Our Mapping Outcomes and Activities Tools (MOATs) – the pre-entry MOAT, attainment-raising MOAT and post-entry MOAT – enable consistent coding of outcomes and activities, ensuring robust planning and evaluation. Explore the resources: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Our report explores the implementation of transition support & reasonable adjustments for disabled students, revealing key challenges & successes. For instance, only 12% of registered students accessed transition support & gaps in physical accessibility are significant. taso.org.uk/news-item/ne...

Looking to strengthen your university's data practices? Access TASO's data infrastructure guide on GitHub and take a step toward evidence-based decision-making: taso-he.github.io/technicalgui...

Our report provides the most detailed data to date on how care-experienced young people progress into and through higher education in England. Access: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Data is a tool, not a cure. Our research found that learning analytics and digital 'nudges' are no match for human connection when supporting student wellbeing. taso.org.uk/news-blog/da...

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Just 2 days left to help us shape our research priorities! We are in the 2nd stage of developing our areas of research interest, which will guide future commissioning rounds. Complete the survey & rate the proposed priorities before time runs out: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Using administrative data to research and evaluate interventions aimed at reducing equality gaps in higher education? Check out our Administrative data guide on GitHub: taso-he.github.io/technicalgui...

Developing a theory of change doesn't have to be complicated. Our free, online Theory of Change Builder has an intuitive interface that simplifies the process and helps you easily transform a Core Theory of Change into an Enhanced Theory of Change. Access: toc-builder.taso.org.uk

How can universities make inclusion everyone’s business? Our report explores how whole-provider approaches can help embed inclusion, reduce equality gaps, and support student success. Read the report: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Help shape our research priorities! Complete the survey and rate the proposed priorities to help highlight the sector’s most pressing needs. The survey closes at 12:00 on Wednesday 15 July. Participate: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Our new guidance introduces process tracing as a theory-based evaluation approach for testing causal mechanisms within a case. It covers key steps, evidence needs, and includes a case study and briefing. Explore the guidance: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Administrative data can support research & evaluation of interventions designed to reduce equality gaps in higher ed. Our ‘Administrative data guide’ covers key HE data sources, including NPD, HESA, LEO, UCAS & HEAT, alongside TASO-funded case studies. taso-he.github.io/technicalgui...

Join us this Wednesday (11:00–12:00) for a webinar providing information on how to work with us on a project evaluating contextualised admissions policies. buytickets.at/taso/2257690

Our new guidance page on realist evaluation explores how to understand what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and why. It introduces key concepts: context-mechanism-outcome configurations, theory building, mechanisms, & the role of context in shaping outcomes. taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Does your institution use contextualised admissions? We’re looking for up to 6 higher ed providers to work with us and UKRI Policy Fellow Professor Anna Zimdars on a new project to understand contextualised admissions policies in practice. Find out more & apply: taso.org.uk/news-blog/op...

Our new guidance explains comparative case studies – a theory-based evaluation approach for comparing cases to identify patterns, similarities & differences. It covers causal inference, case selection, & how to collect, analyse & synthesise evidence. Read the guidance: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Work with us: We’re appointing up to six higher education providers to work with us to develop theories of change, & identify outcome measures & data needs for contextualised admissions policies. Learn more & apply: taso.org.uk/news-blog/op...

Our new guidance page provides information on agent-based modelling (ABM) – a method for exploring how individual actions and interactions can lead to wider system-level outcomes. Read the guidance and access further resources here: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Want to help evaluate contextualised admissions policies? Applications to collaborate on our new project with UKRI Policy Fellow Professor Anna Mountford-Zimbars open on Monday 15 June. Join our webinar on 24 June (11:00–12:00) to hear more and ask questions: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

On 26 May, our Evaluation Advisory Group (EAG) met & welcomed some new faces! The group discussed our strategic direction, how evidence can better support providers across the sector, & priorities for future evidence synthesis & research. Find out more about the EAG: taso.org.uk/about/govern...

➡ We want your views! Survey closes at 17:00 today. We are seeking input from the sector to inform our areas of research interest to guide future commissioning rounds. We want to hear from you if you're working to improve equality of opportunity in higher education. forms.gle/LE32YCBxWsUX...

That's a wrap for #TASOCon26! A huge thank you to everyone for making it such a great day, full of provocation, conversation, shared learning and practical tips. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our latest news and events. taso.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Professor Eunice Simmons (Vice Chancellor, University of Chester) and Will Gaines (President-elect, VP Student Life, Chester Students' Union), are in-conversation for our final session of #TASOCon2026, discussing collaborating with students. taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Now at #TASOCon26: We talk a lot about collaboration but what does it look like in practice? Chaired by @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social, this panel brings together HE providers to discuss the risk and rewards of collaboration. With Paul Morgan, Leanne Taher-Bates, Jared Patel and Dr Morag Duffin

Next up at #TASOCon26, our delegates are exploring a peer-led poster session ☕️ 📊 The posters showcase evaluations of interventions addressing equality of opportunity in higher education. There's also an award for best poster ⭐️ Find out more about the event here: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

After our morning networking break at #TASOCon26, we're looking at pre-entry sector papers, chaired by Dr Molly Rowlands. 🔬 Multi-touch point STEM programmes 💷 The impact of 'Access fee waivers' 📊 Using regional data dashboards 🏫 Outcomes of multi-intervention outreach taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Now on at #TASOCon26. How do we address the higher education postcode lottery? Our expert panel is discussing collaborative strategies targeting longstanding cold spots + gaps. Featuring: Prof Graeme Atherton, Alex Proudfoot, Dr Shaid Mahmood MBE, and Dr Kate Wicklow. taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Now on at #TASOCon26: Chris Millward, Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students, is speaking about how regional collaboration can improve equality of opportunity in HE. Explore the full agenda and speakers here: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

We've kicked off #TASOCon26 with a welcome address from our CEO @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social. We’re got an action-packed day ahead, learning from and sharing insights with peers and sector experts. Explore the full agenda and speakers here: taso.org.uk/event/collab...