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Industry insight and collaboration: higher education outreach supporting the local economy
After attending a Go Higher Industry Insight event, statistical analysis shows that secondary school learners have a significantly better understanding...
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Using podcasts to aid communication for learners from Black African heritage
Learners from Black African heritage recently collaborated to develop podcasts about HE as part of our Go Higher Presents Programme.
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Exciting developments for careers advice and guidance aimed to address regional inequalities in West Yorkshire
We consider the opportunities and challenges faced by underrepresented learners in HE in relation to careers provision in the region and how the West Yorkshire All-Age Careers Blueprint may address them.
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Department of Education updates on post-16 qualifications reform at Post-16 Network meeting
We provide an overview of the Department of Education's recent updates on post-16 qualifications reform at our Post-16 Network meeting
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Is it time to prioritise cognition and communication in the classroom?
Natalie Aldridge and Sophie Elizabeth Smith discuss the findings from Go Higher West Yorkshire’s latest ‘Think and Go Higher’ impact...
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Uni Connect: A success story for collaborative HE outreach
GHWY UC's Senior Project Manager reflects on six-months into the role and the success of the outreach programme.
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Cockburn John Charles students become Crime Scene Investigators
Students from Cockburn John Charles attended a practical crime scene investigation day that was organised by GHWY Uni Connect.
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Go Higher Presents podcasting event
We recently held a two-part podcasting event to inspire and empower young learners from Black African and Mirpuri Pakistani backgrounds.
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Breaking down barriers for disabled students
A tailored programme of activity helped a group of SEND students from The Ruth Gorse Academy to break down barriers to access Higher Education.
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Cooking with confidence
A cooking masterclass helped a group of students to gain confidence in their independence, improve their communication, and teamwork skills.
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Programme boosts skills of males on Free School Meals
We delivered a three-part programme to male learners on Free School Meals that encouraged them to focus on their skills.
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Podcast aimed at supporting disabled students highlighted at NEON conference
A presentation about a pioneering podcast that we co-produced to support disabled students was given at this year’s NEON conference.
