Spider Silk: From Sticky Thread to Bulletproof Vests

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Charlotte Rose Deall, a researcher at the University of Nottingham.

The work on this project was generously funded by DANCOP. You can find out more about how DANCOP supports access to university here.

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AccessEd joins the Fair Education Alliance

AccessEd is now a member of the Fair Education Alliance, a network of organisations working together to end educational inequality in the UK.
Critical Thinking Introduction

An introduction to critical thinking and techniques for developing it in classrooms.
Oracy & Critical Thinking in the Classroom: OxNet Conference

Join The University of Oxford network (OxNet) at their Northwest conference for our session on Oracy & Subject Specific Critical Thinking
Botswana Scholars

Botswana Scholars launched in partnership with BIUST in 2019.

Meet Laura in Data Science
ReachUni

Students' three-steps to becoming UK university ready
PhD Tuition for Schools

The ASP is a programme for international schools preparing students to attend elite universities.
Stretch: University Visits and Placements

Here is a list of resources to look at university Open Days, Taster Days, Summer Schools and more so you have more university experience ahead of applying to uni.
Teacher References for UCAS

A few tips on what to consider for your teacher reference, and a guide to pass on to any teachers new to writing a UCAS teacher reference.
Writing Your UCAS Personal Statement

Top tips and advice on structuring your statement, what to include and how to write your personal statement for UCAS.
Apply: UCAS Timelines
2. Stretch

ReachUni helps you build your portfolio of experience and evidence to support your university application.
3. Apply

Guidance to help ensure you hit the mark with your Personal Statement and Teacher Reference for UCAS. Our programmes particularly target students from disadvantaged, free-school-meal and state school backgrounds so they have the support they need to apply to top universities.
1. Explore

Explore university choices, courses and subjects before applying.