The aim of this conference is to affirm the widening participation dividend and to explore the widening participation contribution to other national agendas, including raising educational attainment, improving social mobility, stimulating regeneration, and aiding economic competitiveness.

The conference will explore:

• fair access to higher education
• widening participation supporting an economic recovery and promoting social cohesion and mobility
• the particular contribution of cross-sector partnerships
• schools, colleges and universities working together