Forum for Access and Continuing Education

Driving change to make higher education and lifelong learning accessible to people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

About Face

We are a membership organisation for HE and FE practitioners, researchers, student unions and third sector operators, that brings professionals together.
As one, we have a louder voice to make higher education and lifelong learning more accessible.

Join FACE

For a small annual membership fee you can join us and amplify your voice for greater equality in the education sector. You will also be able to network, have opportunities to publish papers in your name, participate in our annual conference, and share best practice.

“Change and Continuity” 30 Years of FACE. 26th-28th June 2024

University of Sussex

Celebrating the 30^th anniversary of FACE, the conference will reflect on the ever-changing landscape of widening access and participation. Capturing our collective expertise as we adapt to changes in government priorities, the education landscape, and a fast-paced technological revolution. The conference draws on our reflections of the past thirty years, what lessons can we learn and how we can collectively shape the future of our sector.

Driving change to make higher education and lifelong learning accessible to people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

About Face

We are a membership organisation for HE and FE practitioners, researchers, student unions and third sector operators, that brings professionals together. As one, we have a louder voice to make higher education and lifelong learning more accessible.

Join FACE

Face 2024 Conference

26th – 28th June 2024 | Venue TBC

The FACE annual conference has become a major event in the higher education diary, bringing together practitioners, senior managers, policy makers, researchers and many others concerned with lifelong learning and widening access.

To avoid disappointment and get the ‘early bird’ rate, make sure you book for the conference now.