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“I am determined to get into my dream university” – The Access Project inspires STEM students on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) are at the heart of innovation and progress. Yet, women remain underrepresented in these fields. At The Access Project, we’re advocating for a future in which all young people, regardless of background, have the opportunity… more
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Five tips for Freshers – Mizanul’s guide to university
Hey readers, my name’s Mizanul – you can call me Miz – and as an alumnus of The Access Project, I decided to volunteer writing a blog post since it’s the least I can do after all the benefits they provided… more
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Bursaries and scholarships are key to unlocking higher education – Transparency of student funding must improve
“It’s kind of scary. You hear a lot of stories about students living off ramen and rice and stuff like that… You have to be responsible with your money and not spend it all.” – Student at The Access Project For… more
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Rising tuition fees must not impact student prospects, further student finance reforms crucial
The government’s plan to increase tuition fees in England to £9,535 per year presents a mixture of welcome changes and disappointing omissions for the fortunes of under-resourced young people across the country. We wholly welcome the decision to increase maintenance loans… more
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University admission rate falling for under-resourced students – Our response to the widening access gap
The university access gap is at its widest on record. Today, figures released by the Department for Education show that the proportion of young people from under-resourced backgrounds going on to study at university has fallen for the first time on… more
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“What can I do to learn more?” – Beneath the surface of barriers to learning
Parvathi Sajiv “But Miss, I can’t focus for some reason. I don’t think I’ll get the marks I need”, the student in front of me remarks. I pause for a moment. “Could you tell me more about why you feel that… more
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Celebrating our Impetus partnership
Ten years ago, The Access Project was a young fledgling charity, passionate about making a difference for pupils from disadvantaged communities. Our mission was clear but the pathway to becoming an impactful organisation was harder to navigate. This is when our… more
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“I got five out of five university offers” – Ellie’s journey with The Access Project
Students and young people are at the heart of everything we do at The Access Project. Today, we’re spotlighting Ellie – a recent graduate from our A level programme who is ready to take her next steps at university. Ellie is… more
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The Access Project students beat the odds on GCSE Results Day
GCSE Results Day is a momentous occasion for pupils nationwide. As our pupils open their exam results, The Access Project is celebrating student success and thanking our volunteer tutors for their dedication throughout the year. Today, our mentors are in schools… more
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Students celebrate exam success on A level results day 2024
Hundreds of thousands of students are waking up to collect their grades on A level results day. On the biggest day in the school year calendar, young people across the country will find out how they performed in their A levels,… more