The European Access Network

Access, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
- The four pillars of the EAN
The European Access Network encourages wider access to higher education for those who are currently under-represented, whether for reasons of gender, ethnic origin, nationality, age, disability, family background, vocational training, geographic location, or earlier educational disadvantage. The EAN is the only European-wide, non-governmental organisation for widening participation in higher education. It is organised for educational purposes and operates under English Law. Membership is open to all those with an interest in widening access. The EAN's objectives are:
    to promote effective policies and negotiate resources for wider participation in higher education
    to undertake collaborative research and development programmes on access issues
    to share information on, and provide mutual support for, access developments
    to co-operate with other international and national bodies to promote wider participation
    to analyse access philosophy within and between member states
    to share pedagogical strategies and multi-cultural curriculum approaches
    to explore professional and political issues which promote wider participation
    to encourage international exchanges among access students and staff.
Constitution
Download the EAN Constitution (PDF document).