Uni Connect: driving collaboration and evaluation to improve equality of opportunity
Today we are publishing three independent reports on Uni Connect and launching a new Uni Connect website.
Last updated: 18 May 2023
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New website and guidance to support effective uni-school partnerships
A new website launched today by the Office for Students is designed to help learners, teachers and advisers find activities, advice and information on the benefits and realities of going to university or college through the Uni Connect programme.
Last updated: 18 May 2023
Press releaseThe benefits of and barriers to collaborative access activity by higher education providers
Research to develop a fuller understanding about the benefits of collaboration for providers, their partners and students, as well as current and potential barriers that can inhibit partnership working to inform a future strategy.
Last updated: 18 May 2023
PublicationFifth independent review of impact evaluation evidence submitted by Uni Connect partnerships
Independent research providing insights into the impact of activities delivered through the Uni Connect programme, drawing on partnerships’ local evaluation evidence to date.
Last updated: 18 May 2023
PublicationFormative evaluation of Uni Connect phase three: Findings
This report presents independent formative evaluation findings exploring Uni Connect outreach hubs’ strategic approach and delivery progress during phase three.
Last updated: 18 May 2023
Publication2024-25 access and participation plans: webinars for volunteer providers
The purpose of these four webinars is to support volunteer providers submitting new access and participation plans in 2023.
Last updated: 09 May 2023
EventStudents from disadvantaged backgrounds less likely to complete their course
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those otherwise underrepresented in higher education are less likely to complete their course, data published by the Office for Students (OfS) shows.
Last updated: 29 Mar 2023
Press releaseRapid review to support development of the Equality of Opportunity Risk Register
The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) produced this rapid evidence review to inform the development of the OfS's Equality of Opportunity Risk Register (EORR).
Last updated: 29 Mar 2023
PublicationStudying during rises in the cost of living
This brief outlines the results of our information gathering on the effect on students of the recent rises in the cost of living, and summarises other recent research in this area. It also examines some of the actions by universities and colleges to mitigate the effects of the situation on their students.
Last updated: 17 Mar 2023
PublicationBoost for equality of opportunity as universities commit to improving access
Our outcomes report on responses to new priorities for access and participation plans has found promising signs of progress.
Last updated: 09 Feb 2023
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