Widening participation

Widening participation aims to ensure that the higher education sector is an open and inclusive environment, representative of the society we live in.

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What is widening participation?

Widening participation aims to ensure that the higher education sector is an open and inclusive environment, representative of the society we live in.

Here at Lancaster University, we believe in:

  • presenting all individuals, regardless of background, with the opportunity to access and succeed in higher education and beyond;
  • supporting under-represented groups to enter higher education; and
  • supporting students currently studying at university to succeed in their studies and progress onto graduate employment or further study.

Our approach

For more information on our approach to widening participation, please see our Strategy and Engagement page, where you can read our Access and Participation Plan.

Our projects

  • Lancaster Access Programme

    National access programme for Year 12 and 13 students

  • Access to Medicine

    Medicine-focused access programme for Year 12 students

  • Uncover Progress

    Supported entry programme for Year 12 Black students, delivered in partnership with the external organisation With Insight

  • Lancaster Success Programme

    Coaching and support initiative for LU undergraduate students

Activities for Schools, Colleges, and community groups

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Our support

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Contact us

Our friendly teams work together to deliver our activities and are here to answer any queries you may have.

General Enquiries: wp@lancaster.ac.uk

Lancaster Access Programme: lap@lancaster.ac.uk

Lancaster Success Programme: studentsuccess@lancaster.ac.uk

Realising Opportunities: realisingopportunities@lancaster.ac.uk

GROW Your Future: growyourfuture@lancaster.ac.uk

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