January 2025 ECD consultation
In response to the pandemic, 2021 saw the movement of the previous January 15 deadline to the final Wednesday
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January 2025 ECD consultation
In response to the pandemic, 2021 saw the movement of the previous January 15 deadline to the final Wednesday
MCDS 2024 - update on FSM data
In last week's bulletin we stated that linked FSM data within MCDS was expected be available in early
October deadline stats
On Thursday 26 October, we will be publishing sector-level data from the October deadline.
XML-Link and risks of not migrating
It is imperative that should you need to, you have either migrated over to XML-Link already, or you have
End of 2023-24 application cycle
As the 2023-2024 cycle ends, please archive ‘old’ courses in your collection tool course list.
Preparing for migrating to XML-Link
To move your student record system (SRS) connection to XML-Link make sure you have:
Updates to align our search and collection tools with OfS
Following the OfS’ recent publication, TEF outcomes are now accessible to students within course search.
MCDS service launch
The modernised contextual data service (MCDS) will launch for 2024 cycle from 12 October.
Record of Prior Acceptance (RPAs)
The final deadline for submitting all RPAs is Monday 16 October but we advise submitting them by Friday
XML-Link and risks of not migrating
It is imperative that should you need to, you have either migrated over to XML-Link already, or you have
16 October 2023 Equal Consideration Deadline
The October deadline is approaching. Please ensure you have set the appropriate ‘Business rule’ which
Data for HESA Statutory Return - an update
HEP1 test environment: closure of 2023 cycle and generation of HESA statutory return data (Star J)
Record of Prior Acceptance (RPAs)
If you are submitting RPAs in bulk via the spreadsheet, we strongly encourage you to complete this by
Highest number ever of students accepted through Clearing
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new