inequality by offering a package of support to students through a network of interconnected programmes from application to graduation.
Supporting Raising Attainment in Schools: Creating New Spaces to Think Differently
The University of Oxford shares learning around the ‘supporting’ role of universities in school-university partnerships focused on raising attainment.
Access and Participation in HE vis-à-vis Degree Apprenticeships
We should allow ourselves time to celebrate the success of higher level Apprenticeships. They are a brilliant UK Invention.
What Next for Widening Participation?
Dr Lauren Bellaera reflects on the key topics and issues currently being discussed in Widening Participation.
Beyond Consultation: Co-Production with Widening Participation Students
An in-depth look at Edge Hill's Student Advisory Panels.
Developing Successful School Partnerships: An Implementation Guide
Practical, effective solutions for widening participation practitioners seeking to build successful school partnerships.