The North East Uni Connect Programme is a partnership of all of the universities and colleges in the North East region. We are working together to support young people in the North East think about their futures and how higher education can help them reach their goals. We aim to increase awareness of higher education opportunities and progression pathways for young people and help both them and their key influencers understand what the higher education opportunities available in the North East. FutureMe FutureMe is the programme of activity offered to students in targeted areas and schools. Students taking part in FutureMe will have access to a range of activities and events to support them in considering their future options and learning about educational pathways available to them. The Uni Connect Programme The North East Uni Connect Programme is part of the national Uni Connect Programme which is funded by the Office for Students (OfS). Uni Connect involves 29 partnerships across England.