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Collaborative conference for teachers and advisers returns in July
We are pleased to announce that, following the success of last year’s pilot event, we are organising a second collaborative teachers’ and advisers’ conference.
The event will be held on Tuesday, 8 July at the University of Bradford. It is titled Working Together for Access and Success in Higher Education: Teachers’ and Advisers’ Conference.
It will have a diversity of student panels, speakers, networking opportunity, and a focus on reducing inequalities in HE access and success for underrepresented groups. |
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Dedicated underrepresented groups in HE webpage launched
Resources that support teachers and advisers who work with students from underrepresented groups (URGs) can now be accessed on a dedicated area of our website.
The section makes it easier for professionals to locate resources that relate to disability and wellbeing support, care leavers, estranged learners, and young carers.
The resources have been specifically designed to support learners from URGs to make informed choices about their progression to HE and to experience an improved equality of opportunity when at HE. |
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We back government decision to retain post-16 courses
We fully support the government’s decision to retain 70% of post-16 courses that were earmarked for defunding. The move follows a study into vocational qualifications that were due to be defunded by the previous government.
Retaining these courses will give learners greater choice and clear pathways to progress into HE or employment. Having a range of qualification options means that learners can select from a combination of types of nationally recognised qualifications to gain skills, experience and knowledge towards their next steps. |
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University of Leeds signs Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater (GTRBS) Pledge
The University of Leeds has formally commited to the GTRSB into HE Pledge.
The pledge supports and facilitates the development of an inclusive and welcoming culture for students and staff from GTRSB communities and encourages HE institutions to review and develop their current working practices.
GTRB communities are some of the least likely to access HE due to systemic social challenges and barriers |
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What UCAS data tells us about the barriers disabled applicants face
In this exclusive blog, Nicola Turner (UCAS, Senior Fair Access Adviser) looks at some of the barriers that disabled students can face in HE and how they can be addressed.
More applicants are sharing a disability but the number deferring entry is increasing. The main reason for this is delayed or missing adjustments and support
Nicola signposts to a number of useful resources that can be used by learners and advisers. |
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GHWY announces upcoming CPD programme
We are excited to announce our first four CPD events of 2025.
The free training offers a wide range of virtual opportunities for teachers and advisers who support young people aged 11-18.
The programme’s events aim to increase knowledge and understanding of underrepresented groups in HE, as well as providing key updates and understanding of changes within the FE and HE sector. |
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Blogs from our members Bringing you updates and opinion pieces from our Access and Participation Strategy Group |
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Our archive includes blogs written by members of our Access & Participation Group and our Go Higher Skills Group, drawn from across our 13 HE partners.
Subjects covered are as diverse as the state of the arts, how Artificial Intelligence is used to support staff and students, and helping working class students feel seen.
You can also read blogs about the work of GHWY and our Uni Connect programme. |
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Blogs from our under-represented group (URG) networks Keeping you up-to-date with the activities of our four URG networks |
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Monitoring impact of Disabled Students Allowance changes
We present an overview of the impact of changes made to the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).
The blog, from our Disabled Students Network, explains the nature of the government's changes and looks at some of the areas where challenges have been experienced by students. |
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Updates from our members We bring you updates from across our 13 member institutions |
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Leeds Beckett University's Centre for Dementia Research and The University of Leeds School of Healthcare partnership have been chosen by the National Institute for Health and Care Research to join its School for Social Care Research, which has been developing the evidence base to inform and improve adult social care practice in England since 2009. |
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A £1.18m University of Bradford project funded by the Medical Research Council could help improve diagnosis of glaucoma while reducing misdiagnosis rates. Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting 3% of those aged over 40 in the UK. Effective treatment requires accurate early diagnosis and that current detection rates could be improved. The four-year project is due to begin in April. |
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The call for transformational, courageous anti-racist leadership in Higher Education
Date and time: January - April Location: Online
Who: Leeds Trinity University / Universities UK
This four part webinar series delves into the critical role of courageous leadership in dismantling systemic racism and reshaping institutions to foster equity, inclusion, and justice. Each session will feature expert speakers, candid discussions, and actionable strategies to drive meaningful change. |
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Upcoming CPD opportunities |
Our Uni Connect project runs a wide range of free opportunities to upskill and build confidence for staff who support young people with their progression. |
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Supporting care-experienced learners on their Higher Education journey
Date and time: Thursday, 13 February, 3-4.30pm
By the end of the webinar you will know more about how the HE sector support care-experienced learners, and what opportunities, resources and activities are out there specially tailored to meet the needs of these learners.
Guest speakers are Penny Garner, Outreach and Partnerships Manager and Alex Hargreaves, Outreach Coordinator from Inspiring Choices, the North Yorkshire Uni Connect. |
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Unpaid and underpaid internships
The Sutton Trust has published a report that considers the widening class gap in access to internships, with middle-class graduates benefiting more due to family connections. It calls for paid internships and more transparency in hiring, urging employers to widen their talent pool beyond personal connections. |
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University degree still best for young Britons’ life chances, says former minister
In a research paper for King’s College London, former Tory minister David Willetts argues that the “graduate premium” in pay makes a university education clearly worthwhile. An undergraduate degree is worth on average £280,000 more for men and £190,000 more for women over their lifetimes, after student loan repayments, than for those without a degree. |
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Go Higher West Yorkshire: reducing inequalities in access to, success in and progression from Higher Education.
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