An Extra route to university opens up for thousands of students
Students looking to start university or college this autumn can now use UCAS Extra to try and secure
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An Extra route to university opens up for thousands of students
Students looking to start university or college this autumn can now use UCAS Extra to try and secure
Record number of Hong Kong students at UK universities, UCAS reveals
A record number of applicants from Hong Kong have been accepted into UK higher education (HE), the admissions
Just days left before university application deadline, UCAS reminds students
Students applying for university or college this autumn have until 18:00 on Wednesday 15 January 2014
Read Hefce’s guide on how higher education providers in England are held to account
A short guide to how universities, colleges and other providers in England are regulated.
Archaeology student wins UCAS/Times writing competition
An archaeology student has won by revealing how 'Iceman Otzi' brought her subject to life.
Demand for undergraduate higher education
Detailed report exploring demand for full-time UK undergraduate higher education in 2013.
UCAS reports 3.5% increase in applications to higher education
UCAS comment on application statistics and rates published on 30 January 2013.
More school leavers living at home for university and college study
The number of UK 18-year-olds living at home while studying at university or college has increased to
Making employer encounters meaningful: Meeting Gatsby Benchmark 5
Caroline Green, RCDP, explores why Gatsby Benchmark 5, 'encounters with employers', is central to strong
Gatsby Benchmark 4 and the new statutory duty: Why curriculum is now careers territory
In the latest of the series, Caroline Green, a registered careers development professional, shares practical
Gatsby Benchmark 3: What you need to know now
Caroline Green, a registered careers development professional, shares practical tools to help advisers
Green Careers Week: 3 – 8 November 2025
Top ten tips from James Wilmot, Head of Careers at Priory School
Ten ways to incorporate AI planning in the year ahead
Rose Luckin is Professor of Learner Centred Design at UCL Knowledge Lab, specialising in the intersection
Work experience reimagined – ten ways to engage employers
Careers adviser, James Wilmot, shares his top ten tips for engaging employers to create meaningful work
Number of UK 18-year-olds accepted into university or college hits record high
Record numbers of UK 18-year-olds are celebrating today after getting a place at university or college,
Shape of the 2025 cycle ahead of results day
UCAS has released the undergraduate applicant data for the June 30 deadline, which shows that the total
Benchmark 2 just got bigger: Here’s what you need to do next
The May 2025 Department for Education update has raised the bar for Gatsby Benchmark 2. Caroline Green
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