Here you can find the latest exciting updates on World Access to Higher Education Day. There are sure to be many interesting developments in the build-up to the day itself, so be sure to keep an eye on this page. If you would like us to send news on World Access to Higher Education Day straight to your inbox, be sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, which also contains the latest global news on access to higher education.
Blog: AHEAD Talks World Access to Higher Education Day
Today (28.11.18) is World Access to Higher Education Day. It will be accompanied by conferences in the UK and Australia, initiatives in Germany from our colleagues Arbeiterkind.de (first generation students), and by a lot of social media events emphasising educational...
read moreBlog: The Value of Looking Outside
Over the last two years I have developed and learnt from a growing network of friends and colleagues in the USA and beyond. Part of this learning is to make a plea that in the UK we do not repeat some of the mistakes that have defined college-going in the USA: most...
read moreArticle: Widening Access to HE at LAMDA
As we mark World Access to Higher Education Day today, we shine a spotlight on some of our recent work in the community which is designed to raise aspiration and build routes into training and employment in the creative industries. Our Widening Access and...
read moreBlog: Widening Access to Higher Education for People with Convictions
Every prisoner a learner, every prison a place to learn This is the mission of the Prisoners’ Education Trust. Since 1989 we’ve funded distance learning courses and art materials for prisoners in England and Wales, helping nearly 40,000 prison learners...
read moreBlog: The Best Chance for All
Policy settings matter to equitable student outcomes. This will be demonstrated on World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) with the launch of the research report The Global Higher Education Equity Policy Barometerand The Best Chance for All, a...
read moreOpen University to launch two key reports on World Access to Higher Education Day 2018
Harold Wilson called The Open University(OU) ‘the greatest achievement of his Labour Government’. Almost 50 years later, the OU is now the largest university in the United Kingdom and has taught over 1.8 million students. My love for the OU started when I...
read moreBlog: It’s all in our purpose – The story behind Studyportals’ mission to improve HE
“Ring ring riiiiing!” Off goes the alarm clock in the morning, at 8.00 sharp. Andrés quickly jumps out of bed and starts getting ready for the day. While biking to work, he goes over all the most important meetings that he has planned for the day. “Talking...
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Blog: Post-Primary Educational Options for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
By Sheeren Hamadeh - Director of the Foundation Department/ Chemistry Lecturer, University Foundation College, Qatar Since 2007, the Syrian civil war has not only killed hundreds of thousands of civilians, but it has left millions of individuals displaced...
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New Supporters Round-up
By the World Access to Higher Education Day team We're continuing to receive lots of interest from educational institutions in getting involved with World Access to Higher Education Day on 28th November 2018. A great way to get involved is to show support for the...
read moreEarly bird discount for UK conference
The early bird discount for the UK conference, Beyond Borders - widening access to higher education through international co-operation, is due to finish on October 15th. Sign up today.
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University of Southern Queensland hosting #WAHED2018 symposium
The University of Southern Queensland, an Australian university supporting World Access to Higher Education Day, has announced that it will be hosting a symposium on the day itself, 28th November 2018. The theme of the symposium will be: 'Is Australian higher...
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New OECD report provides global picture of equity in higher education
By the World Access to Higher Education team Last week saw the release of the latest edition of the OECD's Education at a Glance report. Recognising the importance of equity, not only as a fundamental value but as an economic and social benefit, the OECD has chosen to...
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