The University of Warwick has been named a finalist for a prestigious award.

Dr Ali Struthers’ School Tasking scheme has been shortlisted for ‘Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.

The School Tasking programme engages primary school-aged children across the UK and Ireland in learning about law through creative and interactive tasks inspired by the TV show Taskmaster.

The programme has been commended for its efforts to expand educational opportunities and engage students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Dr Ali Struthers, Reader and Director of Widening Participation at Warwick Law School, said: “Being shortlisted for these prestigious awards is a testament to the impact of the School Tasking programme and the outstanding contributions of the project teams across the country.

“This recognition highlights our commitment to making legal education both accessible and engaging for students from diverse communities.”

The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Thursday 28 November 2024 at the ICC in Birmingham.