Our thinking

Every day, across the IntoUniversity network, thousands of little moments occur. These little moments can make a world of difference to the young people we strive to support.

Rachel Carr, Chief Executive and Co-founder of IntoUniversity, explains how and why quality was made the heart of the IntoUniversity programme.

Alex Quinn, IntoUniversity’s Head of Data & Impact, unpicks the implications of IntoUniversity’s latest impact data, which demonstrates a slight dip in university progression amid a challenging post-COVID context.

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.

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.

Data is crucial in helping us to narrow down where we are most needed, but it can only tell us so much.

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.

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.