TASO @taso.org.uk · 01/10/2026A 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... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 29/09/2026In 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... 011
TASO @taso.org.uk · 28/09/2026Join 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... 010
TASO @taso.org.uk · 25/09/2026Discover 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/...taso.org.ukImplementation and process evaluation (IPE) - TASOThe resources on this page will provide you with guidance for conducting implementation and process evaluation (IPE) in higher education. 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 24/09/2026Our '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...taso-he.github.ioTechnical Guides - Administrative Data Guideusing administrative data to support evaluation in higher education 001
TASO @taso.org.uk · 22/09/2026We 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... 001
TASO @taso.org.uk · 21/09/2026In 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... 001
TASO @taso.org.uk · 18/09/2026In 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...taso.org.ukThe power of student ambassadors - TASOKatherine 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… 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 17/09/2026How 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/... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 16/09/2026You 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/... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 15/09/2026Meet 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: 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 15/09/2026Help 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...docs.google.comUpcoming training: Have your sayInterested in learning more about causal evaluation methods? Help shape our upcoming training session by taking two minutes to complete this short poll. 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 14/09/2026English 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/... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 11/09/2026How 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/... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 10/09/2026New 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...taso.org.ukThe power of student ambassadors - TASOKatherine 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… 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 09/09/2026In 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...taso.org.ukMore than just an extra year: Why foundation years transform academic futures - TASOElijah Denning, TASO intern and University of Cambridge student, describes how a foundation year can help build confidence, enhance academic readiness, and create a sense of belonging, particularly fo... 001
TASO @taso.org.uk · 08/09/2026Take 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... 001
TASO @taso.org.uk · 07/09/2026Learn more about the open call at our information webinar on 17 Sep (11:00–12:00): www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...tickettailor.comSelect tickets – Information session: Retrospective evaluations of financial support in higher education – ZoomInformation session: Retrospective evaluations of financial support in higher education – Zoom, Thu 17 Sep 2026 - Join us on 17 September for a webinar introducing a new opportunity to work with us on... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 07/09/2026In case you missed it, we’re appointing up to 3 English HE providers to evaluate their undergraduate financial support schemes. Up to £10k funding available. Apply by 12 Oct (13:00): taso.org.uk/news-blog/op... 100
TASO @taso.org.uk · 04/09/2026ICYMI, 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...lnkd.inhttps://lnkd.in/ei6yYDqb 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 03/09/2026We’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... 001
TASO @taso.org.uk · 02/09/2026Join our online information session on 17 Sep (11:00–12:00) to learn more about the project, participation and how to apply, with time for Q&A: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...tickettailor.comSelect tickets – Information session: Retrospective evaluations of financial support in higher education – ZoomInformation session: Retrospective evaluations of financial support in higher education – Zoom, Thu 17 Sep 2026 - Join us on 17 September for a webinar introducing a new opportunity to work with us on... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 02/09/2026English HE providers: Apply to work with us to assess the causal impact of financial support on student outcomes using existing institutional data & quasi-experimental methods. Providers will receive up to £10k each. App deadline: 12 Oct (13:00) Learn more & apply: taso.org.uk/news-blog/op... 100
TASO @taso.org.uk · 01/09/2026Not sure if the training is right for you? Join our free online information session on 9 Sept (11:00–11:45) to hear more and ask questions. Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...app.tickettailor.comSelect tickets – Free information session: Learn about our upcoming IPE training – ZoomFree information session: Learn about our upcoming IPE training – Zoom, Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Considering joining our in-person paid-for training, ‘Introduction to implementation and process evaluation’ on... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 01/09/2026Want to understand what’s working in your programme, what isn’t, and why? Join our practical implementation and process evaluation training in London on 1 Oct (10:00–16:00) and leave with a draft evaluation plan. £349 + VAT Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/... 100
TASO @taso.org.uk · 28/08/2026Elijah 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... 011
TASO @taso.org.uk · 27/08/2026In 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... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 26/08/2026Small 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/... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 25/08/2026Not sure if the training is right for you? Join our free online information session on 9 September (11:00–11:45) to learn more. Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...tickettailor.comSelect tickets – Free information session: Learn about our upcoming IPE training – ZoomFree information session: Learn about our upcoming IPE training – Zoom, Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Considering joining our in-person paid-for training, ‘Introduction to implementation and process evaluation’… 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 25/08/2026Join us in London on 1 October (10:00–16:00) for practical, in-person training on how to plan and deliver a robust implementation and process evaluation, and leave with a draft evaluation plan for your own activity. Price: £349 + VAT Book your spot: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/... 100
TASO @taso.org.uk · 24/08/2026ICYMI: 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/... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 21/08/2026Learn about the project: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...taso.org.ukProject | Using quasi-experimental designs to evaluate mental health and wellbeing interventions - TASOTASO is working with three higher education providers to participate in a project that will evaluate their student mental health and wellbeing interventions using quasi-experimental designs. 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 21/08/2026In our latest blog post, members of the Student Advisory Team on our mental health & wellbeing interventions project reflect on 3 approaches to supporting student wellbeing & what the preliminary evaluation findings could mean for future practice. Read the post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/st...taso.org.ukStudent perspectives on university wellbeing: Reflections on emerging interventions - TASOAs part of our ‘Using quasi-experimental designs to evaluate mental health and wellbeing interventions’, we hear from the Student Advisory Team – made of students from University of Exeter,… 101
TASO @taso.org.uk · 20/08/2026In our latest blog post, Ruichen Yin & Audrey Fok, members of the Student Advisory Team on our mental health & wellbeing interventions project, speak to our Research Manager Tatjana Damjanovic about how evidence & student voice can shape effective support: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...taso.org.ukEvaluating impact: How evidence is reshaping student wellbeing interventions - TASORuichen Yin and Audrey Fok, members of the Student Advisory Team on TASO’s mental health and wellbeing interventions project, speak to Tatjana Damjanovic, Research Manager at TASO 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 19/08/2026In case you missed it, our CEO @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social reflects on this year’s A-level results and the persistent inequalities in higher education participation – and why better evidence is needed to break the cycle. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/a-...taso.org.uk 011
TASO @taso.org.uk · 18/08/2026Join us in London on 1 October (10:00–16:00) for practical, in-person training on implementation & process evaluation (IPE). Learn how to use a theory of change, plan data collection & reporting, & apply findings to strengthen delivery. £349 + VAT Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 17/08/2026Coming this September: We will invite applications for the retrospective evaluation of higher education financial support schemes. Up to 3 providers will receive £10,000 to take part. Find out more: taso.org.uk/news-blog/up... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 14/08/2026New blog post: Our CEO, @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social, reflects on this year’s A-level results day, noting the stubbornly persistent gaps in participation rates, whether measured by disadvantage or by region. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/a-...taso.org.ukA-level results day: breaking the cycle - TASODr Omar Khan reflects on this year's A-level results day, noting the stubbornly persistent gaps in participation rates, whether measured by disadvantage or by region 003
TASO @taso.org.uk · 13/08/2026These gaps have remained stubborn for over 20 years – since before the current cohort was born – showing the need for the sector to double down on building the evidence on what works to address inequalities of participation regionally and among disadvantaged students. [3/3] 010
TASO @taso.org.uk · 13/08/2026It’s good to see a continuing rise in no. of disadvantaged students attending higher education. But less positively, there is no improvement in 2 of the most significant + longstanding gaps in participation. The 2 charts indicate no progress on tackling regional gaps or IMD quintile gaps.[2/3] 001
TASO @taso.org.uk · 13/08/2026On A-level results day, we are thinking about every student, whether they’ve exceeded expectations or have been disappointed – and regardless of their next educational or employment steps in life. [1/3] 221
TASO @taso.org.uk · 12/08/2026New report based on 2025 SAES data: @policyatkings.bsky.social finds that students from areas with lower rates of higher education participation report, on average, worse mental health than those from areas with higher participation rates. taso.org.uk/libraryitem/... 001
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TASO @taso.org.uk · 06/08/2026Our research ethics guidance is designed to support those working in widening participation and student success navigate ethical considerations and deliver best practice in their research and/or evaluation work. Check it out: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...taso.org.ukResearch ethics guidance - TASOEverything you need to know about ethics for research and evaluation projects. 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 05/08/2026Not sure whether the training is right for you? Join our online information session on 9 September to hear more and ask questions: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...app.tickettailor.comSelect tickets – Free information session: Learn about our upcoming IPE training – ZoomFree information session: Learn about our upcoming IPE training – Zoom, Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Considering joining our in-person paid-for training, ‘Introduction to implementation and process evaluation’ on... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 05/08/2026Join our practical, in-person training in London on 1 October to learn how to plan and carry out a robust implementation and process evaluation, and leave with a draft plan. Price: £349 + VAT Register: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/... 102
TASO @taso.org.uk · 04/08/2026At our 2026 conference, Uni of Staffordshire presented their approach to decentralising the evaluation of their APP. In this piece, they explore how collaboration, governance, shared responsibility and student involvement shaped the approach – and what they learned. taso.org.uk/news-blog/de...taso.org.ukDecentralising APP Evaluation: Lessons in collaboration and governance - TASOJuan Raman Mullor reflects on University of Staffordshire’s approach to decentralising access and participation plan evaluation, forging effective partnerships and building methods and processes aroun... 010
TASO @taso.org.uk · 03/08/2026Our 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/... 000
TASO @taso.org.uk · 31/07/2026Discover 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/...taso.org.ukImplementation and process evaluation (IPE) - TASOThe resources on this page will provide you with guidance for conducting implementation and process evaluation (IPE) in higher education. 000