Our Partners

We’ve been a trusted partner to educational institutions nationally, working on fair access, parity and social mobility agendas for over a decade.

Take a look at our case studies to find out more about how our work has transformed student outcomes. 

 

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Hidden Drivers: A National Research Conference on Student Choice

What actually makes a student choose one university over another?

This October, Cosmos and our partner universities will share the findings of Hidden Drivers of Choice, the first national, statistically robust, trauma-informed study of student decision-making for underrepresented learners.

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Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 09.45 to 15.30 · Nexus, University of Leeds

Every delegate leaves with The Student Decision Index - a ranked list of the factors that shape how students choose where to apply, ordered by how strongly each one predicts whether they apply.
Places are limited to 80 delegates.

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Our Products & Services

We’re passionate about empowering young people to reach their full potential. 

We’re experts in creating and delivering innovative and highly engaging outreach and educational programmes. We also offer research insights that solve problems, measure impact and guide strategic decision-making. 

The FE Insight Report & Diagnostic Tool

Drawing on the responses of more than 35,000 FE students, our Insight Report provides a comprehensive overview of FE students and their needs. Our Diagnostic Tool groups students into four distinct segments, enabling you to tailor support and advice to their requirements. 

The Engage Learning Platform

Engage is a learning platform and community from Cosmos, providing access to a wealth of useful educational resources, including programmes, workshops and gamified student toolkits. Designed to support aspirations and raise the attainment of young people, Engage is your one-stop shop for more impactful learning experiences. 

Insight and Impact Evaluation Service

We work alongside the education, public and social care sectors to deliver insightful, robust and impactful research and evaluation programmes – delivering meaningful insights to inform strategic decision-making. 

Engagement Outreach Delivery

Our Engagement team specialises in interacting with and inspiring young people through innovative educational outreach activities and services, empowering young people to become more resilient learners by supporting the development of the skills and confidence needed to achieve. 

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About Us

Come and find out more about who we are and why we love doing what we do.

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