Access, Student Development and Success - Who are we?

For the University of Manchester to be the sector leader in Access, Student Success and Development, creating an environment where every young person and student is empowered to thrive through positive interactions with the University. We will achieve this by taking an innovate approach to: outreach and equitable access, contributing to a cohesive student journey, and fostering varied opportunities for personal development and academic success.

Our work is informed by four pillars:

Personalised Student Journey

Support pupils and students to create pathways that reflect individual needs, aspirations, and circumstances, to enhance their sense of belonging and mattering, promote engagement, support continuation, and drive success for all.

Collaboration

Foster a culture of meaningful collaboration across ASSD teams, academic colleagues, wider professional services teams, external partners, and students to co-create inclusive, impactful experiences that enhance the student journey, their development, and employability.

Equity of Opportunity

Champion equity of opportunity by identifying and addressing structural barriers to access and participation, providing inclusive engagement and development opportunities; ensuring all students regardless of background can thrive and succeed through their interactions with The University of Manchester.

Positive outcomes for all

Promote holistic student success by supporting personal development and graduate outcomes through inclusive, proactive, and data-informed approaches that empower every student to reach their full potential, academically and personally.