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A new CPD course is launching soon - Access & Participation Evaluation Essentials We're excited to announce our partnership with NERUPI to develop a new course designed to strengthen evaluation practice across Access and Participation Plan (APP) activity.

➡️ A new CPD partnership with NERUPI ➡️ A UK research collaboration with leading UK universities ➡️ Y3 supporting the Uni of Leeds Contextual Outreach Programme ➡️ Speaking at the UCAS Learn how this can benefit your work in the latest Cosmos Connects: cosmosltd.uk/exciting-updat…

Our newsletter, Cosmos Connects, is where Co-founder Sarah Dirrane shares the thinking behind our work. Not just announcements, but the ideas, resources, questions and insights you can apply directly in your own practice. Join the community here - cosmosltd.activehosted.com/f/3

This year is already shaping up to be one of our most impactful yet. New national research. New partnerships. Deeper questions about student choice, belonging and decision-making.

The course is relevant for professional service, academic colleagues and anyone else involved in APP activity who want to build confidence, consistency, and rigour in evaluation practice. Be the first to hear when the first cohort begins 👉 cosmosltd.activehosted.com/f/25

Designed to strengthen how evaluation is understood, embedded, and applied across APP delivery, supporting more consistent practice and higher-quality reporting.

Do you have responsibility for delivering or overseeing Access and Participation Plan activity? In partnership with the NERUPI Network, we’re developing a new CPD course, Access & Participation Evaluation Essentials.

More details coming soon. Register your interest and be the first to know when registration opens 👇 cosmosltd.activehosted.com/f/25

It's focused on helping professional service staff, academic colleagues, and anybody else involved in supporting APP activities - Build confidence in evaluation and data quality - Strengthen evaluation capacity across teams - Develop a shared understanding of APP evaluation

A new CPD course is launching soon - Access & Participation Evaluation Essentials We're excited to announce our partnership with NERUPI to develop a new course designed to strengthen evaluation practice across Access and Participation Plan (APP) activity.

It's focused on helping professional service staff, academic colleagues, and anybody else involved in supporting APP activities - Build confidence in evaluation and data quality - Strengthen evaluation capacity across teams - Develop a shared understanding of APP evaluation

The discussion offers a considered perspective on how AI can support better research without compromising rigour or responsibility. 📷 Watch or listen now Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/2je50y…... YouTube - youtu.be/2emu2sU6Fek

What could responsible AI adoption look like across education and insight work, and why does thoughtful implementation matter? These questions are explored in our latest Student Outcomes Podcast, through the lens of ethics, participant trust, data quality, and human oversight.

Over the past year, we have continued to build on our commitment to offering as much value as possible to the education sector, while delivering the best possible service to the clients we work alongside. Here’s a snapshot of some of what we achieved ⬇️

2026 is starting in a similar way to 2025. With a moment to reflect on what we achieved last year and a focus on what the year ahead will bring.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Wishing you a positive start to 2026

Warm festive wishes from Cosmos Wishing you all a wonderful day!

To finish the year on a lighter note, we also have a small message from Santa to share 🎅 See you in 2026.

As of today, the Cosmos office is officially closed for the festive break and will reopen on 5 January, giving our team time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holidays. We also hope you have a restful holiday, a chance to switch off, and time to recharge ahead of the new year.

As we wrap up the year, we want to take a moment to thank all of you that have worked with us, partnered with us, supported our work, and followed our journey this year.

🎧 YouTube - youtu.be/2emu2sU6Fek 🎧 Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/2je50y…

If you have a quiet moment before the festive break, our latest Student Outcomes Podcast explores what AI really means for research. From methodology and data quality to ethics and human oversight, it’s a timely listen for anyone working in education and research. Links below