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Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.

Have a dream job in mind? See what it takes to get there with our comprehensive guides…

It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.

Robbie, Katy Friend, and Risper Okello explore how campus involvement can transform your university experience, from joining societies to trying new sports and building friendships through extracurricular activities.

Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.

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 is your opportunity to talk to lots of different universities, colleges, employers, and other experts about anything to do with uni or apprenticeships and, most importantly, to ask questions.

If you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of a child aged 17 or under, you may be able to access additional support while studying.

Make sure you're best prepared to start your studies by making the most of the support available to you.

Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.

Studying a subject at university level and living in student accommodation might be two brand new experiences for you. Here’s an idea of the support that will be available in your student halls or shared house.

A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.

Balancing studying with family life can present challenges, so students with parenting responsibilities will find it useful to know what support they can access to manage their priorities. Here, we offer some practical tips to advisers helping them along their journey to higher education.

Adapting to life in a new country comes with unexpected challenges and moments of growth. Discover what culture shock really feels like, how to navigate unfamiliar social norms, and practical ways to find your community while embracing student life in the UK.

In this episode, we explore what makes UK universities unique, from institution types and regional differences to academic expectations and grading systems.

Finding somewhere you'll be happy to live is an important part of uni life.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

Universities and colleges have teams in place to make sure students are able to get the right support for their individual needs. This guide will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision.

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.