Database update to HEP test environments
As part of our ongoing maintenance of systems, we will be upgrading the databases used by XML-Link and
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Database update to HEP test environments
As part of our ongoing maintenance of systems, we will be upgrading the databases used by XML-Link and
Are your contacts up to date?
As we enter the new year and a busy period, we encourage you to update your contacts.
Discover the 2022 Impact Report
The 2022 UCAS Impact Report analysed survey responses of more than 2,400 students and recent graduates
Equal Consideration Date (ECD)
The January equal consideration date (ECD) will be 25 January for 2023.
UCAS contributes £3.3bn to the UK economy each year, new report finds
UCAS brings annual benefits worth £3.3bn to the UK economy by matching students to courses they might
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
University Accommodation Insights
The demand for accommodation in some University towns and cities is growing.
Changes to a self-service portal request template
We have expanded the number of systems that have access to them managed by an IP address.
ODBC-link decommissioning
As you will be aware we are decommissioning our ODBC-link service in December 2023
Join our International Advisory Group!
We are looking to broaden and strengthen the representation of key stakeholders in the international
Next steps: what is the experience of students from a care background in education?
Next week we will be releasing new research around care experienced students.
Next steps: what is the experience of students from a care background in education?
On Wednesday 30 November we will be releasing new research around care experienced students.
Estranged Students Solidarity Week
The annual ‘Estranged Students Solidarity Week’ (21 – 25 November), run by Stand Alone raises awareness
Next steps: what is the experience of students from a care background in education?
On Thursday 17 November we will be releasing new research around care experienced students.
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,
15 October deadline stats
On Thursday 27 October, we will be publishing sector-level data from the 15 October deadline.
A reminder from the Verification Team
The Verification Team often sees an increase in fraudulent applications towards the end of the cycle.