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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
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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
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Future star Brianna secures spot at prestigious BRIT School
Meet Brianna – a student on our programme with a bright future at the country’s most prestigious performing arts college. While she waits for her GCSE results in August, she’s already secured her next step in education. This September, Brianna is… more
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Bouncing back from health struggles – “The Access Project has helped me gain my confidence back”
Imaani joined The Access Project in 2022, during a crucial time in her life. Having missed three years of school due to ongoing health issues that required frequent hospital stays, Imaani found herself in a challenging situation that put her education… more
