We collaborated with design experts and first-generation students to curate a student-centric programme that addresses first-generation student challenges, helping students build a roadmap and avoid common unexpected hurdles.
The programme is packed with authentic stories and practical strategies to help undergraduates hit the ground running, make the most out of their university experience and build the foundations to accelerate towards a graduate career.
Equality, diversity and inclusivity data underpins all of our work and helps us to identify areas for action.
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The Navigating University Programme
Diversity also applies to diversity of educational background.
What People Are Saying
“This is definitely something I wish I had when I was at university.”
First-generation solicitor
“I never found this sort of support available at university. Firstgens is needed.”
First-generation student
“As a first-generation student, it is so encouraging to see support like this, I feel recognised.”
First-generation student
“You are doing something new, out of your comfort zone, in a system that wasn’t built for you.”
First-generation graduate
Why positive-action is needed
Disparity of opportunity
The number of students from the most disadvantaged groups entering professional jobs is lower than it should be, given their qualifications. (OFS, 2020).
Graduates from less advantaged backgrounds are less likely to gain entry to prestigious professions and career pathways, and to be promoted within them. (Bridge Group, 2022).
Disproportionate distribution of equity
More privileged students being 80% more likely to end up in a professional role than those from working-class backgrounds.
A class pay gap exists; those from working-class backgrounds in the professions earn £6800 less than colleagues from professional backgrounds.
Lack of representation
Traditional professions such as medicine, law, journalism, academia and management consultancy remain dominated by the privileged. (The class Gap report 2017).
