News & blog

Evidence and evaluation conference videos now available

Did you attend our first evidence and evaluation conference and want to watch it again? Or did you miss it and want to watch it? You can now watch all the sessions on catch-up.

Universities could attract more mature learners by offering online or blended learning

Mature students are more likely to choose university courses that offer online or blended learning options, according to new TASO research.

TASO becomes independent charity

The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) has become an independent charity, after successfully spinning out of King’s College London.

Students who participate in summer schools more likely to attend university

Students who attend summer schools are more likely to receive better grades and progress to higher education, according to a new report from TASO and the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT) Service.

Research opportunities: Three new invitations to tender

TASO invites expressions of interest from higher education providers (HEPs) for three invitations to tender (ITT).

How can we improve support for students who have been in care or required the support of a social worker?

by Dr Omar Khan

The coronavirus pandemic has brought existing social inequalities sharply into focus. It has also exacerbated them. Groups in society who previously faced an uphill battle in terms of healthcare, jobs or education are now at an increasing disadvantage.