LGBT+ freshers looking forward to being open and out at university, new UCAS research shows
LGBT+ students beginning university or college increasingly see higher education as an opportunity to
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LGBT+ freshers looking forward to being open and out at university, new UCAS research shows
LGBT+ students beginning university or college increasingly see higher education as an opportunity to
Highest number of students sharing disability and mental health conditions secure place at university
More students than ever before feel comfortable in sharing a disability or mental health condition when
450% increase in student mental health declarations over last decade but progress still needed to address declarations stigma
Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in the willingness of students to talk about
UCAS shares data securely with Administrative Data Research Network to increase understanding of participation in higher education
UCAS has made nine years of university and college admissions data accessible through the Administrative
UCAS launches scholarships tool to help students find funding for study and living costs
Nearly half cite financial support as being key to decisions about going to university or college.
When the future feels fuzzy: helping students gain clarity – or not
It’s tempting to assume that students who have a clear plan are “sorted”, and that those who don’t are
Benchmark 2 just got bigger: Here’s what you need to do next
The May 2025 Department for Education update has raised the bar for Gatsby Benchmark 2. Caroline Green
Maximising work experience part 2
Following on from his last blog, James Wilmot, Director of Careers at The Priory Learning Trust shares
Supporting international students applying to courses with an October deadline
University applications can be a stressful process for both students and their advisers. For those applying
Young adult carers motivated to study university courses that benefit society, UCAS report reveals
Thousands of young adult carers are choosing courses at university or college with a clear social or
2024 sees more 18-year-olds apply for higher education
The number of UK 18-year-olds and international students applying for a place in higher education has
UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire
UCAS Chief Executive, Clare Marchant, will leave the organisation later this year to take up the role
UCAS asks: How do we accommodate a million applicants?
New insight from UCAS is highlighting the rapidly increasing pressure that is likely to faced in the
Why degree apprenticeships are a win-win for students, universities and employers
By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head
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
Disabled students need earlier support to enter higher education
Disabled applicants need earlier support to transition to higher education in the UK, according to a
Pandemic inspires ‘future nurses’ with a welcome increase in school and college leavers looking to enter the profession
A record number of 18-year-olds applied to study nursing in England in 2021, with the COVID pandemic
More high achieving students secure competitive university places
For the first time, more than 100,000 UK 18 year olds were accepted onto courses at the most competitive
Dr Alex George couples up with UCAS to help students discover their futures
Dr Alex George, the online campaigner and recently appointed government Youth Mental Health Ambassador,