Number of disadvantaged Scottish students getting a university place hits record high
A record number of Scottish 17 and 18-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have secured
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Number of disadvantaged Scottish students getting a university place hits record high
A record number of Scottish 17 and 18-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have secured
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New personal statement to help level the playing field for disadvantaged students
Personal statements are set to change, creating a level playing field for all applicants, UCAS has announced
Virtual work experience helping students gain job skills without leaving the house
Any student exploring their options through UCAS can now experience the world of work, anywhere and at
UCAS announces new initiatives to encourage students from low-income families to apply for university
A new package of support targeting students who might disregard university as an option for them, because
UCAS Board Chair Trudy Norris-Grey steps down
UCAS Chair Trudy Norris-Grey has announced that she plans to step down from the role at the end of December
New online community for careers advisers supported by UCAS
The Careers Circle is a new online community for careers advisers to share ideas, develop their practice
February update 2024
This month’s updates include the latest news on changes for 2025 undergraduate applications and how to
Connecting Futures: UCAS and Unibuddy's new online chat matches students for an inside look at uni life
Students applying through UCAS can now get an insider’s view into life and learning on campus through
UCAS launches new apprenticeships service as demand hits all-time high
Hundreds of thousands of students interested in becoming an apprentice can explore all their options
79% of UK 18-year-old applicants receiving results gain place at first choice university
As hundreds of thousands of students across the UK receive their exam results, new UCAS figures show
Growing demand for higher education could boost equality of access for the most disadvantaged students
A projected 30% increase in applicants by 2030 could open up significant opportunities for equality of
UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire
UCAS Chief Executive, Clare Marchant, will leave the organisation later this year to take up the role
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
The teacher’s role in building careers into the curriculum
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
Helping students think about money while choosing a university
Tom Allingham from Save the Student, shares their latest advice and guidance.
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
UCAS contributes £3.3bn to the UK economy each year, new report finds
UCAS brings annual benefits worth £3.3bn to the UK economy by matching students to courses they might
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