Widening Participation | University of Liverpool

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Providing opportunities and nurturing talent

We have a long-standing track record of improving social mobility.

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Welcome to Widening Participation and Outreach

At the University of Liverpool, we're working hard to make sure all students have the opportunity to go to university, whatever their background. This has been our mission since day one, and that's why we're one of the leading universities in the sector for widening participation.

About us

Learn more about the important work we do in Widening Participation to improve access to university across our region and beyond, and find out about the team behind this fantastic work.

Working with schools

We work with schools in areas where access to university is traditionally low to help improve mobility. Find out more about the range of activities, programmes and events we offer to introduce the culture and concepts of studying at university.

Groups we work with

We work with a wide range of different groups, each of which has different needs and different requirements for support. Find out more about the different groups we work with and the range of help on offer.

Liverpool Advocates

Explore the important role of our Liverpool Advocates, current University of Liverpool students who do priceless work in Widening Participation, working as real life role models, tour guides, mentors and more.

Liverpool Plus

Discover our new support programme, Liverpool Plus, which helps Widening Participation students get the most out of their time at University by offering a sense of community and the chance to meet and work with other students.

Safeguarding policy

Find out more about our promise to students and what our Safeguarding Policy means for the people we work with.