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What is Realising Opportunities
?
Realising Opportunities (RO) is an unprecedented
collaboration promoting fair access to higher
education and encouraging social mobility for
able students from under-represented groups.
For the first time, a group of leading research
intensive universities have come together to
develop a single programme for Year 12 and
13 students (aged 16–19) building upon their
collective expertise in widening access to higher
education. RO recognises the importance of
ensuring that these students have access to
information and guidance about careers and
employability skills from professionals in the
field who can give a true insight into their chosen
career.
The Realising Opportunities
Programme:
Through RO students take part in an extensive
programme of support, information, events
and activities. Successful completion results in
students having their achievements recognised
when applying through UCAS to any of the
participating universities. This recognition, and the
support that the programme offers, sets Realising
Opportunities apart from any other widening
participation initiative.
The programme involves:
A launch event to get students started on the
programme.
Skills development through an online study
skills module.
Ementoring with an undergraduate from an RO
University.
A National Student Conference.
An assessed academic element to allow
students to demonstrate their potential.
University events, including summer schools,
masterclasses and Open Days.
Access to careers information from
professionals in the field.