Report from Universities UK says access rates among white working-class men also need improving to boost social mobilityUniversities should compose greater efforts to spot talent among disadvantaged students and residence special emphasis on encouraging white working-class men in order to widen access to higher education,according to a novel report backed by British universities.
The report – produced by the sector at the request of the government – found that “socio-economic disadvantage has more persistent and far-reaching impact on access to and outcomes from higher education” than any other single cause. Related: Top universities not to blame for lack of diversity, say state headteachers Related: University of Oxford rebuts Cameron's claims over student diversity Related: What puts white working-class boys off university? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com