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Aiming for Oxford – Alisha’s experiences on the Oxbridge Pathway
As part of our programme, The Access Project offers students a wide variety of enrichment opportunities, including our specialised Oxbridge and Healthcare Pathways. These Pathways are designed to support students through the application process towards courses with additional requirements and admissions… more
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“The Access Project has equipped me with invaluable skills” – Q&A with Isabel, Year 13 student
What does student life look like at The Access Project? We sat down with Isabel, a Year 13 student at one of our partner schools in the West Midlands, to find out more about her journey with The Access Project —… more
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“My eyes are open to new possibilities” – Lucie’s education journey with The Access Project
When Lucie first joined The Access Project, she set herself a goal to improve her GCSE grades. Now a Year 12 student, she’s got a new ambition: to be the first in her family to attend university. Lucie, who lives in… more
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The Access Project alumnus makes Top 10 Future Leaders list
Former The Access Project student and recent University of Oxford graduate Ras.I Martin is making waves as one of the UK’s top ten future leaders of 2025. Powerful Media’s Future Leaders — an annual publication celebrating 150 outstanding Black university students… more
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What I learned in my first year at university – Zarif’s journey to The University of Manchester
Starting university was thrilling yet daunting, especially moving away from home, which meant newfound independence but also challenges like self-reliance and navigating the unknown. Living alone taught me responsibility and resilience. Reflecting on my first year, I grew academically, personally and… more
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Widening participation in North West England – Launching our partnership with The University of Manchester
The Access Project is delighted to announce a new partnership with The University of Manchester, which will help us reach more young people through our university access and widening participation programmes. The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Humanities is supporting The… more
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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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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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“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
