Articles about 'HE plus'

Cambridge access project celebrates student milestone and launches new learning resource

“There are many outstanding students in Wales and this report has shown that, if they are to reach Cambridge and Oxford in greater number, we must collectively ensure that they are appropriately encouraged, supported and most of all stretched in the sixth form,” said Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, welcoming the Final Report of the Oxbridge Ambassador for Wales.

Applications to the University of Cambridge rose again in the 2013 cycle to an all-time high of 16,185, according to undergraduate admissions statistics published today.

Students from the Herefordshire HE+ consortium enjoyed a two-day residential at Christ’s College last week, including a visit to the Cast Gallery in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

More students in more areas of the UK will be able to join an HE+ project this autumn as the University of Cambridge’s scheme continues to develop.

Over 110 of the brightest sixth-formers from across Huddersfield visited Selwyn College, Cambridge this week for a day finding out more about student life, visiting University departments and museums.

Gower College Swansea has launched a new project called HE+ in collaboration with sixth form providers in the City and County of Swansea and the University of Cambridge.