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Can personal tutoring contribute to narrowing awarding gaps?

Posted on 16 January 2025

You're invited to participate in a research project exploring the role personal tutoring or supervision can play in closing the gap in degree outcomes among different student groups.

Ten universities across the UK are working together on this important research. It explores the context of the ethnicity awarding gap for students in UK Higher Education institutions.

'Awarding gaps' refer to differences in degree outcomes between different groups of students, such as those from different ethnic backgrounds or genders.

Previous research has shown that complex factors contribute to these gaps. We know that these factors aren't simply about intelligence or motivation, but rather a combination of individual, social, and systemic influences.

By participating in this research, you can help us further understand the role of personal tutoring in supporting all students in achieving their academic goals.

To find out more, take a look at the Participant Information Sheet.

The survey should only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. As a thank you for your time, you can enter a prize draw with four chances to win a £25 ethical shopping voucher.

Complete the survey

Questions? Contact Dr Josephine Gabi: J.Gabi@mmu.ac.uk

The ten institutions taking part in this research project are Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Greenwich, University of Leeds, Liverpool John Moores, Teesside University; Open University; Northumbria University; Middlesex University; Kingston University; University of East London; and University of York.