Partnerships

We work with a range of partners to ensure our continued delivery of high-quality outreach and to provide impartial information and support to students and teachers. 

North East Uni Connect Programme

The North East Uni Connect Programme is a collaboration of all the universities and further education colleges in the North East region. Institutions are working together to deliver a targeted programme of information and support relating to higher education options in the North East. This activity is part of the National Uni Connect Programme funded by the Office for Students (OfS).

FutureMe is the programme of activity being offered to students by North East Uni Connect. Students taking part in FutureMe will have access to a range of activities and events to support them in considering their future options and learning about educational pathways available to them. By taking part in FutureMe activities we want young people to:

Have the opportunity to plan for their future and gain an understanding of what can support them in reaching their goals. 

Have access to high quality information and support to help them consider whether higher education is the right option for them. 

Have an increased awareness and understanding of higher education opportunities and progression pathways in the region.

You can find out more about Uni Connect by visiting the Office for Students website. 

 

North East Raising Aspiration Programme

The North East Raising Aspiration Partnership (NERAP) is a collaboration of the five universities in the region working together to ensure every young person has the opportunity to make informed decisions about higher education.

Working alongside key stakeholders, NERAP focuses outreach activity where added value can be achieved collaboratively. NERAP create targeted and progressive interventions for students currently underrepresented in higher education. 

NERAP coordinates a range of collaborative activities for students in primary and secondary education and specific targeted support for underrepresented groups, including care experienced students and young carers. NERAP also delivers events for teachers, advisers, parents and carers to support information, advice and guidance given to young people across the region.