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11/09/2026

On 13 October, every delegate at the Hidden Drivers conference leaves with something the sector has not had before.

The Student Decision Index.

A ranked framework of the factors that shape how underrepresented students decide where to apply, ordered by how strongly each one predicts whether they apply. Built from the experiences of students nationally.

This is not just what students say influences them but what the data shows actually drives the decision.

All delegates receive it in print on the day.

Find out more and book your place: https://cosmosltd.uk/hidden-drivers-a-national-research-conference-on-student-choice/

09/09/2026

Introducing our partner panel for Hidden Drivers on 13 October.

Our three partner universities have been central to this research from the outset. On the day, they will reflect on their involvement in the study, what the findings mean for their institutions, and how they are thinking about implementation.

Joining us on the panel:

Naomi Prendergast, Head of Collaborative Outreach and Access, University of Hull
Gemma Kay, Associate Director of Student Success, University of Wolverhampton
Libby Homer, Chief Student Experience Officer, Buckinghamshire New University

Find out more and book your place: cosmosltd.uk/hidden-drivers

01/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome University of Wolverhampton as a partner on the Hidden Drivers of Choice study.

With deep roots in its community, a highly diverse student population, and a strong focus on access, progression and outcomes, Wolverhampton demonstrates a clear commitment to understanding how lived experience shapes decisions about higher education.

A great partner to have, and we’re proud to have their support on this project.

30/04/2026

We’re delighted to also welcome University of Hull as a partner on the Hidden Drivers of Choice study.

With a clear focus on addressing regional participation gaps and supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds, Hull brings an important commitment to understanding how place and lived experience shape decisions about higher education.

We’re proud to be working with them on this project.

28/04/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Buckinghamshire New University as a partner on the Hidden Drivers of Choice study.

With a strong focus on career-focused education and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds, BNU is committed to understanding how outcomes and lived experience influence decisions about higher education.

That’s why we’re proud to have them involved in the project.

22/04/2026

Meet Miranda Arieh, our Specialist Trauma Consultant on the Hidden Drivers of Choice project.

For many students, the journey into higher education is shaped by more than grades or aspirations alone.

Significant experiences like bereavement, family responsibility, financial uncertainty, housing instability, and care experience do not sit separately from university choice. For many, they are central to it.

Miranda brings deep expertise, ensuring students feel heard and supported as they share their experiences. Trauma-informed practice sits at the heart of this project, both as a commitment to every participant and as the foundation for insight that reflects the reality of their decision-making.

We'll be hearing more from Miranda as the project develops. In the meantime:

Find out more about Miranda here: https://lnkd.in/etsZ6fzq
Explore the Hidden Drivers project: https://lnkd.in/e7ypKFKX

15/04/2026

Introducing the Hidden Drivers of Choice National Study

We are proud to be working alongside three outstanding partner institutions:

University of Hull
Buckinghamshire New University
University of Wolverhampton

Together we are working to understand what underrepresented students really value when making decisions about higher education.

Each of these institutions is deeply committed to understanding and genuinely serving their students, with a shared belief that the more we understand about what underrepresented students actually need, the better higher education can become for everyone.

Full details of the project: https://cosmosltd.uk/hidden-drivers-of-choice-for-underrepresented-students/

09/04/2026

Higher education is navigating a period of real change. Student demographics are shifting and the routes into university are more varied than ever.

But the experiences that shape whether a young person chooses to go, where they choose to go, and why, are also more complex than ever.

That is what 'Hidden Drivers of Choice' sets out to address. Our national study will uncover what underrepresented students really value when making decisions about their future.

Follow over the coming months as we introduce the study and insights as the research unfolds.

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