University of Bradford Leads English Social Mobility Index

Recent discussions surrounding social mobility in education emphasize that merely improving access to education is insufficient for achieving meaningful upward mobility. A report from the Social Mobility Commission argues for deeper analysis of mobility types, including occupational versus salary mobility and generational comparisons. The 2024 English Social Mobility Index highlights the University of Bradford as a leader in fostering social mobility among disadvantaged students, with significant improvements in methodology over the years. Meanwhile, the Scottish Social Mobility Index adapts the English model to address Scotland's unique socio-economic context and challenges in student retention. In Hong Kong, a study shows a marked decline in absolute income mobility across generations, primarily driven by stagnant income growth rather than rising inequality. This trend mirrors patterns observed in other developed economies, underscoring the complex relationship between inequality and mobility.