University of West London professor wins Purpose Coalition Award for championing social mobility
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Professor Graeme Atherton, Head of the Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) at UWL, was recently announced a winner at the prestigious Purpose Coalition Awards 2023, Breaking Down Barriers.
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Professor Atherton won the Positive Destinations for Young People award for his relentless commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity and boosting social mobility.
The winners were announced by the Chair of the Purpose Coalition, Rt Hon Justine Greening, together with Engagement Directors, Rt Hon Anne Milton and Nick Forbes CBE.
There are award categories for each of the 14 Purpose Goals, a framework developed by the Purpose Coalition to share knowledge and best practice and unify diverse efforts for change.
The Purpose Coalition is made up of some of the biggest universities and businesses in Britain. The organisation’s cross-party work brings together the UK's most innovative leaders, parliamentarians and businesses to improve, share best practice and develop solutions for making society and business more equitable.
Professor Atherton said,
I am delighted to receive this award for my work in inequality in education and employment. It’s fundamental that less advantaged young people are given every chance to succeed. Education is central to unlocking a myriad of opportunities.”
Rt Hon Justine Greening said,
I’m absolutely delighted to give out these awards. They are testament to the creativity and determination of those who have put social mobility at the top of their agendas. At a time when the country is continuing to face economic and social challenges, it is more important than ever to shape what it means to make a positive impact.”