How to make university admissions processes more efficient and transparent, and widen access to first-generation students, students of diverse backgrounds and mature students
Public institutions are doing the heavy lifting of levelling the playing field, writes Jonathan Koppell, so let’s amplify access-oriented institutions as instruments of social mobility and equity
Modern institutions must adjust their recruitment approaches from data-driven to values-driven and realise the importance of putting people, not spreadsheets, first, says Dan Barcroft
As institutions across the US reassess their admissions practices following the ban on affirmative action, the president of Arizona State University Michael Crow points to many other ways institutions can increase the diversity of their students
A group of economists offer five ideas on how to allow and encourage wider access to economics degrees – which is crucial to making the discipline more effective
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling against race-conscious admissions means many US universities must review their policies and practices to avoid further legal action. Audrey J. Anderson offers some useful first steps
Well-being assistance, leadership development and mentoring opportunities are key to supporting students from under-represented groups. Here, Angus Howat details a programme for widening participation from a Kiwi perspective
Improving experience and outcomes for students while growing requires changes to student support and better understanding of their needs, says Alice Wilby
Facilitating an early link with HE through campus visits and support with applications can improve progression to and success at university, says Melanie Pitcher
