<< Background >>Addressing inequalities in access to university is critical to addressing issues of social exclusion across Europe. Research widely indicates that educational choices and aspirations are relational and that young people from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds do not have access to the cultural, social or academic capital needed to access HE. Multicultural, diverse and disadvantaged student ambassadors have the potential to work inclusively with young people from similar backgrounds, supporting them in developing valuable knowledge, skills and identities for HE access and progression. This project will develop and embed new approaches to working with student ambassadors to empower them to promote more inclusive universities.<< Objectives >>Main objectives of the project are: (1) identifying inclusion strategies in European universities and promoting social inclusion in HE for disadvantaged groups in relation to academic access, retention and success (2) develop models of cross sector working with student ambassadors to reach increased numbers of diverse and disadvantaged young people, promoting social inclusion; (3) develop a package of training modules for student ambassadors and cross sector organisations working with them to be shared locally, regionally, nationally and transnationally; (4) engage, connect and empower young people by developing regional, national and trans-national networks of student ambassadors.<< Implementation >>The project multiplier events will include an online international conference where research findings about current European university inclusion policies and practices, and models of effective inclusive student ambassador pedagogies and practice (R1) will be shared. Using the training curricula initially developed (R2), the Learning and teaching activity will provide opportunities for student ambassadors and staff to co-create and develop locally relevant training curricula and activities to address the needs of specific groups (such as Roma or refugee and migrant students). A report of policy recommendations (R4) will provide guidance on approaches to developing integrated ambassador schemes that effectively promote inclusion. Four local multiplier events and four final conferences will provide opportunities to disseminate project findings (R1, R2, R3, R4) and promote the concept of students ambassadors for inclusion.<< Results >>Project results will include: 1. A research report regarding the best practices in promoting social inclusion through strategies supporting HEI the access, retention and success of diverse and disadvantaged students 2. A curriculum for working with and training university students ambassadors/volunteers 3. Handbook of Best Practice and Resources for Student Ambassador Training 4. Policy recommendations for inclusion of disadvantaged groups through embedding student ambassador activity.The project will have a number of outcomes. These include increasing the intercultural and inclusive competence and understanding of best practice in working with diverse and disadvantaged students in partner universities, other local and national organisations and HEIs. Partner universities will introduce and/or extend student ambassador activity that supports inclusive practices and promotes the access, retention and success of diverse and disadvantaged students. The project will provide multicultural, diverse and disadvantaged student ambassadors with access to learning networks; increase their confidence, skills and knowledge, promote civic engagement. The project will promote co-operation and collaboration between partner universities. Through the publication of project results on the website, online platforms (e.g. EPALE), professional and academic open access journal articles, and through multiplier events , the project will promote inclusive ambassador training and activity that supports access and progression of diverse and disadvantaged students to universities across Europe.