For many young people and adults, making decisions about education and careers is like navigating in the dark. The right next step, the right course,...read more ❯
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Careerpilot and Lifepilot: Tackling the Information Gap in Career and Education Choices
Automating for Access: Why Technology Matters for Outreach
Supporting students on the journey to higher education has always been deeply personal. Conversations, reassurance, advice, these are the moments...read more ❯
Ethics in Access and Participation Evaluation: Reflections and Considerations
As the access and participation sector moves towards a stronger evidence base, the expectation to publish "what works" has increase and with it, the...read more ❯
Placement Students and Student Voice: Shaping the Future of Outreach
Outreach is about opening doors but to do that well, we have to understand where the barriers really are.
At Bath, we’re embedding student voice...read more ❯
Supporting the Supporters: Engaging Parents and carers in the HE Journey
When young people start thinking about university, parents and carers are often at the heart of the conversation. Their encouragement, concerns, and...read more ❯
Supporting Those Who Support Students: Our Work with Teachers and Advisers
Teachers and advisers are often the unsung drivers of student progression, answering questions, reviewing drafts, noticing potential, and gently...read more ❯
The Power of Collaboration: Communities of Practice in Access and Participation
At Bath, we know that no single department, team, or individual has all the answers when it comes to widening access and participation. That’s why...read more ❯
Target Bath: Supporting Black Students to Reach Top Universities
Breaking into highly selective universities isn’t just about grades, it’s about confidence, representation, and access to the kind of guidance...read more ❯
Supporting Students with Autism: Summer School, Research and Beyond
For students with autism, applying to university can raise a unique set of questions. What will lectures feel like? What support is available? What...read more ❯
Collaborating to Support Student Choice: Online Conference for Year 12s
On Saturday 18 May, colleagues from our Access, Recruitment and Outreach team worked in partnership with five other universities to deliver a joint...read more ❯
Supporting students from Care Experienced backgrounds – our wholistic approach
HEPI's blog talks about the Unite Foundation and UCAS ‘Next Steps Report’, which highlights potential and ambition of young people leaving care,...read more ❯
Abstract deadline extended
We have had a lot of excellent abstracts but also some requests to extend the deadline. So, please submit any remaining abstracts by Tuesday 17th...read more ❯
Top ten tips to keep your staff kitchen spotless and safe
Food hygiene and cleaning guidelines
Always wash fresh fruit and vegetables before eating them. Running them under cold water will suffice.
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Congratulations to our Vertically Integrated Project Teams
On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) teams showcased their work at the end of semester event held at Edufest 2025. The...read more ❯
Holy Diversity – Different Gifts from One Spirit
Posted on Nigel Rawlinson's behalf
We remember the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost this coming weekend. This is one of the great historical...read more ❯
How to tackle difficult readings and overcome Imposter Syndrome
University isn’t always a smooth ride, and whether you're deep in undergraduate lectures or immersed in postgraduate research, there are times when...read more ❯
The strategic defence review means three new approaches for the UK
David J. Galbreath is Professor of War and Technology in the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies and former Dean of the...read more ❯
Using Data and Information
You're at your desk, adding to your to-do list faster than you are removing things, when you get a request from a colleague: "Hey, please could you...read more ❯
Digital sustainability and Employability
Digital sustainability—sounds like a buzzword, right? It's about keeping our online lives environmentally friendly, managing technology responsibly...read more ❯
Why your brain makes GenAI ethics harder than it should be (and what to do about it)
A psychological perspective on academic integrity in the age of artificial intelligence
Let's talk about something that's probably been on your...read more ❯