Why is this important?

Statistically speaking, students from widening participation (WP) backgrounds have already overcome a number of challenges to gain a place at university. Also, people from non-traditional backgrounds are less likely to attain higher paying careers, earning up to 10% less than others on the same course at their university. Our university is committed to addressing the inequality in higher education and graduate outcomes, by offering additional employability advice and support. 

What can Equal Opps provide for me?

1. By using this blog and keeping up to date with the newsletter, you can tap into a whole host of employability opportunities happening throughout the year. Our 'Monthly Round-Ups' page shows exactly what's coming up in the month, including events and programmes that are relevant to the criteria for the offer, as well as exclusive Equal Opportunities workshops and resources. 

2. We operate an Equal Opportunities fund, that is run in monthly funding rounds, to help you engage in more employability activities such as travel expenses to interviews or needing professional clothing to attend a conference. To find out when the next funding round is and more information on the fund, head to the funding page. 

3. Additionally, you have the opportunity to gain paid work experience through our Ambition Internship Programme, open exclusively to Equal Opportunities students and Ambitions Scholars.