Widening Participation Case Studies: 1 Access to Maths and Science Courses; 2. "Women into Technology and Science" access course

From the HEFCE document Successful student diversity at http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/2002/02_48.htm. This document provides examples of practice to improve planning at a school or departmental level in widening participation (including disability) and learning and teaching. It is not prescriptive, but identifies common principles that institutions can adapt to their own circumstances, to help them recruit and support a diverse range of students. HEFCE are interested in finding more subject-based case studies. Are you using student mentoring? How do you introduce new students to your course? If you have any ideas to share, please get in touch.…Outlines included here include: 1. Queen Mary is working in partnership with London Guildhall University and London School of Economics to raise both aspiration and attainment levels in the most disadvantaged parts of the city...2. The access course supports mature woman returners...