Social mobility
A university degree remains one of the best decisions an individual can make to be successful in the workplace and beyond. Anyone with the ambition, talent and desire to succeed in higher education should be able to capitalise on these advantages.
Modern universities are a major force for social mobility, extending and widening access to people who want to study part-time, to older learners, and to those who want to study while they work. What’s more, nearly 40% of students studying at modern universities are from poorer backgrounds.
Publications
Report
10 Aug 2022
Stats and Facts: MillionPlus modern universities in Scotland 2022
Case study
27 May 2022
Placemakers: Inspiring minds at Canterbury Christ Church University
Case study
26 May 2022
Placemakers: Enhanced Learning Tutoring Initiative at Queen Margaret University
Case study
25 May 2022
Placemakers: STEM engagement at the University of the Highlands and Islands
Case study
11 May 2022
Placemakers: Addressing the demand for higher-level skills with place-based communities in Cumbria
Response
05 May 2022
News
In the news
04 Jul 2022
HEPI blog - We need our brilliant modern universities to tackle the big issues of the future says Ra
In the news
26 May 2022
University of East London highlights Staying Local to Go Far
In the news
25 May 2022
Key role for Sunderland in levelling up agenda, says Vice-Chancellor
Press release
23 May 2022
Modern universities vital actors in the levelling up agenda, says MillionPlus
In the news
06 May 2022
Prof Dave Phoenix writes for Wonkhe - What will MERs actually achieve?
Press release
05 May 2022
MillionPlus comment on potential higher education reforms
Press release
24 Feb 2022
MillionPlus comment on the government’s higher education reforms
In the news
30 Jan 2022
Prof Dave Phoenix quoted in The Guardian
Press release
05 Oct 2021
Utilise anchor universities to help level up, says MillionPlus Vice-Chair
Press release
28 Jul 2021
Events
Speaking engagement
03 May 2018
Alan Palmer to speak at Inside Government Mature Students Forum
Party conference
09 Oct 2017
MillionPlus and NUS at the SNP Conference 2017
Speaking engagement
27 Sep 2017
Pam Tatlow to speak at Westminster Briefing event
Party conference
24 Sep 2017
MillionPlus and NUS at the Labour Party Conference 2017
Party conference
08 Sep 2017
MillionPlus at the party conferences 2017
Speaking engagement
28 Jun 2017
Alan Palmer to speak at Inside Government forum
Parliamentary event
25 Apr 2017
25 and Rising - a celebration of modern universities
Parliamentary event
18 Oct 2016
Education for All: The university challenge in reaching white working class boys
Party conference
14 Oct 2016
MillionPlus and NUS Scotland at the SNP Conference 2016
Party conference
04 Oct 2016
MillionPlus and NUS at the Conservative Party Conference 2016