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Transforming Access & Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO). We identify and disseminate effective practice in widening access and participation.

Evidence Quarter, London
Joined April 2019
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Calling independent evaluators! From 9 Nov, apply to evaluate needs-based cash bursaries for undergraduates in England using retrospective quasi-experimental methods. Up to £55k (excl. VAT) per evaluation. Find out moreL taso.org.uk/news-blog/invita…
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How can we prevent student homelessness without understanding its scale or causes? In our latest blog post, Greg Hurst from @homelessimpact calls for better data, research and university support to tackle the issue. taso.org.uk/news-blog/buildi…
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We're looking to strengthen evidence on financial support in higher education. From 16 November 2026, higher education providers can apply to take part in a project exploring the feasibility of evaluating needs-based financial support schemes, such as bursaries. We’ll work with up to eight providers to develop theories of change and evaluation plans, with the aim of taking the most feasible projects forward to evaluation. Successful providers can receive up to £8,000 to support their participation. Applications will be open for approximately five weeks, with the scoping project running from January to July 2027. Look out for further details on 16 November and find out more: taso.org.uk/news-blog/opport…
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How do we know whether an intervention has really made a difference? Join us on 17 November (10:00–11:00) for a free, one-hour training session exploring why causality matters in evaluation and the key methods used to measure impact in higher education. From counterfactuals to randomised controlled trials (RCTs), gain practical insights to strengthen your evaluation approach. Register for free: taso.org.uk/event/taster-tra…
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How can we make better use of evaluation evidence in higher education? Join us online on 25 November (10:30–12:00) for the launch of the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL) – a free resource to find, share and learn from evaluations. Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/…
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Our 2026/27 evaluation training programme is here! Want to strengthen your skills in evaluating what works to improve equality of opportunity in higher education? Explore our free webinars and expert-led practical training sessions. Explore the programme and book your place: taso.org.uk/events/upcoming-…
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ICYMI, in our blog post, Dr Josephine Gabi and Dr Yetunde Kolajo argue that closing the Black awarding gap by 2030–31 requires universities to move beyond aspirational commitments towards systemic change, transparent progress monitoring, adequately resourced interventions, and clear accountability with meaningful consequences for institutional inaction. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/what-m…
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Want stronger evidence of what works? Join our two-part online training on causal evaluation and randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Explore evaluation methods, practical challenges and how to interpret findings – and take part in a live RCT. 8 & 15 Dec | 10:00–13:00 | £249 + VAT Book: tickettailor.com/events/taso…
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We’re proud to partner with @timeshighered for Student Success UK&IE 2026 in Bath, 4–5 November! Our CEO, Dr Omar Khan, will join a panel to discuss measuring student well-being. Book with code TASO-30 for 30% off: timeshighered-events.com/stu…
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The Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL) is coming soon! Join our online launch on 25 November (10:30–12:00) to hear from early adopters and sector leaders about how sharing evaluation findings can strengthen practice. Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/…
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Our latest blog post explores how universities can be brave & balanced when submitting to the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL), balancing quality assurance with sharing successes & failures. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/submis… Sign up to the HEEL launch: taso.org.uk/event/higher-edu…
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How can you tell whether an intervention has really made an impact? Join us for online training on causal evaluation methods. 17 Nov | Free: One-hour introduction to causality and approaches to evaluating impact. Register: taso.org.uk/event/taster-tra… 8 & 15 Dec | £249 + VAT: Deepen your understanding of causal evaluation and RCTs through an interactive course covering RCT design, practical challenges and communicating findings. Book: taso.org.uk/event/measuring-…
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Save 30% on @timeshighered's Student Success UK&IE 2026 in Bath with code TASO-30. Our CEO, @omaromalleykhan, will join a panel on measuring student well-being across the sector. Book here → timeshighered-events.com/stu…
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Can contextual admissions shape students’ choices before they apply? And how should we measure success? Professor Anna Zimdars reflects on early insights from her UKRI–TASO policy fellowship and what they mean for evaluation. taso.org.uk/news-blog/contex…
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In our latest blog post, Dr Josephine Gabi and Dr Yetunde Kolajo argue that closing the Black awarding gap by 2030–31 requires systemic university change, transparent progress monitoring, and clear accountability for tackling persistent inequalities. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/what-m…
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In case you missed it, for Black History Month, Sir Patrick Vernon (@ppvernon) reflects on whose knowledge counts, whose voices are heard, and how higher education can better value Black scholarship in universities and communities. Read the full piece: taso.org.uk/news-blog/beyond…
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Join us online on 25 November (10:30–12:00) for the launch of the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL)! Explore the library, learn from early contributors and hear sector leaders to discuss the future of sharing evaluation evidence. Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/…
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Join @timeshighered in Bath for Student Success UK&IE 2026, bringing together sector leaders to explore how innovative teaching practices, student support services and data-driven insights can improve student outcomes. Our CEO, Dr Omar Khan (@omaromalleykhan), will join the panel discussion, “Measuring what matters: Tracking student well-being across the sector”, to explore approaches to understanding and measuring student well-being. Find out more about the event → timeshighered-events.com/stu… Use code TASO-30 when booking to receive a 30% discount. Register → timeshighered-events.com/stu…
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Where does contextual admissions begin and end? In our latest blog post, Professor Anna Zimdars (@AnnaM_Zimdars) shares early insights from her UKRI–TASO Policy Fellowship, exploring how contextual admissions shape student choices and outcomes, and what this means for evaluation. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/contex…
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