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.
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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.
2023 cycle bulk test data
We are currently unable to include responses to the new Widening Participation questions being asked
System changes
We are pleased to announce that two technical briefing documents are now available with details of upcoming
2023 cycle bulk test data
Due to a technical issue, we are currently unable to include responses to the new Widening Participation
References to be streamlined for the 2024 cycle
Following consultation, the format advisers and independent referees use to input references will be
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.
Record of Prior Acceptance
The Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) for the 2023 cycle is available from today, 2 November.
Data generation required for the HESA statutory returns (Star J)
We are preparing systems for the generation of data for HESA statutory returns (Star J) as follows:
Revoked Covid-19 vaccination requirement for health or social care courses
From 15 March 2022, the UK government revoked the requirement for students engaged in patient-facing
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,
Record of Prior Acceptance
The Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) service for the 2023 cycle is available from 2 November.
NNECL Webinar: Improving the data on care experience
Join The National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) for their webinar where they will
A reminder from the Verification Team
The Verification Team often sees an increase in fraudulent applications towards the end of the cycle.
Contact details reminder
Earlier this year we made some changes to where we hold your Fraud Correspondent contact information,
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
Withdrawal of deferred entry applications
We are often contacted by applicants who want to remove their deferred application.
Reminder: Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA)
Please manage RPAs through the system in advance of 18 October deadline
Withdrawal of deferred entry applications
We’re often contacted by applicants who are no longer intending on pursuing their deferred place.