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We’re proud to partner with @timeshighered.bsky.social for Student Success UK&IE 2026 in Bath, 4–5 November! Our CEO, Dr Omar Khan, will join a panel to discuss measuring student well-being. Book with code TASO-30 for 30% off: www.timeshighered-events.com/student-succ...

The Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL) is coming soon! Join our online launch on 25 November (10:30–12:00) to hear from early adopters and sector leaders about how sharing evaluation findings can strengthen practice. Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

Our latest blog post explores how universities can be brave & balanced when submitting to the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL), balancing quality assurance with sharing successes & failures. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/su... Sign up to the HEEL launch: taso.org.uk/event/higher...

Save 30% on @timeshighered.bsky.social's Student Success UK&IE 2026 in Bath with code TASO-30. Our CEO, @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social, will join a panel on measuring student well-being across the sector. Book here → www.timeshighered-events.com/student-succ...

Can contextual admissions shape students’ choices before they apply? And how should we measure success? Professor Anna Zimdars reflects on early insights from her UKRI–TASO policy fellowship and what they mean for evaluation. taso.org.uk/news-blog/co...

In our latest blog post, Dr Josephine Gabi and Dr Yetunde Kolajo argue that closing the Black awarding gap by 2030–31 requires systemic university change, transparent progress monitoring, and clear accountability for tackling persistent inequalities. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/wh...

In case you missed it, for Black History Month, Sir Patrick Vernon reflects on whose knowledge counts, whose voices are heard, and how higher education can better value Black scholarship in universities and communities. Read the piece: taso.org.uk/news-blog/be...

Join us online on 25 November (10:30–12:00) for the launch of the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL)! Explore the library, learn from early contributors and hear sector leaders to discuss the future of sharing evaluation evidence. Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

Where does contextual admissions begin and end? In our latest blog post, Professor Anna Zimdars shares early insights from her UKRI–TASO Policy Fellowship, exploring how contextual admissions shape student choices and outcomes, and what this means for evaluation. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/co...

Join our free HEEL information session on 21 October (11:00–12:00) to learn about the library and submitting evaluations. Have questions? Submit them in advance: forms.gle/ufv4FEggGKy2... Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

Recognition matters. But it is not enough. This Black History Month, Sir Patrick Vernon reflects on whose knowledge counts, whose voices are heard, and how higher education can better value Black scholarship in universities and communities. Read the full piece: taso.org.uk/news-blog/be...

Join us online on 21 October (11:00–12:00) for an information session on the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL). Find out how HEEL works, get practical guidance on submitting evaluations, and ask questions. Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

A snapshot from our latest Research & Evaluation Committee meeting. The committee provides independent advice & oversight on our research & evaluation work, helping us challenge our thinking, strengthen our methods & maintain high standards. Learn about the committee: taso.org.uk/about/govern...

In case you missed it, we’ve secured Cabinet Office funding to evaluate the University of Exeter’s GCSE exam centre for young people outside mainstream education. The study will assess its impact, barriers to participation and potential to scale nationally. More: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ta...

Join our free Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL) information session on 21 Oct, 11:00–12:00. Learn more about the HEEL, get tips on saving and uploading submissions, and ask questions. Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/... Submit questions in advance: forms.gle/ufv4FEggGKy2...

Discover our implementation and process evaluation resources. Learn to assess the execution and delivery of programmes in higher education, ensuring effectiveness and quality improvement: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Our 'Administrative data guide' covers key higher education datasets including NPD, HESA, LEO, UCAS and HEAT, with guidance on variables, coverage, limitations, access, ethics and research/evaluation uses. Explore the guide: taso-he.github.io/technicalgui...

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We have been awarded funding from the Evaluation Accelerator Fund to evaluate the University of Exeter’s GCSE exam centre for young people outside mainstream education – exploring its impact, accessibility & potential to scale to help reduce NEET rates. Find out more: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ta...

In case you missed it, everyone can now submit evaluations to the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL). The HEEL launches in Nov as a free, searchable library of evaluations of English higher ed equality interventions. Learn more & find out how to submit: taso.org.uk/news-blog/he...

In case you missed it, in our latest blog post our Evaluation Officer, Katherine Drew, describes how student ambassadors can become effective role models by breaking down power dynamics and creating more informal, accessible relationships with pupils: taso.org.uk/news-blog/th...

How do you know if a programme is being delivered as intended & why? Join our practical implementation & process evaluation training in London on 1 Oct. Develop your own evaluation plan & learn how to turn findings into better delivery. £349 + VAT Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

You can now submit evaluations to the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL) whether or not you’re a HEAT member. The HEEL launches in Nov as a free, searchable library of evaluations of English higher ed equality interventions. Find out more & learn how to submit: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Meet our brilliant 2026 summer interns, Elijah Denning, Elliot Auxant and Tayyibah Hussain. Find out what they're currently working on and what their plans are for the future:

Help shape our next training on causal evaluation methods so it's most useful to you. Take the 2-minute survey and share your thoughts: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

English higher ed providers: applications are open to join our evaluation of undergraduate financial support schemes. Up to 3 providers can receive £10,000 to take part. Apply by 12 Oct: taso.org.uk/news-blog/op... Find out more at our webinar on 17 Sep: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

How do you know if a programme is being delivered as intended, and what’s helping or getting in the way? Join us in London on 1 Oct (10am) for practical training on implementation & process evaluation and leave with a draft evaluation plan. £349 + VAT: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

New blog post: Katherine Drew, Evaluation Officer at TASO, describes how student ambassadors can become effective role models by breaking down power dynamics and creating more informal, accessible relationships with pupils: taso.org.uk/news-blog/th...

In case you missed it, in our latest blog post, our summer intern Elijah Denning discusses his views on how a foundation year can help build confidence, academic readiness and belonging, particularly for those who might not have a clear path into higher education: taso.org.uk/news-blog/mo...

Take our 2-min survey to help shape future training on causal evaluation methods! Tell us what would be most useful, from RCTs and practical trial challenges to methods like DiD, regression discontinuity and matching. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ICYMI, in our recent blog post, members of the Student Advisory Team on our mental health and wellbeing interventions project speak to Research Manager Tatjana Damjanovic about how evidence and student voice can shape more effective interventions in higher education: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...

We’re planning future training on causal evaluation methods, and we’d like your input to help shape what we offer! Take our 2-min survey and share your thoughts: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Elijah Denning, TASO Intern, and Education Student @queens.cam.ac.uk discusses the importance of foundation years and their role building confidence, academic readiness, and a sense of belonging, particularly for those who may not have a clear path into higher education. taso.org.uk/news-blog/mo...

In case you missed it, we’ll soon be inviting HE providers to apply to evaluate existing financial support schemes with us. Selected providers will receive up to £10,000 to support delivery. Applications open in early Sep Deadline for application: 12 Oct Learn more: taso.org.uk/news-blog/up...

Small providers face distinct challenges when it comes to evaluation. Our guidance brings together tools to help tackle challenges, including small cohort sizes, limited resources, outcome measurement, evaluation design and data management. Explore the guidance: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

ICYMI: our latest report with the Policy Institute at King’s College London finds significant inequalities in student mental health. 26% of students from low-participation areas reported a mental health difficulty, compared with 19% from high-participation areas. taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...