Widening Participation
Changing Futures: The University of Leeds Widening Participation Outreach Strategy
Since the University’s first widening participation strategy in 2000/01 our work has grown significantly both in terms of the volume of individuals who participate and the variety of activities available here at the University of Leeds.
We are extremely proud of our developments over the past ten years which have enabled over 200,000 young people, adult learners, teachers, parents and careers advisers to benefit from our activity.
Read more on recent developments in our latest annual report
Vision
Our Changing Futures Widening Participation Strategic Assessment 2009/10 -2011/12 is built upon our institutional values of academic excellence, professionalism, integrity, community and inclusiveness. Our vision is to be a University which:
- Contributes to the economic and social well-being of its local community
- Encourages a diverse and inclusive environment where access continues to be based on academic potential
- Every student has the appropriate guidance and support to reach their highest levels of achievement
Purpose
Based on our vision for the University, the objectives of Changing Futures are to:
- Maintain a comprehensive and targeted programme of outreach in order to increase opportunities and raise aspirations of young people for Higher Education
- Identify, recognise and support applicants who have the potential to succeed at the University of Leeds
- Provide financial support to students from low-income backgrounds to enable them to study and succeed at Leeds.
For further information please contact key widening participation contacts