Editorial

The International Studies in Widening Participation journal was established in 2013. The journal is published by the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre and the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. The journal is aimed to engage academics, practitioners, and students on a wide range of topics related to widening participation. The issue 1, 2015 includes four papers. All papers are peer reviewed by national and international scholars with research strength in primary, secondary and postsecondary education, access and equity, widening participation, and other disciplinary areas.