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Meet the finalists in the first AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize

Eight ventures have been announced as finalists in the inaugural AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize, a new programme exploring how AI and emerging technology can widen access to opportunity… read more

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• Education and training

Why do London Universities rank higher for social mobility than other regions in England?

The Social Mobility Commission recently released – Who gets in? University Benchmarks for better social mobility. This report shares rankings for English universities based on how well they are enrolling… read more

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A local divide: Why are Universities in the same city recruiting such different demographics?

Creating fairer access and reducing admission barriers is a shared aspiration across the higher education sector, and while some universities are already making great strides, others still have some progress… read more

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Disadvantaged students miss out on top universities – despite getting the grades

New rankings from the Social Mobility Commission show nearly one third of English universities are underrepresenting students of a lower socio-economic background – even when they meet the entry requirements…. read more

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• Education and training
• Social mobility data

Lord Blunkett: “We must not patronise and paternalise”

At this year’s Social Mobility Commission Symposium, the Rt Hon Lord David Blunkett gave a keynote address on how society and the state must work alongside young people to support… read more

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• Children and families
• Education and training
• State of the Nation
• Work

How the West Midlands Combined Authority is utilising our data to drive impactful and inclusive interventions for residents

The West Midlands is one of the most diverse regions in England. It also has some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country, with our annual State of… read more

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• Geographic factors
• Social mobility data
• State of the Nation
• Work

Social Mobility Symposium: Speech highlights from Angela Rayner, Helen Whately and Lord Blunkett

Today, Tuesday 23rd June, the Social Mobility Commission hosted our 2026 Social Mobility Symposium in Westminster.  Three keynote speakers, four panels and more than 20 panelists – from across the… read more

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Applications launch for AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize

Today, Monday 22nd June, applications have opened for the first AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize to encourage using technological innovation to drive forward social mobility in the UK.  The… read more

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• Education and training
• Work

Social Mobility Symposium: Meet the 2026 speakers

Next week, Tuesday 23rd June, the Social Mobility Commission will host its annual Social Mobility Symposium, bringing together policymakers, cross-party voices and experts, to explore the landscape of the UK’s… read more

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• Education and training
• Social mobility data
• Work

Stories Matter: Commission marks Social Mobility Day 2026

To celebrate Social Mobility Day on the 11th June, the Social Mobility Commission hosted a ‘lunch and learn’ to raise awareness of the importance of social mobility.  For 2026 the… read more

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• Public attitudes

How social mobility data is unlocking the next generation of tech talent

Tech She Can is the UK’s leading tech careers education and social mobility charity working to close the ‘inspiration’ and ‘aspiration’ gaps for children across the UK, encouraging all to… read more

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• Education and training
• Geographic factors
• Social mobility data
• State of the Nation
• Work

No ‘one’ NEET solution: Social Mobility Commission Deputy Chair joins panel on the need for national and local collaboration across sectors

This week, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, Resham Kotecha, spoke at the Breaking Barriers Collective, an event hosted by the FE & Skills Collective and the Edge Foundation,… read more

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• Education and training
• Geographic factors
• Work