The chapters were originally papers presented at the Forum for Access and Continuing Education (FACE) 2019 annual conference addressing four key themes or issues:
1. The public good of higher education – exploring and understanding the wider benefits of an inclusive higher education.
2. Place – examining the impact of place and context on higher education access and participation.
3. Lifelong learning – the role of higher education institutionally, regionally, nationally and internationally in creating and delivering lifelong learning opportunities.
4. Widening participation – challenging and innovative approaches to access and success in higher education and beyond
