Insight2Uni Programme

Supporting Widening Participation Through Peer Mentorship

Insight2Uni is a comprehensive 9-month online mentoring programme that engages your black-heritage university students as inspirational mentors to high-potential Year 12 pupils who match your Widening Participation (WP) criteria. Through structured virtual mentorship, mentees develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive at university while your students gain valuable experience that positions them as agents of positive change.

Insight2Uni programme benefits for universities

  • Our online delivery ensures students can conveniently participate in an enriching experience that places them at the heart of driving change while achieving significant personal development aligned with your access and participation plan objectives.

  • Following initial consultation to ensure alignment with your OfS requirements, we take full responsibility for programme delivery including mentor training and ongoing support, minimizing administrative burden on your staff.

  • Proving our impact is crucial to supporting your EORR reporting. Our university partners receive a comprehensive evaluation report detailing programme outcomes that can be used as part of your evidential base for Office for Students reporting.

Measured Impact

  • 100%

    of university student mentors demonstrate improved employability skills

  • 79%

    of mentees report increased confidence about attending a top university

  • 87%

    of our Insight2Uni mentees secure offers from top-ranking universities

Independent Validation

The University of East Anglia commissioned independent research into the effectiveness of the Insight2Uni programme in meeting OfS objectives and addressing EORR priorities.

Success Stories: University of East Anglia mentors

Hear Valerie, Tayla, and Chimwemwe share their experiences working with younger mentees and how the programme exceeded their expectations. From course insights to financial guidance, Insight2Uni provides comprehensive university preparation.

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