Impact
Real-world examples highlighting the positive economic, societal and cultural impacts of Russell Group universities in every region and nation of the UK.
Feature: Access & participation
University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students
UCL partnerships are widening access to HE for pupils across London
The Warwick study making life better for care leavers
Opening new access pathways to Oxford
Making Exeter's museum collections available to everyone
The University of Exeter is helping to ensure the amazing collections of local museums are accessible to everyone, through open access to digital resources
University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students
The Mature Access Pathway (MAP) was launched to support mature students - those over the age of 21 applying to study their first undergraduate degree - in their progression to higher education.
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
Widening participation and improving outcomes for students at Leeds
Since 2003, the Access to Leeds contextual admissions scheme has enabled over 10,000 UK undergraduates from less-represented backgrounds to study at the University.
The Cardiff students providing dental care to communities in the Cynon Valley
Mountain Ash Primary Care Dental Unit is a modern, purpose-built clinic situated in an area of high dental need in South Wales
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 area of York fair…
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
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
UCL partnerships are widening access to HE for pupils across London
Through access and widening participation work, UCL reaches around 1,000 schools and colleges each year, working with teachers and pupils from aged seven until 18
Reducing the attainment gap in primary schools in Southampton
A scheme run by the University of Southampton is helping to support primary school pupils make up for the impact felt following the Covid-19 lockdowns
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
LifeLab: how Southampton researchers are helping young people make better health choices
The University of Southampton has partnered with the NHS to help young people learn about how poor lifestyle choices can impact on their future health
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 study…
Supporting the UK skills pipeline with degree apprenticeships at Queen Mary
In 2015, Queen Mary University of London became the first Russell Group university in the UK to deliver degree apprenticeships, and to date has enrolled over 1,000 apprentices across seven programmes
Opening new access pathways to Oxford
In 2024 the University of Oxford launched a series of new access initiatives for young people from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds in regions of the UK where fewer students currently go on to Oxford…
10/10: building a sense of belonging and community for students in Manchester
10/10 offers a series of tailored events and opportunities that support students to find community, build belonging and develop confidence in their place at the University of Manchester.
