This series from Wadham college looks at the ways we can widen access to higher education. The initial event at the House of Lords on January 24th 2017 saw alumni, policy makers and practitioners come together for a debate about widening access to higher education. The debate was chaired by Melvyn Bragg, with a panel of speakers including the Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Louise Richardson; Jo Johnson, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation; Lord Macdonald KT QC, and Warren East CBE, CEO of Rolls-Royce.