Naomi Abayasekara

I work as a Policy Adviser at Universities UUK, primarily supporting our policy work in university admissions and widening access to higher education as well as student experience issues.

Prior to joining UUK, I worked at a charity focused on reducing barriers to academia for BAME students and staff. At university, I read Classics at the University of St Andrews and the University of Cambridge.

I enjoy working alongside passionate colleagues to broaden access to the opportunities that higher education can offer, helping to transform lives.

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22 April 2025 Explainer

22 April 2025 Explainer

Placing contextual admissions in context

Policy Adviser, Naomi Abayasekara, breaks down how contextual admissions work in universities, highlighting how these practices create opportunities for applicants facing barriers to achieve their full potential.
13 June 2024 Data

13 June 2024 Data

What did graduates do after higher education in 2023?

Despite facing significant challenges during their studies, graduates view their outcomes positively and data shows good outcomes.
20 March 2024 Publications

20 March 2024 Publications

Our response to the Department for Education consultation on the Advanced British Standard

We’ve responded to the Department for Education (DfE) consultation on the proposed introduction of a new qualification framework for 16–19-year-olds. This is called the Advanced British Standard (ABS).

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