We empower students who are the first in their family to attend university to navigate higher education.
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The Equality Beyond Access event, on 29 May 2024, stands as a nationwide event, dedicated to the advancement of outcomes for students who are the first-generation to attend university.
We'll delve into strategies for university providers to address the socioeconomic progression gaps and how universities can adapt to first-generation students emerging as a new concern on the OfS' Equal Opportunity Register. Joined by Sir Steven West, VC at UWE Bristol, Suzanne Carrie, Head of Equality of Opportunity at OfS and researchers from University of Bristol and UCL.
It serves as a platform for thought leadership, initiating discussions to promote equity in higher education and close the progression gaps.
Vision
We envision a society where young people have access to higher education and equal opportunities to succeed academically and professionally, regardless of their socio-economic background.
Mission
Our mission is to plug the progression gap in education.
What we do
A Prince’s Trust and Diana Award winning social enterprise was founded by first-generation students, reaching 30 UK universities. Our community-led organisation specialise in offering tailored assistance to first-generation students. In partnership with UK universities and graduate employers, we have built an ecosystem of support that nurtures academic, social and professional development.
3 branch approach:
Support students to level up through the Navigating University Programme.
Deliver training and auditing for higher education teams.
Provide graduate employers with access to a pool of students from diverse backgrounds.
“University feels like navigating through the dark, whilst others have a torch”
– 1st year first-gen student