How can listening to young men help us rethink education? 🎓 Hear from the young researchers behind Lads at the Back with @YouthAssocUK Free online CPD 🗓 Wed 11 Nov, 15:00–16:30 More info, Book & share 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/lads-at-t… #WideningParticipation #YouthVoice

What happens when young men are given the opportunity to share their experiences of education? The Lads at the Back peer research project found that many disengaged learners still hold high aspirations and value educational success, challenging some long-standing assumptions about boys and education. Find out more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #HEResearch #StudentVoice

Working with schools, police and community partners, the Junior Detectives programme helps young people explore the consequences of knife crime through an engaging, multi-perspective investigation. Delivered at the University of Bradford, it combines campus-based learning with expert insight to bring the subject to life. Find out more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #HigherEducation #SchoolPartnerships #OutreachWork

For individuals supporting care-experienced learners, our Care to Go Higher 2025/26 evaluation report offers valuable insight into the programme's impact. Explore participant feedback, key outcomes and future developments, and see how the course is helping improve support for care-experienced learners across the sector. Find out more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/wp-c…

Looking for a simple way to connect learners with HE opportunities and support? Our Digital Hub provides a mobile-friendly gateway to information from across the GHWY partnership, while helping member institutions promote their HE offer to a wider audience. Find out more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/ghwy… #HigherEducation #HEOutreach

"Fantastic" delivery, interactive sessions and plenty of personal touches. That's how one participant described our Care to Go Higher CPD. Read our 2025–26 evaluation report to learn more about the impact of the programme and what you can expect. #CareExperienced #HEProgression Find out more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/wp-c…

Want to better support care-experienced young people as they explore their educational options? Our free CPD-certified Care to Go Higher course returns on 8 October. Delivered online over six weeks, it explores care experience and higher education in depth. #CareExperienced #EducationSupport Find out more and register: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/reso…

As the 2025/26 academic year draws to a close and we wrap up the ninth year of Uni Connect, we reflect on the impact of GHWY's evaluation activities this year and the opportunities presented by the next and final year of Uni Connect. Read more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog…

We highlight the achievements of our under-represented groups networks during 2025/26. From care-experienced and estranged students to disabled students, race equity and boys' attainment, the blog explores the common themes, challenges, and opportunities identified across the networks. Read more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #HE #WideningParticipation #AccessToHE #StudentSuccess #EquityInEducation

Since launching by University of Leeds in 2021, Leeds Futures has demonstrated the value of sustained outreach, supporting students from Year 12 through to Year 13 as they progress from exploring HE to preparing applications and the transition to university. A great example of how longer-term engagement can support informed decision-making and successful progression. Read more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #HE #WideningParticipation #AccessToHE #StudentSuccess #UniConnect

What happens when schools, colleges, universities and practitioners come together with a shared commitment to widening participation? Our Teachers’ & Advisers’ Conference 2026 highlighted the impact of collaboration, the importance of student voice, and how lived experience can shape more inclusive support for under-represented learners. Read more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #HE #WideningParticipation #AccessToHE #StudentSuccess #UniConnect

We're excited to launch GHWY's new Digital Hub – designed with a focused user journey and mobile-first approach for students, families and advisers. Bringing together guidance, resources and progression pathways in one accessible place, it makes it easier to explore higher education opportunities across West Yorkshire. Please share with advisers and student-facing colleagues. Read more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #HE #WideningParticipation #UniConnect #HigherEducation

We welcome confirmation of #UniConnect funding for 2026/27. Over the last decade, we've supported more than 51,400 learners to explore their options and make informed decisions about their future. We're delighted to continue providing young people with access to the information, advice and opportunities they need to take their next educational steps. Read more: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/uni-… #HE #WideningParticipation

🎓 Student ambassadors can be a powerful asset in supporting students - offering authentic insight, relatable peer guidance and helping to foster a sense of belonging in higher education. In our new case study, read about Ed's journey into biology and consider how ambassador programmes can enhance transition and student success. 👇 gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/case…

🎓 Student ambassadors can be a powerful asset in supporting students - offering authentic insight, relatable peer guidance and helping to foster a sense of belonging in higher education. In our new case study, read about Noah's journey into MA Creative Practice and consider how ambassador programmes can enhance transition and student success. 👇 gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/case…

🎓 Student ambassadors can be a powerful asset in supporting students - offering authentic insight, relatable peer guidance and helping to foster a sense of belonging in higher education. In our new case study, read about Scarlet's journey into midwifery and consider how ambassador programmes can enhance transition and student success. 👇 gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/case…

📣 #Clearing is now open and many students are reassessing their HE options. If you support care-experienced young people, UCAS' Mission Access Card for Providers, "Got A Subject You Want To Study?", offers practical questions to help them explore courses and make informed choices. Read more and help your young person navigate Clearing with confidence: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #CareExperienced #HEProgression #WideningParticipation #UCASClearing

West Yorkshire Boys’ Impact Hub shares an update on Lads at the Back - a programme recruiting and training young men as peer researchers to explore why boys are more likely to disengage from education. Grounded in lived experience, it offers valuable insight for widening participation work. Read more 👉️ gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #HigherEducation #WideningParticipation #StudentVoice

Leeds Arts University’s Student Sustainability Awards showcase how creative practice can address environmental, social and ethical challenges 🌍 Students are encouraged to align their work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and drive new thinking and action across key issues. Discover more 👉️ gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog… #HigherEducation #Sustainability #SDGs

For many young people, accommodation is simply one of several factors to consider when choosing a HE provider. Yet for care-experienced learners, it can be one of the most important considerations of all. In our latest blog, we look at accommodation considerations for care-experienced students who are progressing to HE: gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/blog…