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
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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
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
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
Prestigious appointments to UCAS Board
UCAS is delighted to welcome a senior executive from Google and a senior data strategy director to the
Spending power of students resilient and robust despite Covid chaos
Closed sixth forms, cancelled exams, reassessed grades, and many were furloughed from their part time
UCAS analysis shows potential for step change in equality by 2030
The UK’s 38 most selective universities would each only need to admit an additional 70 students from
UCAS appoints first independent Chair to Board of Trustees
An experienced digital leader, with a passion for education and the opportunities it opens up, has been
Students aim high with university applications for next year
Students are being aspirational with their university choices for next autumn, with more applying for
UCAS and Unibuddy launch peer-to-peer service, connecting prospective and existing students
UCAS has partnered with Edtech startup, Unibuddy, to digitally connect undergraduate applicants to current
Mature students – local, focused, and female
Research published by UCAS today shows that mature students are more likely to apply to universities
UCAS shares data securely with Administrative Data Research Network to increase understanding of participation in higher education
UCAS has made nine years of university and college admissions data accessible through the Administrative
Planned maintenance affecting UCAS Teacher Training Apply
Due to planned maintenance, UCAS Teacher Training Apply will not be available to applicants from 09:00
Feasibility of name-blind applications – evidence gathering activity
UCAS has agreed with the Government to consult with the HE sector about the feasibility of introducing
UCAS' response to HE Green Paper
Mary Curnock Cook, UCAS’ Chief Executive said: “UCAS supports the focus on tackling disadvantage in access
Archaeology student wins UCAS/Times writing competition
An archaeology student has won by revealing how 'Iceman Otzi' brought her subject to life.