Author Archives: Professor Sir Steve Smith

About Professor Sir Steve Smith

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Exeter

Contextual data in admissions – It’s the evidence, stupid.

Last week, this blog focused on the use of ‘contextual data’ – i.e. considering applicants’ schooling or family background – in the admissions process. The central question was whether universities are engaging in social engineering, or simply striving for excellence by … Continue reading

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