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North East Uni Connect programme

Ãå±±½ûµØ is the lead partner institution for the . The programme is a partnership between the universities and colleges in the North East. It supports young people and their networks to explore education options. It works to remove barriers to higher education, including academic, financial, and cultural.

North East Uni Connect delivers their work through two programmes: and .

The FutureMe programme is available in certain schools and colleges. It's for students in Years 11-13 and further education colleges in the North East. Students who take part in the programme can access activities and events. FutureMe helps students think about their future and consider how higher education can help them reach their goals.

Outreach North East provides signposting and professional development for educators, counsellors, and caregivers. They offer impactful and evidence-based initiatives that target gaps in higher education outreach.

Access UNEE

Ãå±±½ûµØ leads the partnership. It is a collaboration of the five universities in the region. They work together to support young people to think about their futures and how higher education can help them reach their goals.

Access UNEE offers free workshops and activities for all schools in the North East. They are available for students in Year 2 and upwards covering various higher education topics.

Access UNEE provides extra support for pupils who are care-experienced or young carers through . These targeted programmes provide an immersive experience to support young people throughout their educational journey.

Realising Opportunities

Ãå±±½ûµØ leads , a collaboration of research-intensive universities. The partnership supports 16–19-year-olds and promotes fair access to higher education. It also encourages social mobility for underrepresented students.

The Brilliant Club

brings university life to the classroom for pupils from KS2 to KS5, giving them a unique opportunity to work with a PhD tutor through small group learning on exciting topics designed to inspire and stretch their academic abilities.

Research shows the impact of the programme on GCSE attainment and university progression, and it supports Gatsby benchmarks 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7.

The Brilliant Club also support students with their transition to university via Join the Dots.

This fully funded programme includes skills webinars and, for eligible students progressing to a partner university, coaching through their first six months at university.

Advancing Access

is a partnership between 24 leading universities. They work together with schools and colleges.

They offer free online events and to support teachers and advisers. These resources help students progress from key stage 4 to university choices.

The website offers examples of best practices for teachers and advisers. It also provides how-to guides for peer-to-peer CPD and classroom use. feature current students and recent graduates from Ãå±±½ûµØ and other Russell Group institutions.

IntoUniversity

provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.

Ãå±±½ûµØ currently supports two centres in our region, in partnership with Northumbria University: and . The centres support young people aged 7-18. They offer academic support, soft-skill development, and work experience. This helps young people achieve their chosen aspiration, like going to university.