Convening partners in Bristol to improve opportunity Access & participation 25 April 2025 Convening partners in Bristol to improve opportunity Micro-campuses in Bristol are bringing together the university, FE colleges, businesses and charities to improve learning and career opportunities in local communities
Durham Learning Alliance: giving people the skills they need to get on in life Access & participation Education 17 January 2025 Durham Learning Alliance: giving people the skills they need to get on in life Durham University and four County Durham colleges are working together to expand education opportunities and drive economic growth in North East England.
The Warwick study making life better for care leavers Access & participation Research 15 February 2025 The Warwick study making life better for care leavers Sometimes innovation comes not from science or data, but from listening to those at the heart of an issue
Addressing digital exclusion in south Belfast Access & participation 20 January 2025 Addressing digital exclusion in south Belfast Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has worked with local skills providers to create a new digital ICT qualification designed to address needs identified through 'Growing Up in the Market' a longitudinal...
Russell Group universities improve wellbeing and prosperity across the UK Access & participation Education Research 28 June 2024 Russell Group universities improve wellbeing and prosperity across the UK New report shows how research-intensive universities help local communities with health and wellbeing, arts and culture, and skills
The Bristol researchers shifting thinking on education policy Access & participation Education 17 January 2025 The Bristol researchers shifting thinking on education policy Research led by the University of Bristol has redefined how school performance data is understood in England, challenging entrenched assumptions and shaping policies to promote social mobility
Imperial's Invention Rooms invite the local community to innovate together Access & participation Innovation 17 January 2025 Imperial's Invention Rooms invite the local community to innovate together The Invention Rooms is a unique space in Imperial’s White City Deep Tech Campus at the heart of the Imperial WestTech Corridor, where the local community and Imperial come together to collaborate...
LSE Generate: providing entrepreneurship skills to school pupils Access & participation 17 January 2025 LSE Generate: providing entrepreneurship skills to school pupils The entrepreneurship team at the London School of Economics (LSE) worked with OakNorth, an alumni-founded business, to develop LSE Generate: a schools partnerships initiative designed to help...
The Bishop Big Dig: building strong places and communities in County Durham Access & participation Research 17 January 2025 The Bishop Big Dig: building strong places and communities in County Durham The Bishop Big Dig used innovative archaeology ‘intervention’ to restore people’s mental health and sense of belonging
Turner Sims Southampton: bringing the joy of live music to local communities Access & participation 20 January 2025 Turner Sims Southampton: bringing the joy of live music to local communities In 2022/23, the University of Southampton’s music venue, Turner Sims (TS) Southampton, presented 114 live concerts attracting 18,309 attendees, including 1,560 students and under 18s
UCL East: innovative arts and science initiatives on a new campus in Newham Access & participation Education 20 January 2025 UCL East: innovative arts and science initiatives on a new campus in Newham UCL’s creation of a new campus in Newham has brought numerous initiatives to benefit the local community and developed in collaboration with local government
Free skills support and play sessions for families and communities in York Access & participation 20 January 2025 Free skills support and play sessions for families and communities in York The University of York is spearheading a funding initiative which raised more than £1.5 million to establish a new education and community space, offering children and young people in the Westfield...
