Access and Student Success Impact Report 2022/23
25 Apr 2024
Today we publish the University’s Access and Student Success impact report for academic year 2022/23, celebrating our initiatives supporting students from under-represented groups.
Our access and success programmes support those in school or college who are preparing for university, as well as supporting our current students to succeed.
Supporting school students to access university
In 2022/23 we engaged 37,688 students from 799 schools and colleges.
Primary:
- New IntoUniversity centre (in partnership with University of Salford) – provided academic support sessions for 155 local primary school students
Secondary:
- Students on our Year 10 Scholars Programme were twice as likely as their peers to achieve at least a grade 5 in both Maths and English GCSE.
- Our Success4Life activity supported care-experienced pupils aged 11-14 with academic resilience and confidence.
Post-16:
- Our Manchester Access Programme (MAP) and Manchester Distance Access Scheme (MDAS) for years 12 and 13 engaged more than 900 students this year. These flagship programmes prepare students to stay the course at university – 94% of MAP students continue to their second year, compared to 90% of their peers.
Supporting UoM students to succeed
Financial support:
- £11 million financial support distributed to 6,000 students through our Manchester Bursary and Undergraduate Access Bursary.
- Launch of the new Raheem Sterling Scholarship for Black students and Sadler bursary for care leavers.
Peer support:
- 1,740 UoM students volunteered 57,740 hours in our Peer Assisted Study and Peer Mentoring schemes.
Careers:
- 111 students from under-represented groupssupported to access top-flight careers in technology, finance, law, and professional services – through programmes like Manchester Global Graduates and our Work Experience Bursary.
A participant in our Success4Life activities for care-experienced students said: “I learned that some people have experienced things that I went through, and they had some of the same struggles. University isn’tjust about sitting about and listening to lectures – it’s about adventures and starting new friendships and meeting new people as well as having fun. My future goals are going to college to get my A-levels then go to university and map the rest of my life out.”
April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, said: “This report shows how our brilliant students and amazing teams are working together to create opportunities for both Access and Student Success. The message is clear: if you’re talented and want to make a difference, you’ll belong here at Manchester.”
Our thanks to all the colleagues who support this work across the University, including in some cases volunteering their own time. If you’re interested in joining them, keep your eyes open over the next year for more information on the opportunities to get involved and make a positive impact.