London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University is London’s single largest university with two campuses across Islington and the City. With over 34,000 students we offer a vibrant and stimulating community that enjoys a global reputation for teaching and research excellence.
We have a broad range of undergraduate degrees across our academic departments: Applied Social Services; Architecture and Spatial Design; Computing; Humanities, Arts, Languages and Education; Law; Governance and International Relations; Life Sciences; Business and Art, Media and Design.
Our courses offer both a commitment to academic excellence and vital real-world relevance, planned in consultation with employers and professional bodies, which aim to challenge and inspire our students, and maximise their career potential. And, our enviable reputation with employers ensures our graduates are sought after by some of the world’s leading employers.
Our current relationship with London schools
Our current relationship with schools and colleges is primarily managed by two departments – Widening Participation and the Department of Student Recruitment and International Development.
Widening Participation (WP)
The WP team offers a variety of activities designed to raise attainment and aspirations for learners in predominantly years 9-13. These vary greatly from short term activities such as master classes to longer term interventions of up to two years, for example Upward Bound and PIER 18. We have extensive links with Aimhigher Partnerships in LETG and WECAN and work directly with a number of boroughs on specific programmes. We lead and have a key involvement in many regional and national projects, including the Aimhigher Associate Scheme, Excellence Hubs and Capital L (Routes into Languages).
We also have long-standing links with many schools across London through our placement of PGCE students and CPD courses for teachers.
Main contact: Paul Blagburn, Aimhigher Co-ordinator
E p.blagburn@londonmet.ac.uk
Student recruitment/schools and colleges liaison team
Our team offers a range of activities to support students progressing to higher education (HE), generally years 12 and 13 or equivalent. For example, we run a busy schedule of subject specific workshops and taster days, open days, talks on university life and workshops on preparing UCAS applications and personal statements.
Our team also manages the development of progression agreements with schools and colleges, facilitating the links across school and university departments to inspire and encourage students to progress to HE.
Main contact: Helen Boreham, Student Recruitment and Events Manager
E study@londonmet.ac.uk
Contacting our academic departments
The above two teams are the first point of contact and are there to facilitate communications and the development of shared activities and initiatives. Please contact the relevant team member who will be happy to assist you.
