Equality and widening participation

In February 2022, the UK government ran a consultation on the lifelong loan entitlement, which in England from 2025 will provide individuals with a loan entitlement to the equivalent of four years of post-18 education to use over their lifetime.

UCU has been campaigning for reform of the current model of student applications since 2015.

A UCU report by Professor Kalwant Bhopal and Clare Pitkin. The report explores the impact of the race equality charter mark (REC) on equality and inclusion in higher education institutions in England.

A joint statement from UCU and Disability Rights UK (DRUK) on additional learning support.

Research by Dr Jason Arday to explore the experiences of BME doctoral students and the impact of these on their perceptions of the attractiveness of an academic career.

A report looking at how students' views on the cost of higher education shape their decisions regarding study options.

A charter to support greater transparency, and fairness in the higher education admission process.

A report by UCU exploring young people's views about their education and training options, based on a poll of over 2000 students.

A briefing exploring widening participation in the UK, specifically, why it is important and how it can be improved.

Greater attention needs to be paid to the role of employers and other agencies to the development needs of young people.