Our data insights guide, available on GitHub, provides universities with a roadmap for enhancing data collection & use. The guide offers tools & best practices to help institutions make evidence-based decisions that can close equality gaps. Access the guide here: taso-he.github.io/technicalgui...

ICYMI: Professor Anna Mountford-Zimdars is joining TASO as a Policy Fellow for 18 months, leading new research on contextualised admissions. Her expertise in social mobility and widening participation will help strengthen the evidence base in this area. Read more:

This March, join 'Introduction to theory of change' – a practical two-part training for those new to evaluation. Online: 11 March (10:00–13:00) In person (London): 19 March (09:30–12:30) Build your Core ToC with guided work, practical tools and feedback. Book: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

The agenda is live for TASO’s 2026 annual conference, ‘Collaborate to evaluate’ (12 May, London) → Chris Millward (OfS) on collaboration & equality of opportunity → HE 'postcode lottery' panel → HEEL launch insights → Sector short talks & posters Explore the agenda: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Our comprehensive blueprint offers actionable insights to help institutions develop effective transition support strategies. Discover how your institution can support disabled students more effectively: taso.org.uk/research/cur...

Join us on 22 & 30 April for 'Enhancing and applying theory of change' – a two-part training for those with evaluation or impact responsibilities. Refine your CToC, strengthen mechanisms & measures, & turn it into a clear evaluation plan. £259 + VAT Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

ICYMI, read our most recent blog post exploring a literature review by The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) that examines why students drop out and whether targeted support during the transition to university can make a difference. taso.org.uk/news-blog/st...

Present your work at our 2026 annual conference 'Collaborate to evaluate'. We’re inviting proposals for short talks & poster presentations on equality of opportunity. Share your evaluation & connect with peers Find out more and submit your proposal: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Join us this March for 'Introduction to theory of change' – a practical 2-part training for those new to evaluation. 📅 11 March (online) + 19 March (London) Develop a clear, usable theory of change for your own project. Spaces limited: taso.org.uk/event/introd...

Join us this March for ‘Introduction to theory of change’ – a practical two-part training for those new to evaluation. 11 March (online) + 19 March (in person, London). Develop a Core Theory of Change for your own work. Spaces are limited – sure your spot: taso.org.uk/event/introd...

Apply now for a free, in-person evaluation workshop on widening participation and student success (26 Feb, University of Westminster). Get expert support on evaluating education interventions using ADR data (inc LEO & GRADE). Places are limited – register interest: taso.org.uk/event/creati...

In our latest blog post, Lucy Haire from UPP, argues that amid persistent access gaps & unhelpful rhetoric, HE remains a vital & positive pathway for disadvantaged students & must continue to be actively championed & supported: taso.org.uk/news-blog/fl...

It’s Race Equality Week. This year’s theme is #ChangeNeedsAllofUs. This blog post from @mybcu.bsky.social shares how Project Zero is reducing ethnicity degree-awarding gaps by centring Black African/Caribbean and South Asian heritage student voices: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...

Early bird tickets are sold out for our 2026 annual conference ‘Collaborate to evaluate’, but standard tickets are still available. Join us on 12 May 2026 in London to explore evaluation practice in higher education. Find out more and book: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

The agenda is now live for our event 'Rethinking student wellbeing support'. Explore what’s helping (and hindering) student wellbeing, and how evidence can inform more effective support. Agenda: taso.org.uk/event/rethin... Sold out – join the waitlist: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

Our Framework for Economic Evaluation helps higher education providers assess the cost-effectiveness of their programs, providing a solid foundation for evidence-based decision-making. Explore: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

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Tickets are selling fast for Rethinking student wellbeing support. Join us 12 March 2026 (10:30–15:30) in London (Blackfriars) for an in-person session on what’s helping – and hindering – student wellbeing in higher education. Places are limited – grab yours: taso.org.uk/event/rethin...

Submit a proposal for a short talk or poster presentation to showcase your work during our 2026 annual conference ‘Collaborate to evaluate’. Submission deadline: 27 February, 13:00 Find submission guidance: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Access our guidance on designing Likert scales. Our guidance outlines eight practical considerations to support WP teams and evaluators, including reflections on trade-offs, bias, and validity. taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Interested in using administrative data to evaluate in HE? University of Westminster is hosting a face-to-face evaluation clinic for researchers and policymakers using Administrative Data Research UK datasets. Register by 2 Feb (23:59): taso.org.uk/event/creati...

ICYMI, early bird tickets are now live for our 2026 annual conference ‘Collaborate to evaluate’, taking place in London on 12 May. This year’s agenda is packed with sessions centred on peer-to-peer learning and shared practice. Find out more and book your spot: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

Job opportunity - via UCL's Access and Widening Participation Team – recruiting an independent evaluator to assess the impact of the Next Chapter Reading Programme, a literacy intervention for Year 7 pupils. evaluation.org.uk/jobs-and-ten... via @ucloutreach www.instagram.com/p/DTfDwfHD6iC/

Access our 'data insights guide' (DIG) – a practical, interactive resource to help higher education providers use institutional data to identify equality gaps and evaluate what works to reduce them. taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

How can higher education better support student mental health and wellbeing – and what actually works? Join us 12 March in Blackfriars, London for a free, in-person session sharing evidence from TASO student wellbeing and mental health projects. Book: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

Interested in using @adr-uk.bsky.social flagship datasets to evaluate what works in WP and student success in higher ed? Join an evaluation clinic at the University of Westminster as part of the ADR England Research Community Catalyst: Youth Transitions project. taso.org.uk/event/creati...

ICYMI, our latest blog from Evaluation Officer Nicholette Pollard-Odle examines how menstruation impacts the higher education student experience, drawing on HEPI evidence to call for more coordinated institutional support for menstrual equity: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ho...

Working on equality of opportunity in HE? Submit a proposal to talk or present a poster at our 2026 conference 'Collaborate to evaluate' (12 May) and share your work. Submission deadline: 27 Feb 2026, 13:00 Learn more and submit your proposal: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

In case you missed it, Hannah Thomson, our Evaluation Manager, explains in a recent blog post why aligning equality and inclusion work across an institution can be more effective than standalone interventions: taso.org.uk/news-blog/an...

Our 2026 annual conference early bird tickets are now live! Built around the theme ‘Collaborate to evaluate’, this year’s refreshed puts collaboration and peer learning at the centre of evaluating equality of opportunity in higher education. Get your tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

How does menstruation affect student life in higher education? In our latest blog post, our Evaluation Officer, Nicholette Pollard-Odle, draws on HEPI evidence to highlight why menstrual equity needs more joined-up institutional action: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ho...

Save the date for our 2026 annual conference on 12 May in London. Focus: sharing evaluation work on access, success and progression across HE, plus the launch of the Higher Education Evaluation Library (HEEL). Early-bird tickets on sale next week. Find out more: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

Aligning equality and inclusion work across an institution is more effective than standalone interventions. Our Evaluation Manager, Hannah Thomson, explains why in our latest blog post👇 taso.org.uk/news-blog/an... taso.org.uk/news-blog/an...

We’re recruiting volunteer members for our Finance and Risk Committee to support strong financial stewardship, governance, and risk oversight as we grow. Trustee experience not required. Term: 3 years (renewable) Deadline: Mon 9 Feb 2026 Find out more and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/fina...

We’re recruiting Finance & Risk Committee Members to support our financial sustainability, governance, and risk oversight. Application deadline: Mon 9 Feb 2026 Find out more and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/fina...

In our latest blog post, our CEO, @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social, assesses how far the sector has moved toward evidence-led practice. He highlights the achievements of 2025, addresses the ongoing challenges to equality, and sets out our ambitions for 2026: taso.org.uk/news-blog/em...

We’re recruiting Finance and Risk Committee Members to support our financial sustainability, governance, and risk oversight. Term: 3 years (renewable) Application deadline: 9 February 2026 Find out about the role and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/fina...

Interested in using ADR flagship datasets (LEO, GRADE) to evaluate what works in widening participation and student success in higher education? Join a face-to-face evaluation clinic at the University of Westminster as part of the ADR England Research Community Catalyst: Youth Transitions project ⬇️

Our comprehensive blueprint offers actionable insights to help institutions develop effective transition support strategies for disabled students: taso.org.uk/research/cur...

Our annual conference returns on 12 May 2026. 'Collaborate to evaluate' is a one-day conference in London focused on sharing evaluation work on access, success and progression. Call for evaluations opens Jan 2026. Find out more and save the date: taso.org.uk/event/collab...

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

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/...

Need a consistent way to code outcomes and activities in widening participation work? Our Mapping Outcomes and Activities Tools (MOATs) support robust planning and evaluation across access, transition and attainment-raising stages. Explore the MOATs: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

“The government’s decision to reintroduce maintenance grants is good news, although the amount on offer won’t be enough to close the gaps in the student experience and ultimately degree and labour market outcomes” – @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social in @timeshighered.bsky.social today

We’re recruiting an Evaluation Officer (12-month maternity cover) to support our work in building strong evidence on what improves widening participation & student success. Salary: £37,474 App deadline: 8 December 2025, 09:00 GMT Find out more and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/eval...

It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities Disabled students make up a significant & growing proportion of HE population. More than 20% of UK applicants to higher education disclosed a disability in 2024, according to the latest figures from UCAS – an increase of 141% over the last decade.

We’re hiring a Research Manager! Manage multiple research & impact evaluation projects, develop ToCs, lead evidence reviews, commission external work & contribute to training and practical evaluation guidance for the HE sector. Deadline: 8 Dec Find out more and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/rese...

Final places available for our online training 'Impact evaluation with small cohorts' on 9 Dec (10:00–16:00). Learn how to plan robust theory-based impact evaluations for small participant numbers, with real HE case studies. Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...

How can HE providers use their data to identify and address equality gaps in student success? Our 'Data insights guide' (DIG), formerly the 'Data infrastructure guide', offers practical steps for using institutional data to evaluate what works. Access it here:

We’re hiring an Evaluation Officer (12-month maternity cover) to support research, evaluation guidance, training and stakeholder engagement across widening participation and student success. £37,474 | Central London (hybrid) Deadline: 8 Dec 2025, 09:00 GMT Apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/eval...