I would be interested in this too! I am working on a research proposal in this area and it would be useful to know what areas others are working on/interested in. I currently have a dual role at UCW as Equal Ops HE Network administrator and also as Access Funds administrator. Previously, however, I worked in training and career guidance, largely TEC funded. My interest lies very much with widening participation and lifelong learning. Especially with regards to how funding and awareness affects choices hence widening participation, ie, the substitution of Adult career guidance for a phone line. Availability of vocational as opposed to academic opportunities etc. If anyone has any comments on this... Regards Michele Lefevre EOHE Network Administrator University College Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ Tel: 01905 855267 Fax: 01905 855132 e-mail: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%