News and blog

Our latest news on widening participation and improving student outcomes in higher education.

Blog

13 April 2023

Theories of Change for attainment-raising initiatives

Dr Rob Summers, Research Manager, TASO

TASO have released six Theories of Change for attainment-raising initiatives

Attainment raising
News

29 March 2023

The importance of developing a theory of change

We take you through developing a theory of change and why it’s key to your evaluation
News

22 March 2023

New report: online teaching and learning – lessons from the pandemic

Report focuses on the impact of online teaching and learning on student outcomes before and during the Covid-19 pandemic

Online learning
News

20 March 2023

Annual Conference: How to Evaluate

Join TASO on the 3 – 4 May for a two-day conference to develop your evaluation skills and effectively respond to the Office for Students’ new focus on risks to equality of opportunity in higher education (HE).
Blog

9 March 2023

The importance of involving students in the Student Mental Health Project

Tatjana Damjanovic

On University Mental Health Day, TASO Research Officer Tatjana Damjanovic reflects on working with our Student Panel on the Student Mental Health Project

Mental health and wellbeing
Blog

7 March 2023

“For me, recognising your influences has been vital to building a life and leadership in the world of higher education”

Professor Eunice Simmons

For International Women’s Day, TASO Chair and Vice-Chancellor of University of Chester Professor Eunice Simmons reflects on her influences and journey as a leader in higher education
News

16 February 2023

New partners to build evidence base in efficacy pilot

New pilot to develop better evidence on improving equality gaps for disabled students and employment outcomes for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds

Disabled students
News

16 February 2023

New report: what works to reduce equality gaps for disabled students

TASO has launched a new report on what works to reduce equality gaps for disabled students in higher education (HE)

Disabled students
Blog

8 February 2023

Conducting meaningful evaluation: A case study using TASO’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

Naomi Clements, Senior Teaching Fellow in Academic Practice (Evaluation), University of Southampton

Naomi Clements takes us through Southern Universities Network’s experience using TASO’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
News

23 January 2023

TASO launches new student panel

TASO will be working with the panel on it’s student mental health project

Mental health and wellbeing
News

11 January 2023

New partners to deliver Theories of Change for pre-16 attainment-raising interventions

TASO is partnering with six higher education providers to develop Theories of Change for pre-16 attainment-raising activities with the support of an independent evaluator

Attainment raising
News

10 January 2023

TASO launches new Panel of Evaluators

The panel will work alongside project partners to design and conduct research evaluation