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Explore the latest updates from the COSMO study, including blog posts, press releases and events on the impacts of the pandemic on young people’s life chances.
Lived experience
Adapting to university: Riley’s reflections on the pandemic
Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Riley, reflects on the impacts that the pandemic has had on their journey into higher education.
COSMO
30-04-25
Lived experience
Returning to normality and changing plans: Jake’s experience of the pandemic
Jake, who is a member of the Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel, reflects on the challenges posed by COVID five years after the first lockdown.
COSMO
23-04-25
Lived experience
Balancing studies and family: Richa’s reflection on COVID-19
Richa, who sits on the Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel, discusses the mixed emotions she felt throughout the pandemic.
COSMO
16-04-25
Our research
Briefings from Wave 1 and Wave 2 of the COSMO study.
Briefing
23-11-23
Briefing No. 2 - Post 18 opportunities and aspirations
Those from the most urban areas are among the most likely to report there being good opportunities available to train/do the job they aspire to.
Briefing
09-11-23
Briefing No. 1 - Mental and physical health
Over a third of young people who have sought mental health support are either on a waiting list or are yet to receive support.
Partner publication
10-08-23
Stories from the Class of 2023
In-depth interviews with young people participating in the COSMO Study who have similar potential but are from different socio-economic backgrounds.
Published by The Sutton Trust
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About the study
The COVID Social Mobility and Opportunities (COSMO) study is a major national longitudinal study examining the unequal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the life chances of a generation of young people.