Widening Participation at Warwick: Past, Present, and Future
Wednesday 26th February 2025 - 9:30am - 3:00pm - Westwood Teaching Centre

The waitlist is now open
We are excited to announce the 2025 Widening Participation Staff and Student Conference, Widening Participation at Warwick: Past, Present, and Future. As the University approaches its 60th birthday, join us to celebrate the successes and impact of Widening Participation at Warwick, and to explore innovative approaches to support sustained student success.
Registration for the conference is now full, but please use the form below to join our waitlist and we will notify you if a place becomes available.
Event overview
Location: Westwood Teaching Centre, Westwood Campus
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Time: Arrival from 9:00am for a 9:30am start. The conference is due to close at 3:00pm.
Conference Programme
Arrival from 9:00am
9:30-10:15am - Welcome and Student Panel
Join us for a welcome from Professor Lorenzo Frigerio, followed by a current student panel.
Session 1 - 10:30-11:15am
This session will be led by Phil Jemmett and Craig Carnegie
Through the Enhancing Research Culture Fund, Craig Carnegie is running the 'Addressing Social Mobility Issues in STEM' project which is building a network across Midlands universities to learn from their models for work experience, including how they target and support widening participation audiences. This workshop will explore the learning so far and invite colleagues to contribute their insight as well as begin to develop a model timetable for future work experience practice.
Refreshment Break - 11:15-11:45am
Session 2 - 11:45am-12:30pm
This session is led by Charlotte Pearce, Anoushka Alok and Anna Barnard
Lunch - 12:30-1:15pm
Session 3 - 1:15-2:00pm
This session is led by GeorgieBella Young, Ali Struthers and Tani Ilemobola
Join us for an engaging session exploring School Tasking, an innovative outreach initiative developed by Dr. Ali Struthers inspired by the TV show Taskmaster. Through live, task-based activities, you’ll experience the same creative and collaborative challenges Year 5 students tackle as part of the programme. Discover how School Tasking introduces young learners to legal concepts bringing the law to life. Watch as students develop teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking all while demystifying university and the law. Learn how this project supports widening participation by targeting disadvantaged schools and pupils from underrepresented backgrounds.
Spotlight Session - 2:15-3:00pm
The Power of Connections
This session will be led by Inca Hide-Wright