Breaking down the barriers: How schools can champion apprenticeships
By Siobhan Williams – previously an Employability and Progression Coordinator at a technical college
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Breaking down the barriers: How schools can champion apprenticeships
By Siobhan Williams – previously an Employability and Progression Coordinator at a technical college
How to support your students making an apprenticeship application
Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)
How to help your students crack their CV
Caroline Green, award-winning career development expert, shares the latest guidance on CV writing.
Five ways students can shortlist their options in the Hub
The UCAS Hub gives the power of choice to your students, with each student enjoying an experience as
Number of disadvantaged students getting a place at university hits record high
A record number of disadvantaged students have secured a place at university and college this year, according
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
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
2024 sees more 18-year-olds apply for higher education
The number of UK 18-year-olds and international students applying for a place in higher education has
Rising popularity of creative arts among Chinese students can help maintain UK’s competitive global position
UK universities should take advantage of Chinese students’ rising interest in creative arts degrees to
Highest number of students sharing disability and mental health conditions secure place at university
More students than ever before feel comfortable in sharing a disability or mental health condition when
Highest number of students sharing disability and mental health conditions secure place at university
On Thursday, we will be publishing the Sector level End of Cycle data for the 2023 cycle.
We have updated access expiry dates in the HEP test environments
We have unlocked and updated the expiry date on all of the XML-Link access logins in our HEP test environments.
UCAS Data for HESA statutory returns (Star J) 2023 – available on 23 November 2023
We’re pleased to confirm the UCAS Data for Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) statutory returns
Notification of Changes to the QAA Access to HE Diploma qualification from 1 August 2024
Changes to the Access to HE Diploma for implementation from 1 August 2024 (except where indicated) will
How to support student choices in Wales
Are you a teacher or adviser supporting students exploring their options in Wales?
HESA Statutory return Data Update
On Wednesday 8 November we archived the 2022 HESA data to allow us to prepare systems for the generated
HEP1 test environment availability
We are pleased to confirm that the HEP1 test environment will be available until 20:00 Monday to Friday
Preparing for HESA data delivery/closure of 2023 cycle
Clear down of HESA data: in preparation for the delivery of data for your 2023 cycle statutory HESA return