We had a great time at the NERUPI Convention on September 16th. We were at the wonderful Friends House, London Euston and the day started with Professor Sam Friedman, and Dr Pere Ayling considering some of the underlying causes of educational inequality exploring class, race, gender, identity and the reproduction of privilege. Our panel discussion focussed on emerging findings from the Higher Education Access and Participation Task and Finish Group which was represented by Professor Chris Millward, Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation, OfS, Professor Tony Moss, PVC Student Experience at LSBU and Fiona Ellison, Co-Director of the Unite Foundation We has a really excellent line up of presentations from NERUPI members covering a wide range of topics across the student lifecycle including: innovative pedagogies, assessment, outreach, equitable admissions, creative co-creation and student support. You can find out more and members can access the presentations HERE
Our Education and Work Series starts with our online event on NEETS: Not in Education, Employment or Training 6 October, online, 10:00 – 13:00 with Professor Matt Dickson providing a policy overview and Professor Ceri Brown, and Dr Alison Douthwaite, University of Bath taking us through practical activities and discussion to explore how HEI outreach teams can support young people by applying these insights. This event is free for NERUPI members, and also open to non-members for whom there will be a charge of £100. BOOK HERE.
Education and Work Series - Session 1: Regional and Cross-sector Approaches to Providing CEIAG and Employer Engagement Opportunities, 15 October, online, 10:00 – 12:00
Speakers from employer organisations, higher education, and the third sector will share their perspectives on how cross-sector collaboration can create more co-ordinated and inclusive support that helps young people from underserved groups realise their potential and successfully enter the labour market. In this first session of the series we will hear three approaches: Bridging the gaps: Practical approaches to cross-sector careers collaboration - Natalie Freeman, Skills Award Manager, UEA; Employability Opportunities with IntoUniversity - Chloe Cheetham, Impact and Evaluation Manager and Ellen Daunt, Head of Student Opportunities, IntoUniversity; Bridging Inequality in Education‑to‑Work Pathways: Insights from Net Zero Outreach - Clair Coooper, Research Fellow, Teesside University Net Zero Innovation Centre. BOOK HERE.
We are seeking Expressions of Interest for this QAA sponsored course which was developed for those involved in leading or undertaking evaluation of access and participation initiatives in higher education. Designed for busy professionals the course gives participants to work with a small group of colleagues to share approaches to evaluation particularly in relation to APP work in England. As it combines continuing professional development for evaluators with an institutional Peer Review process both individuals and organisations benefit from the process. SUBMIT HERE.