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Modernised Contextual Data Service (MCDS)
This year, data on verified free school meal information for Independent School, Northern Irish and Welsh
First exam year since pandemic sees record numbers entering higher education
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college after sitting their
CCEA summer 22 reserve series
UCAS has been asked by the Department of Education (Northern Ireland) to provide further information
Five things on my mind for Confirmation and Clearing 2022
By Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS.
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
Qualifications awarding 2022
It has been confirmed that SQA Results Day will be on Tuesday 9 August 2022, and A Level Results Day
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
Advice regarding applicants from some countries
One of our technology suppliers has been required by US control and sanction laws to implement a restriction
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
Reminder: Expressions of interest to join our new nation policy groups
Over the last few months, we have been reviewing our advisory group structure.
Expressions of interest to join our new Nation Policy Groups
Over the last few months, we have been reviewing our advisory group structure. To ensure alignment with
Advisory Group minutes
The minutes and presentations from the following meetings are now available on the Group’s webpage.
The awarding of qualifications this summer
As you will be aware qualifications are being awarded based on teacher assessed grades this summer.
Customer engagement
At UCAS, we’ve been reviewing our approach to customer engagement. Please watch the short video below
Qualification updates
We wanted to provide you with some new information about qualifications, and make you aware of a forthcoming
Universities and admissions leaders encourage students to be ambitious with their 2021 applications
Students applying for degree courses that start in autumn 2021 should be ambitious with their choices,
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
Rise in number of students planning to start university this autumn
Most undergraduate applicants have now chosen which of their university or college offers to accept,
Reminder: Undergraduate Advisory Group – invitation for new members
The UCAS Undergraduate Advisory Group is looking for six new members.
Advisory groups summary report
During February and March, we hosted ten advisory groups, and engaged with 110 attendees.