TASO
@taso.org.uk
Transforming Access & Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO).
We identify and disseminate effective practice in widening access and participation.
We identify and disseminate effective practice in widening access and participation.
Looking for evidence-based ways to support student mental health?
Check out our Student Mental Health Evidence Toolkit – a guide to what works, what shows promise, and where more research is needed across the full range of student wellbeing interventions.
taso.org.uk/evidence-too...
Check out our Student Mental Health Evidence Toolkit – a guide to what works, what shows promise, and where more research is needed across the full range of student wellbeing interventions.
taso.org.uk/evidence-too...
Evidence toolkit: Student mental health - TASO
Our toolkit summarises existing research measuring the impact of student mental health interventions.
taso.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Looking for evidence-based ways to support student mental health?
Check out our Student Mental Health Evidence Toolkit – a guide to what works, what shows promise, and where more research is needed across the full range of student wellbeing interventions.
taso.org.uk/evidence-too...
Check out our Student Mental Health Evidence Toolkit – a guide to what works, what shows promise, and where more research is needed across the full range of student wellbeing interventions.
taso.org.uk/evidence-too...
The agenda is now live for our 9 Dec online training on 'Impact evaluation with small cohorts'.
Learn how theory-based methods can help you evaluate interventions with fewer than 50 participants, with case studies from LSE & TASO.
Access the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
Learn how theory-based methods can help you evaluate interventions with fewer than 50 participants, with case studies from LSE & TASO.
Access the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The agenda is now live for our 9 Dec online training on 'Impact evaluation with small cohorts'.
Learn how theory-based methods can help you evaluate interventions with fewer than 50 participants, with case studies from LSE & TASO.
Access the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
Learn how theory-based methods can help you evaluate interventions with fewer than 50 participants, with case studies from LSE & TASO.
Access the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
Last chance to book our online training 'Communicating evidence through data visualisation' on 27 Nov.
Learn practical visual design, chart selection, accessibility, and get hands-on practice in Excel and R – with templates and code to take away.
Book: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Learn practical visual design, chart selection, accessibility, and get hands-on practice in Excel and R – with templates and code to take away.
Book: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
November 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Last chance to book our online training 'Communicating evidence through data visualisation' on 27 Nov.
Learn practical visual design, chart selection, accessibility, and get hands-on practice in Excel and R – with templates and code to take away.
Book: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Learn practical visual design, chart selection, accessibility, and get hands-on practice in Excel and R – with templates and code to take away.
Book: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Transgender Awareness Week is an important moment to recognise and amplify the experiences of trans and non-binary people, including students, who often face some of the greatest barriers to wellbeing and inclusion in higher education.
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Transgender Awareness Week is an important moment to recognise and amplify the experiences of trans and non-binary people, including students, who often face some of the greatest barriers to wellbeing and inclusion in higher education.
We’re hiring: Evaluation Officer (12-month maternity cover)
Join our research & evaluation team & help strengthen the evidence on what works to improve widening participation and student success in HE.
Application deadline: 8 Dec 2025
Read more about the role & apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/eval...
Join our research & evaluation team & help strengthen the evidence on what works to improve widening participation and student success in HE.
Application deadline: 8 Dec 2025
Read more about the role & apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/eval...
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We’re hiring: Evaluation Officer (12-month maternity cover)
Join our research & evaluation team & help strengthen the evidence on what works to improve widening participation and student success in HE.
Application deadline: 8 Dec 2025
Read more about the role & apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/eval...
Join our research & evaluation team & help strengthen the evidence on what works to improve widening participation and student success in HE.
Application deadline: 8 Dec 2025
Read more about the role & apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/eval...
We’re hiring: Research Manager
Join TASO’s research & evaluation team and help drive evidence-informed practice to close equality gaps in HE.
- Central London (hybrid)
- £44,287 PA
- Application deadline: 09:00, 8 Dec 2025
Find out more about the role and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/rese...
Join TASO’s research & evaluation team and help drive evidence-informed practice to close equality gaps in HE.
- Central London (hybrid)
- £44,287 PA
- Application deadline: 09:00, 8 Dec 2025
Find out more about the role and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/rese...
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We’re hiring: Research Manager
Join TASO’s research & evaluation team and help drive evidence-informed practice to close equality gaps in HE.
- Central London (hybrid)
- £44,287 PA
- Application deadline: 09:00, 8 Dec 2025
Find out more about the role and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/rese...
Join TASO’s research & evaluation team and help drive evidence-informed practice to close equality gaps in HE.
- Central London (hybrid)
- £44,287 PA
- Application deadline: 09:00, 8 Dec 2025
Find out more about the role and apply: taso.org.uk/vacancy/rese...
A snapshot from our recent Research & Evaluation Committee meeting.
We’re grateful to be supported by experts who provide advice and oversight for our research & evaluation work.
Find out about the committee: taso.org.uk/about/governance-and-advisory-groups/#research-and-evaluation-committee
We’re grateful to be supported by experts who provide advice and oversight for our research & evaluation work.
Find out about the committee: taso.org.uk/about/governance-and-advisory-groups/#research-and-evaluation-committee
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A snapshot from our recent Research & Evaluation Committee meeting.
We’re grateful to be supported by experts who provide advice and oversight for our research & evaluation work.
Find out about the committee: taso.org.uk/about/governance-and-advisory-groups/#research-and-evaluation-committee
We’re grateful to be supported by experts who provide advice and oversight for our research & evaluation work.
Find out about the committee: taso.org.uk/about/governance-and-advisory-groups/#research-and-evaluation-committee
Working with fewer than 50 participants? Join our training on 9 December (10:00–16:00) to learn theory-based methods for small-cohort impact evaluation.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Working with fewer than 50 participants? Join our training on 9 December (10:00–16:00) to learn theory-based methods for small-cohort impact evaluation.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
We’ve all seen charts like this – they show the data, but the message doesn’t quite land.
Join us on 27 November for ‘Communicating evidence through data’ to learn how to design visuals that make evidence clearer and more persuasive.
Book your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us on 27 November for ‘Communicating evidence through data’ to learn how to design visuals that make evidence clearer and more persuasive.
Book your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We’ve all seen charts like this – they show the data, but the message doesn’t quite land.
Join us on 27 November for ‘Communicating evidence through data’ to learn how to design visuals that make evidence clearer and more persuasive.
Book your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us on 27 November for ‘Communicating evidence through data’ to learn how to design visuals that make evidence clearer and more persuasive.
Book your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
In case you missed it, in our latest blog post, Birmingham City University (@mybcu.bsky.social) shares how ‘Project Zero’ is transforming institutional practice by centring the voices of Black African/Caribbean and South Asian heritage students.
Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...
Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...
Centring the voices of African/Caribbean heritage students at Birmingham City University - TASO
This Black History Month, Birmingham City University shares how ‘Project Zero’ is transforming institutional practice by centring the voices of Black African/Caribbean and South Asian heritage student...
taso.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In case you missed it, in our latest blog post, Birmingham City University (@mybcu.bsky.social) shares how ‘Project Zero’ is transforming institutional practice by centring the voices of Black African/Caribbean and South Asian heritage students.
Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...
Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...
Last chance to book – tickets close tomorrow!
Join us Thu 13 Nov (10:00–16:00) for 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Implementation and process evaluation', an online training on how and why interventions work.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us Thu 13 Nov (10:00–16:00) for 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Implementation and process evaluation', an online training on how and why interventions work.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Last chance to book – tickets close tomorrow!
Join us Thu 13 Nov (10:00–16:00) for 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Implementation and process evaluation', an online training on how and why interventions work.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us Thu 13 Nov (10:00–16:00) for 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Implementation and process evaluation', an online training on how and why interventions work.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
The agenda is now live for our upcoming 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials' session: 'Communicating evidence through data visualisation' (27 Nov).
Learn how to turn data into clear, accessible visuals that drive insight & impact.
Explore the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
Learn how to turn data into clear, accessible visuals that drive insight & impact.
Explore the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
November 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The agenda is now live for our upcoming 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials' session: 'Communicating evidence through data visualisation' (27 Nov).
Learn how to turn data into clear, accessible visuals that drive insight & impact.
Explore the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
Learn how to turn data into clear, accessible visuals that drive insight & impact.
Explore the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
The agenda is now live for our 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials' session: 'Implementation and process evaluation' (13 Nov, 10:00–16:00).
Learn how to plan & run robust evaluations through real HE examples and practical exercises.
Access the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
Learn how to plan & run robust evaluations through real HE examples and practical exercises.
Access the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
November 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The agenda is now live for our 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials' session: 'Implementation and process evaluation' (13 Nov, 10:00–16:00).
Learn how to plan & run robust evaluations through real HE examples and practical exercises.
Access the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
Learn how to plan & run robust evaluations through real HE examples and practical exercises.
Access the agenda & book your place: taso.org.uk/event/autumn...
It’s #TrusteesWeek! 💙
We’re proud to be supported by a dedicated Board of Trustees who guide our mission to eliminate equality gaps in higher education.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment to building an evidence-informed sector.
Meet our trustees: taso.org.uk/about/board-...
We’re proud to be supported by a dedicated Board of Trustees who guide our mission to eliminate equality gaps in higher education.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment to building an evidence-informed sector.
Meet our trustees: taso.org.uk/about/board-...
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It’s #TrusteesWeek! 💙
We’re proud to be supported by a dedicated Board of Trustees who guide our mission to eliminate equality gaps in higher education.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment to building an evidence-informed sector.
Meet our trustees: taso.org.uk/about/board-...
We’re proud to be supported by a dedicated Board of Trustees who guide our mission to eliminate equality gaps in higher education.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment to building an evidence-informed sector.
Meet our trustees: taso.org.uk/about/board-...
Access our Theory of Change Builder – a free online tool that makes developing a theory of change simpler, clearer, and more consistent.
Start building today: toc-builder.taso.org.uk
Start building today: toc-builder.taso.org.uk
TASO Theory of Change Builder
A tool to help people create Enhanced Theories of Change
toc-builder.taso.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Access our Theory of Change Builder – a free online tool that makes developing a theory of change simpler, clearer, and more consistent.
Start building today: toc-builder.taso.org.uk
Start building today: toc-builder.taso.org.uk
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Birmingham City University (@mybcu.bsky.social) shares how ‘Project Zero’ is transforming institutional practice by centring the voices of Black African/Caribbean and South Asian heritage students.
Read the blog post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...
Read the blog post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...
Centring the voices of African/Caribbean heritage students at Birmingham City University - TASO
This Black History Month, Birmingham City University shares how ‘Project Zero’ is transforming institutional practice by centring the voices of Black African/Caribbean and South Asian heritage student...
taso.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Birmingham City University (@mybcu.bsky.social) shares how ‘Project Zero’ is transforming institutional practice by centring the voices of Black African/Caribbean and South Asian heritage students.
Read the blog post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...
Read the blog post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ce...
Everyone talks about impact – fewer talk about what gets us there.
Join us on 13 Nov (10:00–16:00, online) for 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Implementation and process evaluation'. Learn how to evaluate not just what works, but how and why.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us on 13 Nov (10:00–16:00, online) for 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Implementation and process evaluation'. Learn how to evaluate not just what works, but how and why.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
October 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Everyone talks about impact – fewer talk about what gets us there.
Join us on 13 Nov (10:00–16:00, online) for 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Implementation and process evaluation'. Learn how to evaluate not just what works, but how and why.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us on 13 Nov (10:00–16:00, online) for 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Implementation and process evaluation'. Learn how to evaluate not just what works, but how and why.
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
ICYMI, in our latest blog post, @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social reflects on the post-16 white paper, welcoming its focus on evidence and inequality, and urging that progress be judged by how far reforms close gaps in access, participation & success.
Read the post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...
Read the post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...
Evaluation and equality in the education and skills white paper - TASO
Dr Omar Khan, TASO CEO, reflects on the government's post-16 education and skills white paper, welcoming its focus on evidence and addressing inequality
taso.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
ICYMI, in our latest blog post, @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social reflects on the post-16 white paper, welcoming its focus on evidence and inequality, and urging that progress be judged by how far reforms close gaps in access, participation & success.
Read the post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...
Read the post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...
ICYMI: Our recent blog features Professor @billybwong.bsky.social and Lydia Fletcher (@uniofreading.bsky.social) on evaluating an online transition course. Using data from 28k+ students, they found a modest but meaningful boost in first-year pass rates.
Read more 👉 taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
Read more 👉 taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
Can a pre-university online course lead to better pass rates? - TASO
Making better use of institutional data: evaluating a transition course using quasi-experimental methods
taso.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
ICYMI: Our recent blog features Professor @billybwong.bsky.social and Lydia Fletcher (@uniofreading.bsky.social) on evaluating an online transition course. Using data from 28k+ students, they found a modest but meaningful boost in first-year pass rates.
Read more 👉 taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
Read more 👉 taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
Evaluating impact with small cohorts? It’s challenging but far from impossible.
Join us online on 9 Dec (10:00–16:00) for 'Impact evaluation with small cohorts' and learn how theory-based methods can turn small numbers into strong evidence
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us online on 9 Dec (10:00–16:00) for 'Impact evaluation with small cohorts' and learn how theory-based methods can turn small numbers into strong evidence
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
October 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Evaluating impact with small cohorts? It’s challenging but far from impossible.
Join us online on 9 Dec (10:00–16:00) for 'Impact evaluation with small cohorts' and learn how theory-based methods can turn small numbers into strong evidence
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us online on 9 Dec (10:00–16:00) for 'Impact evaluation with small cohorts' and learn how theory-based methods can turn small numbers into strong evidence
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Tired of dull charts? Learn to turn data into stories that stick.
Join 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Communicating evidence through data visualisation' on 27 Nov (10:00–16:00, online).
Practical, creative, hands-on training in Excel + R.
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Communicating evidence through data visualisation' on 27 Nov (10:00–16:00, online).
Practical, creative, hands-on training in Excel + R.
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
October 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Tired of dull charts? Learn to turn data into stories that stick.
Join 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Communicating evidence through data visualisation' on 27 Nov (10:00–16:00, online).
Practical, creative, hands-on training in Excel + R.
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join 'Autumn Evaluation Essentials: Communicating evidence through data visualisation' on 27 Nov (10:00–16:00, online).
Practical, creative, hands-on training in Excel + R.
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
ICYMI, Hannah Thomson (TASO) and Pete Crowson (Nottingham Trent University) discussed the benefits and challenges of using a theory of change – and how TASO’s new Theory of Change Builder can help HE providers embed it across their work.
Read the blog post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/up...
Read the blog post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/up...
Upgrading the toolbox: Using TASO’s Theory of Change Builder to embed evaluation - TASO
Since the launch of TASO’s new Theory of Change Builder, Hannah Thomson (Evaluation Manager at TASO) and Pete Crowson (Evaluation and Research Coordinator at Nottingham Trent University) reflect on th...
taso.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
ICYMI, Hannah Thomson (TASO) and Pete Crowson (Nottingham Trent University) discussed the benefits and challenges of using a theory of change – and how TASO’s new Theory of Change Builder can help HE providers embed it across their work.
Read the blog post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/up...
Read the blog post: taso.org.uk/news-blog/up...
Find out what makes interventions work – and what holds them back.
Join us 13 Nov (10:00–16:00, online) for a hands-on implementation & process evaluation training, as part of our Autumn Evaluation Essentials series.
£259 (+VAT) | Groups £233 (+VAT)
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us 13 Nov (10:00–16:00, online) for a hands-on implementation & process evaluation training, as part of our Autumn Evaluation Essentials series.
£259 (+VAT) | Groups £233 (+VAT)
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
October 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Find out what makes interventions work – and what holds them back.
Join us 13 Nov (10:00–16:00, online) for a hands-on implementation & process evaluation training, as part of our Autumn Evaluation Essentials series.
£259 (+VAT) | Groups £233 (+VAT)
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
Join us 13 Nov (10:00–16:00, online) for a hands-on implementation & process evaluation training, as part of our Autumn Evaluation Essentials series.
£259 (+VAT) | Groups £233 (+VAT)
Book now: app.tickettailor.com/events/taso/...
What does the 'post-16 education and skills white paper' mean for equality in education?
Read @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social reflections – welcoming its focus on evidence & inequality, and urging that progress be measured by how far reforms close access & success gaps.
taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...
Read @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social reflections – welcoming its focus on evidence & inequality, and urging that progress be measured by how far reforms close access & success gaps.
taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...
Evaluation and equality in the education and skills white paper - TASO
Dr Omar Khan, TASO CEO, reflects on the government's post-16 education and skills white paper, welcoming its focus on evidence and addressing inequality
taso.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What does the 'post-16 education and skills white paper' mean for equality in education?
Read @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social reflections – welcoming its focus on evidence & inequality, and urging that progress be measured by how far reforms close access & success gaps.
taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...
Read @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social reflections – welcoming its focus on evidence & inequality, and urging that progress be measured by how far reforms close access & success gaps.
taso.org.uk/news-blog/ev...
In our latest blog, @billybwong.bsky.social & Lydia Fletcher (uniofreading.bsky.social) share findings from their evaluation of an online transition course – showing a modest but meaningful impact on first-year pass rates.
Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
Can a pre-university online course lead to better pass rates? - TASO
Making better use of institutional data: evaluating a transition course using quasi-experimental methods
taso.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In our latest blog, @billybwong.bsky.social & Lydia Fletcher (uniofreading.bsky.social) share findings from their evaluation of an online transition course – showing a modest but meaningful impact on first-year pass rates.
Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...
Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...