TASO

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Transforming Access & Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO). We identify and disseminate effective practice in widening access and participation.

Graphic for a TASO report titled Pathways into and through higher education for young people with experience of children’s social care. The cover features a blue-to-teal gradient overlay on a blurred photo of three young people sitting outdoors with a laptop. The TASO logo appears in the top left, the word “REPORT” is below it, and a line-art icon of hands holding a heart is in the top right.
Graphic featuring the TASO logo at the top left, the word “RESEARCH” in teal, and the headline: “Data-driven student wellbeing support no match for human connection.” A blue-to-teal gradient overlays a blurred background photo of students sitting together, with a simple network icon of connected people in the top right.
Graphic with the TASO logo on a blue-to-teal gradient background. Large white text reads, "Sign up to our newsletter at: taso.org.uk." The word "CONTACT" appears in teal above the message, and a simple teal laptop icon is shown in the bottom-right corner. A faint keyboard image is visible in the background.
xGraphic with a blue-to-teal gradient overlay on a blurred background photo of people in a meeting, including hands holding papers or a tablet. The TASO logo appears in the top left. Large white text reads, “Areas of research interest: We want your views.” Smaller text below reads, “Help shape our research priorities.” In the lower right, a rounded rectangular button outlined in teal reads, “Complete the survey,” followed by a right-pointing arrow. A green speaker icon appears in the top right corner.
TASO-branded graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient background. Text reads “Guidance” and “Administrative data guide,” with the TASO logo in the top left and a magnifying glass data icon in the top right.
Graphic for the Theory of Change Builder resource. A blue-to-teal gradient overlay sits over a photo of six students walking together and smiling outside a campus building. The TASO logo appears in the top left, with the word "RESOURCE" above the large title, "Theory of Change Builder." Two opposing arrows are shown in the top right.
Graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient overlay on a background photo of students sitting together outdoors. The TASO logo appears in the top left, with the word “REPORT” below it. Large white text reads: “Making it everyone’s business: Developing theories of change for whole-provider approaches in higher education.” A line icon of a university building appears in the top right.
Graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient overlay on a blurred background photo of people in a meeting, including hands holding papers or a tablet. The TASO logo appears in the top left. Large white text reads, “Areas of research interest: We want your views.” Smaller text below reads, “Help shape our research priorities.” In the lower right, a rounded rectangular button outlined in teal reads, “Complete the survey,” followed by a right-pointing arrow.
Graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient background and faint abstract curved lines. The TASO logo appears in the top left. Large text in the centre-left reads “GUIDANCE” and “Process tracking”. A teal icon of a cog surrounded by circular arrows appears in the top right.
Graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient background and subtle abstract data-style lines and dots. The TASO logo appears in the top left. Large text reads “RESOURCE” followed by the title “Administrative data guide”. In the top right, a line icon shows a magnifying glass containing a bar chart.
Graphic for a TASO online event. The background is a blue-to-teal gradient overlay on a faint image of someone working at a laptop. The TASO logo appears in the top-left corner. Large green text reads “ONLINE EVENT,” followed by the main title in large white serif type: “Contextualised admissions: information session.” In the top-right corner, a rounded green-outlined box lists the date and time: “24 JUNE” and “11:00–12:00.” In the bottom-right corner, a green-outlined button reads “SIGN UP” with a white arrow pointing right.
Graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient background and faint abstract line patterns. The TASO logo appears in the top left. Large text reads “GUIDANCE” and “Realist evaluation”. On the right is a turquoise icon showing a cog surrounded by three circular arrows.
A graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient background. The TASO logo appears in the top left in white. Across the upper centre, turquoise text reads, “OPEN CALL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS.” Large white serif text in the middle reads, “Contextualised admissions: Developing theories of change and evaluation approaches.” In the bottom right, there is a turquoise icon of balancing scales.
A blue-to-teal gradient graphic with a white TASO in the upper-left corner. The word “GUIDANCE” appears in turquoise uppercase text above the large white title “Comparative case study.” The background includes curved lines, dots, and translucent geometric shapes. In the lower-right corner, two turquoise folder icons face each other with a double-headed arrow between them.
A graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient background. The TASO logo appears in the top left in white. Across the upper centre, turquoise text reads, “OPEN CALL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS.” Large white serif text in the middle reads, “Contextualised admissions: Developing theories of change and evaluation approaches.” In the bottom right, there is a turquoise icon of balancing scales.
Graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient background and faint abstract network lines. The TASO logo appears in the top-left corner. Large text in the centre-left reads “GUIDANCE” and “Agent-based modelling”. In the top-right corner, a teal icon shows several people connected by lines, representing networks, interaction, and agent-based modelling.
Blue and teal promotional graphic with the TASO logo in the top left and ‘Online event’ underneath. The background shows a semi-transparent image of a person working at a laptop, overlaid with a gradient from dark blue on the left to bright teal on the right. Large white text in the centre reads ‘Contextualised admissions: information session’. In the top right, a rounded outlined box highlights the date and time, and a matching rounded ‘Sign up’ button with an arrow appears in the lower right.
Screenshot of online meeting with EAG members.
Areas of research interest: we want your views. We are seeking input from the sector to help inform our research themes. https://forms.gle/QZf8KGRfXeHteRvD9
TASO annual conference: Collaborate to evaluate, 12 May 2026
Eunice Simmons and Will Gaines on stage at TASO conference 2026
Four panel members on stage at TASO conference. Screen reads: 'Collaboration in practice: risks and rewards'
People at posters session - looking at posters - at TASO conference 2026
Panel of four people on stage at TASO conference 2026
Prof Graeme Atherton, Alex Proudfoot, Dr Shaid Mahmood MBE, and Dr Kate Wicklow - speaking at TASO conference 2026
Chris Millward on stage at TASO conference 2026
Omar Khan, TASO CEO, on stage at the TASO conference
Alt text: Dark blue TASO Annual Conference 2026 graphic with a blurred audience photo in the background. The TASO logo appears in teal and blue at the top left, followed by large white text reading “Annual Conference” and pink text reading “Collaborate to evaluate”. On the left, large white text highlights the session title, “Collaboration in practice: risks and rewards”. At the top right, white text gives the date and location: “12 May 2026, Woburn House, London”. On the right, a pink outlined box lists the speakers: Dr Omar Khan, Professor Paul Morgan, Leanne Taher-Bates, Dr Morag Duffin and Jared Patel.
Promotional graphic for TASO’s 2026 Annual Conference, “Collaborate to evaluate”, taking place on 12 May 2026 at Woburn House, London. Text highlights the session “How do we address the higher education postcode lottery?” and lists speakers Professor Graeme Atherton, Alex Proudfoot, Dr Shaid Mahmood MBE and Dr Kate Wicklow.
Promotional graphic for the TASO Annual Conference titled “Collaborate to evaluate.” The design features a dark blue background with a blurred audience scene. The TASO logo appears at the top left, with large white and pink text reading “Annual Conference” and “Collaborate to evaluate.” The date “12 May 2026” is displayed in the top right. A highlighted box on the right states “Last chance: pay via invoice.
Promotional graphic for TASO Annual Conference titled “Collaborate to evaluate,” set against a dark blue background with a faint audience image. The TASO logo appears at top left, with the event date “12 May 2026” at top right. Large text reads “Annual Conference” and “Collaborate to evaluate” in contrasting white and pink. A highlighted box on the right states “Peer-led poster session.”
Promotional graphic for TASO Annual Conference 2026 titled “Collaborate to evaluate.” The slide highlights “Higher education sector paper presentations: post-entry” and lists speakers: Eleanor Turpin, Dr Jake Hinks, Vikki Potts, Shivani Wilson-Rochford, Professor Sonia Ilie, and Dr Ellie Greer. Event details shown: 12 May 2026 at Woburn House, London.
Graphic from TASO with a blue-to-teal gradient background and faint image of students studying. The TASO logo appears in the top left. Text reads “NEW PROJECT” and “Evidence synthesis to support toolkit development,” with a magnifying glass icon on the right.
Annual conference: collaborate to evaluate. Collaboration in practice: risks and rewards. 12 May 2026, Woburn House, London. SPEAKERS: Dr Omar Khan, Professor Paul Morgan, Leanne Taher-Bates, Dr Morag Duffin, Jared Patel
12 May 2026. TASO Annual conference. Collaborate to evaluate. Full agenda now live.
TASO graphic announcing recruitment for “Chief Research Officer,” with the text “Join Us” above the title. The background shows a blue-green gradient over a crowd of graduates wearing caps, with a briefcase icon in the corner.
TASO-branded graphic with a blue–green gradient overlay on a blurred background of students wearing graduation caps. The main heading reads “Co-creation & participatory research.” Below, smaller text asks: “Do you engage students in intervention design and evaluation processes? We want to hear from you!”
Promotional graphic for the TASO Annual Conference titled “Collaborate to evaluate.” The slide reads “Improving equality of opportunity: the role of collaboration” and includes a headshot of Chris Millward, Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students. The event is scheduled for 12 May 2026 at Woburn House, London. The background shows a blurred audience at a conference.
Promotional graphic for a TASO training titled “Enhancing and applying theory of change.” The image has a blue-to-teal gradient background with the TASO logo at the top left. Text highlights two dates: 22 April, 10:00–13:00 (online) and 30 April, 09:30–12:30 (in person). A “Sign up” button appears in the bottom right.
TASO graphic announcing recruitment for “Communications and Engagement Intern” with the text “Join Us” above the title. The background shows a blue-green gradient over a crowd of graduates wearing caps, with a briefcase icon in the corner.
Promotional graphic for TASO Annual Conference titled “Collaborate to evaluate.” The design features a dark blue background with an audience scene. Text reads: “12 May 2026, Woburn House, London.” Main question: “How do we address the higher education postcode lottery?”
TASO graphic announcing recruitment for “Research Intern,” with the text “Join Us” above the title. The background shows a blue-green gradient over a crowd of graduates wearing caps, with a briefcase icon in the corner.
TASO graphic announcing recruitment for “Chief Research Officer,” with the text “Join Us” above the title. The background shows a blue-green gradient over a crowd of graduates wearing caps, with a briefcase icon in the corner.
Graphic with TASO logo and the heading “New research: Data-driven student wellbeing support no match for human connection.” The background shows a faded image of students sitting together, with a green network icon illustrating connected people on the right.
TASO-branded graphic with a blue–green gradient overlay on a blurred background of students wearing graduation caps. The main heading reads “Co-creation & participatory research.” Below, smaller text asks: “Do you engage students in intervention design and evaluation processes? We want to hear from you!” A briefcase icon appears in the top right corner.
Promotional graphic for a TASO training titled “Enhancing and applying theory of change.” The image has a blue-to-teal gradient background with the TASO logo at the top left. Text highlights two dates: 22 April, 10:00–13:00 (online) and 30 April, 09:30–12:30 (in person). A “Sign up” button appears in the bottom right.
TASO graphic announcing recruitment for “Evaluation Advisory Group Members,” with the text “Join Us” above the title. The background shows a blue-green gradient over a crowd of graduates wearing caps, with a briefcase icon in the corner.
Graphic for the TASO Annual Conference titled “Collaborate to evaluate”. The image shows a dark blue background with a blurred audience seated at a conference. Text reads “TASO Annual Conference” and “Collaborate to evaluate”, with the date “12 May 2026” displayed in the top right corner.
Graphic with TASO logo and the heading “New research: Data-driven student wellbeing support no match for human connection.” The background shows a faded image of students sitting together, with a green network icon illustrating connected people on the right.
Promotional graphic for a TASO training titled “Enhancing and applying theory of change.” The image has a blue-to-teal gradient background with the TASO logo at the top left. Text highlights two dates: 22 April, 10:00–13:00 (online) and 30 April, 09:30–12:30 (in person). A “Sign up” button appears in the bottom right.
Promotional graphic for the TASO Annual Conference titled “Collaborate to evaluate.” The slide reads “Improving equality of opportunity: the role of collaboration” and includes a headshot of Chris Millward, Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students. The event is scheduled for 12 May 2026 at Woburn House, London. The background shows a blurred audience at a conference.
TASO graphic announcing recruitment for “Evaluation Advisory Group Members,” with the text “Join Us” above the title. The background shows a blue-green gradient over a crowd of graduates wearing caps, with a briefcase icon in the corner.
Promotional graphic for TASO training titled “Introduction to theory of change,” shown on a blue–green gradient background. Text lists two sessions: 11 March, 10:00–13:00, online; and 19 March, 09:30–12:30, in person. A “Sign up” button with an arrow appears on the right.
Promotional graphic for TASO training titled “Introduction to theory of change,” shown on a blue–green gradient background. Text lists two sessions: 11 March, 10:00–13:00, online; and 19 March, 09:30–12:30, in person. A “Sign up” button with an arrow appears on the right.
Promotional graphic for a TASO training titled “Enhancing and applying theory of change.” The image has a blue-to-teal gradient background with the TASO logo at the top left. Text highlights two dates: 22 April, 10:00–13:00 (online) and 30 April, 09:30–12:30 (in person). A “Sign up” button appears in the bottom right.
Promotional graphic for the TASO Annual Conference. A dark blue background shows a blurred audience seated at a conference. On the left, large text reads “TASO Annual Conference” with the phrase “Collaborate to evaluate” highlighted in pink. On the right, a pink-outlined box contains the text “Call for presentations.”