UCAS Chair announces Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications, as UCAS Chief Executive
Dr Jo Saxton, the current Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications is to join UCAS as its new Chief Executive.
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UCAS Chair announces Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications, as UCAS Chief Executive
Dr Jo Saxton, the current Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications is to join UCAS as its new Chief Executive.
Highest number ever of students accepted through Clearing
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new UCAS data shows.
79% of UK 18-year-old applicants receiving results gain place at first choice university
As hundreds of thousands of students across the UK receive their exam results, new UCAS figures show that 79% have gained a place at their first choice of university or college.
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Nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students gain first choice university place
New UCAS figures show nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students have been accepted by their firm choice of university.
A letter to students in advance of results day
Ofqual and UCAS have written to students today (18 July) who will receive their results on 17 August 2023.
UK 18-year-olds make record number of applications for computing courses
Record numbers of choices have been made by UK 18-year-old applicants to computing, new UCAS data shows.
New report highlights soaring demand for apprenticeships
Today UCAS, along with the Sutton Trust, is publishing our flagship new report, 'Where next? What influences the choices of would-be apprentices?'.
Three in five do not pursue apprenticeships because they cannot find one, say UCAS and Sutton Trust
Creating more high-quality apprenticeships across the UK could help meet soaring demand while tackling talent shortages, according to a new UCAS and Sutton Trust report released today (6 July).
Changes to admissions tests in 2023
Some universities require students to sit an admissions test as part of the application process. The tests help level the playing field, allowing for fairer comparison of students from all educational backgrounds.
Growing demand for higher education could boost equality of access for the most disadvantaged students
A projected 30% increase in applicants by 2030 could open up significant opportunities for equality of access to higher education, according to UCAS.
UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire
UCAS Chief Executive, Clare Marchant, will leave the organisation later this year to take up the role of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Gloucestershire.
Apprenticeship interest could hit half a million by 2030, says UCAS
Students interested in apprenticeships could surge to half a million by the end of the decade, according to UCAS.
UCAS asks: How do we accommodate a million applicants?
New insight from UCAS is highlighting the rapidly increasing pressure that is likely to faced in the student housing sector, with a projected 30% increase in higher education applicants by 2030.
Expand universities and colleges to meet soaring demand, say leading education thinkers
A projected 30% increase in demand for higher education means universities and colleges will need to expand, and students will have to think differently about their post-secondary choices, according to leading education thinkers.
Work experience vs. experiences of work
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
UCAS kickstarts national debate on access to UK higher education as competition grows
New figures released from UCAS today indicate we could see up to 30% more higher education applicants over the remainder of the decade, intensifying competition for places and posing risks to disadvantaged students.