Krisha Bainham
@bainham.bsky.social
Head of Widening Participation
University of Derby
Interested in widening participation and social justice
#WPDerby
Views are mine alone!
University of Derby
Interested in widening participation and social justice
#WPDerby
Views are mine alone!
Thrilled to share that @derbyuni.bsky.social has won two NEON Awards 2025!
🏆 Widening Access Partnership Award – for the #WPDerby and Chatsworth L&E Team Rise High programme - an incredible partnership 🙌
🏆 Also honoured and humbled to personally receive the Contribution to Widening Access Award
🏆 Widening Access Partnership Award – for the #WPDerby and Chatsworth L&E Team Rise High programme - an incredible partnership 🙌
🏆 Also honoured and humbled to personally receive the Contribution to Widening Access Award
June 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Thrilled to share that @derbyuni.bsky.social has won two NEON Awards 2025!
🏆 Widening Access Partnership Award – for the #WPDerby and Chatsworth L&E Team Rise High programme - an incredible partnership 🙌
🏆 Also honoured and humbled to personally receive the Contribution to Widening Access Award
🏆 Widening Access Partnership Award – for the #WPDerby and Chatsworth L&E Team Rise High programme - an incredible partnership 🙌
🏆 Also honoured and humbled to personally receive the Contribution to Widening Access Award
A fantastic event, really pleased to have been able to deliver this for the young people of #Derby with real enthusiasm and expert knowledge from @derbyuni.bsky.social colleagues, DANCOP and #greenskills employers #WPDerby
@derbyuniearth.bsky.social
@derbyuniearth.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A fantastic event, really pleased to have been able to deliver this for the young people of #Derby with real enthusiasm and expert knowledge from @derbyuni.bsky.social colleagues, DANCOP and #greenskills employers #WPDerby
@derbyuniearth.bsky.social
@derbyuniearth.bsky.social
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Announcing the CMT MSc Bursary 2025
Are you thinking of applying for the MSc in #GeoEnergy at the University of Derby?
Check out this CMT Bursary!
Both UK and International students are eligible to apply
Details of the Programme can be found here: www.derby.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Are you thinking of applying for the MSc in #GeoEnergy at the University of Derby?
Check out this CMT Bursary!
Both UK and International students are eligible to apply
Details of the Programme can be found here: www.derby.ac.uk/postgraduate...
March 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Announcing the CMT MSc Bursary 2025
Are you thinking of applying for the MSc in #GeoEnergy at the University of Derby?
Check out this CMT Bursary!
Both UK and International students are eligible to apply
Details of the Programme can be found here: www.derby.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Are you thinking of applying for the MSc in #GeoEnergy at the University of Derby?
Check out this CMT Bursary!
Both UK and International students are eligible to apply
Details of the Programme can be found here: www.derby.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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Yesterday #CASSPPR researchers and the University of #Derby Impact team came together for an inspiring #REF workshop on Engagement and #Impact in the Social Sciences. Lots of ideas to develop new initiatives to have a positive impact at local, national and global level. Watch this space!
March 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Last week on Wonkhe: Denise Baker presents new research on making healthcare apprenticeships work, and warns that changes to level 7 eligibility could stifle NHS workforce development
The barriers that must be removed for degree apprenticeships to meet NHS workforce targets
Denise Baker presents new research on making healthcare apprenticeships work, and warns that changes to level 7 eligibility could stifle NHS workforce development Denise Baker presents new research on...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last week on Wonkhe: Denise Baker presents new research on making healthcare apprenticeships work, and warns that changes to level 7 eligibility could stifle NHS workforce development
At Professor Ovidiu Bagdasar’s inaugural lecture @derbyuni Ovidiu is such a fabulous academic, so passionate about maths and supporting #WPDerby outreach, addressing maths anxiety and making maths fun, looking forward to a great evening!
January 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
At Professor Ovidiu Bagdasar’s inaugural lecture @derbyuni Ovidiu is such a fabulous academic, so passionate about maths and supporting #WPDerby outreach, addressing maths anxiety and making maths fun, looking forward to a great evening!
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The University of Derby Open Day on Saturday 11th January is your last chance to visit us before the UCAS deadline.
Members or our #EarthSciences Team are looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our dedicated labs.
Book now: ow.ly/eJB150Uzo3h
Members or our #EarthSciences Team are looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our dedicated labs.
Book now: ow.ly/eJB150Uzo3h
January 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The University of Derby Open Day on Saturday 11th January is your last chance to visit us before the UCAS deadline.
Members or our #EarthSciences Team are looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our dedicated labs.
Book now: ow.ly/eJB150Uzo3h
Members or our #EarthSciences Team are looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our dedicated labs.
Book now: ow.ly/eJB150Uzo3h
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Important evidence, suggesting that socioeconomic background is the primary driver of GCSE results
Which is also the primary driver of participation in higher education, and a primary driver of wages later in life
Class remains a key driver of social, economic and also health outcomes in Britain
Which is also the primary driver of participation in higher education, and a primary driver of wages later in life
Class remains a key driver of social, economic and also health outcomes in Britain
State schools have closed the gap with private schools in GCSE results, once we adjust for socioeconomic differences in their intakes.
New findings in our paper published today in Cambridge Review of Education: https://doi.org/10.1080/0305764X.2024.2420611
New findings in our paper published today in Cambridge Review of Education: https://doi.org/10.1080/0305764X.2024.2420611
Private school pupils’ performance in GCSEs (and IGCSEs)
Using rich longitudinal data from the UK’s Millennium Cohort Study (MCS), the authors compare the performance of private and state school pupils in age 16 national examinations (GCSEs) in England, ...
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November 21, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Important evidence, suggesting that socioeconomic background is the primary driver of GCSE results
Which is also the primary driver of participation in higher education, and a primary driver of wages later in life
Class remains a key driver of social, economic and also health outcomes in Britain
Which is also the primary driver of participation in higher education, and a primary driver of wages later in life
Class remains a key driver of social, economic and also health outcomes in Britain
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Ofsted is "culpable" for disadvantaged pupils falling further behind their peers, the body's former head has told @matildamartin.bsky.social
Sir Michael Wilshaw said Ofsted has focused too much on curriculums and not enough on "how poor children are doing"
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Sir Michael Wilshaw said Ofsted has focused too much on curriculums and not enough on "how poor children are doing"
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Ofsted 'Culpable' For Poor Children Falling Further Behind, Says Body's Former Head
Ofsted is 'at fault and culpable' for poor pupils falling further behind their peers, the former chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has told Polit...
www.politicshome.com
November 19, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Ofsted is "culpable" for disadvantaged pupils falling further behind their peers, the body's former head has told @matildamartin.bsky.social
Sir Michael Wilshaw said Ofsted has focused too much on curriculums and not enough on "how poor children are doing"
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Sir Michael Wilshaw said Ofsted has focused too much on curriculums and not enough on "how poor children are doing"
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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With the extent of the university funding crisis now clear, it's important that we understand the concomitant threat to social mobility and economic growth
taso.org.uk/news-item/wh...
taso.org.uk/news-item/wh...
Why the university funding crisis is also a crisis for social mobility and economic growth - TASO
Reports of universities facing financial difficulties have recently intensified, with many institutions making cost-cutting measures and some even facing potential mergers. Sector concerns over univer...
taso.org.uk
November 15, 2024 at 8:17 AM
With the extent of the university funding crisis now clear, it's important that we understand the concomitant threat to social mobility and economic growth
taso.org.uk/news-item/wh...
taso.org.uk/news-item/wh...
#DerbyBookFestival is running until Saturday 23 November. Loads of stuff happening, including free events. I will be there compering on 18th at Alex Davis' talk on Dracula, it will be excellent! 🧛♂️ www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/whats-on/eve... #DerbyUniversity #CivicLab #WPDerby #BookFestival
Events
WHAT'S ON Interviews, discussions and much more ... Tickets for our Autumn Edition (14th-19th November) are now available! There are also digital options available if you can't join us in-person
www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 6:02 PM
#DerbyBookFestival is running until Saturday 23 November. Loads of stuff happening, including free events. I will be there compering on 18th at Alex Davis' talk on Dracula, it will be excellent! 🧛♂️ www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/whats-on/eve... #DerbyUniversity #CivicLab #WPDerby #BookFestival