Widening Participation Strategy 2030

Poverty and inequality can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. Widening participation is primarily about minimising that impact through the transformative potential of higher education.

At Edinburgh we are passionate about social justice and mobility. We believe that students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds deserve equitable access to the University, as well as equity of opportunity for those engaged in study and research while here. Widening participation is about nurturing talent across all parts of society. It is about us continuing to represent and be relevant for the communities we serve, whether local, national or international.

We’re proud of being known as a global leader and highly selective research-driven institution. However, we’re even more proud to be known as a place which welcomes students from all backgrounds and provides an exciting, inclusive and supportive environment in which all students can feel they belong and grow, and thrive and succeed through their studies at the University.