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: 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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New supporters round-up (week ending 14/09/18)
By the World Access to Higher Education Day team Last week was a busy time for new supporters as we welcomed five new organisations to our supporter list. Our supporters are educational organisations that have made the decision to support the World Access to Higher...
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Blog: Access to Success and Social Mobility – A global issue
By Stuart Billingham, Professor Emeritus of Lifelong Learning, York St John University How to increase and widen access to post-secondary – further, higher, and maybe especially university – education are not new questions. There have been many initiatives around the...
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Blog: Widening Access to International Mobility
By Katherine Allinson, Policy Researcher, UUKi World Access to Higher Education Day is a new day of awareness that aims to bring global attention to inequality in access to higher education and accelerate action. Universities across the UK are working hard to improve...
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World Access to Higher Education Day website launches
Today marks the launch of our brand new website, which provides all the information and functions you need to get involved in the first ever World Access to Higher Education Day on 28th November 2018. On the site, you can find out everything you need to...
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