Case studies

Exeter Progression for talented pupils

Students aged 17-18 from target schools in Devon and Cornwall take part in a two-year progressive programme of activities to get an insight into studying at university.

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Glasgow pupils learn university skills

Pupils in Glasgow schools are learning the skills they need to study at university.

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Advancing Access initiative for teachers

Teachers play an absolutely vital role in encouraging and supporting their students to progress to leading universities.

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Forward Thinking for 'gifted and talented' students

The University of Birmingham works with widening participation students aged 12 to 16 across a range of local schools.

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Degree apprenticeship in engineering

University of Exeter has joined a partnership between engineering firm Laing O’Rourke and others to offer a part-time civil engineering degree apprenticeship.

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Employability skills boost for Nottingham Pharmacy students

Students in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham are forming a close community, thanks to a new initiative - “Come on in to our research labs.”

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International student-run journal publishing undergraduate research

Undergraduates at University of Warwick can boost their post-education CV through ‘Reinvention: an International Journal of Undergraduate Research’.

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Student researchers helping improve university life

Students at King’s College London are given the opportunity to complete a paid ‘internship’ at the university working on projects aimed at improving the student experience.

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Active participation through a Connected Curriculum

University College London (UCL) aims to provide every student with the opportunity to take part in research.

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INSPIRE medical research at Bristol

Medical students at the University of Bristol have the chance to get involved in research supported by a competitive funding programme. 

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