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Theories of Change for attainment-raising initiatives

by Dr Rob Summers, Research Manager, TASO

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

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

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

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)

The importance of involving students in the Student Mental Health Project

by 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

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

by 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

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

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)

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

by 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

TASO launches new student panel

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