Professor Sir Eric Thomas, 1953 -2023
IntoUniversity pays tribute to former trustee Professor Sir Eric Thomas
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Three years, three centres – reflections on IntoUniversity’s work in Scotland
IntoUniversity’s expansion into Scotland marked its first time working outside England. With a new education system to navigate and new relationships to build, the project was further complicated by the unexpected impact of the COVID pandemic. Now, three years and three centres on, Daisy Rae, our Head of Operations in Scotland, reflects on the journey so far and looks ahead to the future.
Exploring Oxbridge: A holistic approach to supporting students with their applications
As the early UCAS deadline passes for another year, Amber-Page, our Oxbridge Programme Manager, reflects on the last two years of our Explore Oxbridge programme.
Not just dots on a map: The key to getting place-based interventions right
Data is crucial in helping us to narrow down where we are most needed, but it can only tell us so much.
National Inclusion Week 2023: Staff Networks
Every organisation should want their staff to feel like they belong and can be their authentic self at work. Staff networks, where groups of employees with shared life experiences can meet to discuss these experiences, play an essential role in creating this inclusive working culture.
“IntoUniversity isn’t just about getting into University but about beating the odds and managing the unpredictable and often unequal circumstances so many of us find ourselves in”
Harlem is a 22-year old Reception Teacher. Fifteen years ago, she walked into the IntoUniversity Lambeth centre (now Kennington) for the first time aged 7. Here, in an article originally delivered as a speech at our 20th anniversary celebration, and adapted for our report 'A Generation of Transformation', she shares what made the IntoUniversity experience so special for her and others like her.
A collaborative, community-based approach to tackling educational inequalities
The University of Nottingham (UoN) joined forces with IntoUniversity in 2011, building on an existing programme of outreach work. The partnership saw the charity branch out of London for the first time, and the success of this collaboration birthed a formula for regional intervention which has now been replicated in neighbourhoods all across England and Scotland.
New report: A Generation of Transformation – 20 years of IntoUniversity
Download our new report, reflecting on 20 years of IntoUniversity and looking ahead at the next 20 years.
The future of technology and social mobility in the UK
Our corporate partners don’t only provide support to our students but also lend their expertise to the charity as a whole. Through pro bono projects and staff mentoring, our partners have been essential in supporting the charity’s growth.