ICYMI, the photos, slides, and posters from our 2026 annual conference are now available on our website: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ta...

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...

Photos, slides, and other materials from 'Collaborate to evaluate', TASO’s 2026 annual conference, are now available on our website. View the conference content here: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ta...

➡ 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...

Explore our ‘Framework for economic evaluation’ for practical guidance on assessing the costs, outcomes and value of higher education interventions. Access: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

In our new blog post, @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social reflects on our sixth annual conference and explores how collaboration can strengthen evaluation, evidence-sharing and collective action to tackle equality gaps in higher education: taso.org.uk/news-blog/co...

In our latest blog post, Tatjana Damjanovic reflects on how we talk about impact evaluation for small cohorts and why we are changing its language from ‘small n’ to ‘theory-based evaluation’: taso.org.uk/news-blog/fr...

Check out our technical guides to elevate your evaluation, data visualisation and coding practices: taso-he.github.io/technicalgui...

Our student access, success, progression evidence toolkit summarises the existing evidence on approaches to widening participation and student success for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in #HigherEducation. Access the toolkit here: taso.org.uk/evidence-too...

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...

Discover TASO's 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/...

Explore our Student Mental Health Evidence Toolkit for a detailed overview of research on the effectiveness of mental health interventions for students: taso.org.uk/evidence-too...

Our Sector Network brings together researchers, practitioners & evaluators with an interest in widening participation & student success in higher education. We're always welcoming new members so if you're interested in joining please take a look at our sign-up page: taso.org.uk/about/sector...

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...

We have an action-packed agenda lined up for ‘Collaborate to evaluate’ today at #TASOCon2026 🎓📊 Our delegates will hear from experts on improving equality of opportunity in #highered, plus sector paper presentations and poster sessions. Check out the full agenda here: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Final prep underway for #TASOCon26 tomorrow at Woburn House, London. See what’s on the agenda: taso.org.uk/event/collab... Safe travels to those joining us – see you there!

Looking forward to #TASOCon26 next week (12 May, Woburn House, London) for a day of shared learning on how evaluation & collaboration can advance equality of opportunity in HE. Access the agenda: taso.org.uk/event/collab... If you’re joining us, see you there 👋

Our #TASOCon26 session will highlight the risks and rewards of collaboration in practice. Tickets close tomorrow - secure your place taso.org.uk/event/collab...

In case you missed our 'Rethinking student wellbeing support event' in March, you can now catch up on each session on YouTube. The event explored what’s helping – & hindering – student wellbeing & mental health, drawing on recent TASO-commissioned research. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgpe...

During our #TASOCon26 session on addressing the higher education ‘postcode lottery’, panelists will discuss how evaluation can support regional approaches to reducing inequality. Tickets close on 8 May - secure your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

Last chance to grab your tickets via invoice for #TASOCon26! Closing tomorrow – secure your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

In our latest blog post, Dr Lizzie Harling explains how @keeleuniversity.bsky.social built staff confidence to embed evaluation through phased support, training, and resources, enabling application of theory of change in practice. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ma...

ICYMI, Mikayla Boginsky introduces our new ‘Administrative data guide’, which provides practical advice on using administrative datasets to answer research and evaluation questions, including understanding students’ educational pathways & addressing equality gaps in HE. taso.org.uk/news-blog/ha...

Our peer-led poster session at #TASOCon26 (12 May, London) will showcase a wide range of evaluation work from across the sector, ranging from the impact of bursaries on access, progression, and graduate outcomes to decolonising the curriculum.

Access our Theory of Change Builder – a free online tool that makes developing a theory of change simpler, clearer, and more consistent. Start building today: toc-builder.taso.org.uk

Post-entry interventions in higher education – what is current evaluation revealing? Join our short paper session at #TASOCon26 (12 May, London), featuring speakers from NTU, @wlvuni.bsky.social, @mybcu.bsky.social, and Cambridge. Secure your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

We're excited to share that ImpactEd Evaluation has been commissioned by TASO to review best practice in evidence synthesis and online evidence toolkits. 🔍 Read more about the project on the TASO & ImpactEd blog 👇 IEG: www.impactedgroup.uk/news-and-blo... TASO: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ne...

We’re working with @impactedgroup.bsky.social to strengthen how evidence is synthesised & translated into practice.

Pre-entry interventions in higher education – what is current evaluation revealing? Join our short paper session at #TASOCon26 (12 May, London), featuring speakers from Aston University, @openuniversity.bsky.social, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social & Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP).

In our latest blog post, Mikayla Boginsky introduces our new ‘Administrative data guide’, offering practical advice on using administrative data to answer research questions on education pathways and equality gaps in higher education. Explore: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ha...

Regional inequalities in HE access persist despite rising participation. At our 2026 annual conference (12 May, London), “How do we address the higher education postcode lottery?” explores place-based strategies to tackle disadvantage gaps & cold spots. Book your spot: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Join us at #TASOCon26 for a panel on the risks and rewards of collaboration in practice. Hear from TASO + providers about effective partnership working. Secure your place at the conference to hear directly from sector leaders and contribute to the discussion: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

📢 The agenda is now live for #TASOCon26: Collaborate to evaluate 🎓 Join us in London on 12 May to hear colleagues present their work on equality of opportunity and exchange insights on the shared challenges. See the agenda and book here: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

We’re recruiting a Chief Research Officer to lead our research & evaluation programme, overseeing funding & partnerships & ensuring the production of high-quality evidence. £65k–£70k | Hybrid (London) Deadline: 13 April, 13:00 Learn more & apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/chie...

We’re exploring how higher education providers involve students in the design and evaluation of interventions. If you use co-creation or participatory approaches to improve student outcomes, we’d like to hear from you: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join us on 12 May to hear Chris Millward, Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students, on how regional collaboration can improve equality of opportunity in HE following the post-16 white paper. Explore sessions & sign up: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

We’re recruiting 2 interns: • Research Intern – working on evaluation projects, evidence synthesis & data insights • Comms & Engagement Intern – supporting report launches, social media, events & policy engagement App deadline: 20 April, 09:30 Find out more and apply: taso.org.uk/about/career...

Moving from a Core to an Enhanced Theory of Change – and using it to inform evaluation – can be challenging. Join our two-part training (22 & 30 April) to work through the process step by step, with hands-on activities, peer learning & feedback. Learn more & register: taso.org.uk/event/enhanc...

We’re recruiting a Communications and Engagement Intern. Gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that aims to reduce inequalities in higher education. Application deadline: 20 April, 09:30 Find out more & apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/comm...

Regional inequalities in HE access persist despite rising participation. At our 2026 annual conference (12 May, London), “How do we address the higher education postcode lottery?” explores place-based strategies to tackle disadvantage gaps & cold spots. Book your spot: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Developing a theory of change can be time-consuming. Our free Theory of Change Builder streamlines the process with step-by-step guidance, examples & built-in support – helping you move from Core to Enhanced ToC and produce clear, accessible outputs. Access the tool:

We’re recruiting a Research Intern. This role offers experience across evaluation projects, evidence synthesis and data insights – contributing to research that aims to reduce inequalities in higher education. Application deadline: 20 April, 09:30 Learn more & apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/rese...

We’re hiring a Chief Research Officer to lead our research & evaluation programme, shaping strategy, delivery & impact. £65k–£70k | Hybrid (London) Application deadline: 13 April, 13:00 Find out more & apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/chie...