Durham University

The Breaking Down Barriers report demonstrates the breadth and depth of Durham University’s work to enhance social mobility.

Rt Hon Justine Greening, Chair of the Purpose Coalition, commented: “As anchor institutions, universities have the potential to be key drivers of social mobility and economic growth. Our work with Durham University has demonstrated how it is successfully breaking down the barriers to opportunity, using its global leadership to benefit the region. At the heart of its community, it is fostering a pipeline of talent, raising standards and aspirations through its extensive outreach work in schools and providing a nurturing and stimulating academic and social environment for its students.”

The Purpose Coalition

The Purpose Coalition brings together the UK's most innovative leaders, Parliamentarians and businesses to improve, share best practice, and develop solutions for improving the role that organisations can play for their customers, colleagues and communities by boosting opportunity and social mobility.

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