Countdown to ODBC-Link decommission – 4 weeks to go
We remain on track to begin the decommissioning of ODBC-Link week on 6 December 2023.
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Countdown to ODBC-Link decommission – 4 weeks to go
We remain on track to begin the decommissioning of ODBC-Link week on 6 December 2023.
Verification Process Update
After reviewing our processes and discussing the lessons learned during the 2023 cycle, we will be making
UCAS Tracker (basic) is now available
Application and Decision Tracker has been a long established, admissions data service within UCAS used
Preparing for HESA data delivery/closure of 2023 cycle
Clear down of HESA data: in preparation for the delivery of data for your 2023 cycle statutory HESA return
Record number of disadvantaged students aim high and apply to most selective university degrees
The number of UK 18-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds applying to the most selective
MCDS 2024 - update on linked FSM data
Further to the update two weeks ago, we are pleased to confirm that the MCDS data supply now contains
New for 2024 Applications: UCAS Tracker is on its way
We’re excited to update you on developments ahead of the launch of UCAS Tracker (basic) for 2024 applications.
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.
UCAS launches new apprenticeships service as demand hits all-time high
Hundreds of thousands of students interested in becoming an apprentice can explore all their options
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
Record of Prior Acceptance (RPAs)
If you are submitting RPAs in bulk via the spreadsheet, we strongly encourage you to complete this by
UCAS Chair announces Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications, as UCAS Chief Executive
Dr Jo Saxton, the current Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications is to join UCAS as its new Chief Executive.
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
Changes to the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education for the 2024 Application Cycle
Please note there have been some changes made to this qualification for the 2024 application cycle:
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The latest iteration of our roadmap documenting new features and functionality that providers can expect