Our Story
RISE is a new think-tank, partly supported by the Research England QR Strategic Priorities Fund via the University of Bolton, to conduct research into education and social mobility policy and practice. We are not politically affiliated and aim to make contributions that influence policy and practice and contribute positively to social mobility.
Our Three Defining Features
Moral Purpose
RISE is driven by the moral purpose that ensures we create the learning conditions where every student and young person can reach their potential.
Unique Position
The University of Bolton Group is uniquely placed to address this agenda by encompassing the full range of education provision.
New Approach
RISE is an action-oriented think tank, committed to high impact strategies formed from a combination of existing and new evidence-based approaches.
Latest News
Advisory Board
The University of Bolton is an excellent base to investigate what works to boost social mobility and how we can all do better. So I strongly support this initiative.
Lord David Willetts
CO-CHAIRWe must strive for a world where if you are prepared to work hard and do the right things, you can get-on in life. I am extremely proud of the leadership Bolton University provides in this regard.
Simon Blagden CBE
CO-CHAIRA think-tank that considers aspiration, social mobility, education and the effect throughout a person’s life is going to be able to produce some valuable and cutting-edge research.
