Changes to DSAs for academic year 2016/17
On 2 December, the Minister of State for Universities and Science set out some reforms to Disabled Students’
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Changes to DSAs for academic year 2016/17
On 2 December, the Minister of State for Universities and Science set out some reforms to Disabled Students’
Data feeds from UCAS
We’re aware that some colleges do not have automatic data feeds from UCAS into their own third party
UCAS’ top tips on how to write a powerful personal statement
The personal statement is something that’s a key part of any university or college application, and with
Issue with Application and Decision Tracker
We are aware of some data inconsistencies with Application and Decision Tracker, resulting in some users
Reporting of 2016 cycle – operational statistics
The first set of weekly confidential 2016 operational statistics are now available.
odbc-link users only – adding new IP address ranges
If you’re an odbc-link user, and your network infrastructure uses IP addresses to make a connection from
Star J files – now available
Following the release of the Star J data into the HEP1 test environment last week, we are pleased to
Star J technical update
Unfortunately a technical issue has prevented us from being able to deploy the planned HESA/Star J changes
Update to schools data
On Thursday 29 October, we’ll be deploying a change to allocate valid UKPRN numbers to some schools.
2016 cycle applicant figures – October deadline release
We will be publishing our first statistical release of the 2016 UCAS Undergraduate cycle at 10:00 tomorrow,
Update on Prime Minister’s announcement on ‘name-blind’ UCAS applications
As many of you will already be aware, the Prime Minister wrote in the Guardian today that name-blind
Release of the 2015 Star J transactional file
The Star J file for the 2015 cycle is planned for release in mid-November. The file provides data on
Highest Qualification Expected (HIQE) and Highest Qualification Achieved (HIQA) data fix
On Wednesday 28 October, we’ll be deploying a data fix to the Highest Qualification Expected (HIQE) and
Results of applicant personal data survey released
Over 37,000 students responded to the survey in April this year. Applicants see the benefit in data sharing
37,000 students respond to UCAS’ Applicant Data Survey
A majority of UCAS applicants agree that sharing personal data can benefit them and support research
2017 New Tariff - implementation countdown
With only four months left until prospectuses begin to feature new Tariff points, this comprehensive
UCAS applications 2016: Top tips
The application window for the 2016 cycle is now open which can mean only one thing. Thousands of students
UCAS Teacher Training Apply 2016 entry go live – 27 October 2015
UCAS Teacher Training Apply 2016 entry goes live on Tuesday 27 October.