Cardiff University’s Aspire programme is an initiative to support sanctuary seekers (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) by addressing the unique barriers they face in accessing HE.

Cardiff University’s Pathways to a Degree programme provides flexible, part-time routes into HE for adult learners from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds, supported by tailored academic and pastoral guidance.

Coleg Cambria’s Academic Skills – Foundations to HE Study programme supports adult learners on Access to Higher Education Diplomas, particularly those from under-represented backgrounds.

Read about Coleg y Cymoedd’s collaboration in the HE4ME initiative, developed by the University of South Wales, to raise aspirations and support college students’ progression into HE.

Cardiff University’s well-established Student Mentor Scheme has supported over 50,000 first-year undergraduates through their transition into university life.

Reaching Wider is a pan-Wales collaborative programme that works with universities, colleges and schools to improve social mobility by widening access to HE for under-represented groups. This national online bilingual mentoring programme hosted by Reaching Wider, supports young people aged 14-19 from under-represented groups in exploring educational pathways.

Reaching Wider is a pan-Wales collaborative programme that works with universities, colleges and schools to improve social mobility by widening access to HE for under-represented groups. This national online bilingual mentoring programme hosted by Reaching Wider, supports young people aged 14-19 from under-represented groups in exploring educational pathways.

University Ready is a collaborative initiative from all Welsh universities to provide free, bilingual resources, hosted on OpenLearn, to support learners transitioning into HE.

Healthcare Heroes is a collaborative, careers-focused initiative from Wrexham University and Coleg Cambria that raises awareness of healthcare-related HE pathways and careers to inspire and inform school pupils and college students.

Wrexham University has developed a digital transition support tool to better prepare students, particularly those first in their family to attend HE or returning after time in work, for university life.

This curriculum-based collaboration between the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Gower College Swansea has enhanced progression into HE for Level 3 Engineering learners.