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About Us

Advancing Access

A partnership of 24 Russell Group universities, Advancing Access supports teachers and advisers with high-quality CPD opportunities, including in-school sessions, events, and resources, with all services provided free of charge.

How we help schools and colleges

Advancing Access supports teachers and advisers with high-quality CPD opportunities, including in-school sessions, events, and resources. We aim to provide teachers and advisers with information and support to improve their understanding of what Russell Group universities are looking for and how the admission process works. Our resources come in a range of different formats, including interactive modules, case studies, activities for taking students through, presentations and central hubs directing to all Russell Group University pages on specific topics. 

Through our online offering, our coverage extends to every corner of the UK and we especially target those in more remote areas such as rural or coastal regions and parts of the country with limited access to the outreach activities offered by our Russell Group university partners.

Our impact: Annual Report 2025

Our latest report highlights key engagement data and the growing reach of our programme. We're proud to be working with more schools and colleges than ever, driving positive outcomes across the education sector. Find out more about our impact by downloading the full report. 

To explore our previous annual reports and evaluations, click here.