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The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Virtual Open Days
19th November 2025 • Virtual and digital, Postgraduate
Edinburgh
Chloe's story
From being estranged from her family and homeless at 16, to studying at the University of Oxford, Chloe shares her advice for estranged students considering applying to university.
Applying to university if you are experiencing estrangement
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about making an application to a university or college higher education course as a student not supported by either of their parents (known as 'estranged').
Career goals: Pilot
Rosanna shares the highs and lows of being a commercial pilot, her route to qualifying, plus some words of encouragement for young girls who want to reach for the sky.
HE provider good practice briefing for students who participated in WP and outreach activities
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.
Recruit new talent
We’ll share your vacancies directly with the world’s biggest talent pool of students and graduates. Our dedicated jobs board and precision-targeting campaigns enable employers to advertise and connect to innovative candidates who'd love to work for you.
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.
Supporting disabled students
More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.
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.
Apprenticeships: Discover the extraordinary
We brought together industry leaders, inspiring speakers, and thought-provoking discussions to explore how apprenticeships unlock opportunities and connect employers with the next generation of talent.
Delving deeper into international student mobility
Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser at UCAS, and Ruth Neville, PhD student at Liverpool University.21 Sept 2023, 10:18
Sharing a mental health condition: What you need to know
Sharing that you have a mental health condition can feel daunting – Student Minds has some expert advice
Student Minds26 Jul 2023, 10:10
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
Why it’s time for everyone to ‘think international’
With the 2023 update to UK Government’s International Education Strategy (IES) and UCAS projecting that
Des Cutchey, International Development Lead, and Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser30 May 2023, 12:41
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
Disabled students make diversity and inclusion a priority when making their choices
UCAS29 Jun 2022, 14:10
Personalisation is becoming essential in intentional recruitment
Des Cutchey is Managing Director at UCAS International. He has been involved in the international education
Des Cutchey, UCAS International and Linda Liu, College Board27 May 2022, 14:24
Ten ways to incorporate AI planning in the year ahead
Rose Luckin is Professor of Learner Centred Design at UCL Knowledge Lab, specialising in the intersection
Shape of the 2025 cycle ahead of results day
UCAS has released the undergraduate applicant data for the June 30 deadline, which shows that the total
How to support your students making an apprenticeship application
Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)
Global Insights: What are the experiences of Chinese students in the UK?’
On Monday this week, UCAS released its latest report: ‘Global Insights: What are the experiences of Chinese
Personal statements will not be changing for 2024 entry
Students have mixed views on the personal statement.
Disabled students need earlier support to enter higher education
Disabled applicants need earlier support to transition to higher education in the UK, according to a
The UK continues to be a top destination for study, with applications set to rise by almost 50% within five years
Students from across the globe still hold the UK’s universities and colleges in the highest regard, with
Supporting parents is key to unlocking the UK’s next generation of apprentices
The key influencers of young people making decisions about their choices after school are unaware of
20/20 vision: Aiming high while the population is low
Richard O’Kelly, from our Analysis and Insights Team, looks at applications in the 2020 undergraduate
Meet our apprentices at UCAS
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2019, three apprentices at UCAS discuss why they chose the apprenticeship
Rising star from Fife wins UCAS Conservatoires’ Take the Spotlight competition
Liam Vincent-Kilbride, from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, has been announced as the winner of
2016 applicant figures (interim) – December
The December interim applicant statistics for the 2016 cycle will be published on Thursday 7 January.