The NSS: In a league of its own
The sheer scale of the National Student Survey makes it a powerful weapon for students as well as a reliable guide for applicants.
31 Jul 2018
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OfS invites tenders for Evidence and Impact Exchange
The Office for Students (OfS) is inviting tenders for the establishment of an independent Evidence and Impact Exchange (EIX) – a ‘What Works Centre’ to promote access, success and progression for underrepresented groups of students.
31 Jul 2018
Our newsTackling the geographical disparities in higher education
It’s no secret that, in higher education, where you come from has a major impact on where you end up.
5 Jul 2018
Blog postBuilding routes into construction degrees with greater equality
The BRIDGE project is seeking to understand and tackle barriers to higher education participation and recruitment.
20 Jun 2018
Blog postReview of our approach to fair access and participation in higher education
The Office for Students (OfS) is undertaking a review of its approach to access and participation plans, student premium funding, and the National Collaborative Outreach Programme.
20 Jun 2018
Our newsHow student support is encouraging young learners to enter higher education
‘I have faced similar barriers and overcome them’: Student and graduate mentors provide a crucial role for many partners in the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP). They explain what the role means to them and the young learners they work with.
8 Jun 2018
Blog postEngaging parents and carers is essential to effective outreach
Go Higher West Yorkshire have been creating events that make sure parents and carers are engaged with outreach, as well as school students.
7 Jun 2018
Blog postListening to local needs is key to good outreach, says NCOP consortium Higher Horizons+
Tailoring outreach activity to the learners’ specific needs is only possible through close collaboration with schools and students themselves. Higher Horizons+ explain how they’re working to achieve this.
7 Jun 2018
Blog postHow the OfS will address value for money
Developing the OfS’s approach to value for money.
6 Jun 2018
Blog postRecent graduates mentor school learners to better understand higher education opportunities
Mike Thompson of Aimhigher West Midlands explains how they’re working with recent graduates who offer peer-to-peer outreach to young learners in their target schools.
5 Jun 2018
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