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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Celebrating place-based social mobility initiatives with the Steve Morgan Foundation
The Social Mobility Commission recently joined the Steve Morgan Foundation for their 25th Anniversary Conference to celebrate the foundation’s achievements and discuss how improving social mobility across the UK requires… read more
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Parents’ aptitude and attitude can shape children’s outcomes before the classroom
Social Mobility Commission reports parents’ education level and activities done at home are strongest predictors of children’s life outcomes Parents’ aspirations and expectations, grandparents help and partaking in extra-curriculars can… read more