UCAS Conference 2026

This session will provide clear guidance on what the Modernised Contextual Data Service (MCDS) includes, how it works, and how you can use it to support fair, consistent decisions. UCAS' Head of Data Science and Engineering and  Head of Provider and Adviser Experience will break down what’s in scope, what isn’t, why that matters, and how providers can access and apply the data confidently and responsibly. If you’ve ever felt that contextual data can feel more mysterious than modernised, this session is for you.