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The Uni Guide PodcastExpert university insights and inspiring dialogues for students considering university Author: The Uni Guide Podcast
Hello listeners and welcome to The Uni Guide, a podcast created by UniTasterDays.The university guidance podcast on all things about university.In this podcast series we will be providing you, our listener, with the cutting edge and most up-to-date information and conversations about universityin plain English. without the jargon.From the lived experience of everyone involved in the process: Thats students, parents, teachers and career advisors. Stay tuned, like and share as we bring you the answers to the tips and advice you need in regular episodes.Covering topics like:Why and how do you apply?How much does it really cost?How can you select a course or institution?How can you prepare for exams?What do you need to know before starting your course?How to get the most out of the university experience?And many more!Produced by Tim Roe for UniTasterDays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Education, Education for Kids, Kids & Family, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Is university for everyone? Access, affordability and opportunities
Episode 49
Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
Episode 49 – Is university for everyone? Access, affordability and opportunitiesIn this episode, we tackle a big and often debated question: is university really for everyone? But before we tell you all about it, check out a fantastic resource we didn't have time to mention - the Sutton Trust Contextual Offer tool (2025 Contextual Offers Tool for UK Universities)Back to the episode now. We're explore what widening participation actually means in practice, why it matters, and how universities and organisations work to make higher education more accessible for students from underrepresented backgrounds.Andrew Hunter, Senior Programmes Manager at The Sutton Trust, joins Claire Mula, a Law with Business student and aspiring solicitor, alongside host Dr Leah Brooks, Chief Operating Officer at Future Frontline, to unpack the realities behind access, affordability and opportunity.We’ll cover:What widening participation means and how students are identified as eligible for supportWhy widening participation is so important for universities and organisations like the Sutton TrustThe types of support and opportunities available to help students from widening participation backgrounds succeedUniversity events and programmes designed specifically for widening participation studentsThe conversation then shifts to lived student experience, with honest reflections on:What feels most challenging when arriving at university as a first-generation studentWhether university is becoming too expensive for students from low-income familiesOne message for students questioning whether university is for themWhether university is truly for everyoneHow accessible top universities really are, regardless of backgroundThis episode offers a balanced, practical discussion for students, parents and educators navigating questions around fairness, access and the future of higher education.Featuring:Andrew Hunter, Senior Programmes Manager at The Sutton TrustClaire Mula, Law with Business student and an aspiring solicitorDr Leah Brooks, Chief Operating Officer at Future Frontline and Uni Guide Podcast hostStudents, Parents, Carers and Teachers - please access these FREE resources:UniTasterDays.comThe Students' Guide to University BrochureThe Parents’ Guide to University BrochureThe Teachers' Guide to University BrochureUniversity event incentive platformUniversity Jargon BusterUniversity Subject Guide VideosThe Uni Guide Podcast - all episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
