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Our agenda-setting research identifies the root causes of low social mobility and promotes effective solutions through education and employment.

Since 1997 we've published over 250 reports, many of which have gone on to influence national policy.

COSMO Study

Major new cohort study examining the long-term impact of the pandemic on educational inequality and social mobility.

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Student Maintenance Analysis 2023

Are current maintenance levels enough to support university students?


Date:
19 December 2023
25 Years of University Access

How has access to higher education changed since 1997?


Date:
08 October 2023
The Class of 2023 – Opportunities and U...

Ahead of A Level results, we analyse the next steps for this generation.


Date:
10 August 2023
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Cost of Living and University Students

How are students being impacted by the increasing cost of living?


Date:
26 January 2023
A levels and University Access 2022

We look at the impact of Covid as students sit their first exams in three years.


Date:
04 August 2022
Universities and Social Mobility

The clearest picture yet of universities and social mobility.


A-levels and University Access 2021

What are the effects of this year's exam disruption?


Date:
29 July 2021
Inequality in the Highest Degree?

Postgraduates, prices and participation.


Measuring Disadvantage

An analysis of the best ways to improve contextual admissions.


Date:
14 May 2021