Our free webinars cover a range of topics to help you – including international updates, apprenticeships, and careers advice.
Upcoming webinars
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Adviser Live: June international update | All the latest news for international advisers in June. Sam Sykes and Carolyn Mindos, Principal Reform Lead at UCAS look ahead at 2025 applications and share all the latest guidance for advisers writing references. | 05 June 2024 | 09:15 | Register here |
Adviser Live: June UK update | All the latest news for UK based advisers in June. Sam Sykes and Carolyn Mindos, Principal Reform Lead at UCAS look ahead at 2025 applications and share all the latest guidance for advisers writing references. | 05 June 2024 | 15:45 | Register here |
Expert voices: Preparing for results day | We're joined by experts from across the education sector to support advisers with the latest insight in the lead up to results day. | 19 June 2024 | 15:45 | Register here |
On-demand webinars
We've recorded our previous webinars, so if you've missed any of them you can watch them in your own time...
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Expert voices: Personal statements |
Top tips on how to support students starting their personal statements. | Play back |
Expert voices: Apprenticeships |
The latest news from UCAS on apprenticeships, how to support successful applications, and what new resources are available. |
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Adviser Live: May international update |
How to prepare for Confirmation and Clearing 2024 and the plan for results day. |
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Adviser Live: May UK update |
How to prepare for Confirmation and Clearing 2024 and the plan for results day. |
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Adviser Live: April UK update |
Preparation for the 2025 cycle and what tools are available on the adviser portal. |
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Adviser Live: March international update |
What you need to know to support students making applications for 2025 entry. |
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Adviser Live: March UK update |
What you need to know to support students making applications for 2025 entry. |
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Adviser Live: February international update |
All the news for international advisers in February. Sam Sykes answers your questions on supporting applications. |
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Adviser Live: February UK update | All the news for UK based advisers in February. Sam Sykes answers your questions on supporting applications and shares what support is available for your students during National Apprenticeship Week. | Play back |
Adviser Live: January international update | All the news for international advisers in January. Sam Sykes answers all your questions on supporting applications as we head towards the January deadline. | Play back |
Adviser Live: January UK update | All the news for UK based advisers in January. Sam Sykes answers all your questions on supporting applications as we head towards the January deadline. | Play back |
Expert voices: Focus on Scotland | Join our next webinar for those teachers supporting students based in Scotland. We’re joined by Skills Development Scotland, University of Strathclyde and aerospace engineering company Leonardo, to hear about all the opportunities and support available for students exploring their options in Scotland. | Play back |
Adviser Live: December international update | All the latest news for international advisers in December, and Sam Sykes answering questions on supporting applications. | Play back |
Adviser Live: December UK update | All the latest news for UK advisers in December, and Sam Sykes answering questions on supporting applications. | Play back |
Expert voices: Focus on Wales | We're joined by Careers Wales, University of South Wales, and local employers, to explore all the opportunities available for students studying in Wales. | Play back |
Adviser Live: November international update | Find out all the latest news for international advisers in November, with Sam Sykes answering questions on supporting applications. | Play back |
Adviser Live: November UK update | Find out all the latest news for UK advisers in November, with Sam Sykes answering questions on supporting applications. | Play back |
Expert voices: Supporting international students to study in the UK | We were joined by Harry Anderson from Universities UK International, Tremaine Maskall, an international student studying in the UK, and Des Cutchey from UCAS International. | Play back |
Adviser Live: October UK update | Find out all the latest news for UK advisers in October, with Sam Sykes answering questions on supporting applications. | Play back |
Adviser Live: October international update | Find out all the latest news for international advisers in October, with Sam Sykes answering questions on supporting applications. | Play back |
Expert voices: AI and the future of admissions |
Find out all the latest news on Chat GPT and how students can use it to support their applications. |
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Adviser Live: September UK update | Find out all the latest news for UK advisers this month and ask Sam Sykes any questions on supporting applications. | Play back |
Adviser Live: September international update | Find out all the latest news for international advisers this month and ask Sam Sykes any questions on supporting applications. | Play back |
Results day – ask the experts | Find out all the latest insight on Confirmation and Clearing for your students. | Play back |
Preparing for results day | Danny Matthews from Lowell, Susie Kilburn from City, University of London, and Elliot Newstead from University of Leicester join us to share their top tips and help you prepare your students for results day. | Play back |
Confirmation and Clearing insights for international advisers | Our panel of international recruitment experts discuss the latest insights on offer-making and Clearing for this year’s international applicants. | Play back |
Confirmation and Clearing insights for 2023 | Everything you need to support your students in making key decisions about their future. Our panel of experts discuss the latest insights on offer-making and Clearing for this year’s applicants. | Play back |
UK university applications – places, visas, and more | If you support students moving to the UK to study, find out all the latest guidance from our admissions experts. | Play back |
Reference guidance for 2024 undergraduate entry (11 May) | Find out about changes to references for 2024 entry. We’ll take you through the new reference requirements step-by-step. | Play back |
UCAS Reforming Admissions Workshop (11 May) | Help us shape the future of admissions and UCAS’ development in this space. Sam Sykes was joined by UCAS staff across the business to share plans for the future and hear your feedback. | Play back |
Reference guidance for 2024 undergraduate entry (27 April) | Find out about changes to references for 2024 entry. We’ll take you through the new reference requirements step-by-step. | Play back |
Understanding the 2024 application cycle landscape | Everything you need to know about the new cycle to help support your planning, including the latest information on changes for 2024 applications. | Play back |
UCAS Reforming Admissions Workshop (30 March) |
Help us shape the future of admissions and UCAS’ development in this space. Sam Sykes was joined by UCAS staff across the business to share plans for the future and hear your feedback. | Play back |
Reference guidance for 2024 undergraduate entry (30 March) |
Find out about changes to references for 2024 entry. We take you through the new reference requirements step-by-step. | 09:30 – play back |
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Kickstarting their research journey | Hear the latest advice on how you can support your students as they start exploring all their options. | Play back |
Cost of living feature: what to consider when applying | We hear from a panel of experts, including the Student Loans Company, about how advisers can support students when making decisions about their future. | Play back |
Making smart replies to offers | We're joined by expert admissions officers from Bangor University, University of Bath, and Durham University, to look at the latest insight on offer-making in 2023 and answer your questions. | Play back |
Supporting successful apprenticeship applications | We hear from a panel of experts across different sectors on how you can support apprenticeship applications in a competitive landscape. | Play back |
UCAS application clinic | We're joined by university admission officers from Nottingham Trent University, Wolverhampton University, Loughborough University, and the Univeristy of Leicester, who will be sharing application hints and tricks – common mistakes to avoid, what to focus on, and how to give your students the best chances of success. | Play back |
Events and open days – supporting preparation | We are joined in the studio by Leon Harris, University of Hertfordshire, and Oliver Stacey, University of South Wales. We’ll be finding out how to make the most of UCAS Discovery Exhibitions and open days, and what preparation you can be doing with your students now, so they can ask the right questions and make informed decisions about their final five choices. | Play back |
Helping students make smart choices | We'll be talking to experts on what a smart use of the five choices looks like, with some of the most insightful admissions experts from different universities and colleges in the UK. | Play back |
Careers advice – early engagement guidance | Research tells us that early careers advice is key, especially for disadvantaged students. In this session, Career Coach and Consultant, Gina Visram, shares how to build careers education into your curriculum, ensuring young people see the widest opportunities available to them. | Play back |
Latest news on apprenticeships | Anna Morrison CBE, Director of Amazing Apprenticeships, and Julia Bateson, Head of Degrees and Apprenticeships at TechSkills, join us to share what apprenticeships can offer your students. | Play back |
Back to school: top tips on references and personal statements | Mike Nicholson from University of Cambridge, Andy Chamberlain from CAAT, and Liz Baily from Medic Mentor Education join us live to give you the latest insight on applications and admissions tests for your students, as we approach the 15 October deadline. | Play back |
Ask the experts: Preparing for results day | Careers coach and consultant, Gina Visram, joins us to help teachers prepare for results day. | Play back |
Understanding all the options for your students | Apprenticeships, internships, careers, gap years – what you need to know. | Play back |
Careers advice clinic | John Walker from the Careers Development Institute shares all the latest news on careers support for schools. | Play back |
Conservatoires – ask the experts | Find out how you can support those students interested in the performing arts. | Play back |
Supporting students through Clearing | How to support your students in making key decisions about their future. Our panel of experts discuss the latest insights on offer-making and Clearing for this year’s applicants. | Play back |
New for the 2023 cycle | Everything you need to know about the new cycle, including the latest information on the new fair admissions code of practice, T Levels, Tariff updates, and more. | Play back |
Careers advice 101 | Careers education and guidance specialist John Walker, from Careers Development Institute, joined us to share his expert advice on the need for strategic leadership of careers work, and his top tips on delivering careers advice in a school/college group setting, to ensure effective outcomes are achieved for students. | Play back |
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