Impact

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

19 February 2025
Impact story
Access & participation
University of Exeter

University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students

A mature student working in a classroom
20 January 2025
Impact story
Access & participation
UCL

UCL partnerships are widening access to HE for pupils across London

15 February 2025
Impact story
Access & participation
Research
University of Warwick

The Warwick study making life better for care leavers

17 January 2025
Impact story
Access & participation
University of Oxford

Opening new access pathways to Oxford

Education
Cardiff 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

Education
University of Southampton

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

Two girls carry out an experiment in a lab in Southampton
Access & participation
King's College London

KCL extended medical degree is widening participation to medicine

The 6-year Extended Medical Degree Programme (EMDP) offered by King’s College London is aimed at educationally disadvantaged students and students from non-traditional backgrounds who have the potential to complete a…

A group of students on the extended medical degree programme