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
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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
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,
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
Reminder: October 15 Deadline
Please ensure you have set the appropriate ‘Business rule’ which sets the ‘Equal consideration deadline’
October 15 Deadline
The October deadline is approaching. Please ensure you have set the appropriate ‘Business rule’ which
Have you set up your provider page yet?
This summer we launched provider pages, giving you the opportunity to get your university or college
First exam year since pandemic sees record numbers entering higher education
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college after sitting their
Reminder: Reject by default deadline
Please submit all confirmation decisions due on applications by 18:00 on 28 September.
CCEA summer 22 reserve series
We have received results from CCEA for the summer 22 reserve series and continue to process them which
Record progression to higher education for exam-sitting students
This year, 19% more 18 year olds in the UK have gained a place at their firm or insurance choice compared
Update on FSM data for Wales applicants
We are pleased to announce that free school meals (FSM) information on Welsh 18-year-old applicants will
Reject Confirmation decisions
Please do not action confirmation decisions until you have received applicant results, even when requested
T Level Results Day update
In preparation for the first T Level results day on 18 August, DFE recently hosted a webinar for higher