Edward Astle appointed new Chair of UCAS Board of Trustees
UCAS is delighted to announce the appointment of Edward Astle as the new independent chair of its Board
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Edward Astle appointed new Chair of UCAS Board of Trustees
UCAS is delighted to announce the appointment of Edward Astle as the new independent chair of its Board
Supporting international students applying to courses with an October deadline
University applications can be a stressful process for both students and their advisers. For those applying
Pandemic inspires ‘future nurses’ with a welcome increase in school and college leavers looking to enter the profession
A record number of 18-year-olds applied to study nursing in England in 2021, with the COVID pandemic
More high achieving students secure competitive university places
For the first time, more than 100,000 UK 18 year olds were accepted onto courses at the most competitive
Nursing applications soar as UCAS publishes latest undergraduate applicant analysis
Over 60,000 people are keen to be part of the fightback against coronavirus and embark on a career in
New UCAS insight shows health and social care professions among the most diverse and welcoming – with courses still open for new applications
Degree courses training our next generation of health and social care professionals are continuing to
2024 sees more 18-year-olds apply for higher education
The number of UK 18-year-olds and international students applying for a place in higher education has
Highest number of students sharing disability and mental health conditions secure place at university
More students than ever before feel comfortable in sharing a disability or mental health condition when
Three in five with experience of being in care given no guidance when applying to higher education
Students who have spent time in care have high hopes about going to university or college, yet 60% receive
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
450% increase in student mental health declarations over last decade but progress still needed to address declarations stigma
Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in the willingness of students to talk about
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
UCAS launches scholarships tool to help students find funding for study and living costs
Nearly half cite financial support as being key to decisions about going to university or college.
When the future feels fuzzy: helping students gain clarity – or not
It’s tempting to assume that students who have a clear plan are “sorted”, and that those who don’t are
UCAS announces Tariff points rollout for apprenticeships
Apprenticeships will be allocated UCAS Tariff points from next year, UCAS has announced today (13 December).
Young adult carers motivated to study university courses that benefit society, UCAS report reveals
Thousands of young adult carers are choosing courses at university or college with a clear social or
The teacher’s role in building careers into the curriculum
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
Why degree apprenticeships are a win-win for students, universities and employers
By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head
LGBT+ freshers looking forward to being open and out at university, new UCAS research shows
LGBT+ students beginning university or college increasingly see higher education as an opportunity to