UCAS Chair announces Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications, as UCAS Chief Executive
Dr Jo Saxton, the current Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications is to join UCAS as its new Chief Executive.
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UCAS Chair announces Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications, as UCAS Chief Executive
Dr Jo Saxton, the current Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications is to join UCAS as its new Chief Executive.
Highest number ever of students accepted through Clearing
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new
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
Your students can join UCAS’ Student Advisory Group!
Find out how your students can take part and share the details below.
Nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students gain first choice university place
New UCAS figures show nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students have been accepted by their firm
UK 18-year-olds make record number of applications for computing courses
Record numbers of choices have been made by UK 18-year-old applicants to computing, new UCAS data shows.
New report highlights soaring demand for apprenticeships
Today UCAS, along with the Sutton Trust, is publishing our flagship new report, 'Where next? What influences
Three in five do not pursue apprenticeships because they cannot find one, say UCAS and Sutton Trust
Creating more high-quality apprenticeships across the UK could help meet soaring demand while tackling
Changes to admissions tests in 2023
Some universities require students to sit an admissions test as part of the application process. The
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
Apprenticeship interest could hit half a million by 2030, says UCAS
Students interested in apprenticeships could surge to half a million by the end of the decade, according
UCAS asks: How do we accommodate a million applicants?
New insight from UCAS is highlighting the rapidly increasing pressure that is likely to faced in the
Work experience vs. experiences of work
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
The teacher’s role in building careers into the curriculum
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
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
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
Strong demand but slight dip for ‘early deadline’ university courses
The number of UK 18-year-olds applying for the most selective university courses has fallen slightly,