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What is Widening Participation?
Introduction to the background to and initiatives of Widening Participation (WP) at the University of Edinburgh.
Widening Participation (WP) to higher education is a strategic priority for the UK and Scottish governments, the higher education sector in general and the University of Edinburgh in particular.
WP aims to address the discrepancies in the take-up of higher education opportunities between different social groups.
We therefore work to raise aspirations and educational attainment among prospective students from under-represented groups, to:
- prepare them for higher education
- ensure success on their programme of study
- improve their employment prospects
- open possibilities for postgraduate study
- give them opportunities to return to learning throughout their lives
This article was published on Jul 21, 2010