Welcome to Generating Genius

Based at University College London, Generating Genius works, alongside a wide range of partner schools and universities, with hundreds of high-achieving children and young people from challenging backgrounds where there has been no tradition of entry to higher education. Through our two personalised support programmes, we aim to enable at least 90 per cent of participants to win places at elite Russell Group universities.

We currently run two programmes, Junior Genius for children aged 12-16, and Uni Genius, for those aged 16-plus. We place a focus on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths).

Our work has attracted funding from a number of blue-chip corporate sponsors, including:

  • Google
  • Shell UK
  • BT
  • Barclays
  • Bank of America
  • Proctor and Gamble
  • BNY Mellon
  • Johnson Matthey
    We also work with a number of other partners, including the National HE STEM Programme.

 

Find out more

Read about our flagship courses, Junior Programme and Uni Genius. Find out how universities and schools can work in partnership with Generating Genius.

We welcome approaches from journalists – see our media page for more about how we can work with you. And visit our Donations page to find out about ways in which you can support our vital work.

 

Inspiring our students to achieve more

One of our Uni Genius participants reports on our one-day orthopaedic worshop held at Imperial College London for students interested in a career in medicine.

The lectures were aimed at medical students. We, as sixth formers, felt extremely out of our league. However, it was beneficial because it was the first lecture we’ve ever been to. People have talked about lectures and how they’re set out, but you never really know exactly what they are like unless you’ve experienced it yourself.

We were then divided into groups. First was a knee examination workshop where we learnt how to talk to the patient and make them feel comfortable. We got to try this out for ourselves!

The second workshop was all about fractures and how to mend them. We were split into pairs and we were able to use drills and different tools to help us join two bones back together. Me and my friend were supervised by a surgeon! I’ll probably remember the experience for the rest of my life.

The workshop was something I will never forget. It has made me appreciate all the hard work that goes into getting where doctors and surgeons are today…  it’s worth it!

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Mayor appoints Generating Genius founder

London mayor Boris Johnson has appointed Generating Genius founder Dr Tony Sewell to head his inquiry into the critical challenges facing London’s schools, including the drive to raise standards, pressure on school places, and the need for increased government investment.

The inquiry acquired added urgency following last year’s riots in English cities, when it was found that over 66 per cent of children involved had special educational needs and a third were excluded from school.