University of Warwick, University College Birmingham partner for new Education Centre

Through this collaboration, Birmingham will get a new educational centre to increase the accessibility of higher education for students from deficient backgrounds.

University College Birmingham, University of Warwick and education charity IntoUniversity have joined forces to launch a new learning centre. To help people overcome barriers to professional careers and higher education, the new centre will be launched in the UK's disadvantaged area - Birmingham.

While commenting on the launch, Paul Blagburn, Head of Widening Participation at The University of Warwick said, "The launch of this new centre in the city marks a landmark moment to advance social mobility. We have a proud record of working with national charity IntoUniversity, through our existing centre in Coventry, where we have just celebrated its five-year anniversary. This new innovation will harness life-changing opportunities for young people to consider their future and builds on the Warwick-UCB partnership vision to support change in the region.”

The new centre will work closely with universities, schools, and businesses to offer pastoral care, academic support, practical advice, and one-to-one monitoring to inspire people to pursue higher education.

Professor Helen Poole, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Digital) at University College Birmingham said: “University College Birmingham is proud to collaborate with IntoUniversity and The University of Warwick. This new learning centre will inspire young people to achieve their potential, providing them with enriched experiences and life-changing opportunities that will drive their successes in life. We are proud to be in the heart of Birmingham with a diverse student population, and this project will continue our commitment to ensuring we widen access for all, building a positive impact in the communities we serve.”

Birmingham will get comprehensive educational services

In East Birmingham, nearly 38.8% of children live in absolute poverty and 61% of people are living in the most deprived decile.

IntoUniversity works to improve higher education accessibility and attainment for students from deprived backgrounds.

Dr Rachel Carr, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of IntoUniversity, says: “We are delighted to be opening this new centre in East Birmingham, alongside our partners The University of Warwick and University College Birmingham. We thank our university partners for making this new centre possible.”

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