In the latter decades of the 20t century we have seen a major expansion of the higher
education (HE) system in Europe. From a small elite sector where some 5% of school …

Responding to the emerging needs of lifelong learners arguably represents one of the most
fundamental challenges facing higher education systems of the countries of the developing …

Eilís Barry BL is legal advisor to the Equality Authority and is head of its legal section. Prior
to joining the Equality Authority, she practised as a barrister for fifteen years, specialising in …

Evidence of deficiencies in basic mathematical skills of beginning undergraduates has been
documented worldwide. Many different theories have been set out as to why these declines …

This paper explores the difficulties and support experienced by non-traditional students
during their first-year transition to a sport and exercise course at a post-1992 university. The …

Widening participation to higher education (HE) is central to the educational policies of
countries throughout the world, and takes the form of a range of types of intervention, which …

In recent years mature students have been encouraged into nurse education for the
valuable qualities they are known to possess, along with their ability to assist in providing a …

This study reports a comparative survey of mature students undertaking pre-registration
undergraduate nursing education in Australia and Scotland. The study aimed to explore …

Drawing upon data collected as part of a research project exploring diversity in Irish higher
education, this article focuses on the relational realm of under-represented students' …

This study explores how graduates who entered college as mature students, and
'disadvantaged'mature students, view and value Higher Education after graduating with a …