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
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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
Reminder: ODBC-link decommissioning
As the start of the 2024 cycle approaches we like to remind you that we are decommissioning our ODBC-link
The teacher’s role in building careers into the curriculum
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
Second-highest ever number of UK 18-year-olds apply to university or college by January deadline
The number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on
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
Record number of disadvantaged students accepted onto higher education courses in 2022
More students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have secured university and college undergraduate
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
Advice regarding applicants from some countries
One of our technology suppliers has been required by US control and sanction laws to implement a restriction
ODBC-link decommissioning
As you will be aware we are decommissioning our ODBC-link service in December 2023
Professional Development Platform updates
We’re implementing new security measures on the platform to tailor your learning experience, meaning
Strong demand but slight dip for ‘early deadline’ university courses
The number of UK 18-year-olds applying for the most selective university courses has fallen slightly,
UCAS announces new appointments to Board and Council
UCAS is delighted to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees, which governs the activities
First exam year since pandemic sees record numbers entering higher education
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college after sitting their
2022 cycle test data – including Star J/X
We remain on track to close the 2022 cycle and flag applications as ‘old’ in the HEP1 test environment
2023 cycle contextual data update
In addition to information given through the application process, we offer providers a contextual data
Record progression to higher education for exam-sitting students
This year, 19% more 18 year olds in the UK have gained a place at their firm or insurance choice compared
Update on FSM data for Wales applicants
We are pleased to announce that free school meals (FSM) information on Welsh 18-year-old applicants will