Work experience vs. experiences of work
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
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Work experience vs. experiences of work
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
UCAS kickstarts national debate on access to UK higher education as competition grows
New figures released from UCAS today indicate we could see up to 30% more higher education applicants
Personal statements will not be changing for 2024 entry
Students have mixed views on the personal statement.
Second-highest ever number of UK 18-year-olds apply to university or college by January deadline
The number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on
Why degree apprenticeships are a win-win for students, universities and employers
By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head
Record number of disadvantaged students accepted onto higher education courses in 2022
More students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have secured university and college undergraduate
Three in five with experience of being in care given no guidance when applying to higher education
Students who have spent time in care have high hopes about going to university or college, yet 60% receive
UCAS announces new appointments to Board and Council
UCAS is delighted to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees, which governs the activities
Record proportion of Scottish students accepted at their first-choice university
A record proportion of Scottish students are celebrating gaining their place at their first choice university.
Disadvantaged students show confidence in applications as they approach exams
A record number of disadvantaged students have applied to start university or college this autumn, new
UCAS end of cycle 2021: strong demand for UK HE amidst a global pandemic
Today marks the final UCAS 2021 End of Cycle release, with new data breaking down individual university
LGBT+ freshers looking forward to being open and out at university, new UCAS research shows
LGBT+ students beginning university or college increasingly see higher education as an opportunity to
Record number of students accepted into their first choice of university
A record 395,770 students, up 8% from 365,500 in 2020, have a confirmed place on their first choice of
Spending power of students resilient and robust despite Covid chaos
Closed sixth forms, cancelled exams, reassessed grades, and many were furloughed from their part time
Nursing applications soar as UCAS publishes latest undergraduate applicant analysis
Over 60,000 people are keen to be part of the fightback against coronavirus and embark on a career in
Students turn to technology with university choices
New subject data from UCAS shows a big shift towards technology-based degrees mirroring recent trends,
UCAS analysis shows potential for step change in equality by 2030
The UK’s 38 most selective universities would each only need to admit an additional 70 students from
UCAS appoints first independent Chair to Board of Trustees
An experienced digital leader, with a passion for education and the opportunities it opens up, has been
More students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds across the UK are set to start degrees this autumn
More students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds across the UK are set to start degrees this autumn,
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds more likely than ever to be accepted into university on results day
Students are receiving their qualification results this morning and signing in to UCAS Track. Record