Welcome to
Realising
Opportunities
Realising Opportunities is a unique collaboration of leading, research intensive universities, working together to promote fair access and social mobility of students from groups underrepresented in higher education.
One programme
11 leading universities
Over 6000 courses
“Realising Opportunities provides lots of information that is not easily accessible on a day to day basis and can help you make an informed decision about your future“
Tahmid
RO student 2021-23
“Not only is RO useful in terms of the perks, it also trains you on and makes you more confident in applying to universities“
Sameer
RO student 2021-23
14,000+ students have taken part in Realising Opportunities to date.
By taking part in RO, students will
increase their confidence
be more prepared for university life
gain excellent study skills
Students
If you are applying to RO please click here for more information
Current RO students can find links to the RO student hub, the RO Online Community and useful programme resources via the menu at the top of the homepage.
Schools & Colleges
Are you supporting RO students who are applying for a place on RO? Click on the link above to find out more information about the programme and how you can support students in applying and when they are on programme.
Parents & Carers
Are you a parent/carer of a student who is applying for a place on the programme? Click on the link above to find out more information about the programme and how you can support your young person in applying to the programme.
Volunteers
If you’re interested in how your experiences as a professional/how your employer could support the RO programme in some way, then click on the link above to find out more about how RO works with professionals.
Impact
RO has a robust evaluation framework in place to build an evidence base for the work of the Partnership.
Realising Opportunities Blog
- What’s it like being a Summer Research Intern at an RIU?
In this blog, I will be sharing my experience of what a day in the life on a research internship looked like for me as a final year psychology student! The application process For some context, during my BSc Psychology with Professional Placement at Newcastle University, I applied for a research scholarship in dementia research with the Newcastle Biomedical Research […] - Research Intensive Universities – What are they?
When students think about university, they often focus on rankings, location, or course titles but one factor that shapes your academic experience is whether your university is research-intensive. A research-intensive university is one that prioritises and invests heavily in conducting original research, so you are not just taught existing knowledge but new knowledge is created through studies and scholarly work 📚 What does this mean for you as […] - Choosing the right course for you!
Hi everyone, this blog post is on choosing the right course for you! Deciding what to study at university can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, it’s easy to worry about making the wrong choice. In this blog, I will be sharing my top tips on choosing a course with confidence. Research is key The first most important thing to do is spend time exploring […]
“The RO programme has been a very valuable source of information for preparing me for university life and studies and has also helped me with my current studies for A Levels”
Dennison, Former RO student 2020-22