COVID Social Mobility & Opportunities Study
@CosmoStudy
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COSMO is a new longitudinal youth cohort study from UCL & the Sutton Trust, examining the impacts of the pandemic on educational inequalities and wellbeing.
England, United Kingdom
Joined March 2021
🚨 New data available 🚨. Since 2021, we've collected in-depth data on the lives of over 13,000 young people. This data is now available for other researchers to browse and use!. From mental health to levels of physical activity, find out what it reveals about this generation ⤵️
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The cost-of-living is a big concern for young people today. COSMO Youth Panel member, Alexander, initially started studying at St Andrews last year, but financial pressures led him to take a year out to work and save money. Read his full story ⬇️.
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🗨️"The pandemic was a huge part of our lives and for our year group it certainly changed how we experienced our young teenage years.". COSMO Youth Panel member Riley reflects on the impacts of the pandemic on their journey into higher education⬇️.
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In the next of our series of blogs marking the fifth anniversary of the first COVID lockdown, COSMO Youth Panel member, Jake, reflects on his experience of the pandemic, and its impact on his future plans 👇.
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🗨️"Little did I realise at the time, the difficulties and sacrifices I had to face, which could have a long-lasting impact on me and my family.". In a new blog, COSMO Youth Panel member Richa discusses the mixed emotions she felt during the pandemic⬇️.
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To mark the fifth anniversary of the first COVID lockdown, members of the COSMO Youth Panel have shared how the pandemic has shaped their future. In the first blog in the series, Alexander describes the transformative impact the pandemic had on his life⬇️
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The number of young carers in the UK has risen in the past decade. But many are not receiving the support they need to develop and succeed. Tolani-Ruth Ogundamisi explores the range of challenges they face ⬇️.
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RT @suttontrust: Today marks the fifth anniversary of the first COVID lockdown. Drawing on findings from @CosmoStudy, @Erica_HoltWhite dis….
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🗨️"A decade of progress in narrowing the attainment gap has been wiped out.". The @suttontrust's @beckymontacute discussing the impact of the pandemic on children from lower socio-economic backgrounds on @BBCMoreOrLess ⬇️
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The pandemic may be over, but the disruption it caused has left a mark on the lives and development of many young people. Member of the COSMO Youth Panel, Serana, believes the disruption still casts a shadow on her academic journey today ⬇️ .
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The effects of the pandemic are still lingering for many young people. Richa, a member of the COSMO Youth Panel, believes she hasn’t ever fully caught up with the learning she lost during that time. Read her story ⤵️ .
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Yasmin is sharing her story as part of the Every Story Matters project, which gives people the opportunity to help @covidinquiryuk to understand the full impact of the pandemic on people across the country. Read more about Every Story Matters ⬇️.
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💬 "This experience has taught me how desperately we need better mental health support, especially for young people.". Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Yasmin, looks back on her pandemic experience ⬇️.
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RT @suttontrust: 🧵This morning we have been named as a core participant for Module 8 of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. This module will look at….
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Daniel is passionate about economics, and planned to go on to study the subject next year. But the cost-of-living crisis forced him to change his future plans. Due to high costs of living, he's now looking to pursue a degree apprenticeship instead.
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On the 4th of July a new cohort of young people in England will be voting for the first time. What do we know about their lives over the past few years that might shape their vote? #GeneralElection.
📣 Access data on young people 📣. We've collected rich data on this generation of young people, from the state of their mental health to their views on income redistribution. And if you're a researcher, the data is available for you to use yourself ⬇️.
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RT @CEPEO_UCL: Sign up for the third @CEPEO_UCL Annual Lecture with Professor Sean Reardon from @Stanford who will be sharing his research….
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RT @suttontrust: The major parties have now published their manifestos. Ahead of the #GeneralElection, our webinar will explore the pledge….
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💬 “I feel lucky that I had the resources to take part most of the time, but I feel like school was way too harsh on students in this time.”. Read about Hemleta’s experience of the pandemic and how it’s impacted her life ⤵️.
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As the country went into lockdown, Hemleta was just 15 years old. This experience, at a crucial point in time, has had a significant effect on her life and development. Read her story ⬇️.
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💬 "Riley found the pandemic lonely and isolating, worsening their already struggling mental health.". As #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek comes to a close, read more about how Riley’s wellbeing was impacted during school closures ⤵️.
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