The European Access Network encourages wider access to higher education for those who are currently under-represented, whether for reasons of gender, ethnic origin, nationality, age, disability, family background, vocational training, geographic location, or earlier educational disadvantage. The EAN is the only European-wide, non-governmental organisation for widening participation in higher education. It is organised for educational purposes and operates under English Law. Membership is open to all those with an interest in widening access.
Abertay is Scotland’s top modern university (National Student Survey, 2023) and is a friendly university in the heart of Dundee, Scotland, with a strong focus on teaching and preparing our graduates for the world of work, combined with excellence in research and knowledge exchange. With roots going back to 1888, Abertay has always responded to the needs of industry, supplying a pipeline of graduate talent to work, lead and innovate across a wide range of sectors.
SCAPP (Scotland’s Community for Access and Participation Practitioners) supports the development and professionalisation of a strong Widening Access and Participation community to embed, enhance and support effective practice in Scotland. It allows the sharing of best practice and the policy developments that impacts students from underrepresented backgrounds in tertiary education. SCAPP is sector-wide and member-led, representing universities, colleges, skills, voluntary and public sector organisations. SCAPP is funded by the Scottish Funding Council.
