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“Students are facing huge barriers to education” – Spotlight on Safia, University Access Officer
“Our students are facing huge barriers to education”. It’s a tough time to be a young person in the UK. The university access gap is growing, rapidly, putting social mobility opportunities at risk. Students from the most under-resourced backgrounds are almost… more
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Cost of Living Crisis: The impact on education
The cost of living crisis is affecting people across the country. As prices soar and inflation remains unstable, the ongoing crisis is impacting students, schools and universities dramatically. Cost of Living for students, schools and universities University students are facing a… more
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Volunteer blog: I come from a low-income household, so I want to help young people just like me
The Access Project is proud to work with more than 1,000 volunteers who help change the lives of under-resourced young people. This week, we’re featuring a guest blog from one of our volunteer tutors, Dan, who dedicates one hour per week… more
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“I never would have thought it was possible…” – Year 13 student Patrice dreams of becoming an accountant
What do students say about The Access Project? Today, we’re sharing the story of Patrice, a talented and determined Year 13 student from London, who has ambitions of going to university to become an accountant. Patrice joined The Access Project when… more
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“It has been a wonderful experience” – Uni student Sonia reflects on her volunteering journey
Today, we’re sharing the story of Sonia, a volunteer tutor who joined The Access Project in 2021. Sonia is one of more than 1,000 volunteers at The Access Project, working to transform the lives of under-resourced young people. She volunteers for… more
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GCSE students embark on enriching university trips with The Access Project
February marked an exciting month for The Access Project as our Year 10 students embarked on their first university trips. Across the month, almost 500 students from The Access Project programmes were taken on trips to some of the country’s top… more
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The Access Project gains Mindful Employer accreditation
The Access Project is thrilled to announce our accreditation as a Mindful Employer. On 15 February 2024, we signed the Charter for Employers Positive About Mental Health, a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment… more
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Mentorship for success: The Access Project launches Impactful Mentoring report
The Access Project is thrilled to launch its ‘Impactful Mentoring’ report, delving into the critical role mentoring plays in widening access to higher education. The Access Project is a leading social mobility charity dedicated to supporting under-resourced students in accessing top-third… more
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The future of mentoring at The Access Project: Building skills for employability
At The Access Project, ambition fuels everything we do. Our goal is to grow, reaching more young people nationwide and helping them achieve social mobility by attending top universities. Yet, recent data reminds us of the persistent access gap, with disparities… more
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Mentoring outcomes: Student, alumni and staff reflections on our mentorship impact
At The Access Project, our mission is clear: to empower students from under-resourced backgrounds to secure places at top universities. We assess our impact by asking a fundamental question: Does our programme increase the likelihood of under-resourced students gaining admission to… more
