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Birmingham Newman University - open day event
18th April 2026 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Birmingham
Birmingham Newman University - open day event
20th June 2026 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Birmingham
Birmingham Newman University - open day event
15th August 2026 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Birmingham
Birmingham Newman University - open day event
3rd October 2026 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Birmingham
Birmingham Newman University - open day event
21st November 2026 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Birmingham
Leeds Trinity University - Postgraduate Open Evening (Leeds City Campus)
6th May 2026 • Postgraduate
Leeds
Leeds Trinity University - Postgraduate Open Evening (Main Campus, Horsforth)
6th May 2026 • Postgraduate
Horsforth, Leeds
I am an international student, so I will be studying away from my family – is this the same …
I am supporting a close family member with a life-threatening illness – should I tell the university?
Why would a university or college want to know if I am estranged from my family?
Where can I get more information about applying to university as a carer?
How is information about being from an Armed Forces family used?
I’m not sure which option to choose – what is the difference?
What do you mean by ‘estranged’?
What do you mean by a ‘caring responsibility’?
How much rent should a student pay?
Before you go to uni, you’ll probably have lots of questions about paying for your accommodation. Here’s an idea of rent, other costs, funding, and how to pay.
How to get support from your universities and colleges
If your relationship with your parents or carers has broken down (also known as ‘estranged’), there are people you can turn to for help when you research your options, start your application, or think about your transition to university or college.
Supporting students experiencing parental estrangement
Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.
When to step in, when to step back: A parent's guide to university support
Find out how you can best support your child as they transition to university or college and discover their independence.
Why I chose an apprenticeship instead of A levels
Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.
Widening access and participation
How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.
Maisy, Level 6 software engineering apprentice
Maisy Sinclair is in her third year of a four-year degree apprenticeship in software engineering, in digital partnership with PwC and Queen's University Belfast.
HE provider good practice briefing for students from UK Armed Forces Families (Service children)
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
How to write UCAS Undergraduate references
We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write a reference for a UCAS Undergraduate applicant.
Students with imprisoned parents
Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. If you choose to disclose that you are a student with an imprisoned parent it will not negatively impact your application – it gives context to your circumstances.
Supporting children with imprisoned parents
Students with imprisoned parents are often overlooked, but they may face challenges when considering their next steps and making choices about their futures. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help them explore their options and get the right support.
Ben's Story - Online Support for Students Through a Family Health Crisis
If you're a student and someone in your family has a life-threatening illness such as cancer, Hope Support
Duration: 04:0518 Apr 2025, 20:09
How To Get Online Support for Students Through a Family Health Crisis
Hope is a charity supporting students when a close family member is very ill. In this tutorial, find
Duration: 02:5418 Apr 2025, 20:09
Driving aspiration, empowering confidence, and informing decisions
A whistlestop tour of our Project Next Generation Themes Report
7 Nov 2023, 08:17
Guiding lights: Unveiling the true influencers of young people
‘Influencer’ has become a charged term in recent years, with connotations of social media’s negative
17 Oct 2023, 12:51
The 3 Cs: how student mindsets are changing as Clearing kicks off
There’s not much we talk about more often than student mindset, but there’s not much more important.
18 Jul 2023, 08:52
Finding balance: Understanding the shifting priorities of Gen Z in higher education and career aspirations
Edward McClaran & Vicky Downie, Principal Insight Consultants, UCAS5 Dec 2023, 11:24
A journey of diversity: From Romania to UCAS via the University of Worcester
In 2011, I embarked on a life-changing adventure: I was going to leave Romania to become an international
Teona Droc, Customer Experience Manager, UCAS16 Nov 2023, 13:18
Children of prisoners: Forgotten, invisible, and HE needs to act
Students with imprisoned parents are a disadvantaged group who need support throughout their educational
Pippa Blythe, Widening Participation Project Coordinator, University of Cambridge12 Jul 2023, 08:53
Getting to number one – understanding the decision-making factors of WP students
It’s the warm season – for both the weather and conversion strategies in student recruitment. But while
Vicky Downie, Principal Insight Consultant 15 Jun 2023, 07:50
The influence of cost of living on student decision making
Jo Richards, our Senior Insight Lead, examines how the cost of living crisis will influence student decision
Jo Richards, Senior Insight Lead, UCAS12 Apr 2023, 10:30
Student Lifestyle Report 2023 - The cost of living
On Wednesday 22nd March, we’re publishing the first chapter in our brand new Student Lifestyle Report
Ollie Wells21 Mar 2023, 15:44
Making informed HE choices without support from your family
Susan Darlington, Partnership Assistant at Go Higher West Yorkshire 26 Jan 2023, 08:19
UCAS expands fee waiver to care leavers after tens of thousands on free school meals benefit from first scheme
Care leavers will no longer have to pay to apply to university or college in a move that UCAS hopes could
Green Careers Week: 3 – 8 November 2025
Top ten tips from James Wilmot, Head of Careers at Priory School
UCAS ‘Uni-cyclists’ back at work after epic commute for cancer charity
Cyclists from UCAS are celebrating after a 250-mile ride from Land’s End back to their Cheltenham offices
Helping estranged students
Earlier this year, we published information for students who don’t have the support of their family.
Nurturing wellbeing in careers: Support for you and your students
Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)
Service Children’s Progression Alliance
the Service Children’s Progression Alliance has developed a resource to help admissions teams support
Gatsby Benchmark 6: What it means for advisers supporting students
Careers Adviser Caroline Green, RCDP, shares her advice for advisers tackling Gatsby Benchmark 6 – Experiences
New Scholarships tool: Helping your students find additional support
Five ways the UCAS Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants search tool can help you support your students.