NEON – the National Education Opportunities Network
“Over 50% of universities admit less than 5% of white students from low participation neighbourhoods”
NEON's 2019 ‘Working Class Heroes – Understanding access to higher education for white students from lower socio-economic backgrounds’ report.
We at NEON believe that access to and success in higher education should never be based on race, ethnicity or socio-economic background, only a person’s potential and dreams.
NEON is the professional organisation supporting those involved in widening access to higher education (HE). NEON enables those working to widen access to HE at all levels and in all sectors to affect change in their own organisations and communities.
At the heart of NEON is a cross-sector approach bringing together Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), schools, colleges, the voluntary sector, professional bodies and employers. NEON grew from the need for a strong, coherent community of professionals that could support learners from underrepresented backgrounds to enter HE. NEON is shaped and led by its members.
NEON member organisations
Individuals in NEON's network
Delegates attended NEON events since 2012
Nominations for the NEON Awards 2021 will close on the 28th April. Have you nominated? https://www.educationopportunities.co.uk/neon-events/neon-awards/ Please note, that only NEON members can nominate in the Awards.
And the 2020 winner of the NEON Widening Access Partnership Award is @UniofNottingham and @IntoUniversity #Congratulations #NEONAwards
40 per cent of students ‘seriously considered’ dropping out of university during pandemic, poll suggests #highereducation https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/university-coronavirus-pandemic-quit-poll-b1830652.html
An effective admissions system ‘needs to support students through the whole decision making and admissions process. This means starting earlier, finishing later and giving students the maximum support and time to make choices at the points in-between’ says Graeme Atherton @NEONHE https://twitter.com/HEPI_news/status/1380030180182401031
How could admissions reform work in practice? by Graeme Atherton https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2021/04/08/how-could-admissions-reform-work-in-practice/
Dr Graeme Atherton, @NEONHE 's director, highlighting the importance of the #HE admissions system, "starting earlier, finishing later and giving students the maximum support and time to make choices at the points in-between." #CEIAG @HEPI_news
@TFCareersNet @CareersWeek https://twitter.com/HEPI_news/status/1380030180182401031
How could admissions reform work in practice? by Graeme Atherton https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2021/04/08/how-could-admissions-reform-work-in-practice/
Mary has been a huge supporter of widening access. Sorry to hear she is retiring but wishing her all the best
EXCLUSIVE:
The University of Lincoln Vice Chancellor
Prof. Mary Stuart is to retire at the end of the year.
She’s been there 12 years, overseen a huge growth in the campus, & helped establish Lincolnshire’s first medical school.
More in our news at 4:
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