Contextual Outreach Team

The Contextual Outreach Team offer programmes of activity aimed at raising the aspirations and achievements of able students underrepresented in higher education.

Our two key schemes are The Transition Programme (TTP) for year 10 & 11 students and Reach for Excellence (RfE) for students in year 12 and 13. We also work together on a number of regional and national outreach partnerships to widen access to higher education.

All our projects are sustained outreach programmes and are designed to enhance students’ current and future studies through subject taster sessions and study skills sessions. In addition, students have the opportunity to attend workshops and information sessions in careers, finance and UCAS amongst others. Our workshops give students invaluable impartial guidance and advice when making the difficult decisions regarding what to study, where to study, how to finance their studies and how to make a good UCAS application.

Supporting young people who demonstrate the potential to access a selective university but who may not have considered entry to research intensive higher education is our fundamental aim.

The Contextual Outreach Team provides able young people with the practical knowledge and confidence to apply to research intensive universities such as The University of Leeds.

The Contextual Outreach Team is part of Educational Engagement, the schools and colleges outreach and widening participation office at the University of Leeds.

If you would like to receive information about our outreach programmes and events, please sign up to our mailing list to receive our regular updates.

The team are available to speak to Monday-Friday 9am-5pm on 0113 343 8471 or alternatively via email on the addresses below

For queries about Reach for Excellence (RfE) contact [email protected] 

For queries about The Transition Programme (TTP) contact [email protected] 

For general enquiries or to speak with the team about Brilliant Club or The Linacre Institute contact [email protected]