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Going to university or college is a major milestone for students and their families, marking a time of change, excitement, and new independence. We’ve gathered both qualitative and quantitative insights to understand what they really need from their institutions during this pivotal time.

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.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who have been in receipt of free school meals (FSM). Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Joy Elliott-Bowman, Director of Policy and Development, Independent Higher Education (IHE)

Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder

Ben Jordan, Head of Policy, UCAS

Higher and degree apprenticeships aren’t just an increasingly popular form of education. We know they’re already playing an essential role in workforce planning.

Join us on Thursday 10 February to discover how best to target your preferred applicants

Find key information from UCAS, including our corporate strategy, Annual Report, and End of Cycle Reports.

Discover how to sign up to upcoming webinars, and play back the ones you missed.

Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees

If you want to join the medical world professionally, you’ll need more than a spoonful of experience and the right dose of research to write the perfect personal statement.

In its newest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, in partnership with the Unite Foundation, examines the educational experiences of students from a care background.

Discover tailored Outreach Connection Service opportunities for your students in the adviser portal.

The next generation want more from their professional lives – so how can employers engage with their values?

The UK construction industry needs to recruit more workers and diversify it’s workforce – how can this be achieved?

From missed grades to over-achieving, we cover how to navigate any situation on results day.

Exam season is an intense time for students, so we’ve got some handy tips to help you support the young people in your life with revision tips and how to manage their stress (and yours).