Good Practice Guide

Aim Higher

Aimhigher was a national programme that formally closed on 31st July 2011 after nearly a decade's worth of activity. It aimed to widen participation in higher education by raising HE awareness, aspirations and attainment among young people from under-represented groups.

Aimhigher

The role of Aimhigher was to:

Raise aspirations and motivation to enter HE among young people from under-represented groups
Raise attainment of potential students from under-represented groups so that they gain the academic or vocational qualifications that will enable them to enter HE
Strengthen progression routes into HE via vocational courses
Offer information, advice and guidance to potential students and their teachers and families

SW Aimhigher STEM Activities

Over the years, Aimhigher partnerships in the SW undertook a range of STEM-related activities. In addition to our Good Practice Guide, reports on the below activities might be of interest / provide inspiration:

Masterclasses in Engineering & Construction

Renewable Energy Day

Exploring Science

Forensic Science Event

Science Mentoring

Greenpower Car Challenge

Engineering & Technology Challenge Days

Robotics Challenge

Imagineering

Girls into Engineering