Our time in England will include discussions of cultural differences in conceptualizing access, research interests, and policy issues with colleagues at Cambridge University. While in London, we will engage in a conference about the availability of and access to data. We will visit the Warwick Observatory for Social Mobility and the University College of London’s Institute of Education (IOE). Throughout these and other site visits we will learn about initiatives undertaken by secondary and postsecondary institutions, as well as foundations to increase access.
- University of Cambridge
Upon arrival in the UK, our first destination is the University of Cambridge. After a walk and punting (think gondola)…
- University of London, Institute of Education
A hasty departure on the morning train from the relaxing simplicity of Cambridge brings us to busy, bustling London where…
- “Big Data” conference
Through our contacts at the Warwick Observatory for Social Mobility, several of our company are able to attend an invitation-only…
- Sutton Trust
The Sutton Trust was founded in 1997 by Sir Peter Lampl to improve social mobility through education. As well as…
- Oxford University
We travel out of London to visit New College at Oxford University. David Palfreyman, Bursar and Fellow of New College,…
- While in London …
With the arrival of the weekend, we have the opportunity to enjoy London in a variety of ways. Several of…
- Warwick Observatory on Social Mobility
After a weekend of cultural exploration, and having become fairly adept travelers at this point, we hop the train to…
- Putting theory into action at Newham “NewVic” Sixth Form College
On the final day of our study trip, we visit a sixth form college in the east London borough of…