Groups and forums

The Adviser Advisory Group represents the advisers, schools and colleges sector in dialogue with UCAS, focusing on the impact of current and future products, systems and services in the pre-HE sector.

Chair: David Ruck, Bristol Grammar School

The Provider Advisory Group provides UCAS with a robust and representative voice of its members, to challenge consultation with the sector, and to advise and make recommendations to UCAS on proposed changes to products and services.

Chair: Claire Pryke, University of Bradford

This Group supports the UCAS Conservatoires Advisory Group in reviewing products and services.

Chair: Catherine Jury, Royal Academy of Music

The HE Marketing Services Advisory Group works in partnership with UCAS to improve and extend our products and services, to advise and make recommendations and represent the views of the sector and UCAS’ marketing services customers. 

Chair: Melissa Nurcombe, University of York

The International Advisory Group (IAG) is a non-governing group created to advise and guide our strategic international development.

Chair: Ruth Jones, NCUK

The Apprenticeship Advisory Group provides UCAS with a robust and representative voice on the subject of apprenticeships, which includes key stakeholders, providers, training providers, and employers.

Chair: Nicki Hay, BPP Education Group

The Qualifications Advisory Group provides strategic and expert advice to UCAS in relation to qualifications, learner progression and the UCAS Tariff.

Chair: Joanna Brown, Milon Keynes College

The Student Advisory Group provides UCAS with a robust and representative voice. The group consults with the sector, advising and making recommendations to UCAS on the future of UCAS’ products and services.

Represents university and college interests in respect of technical aspects of UCAS admissions products, systems and services, and to ensure that any changes are anticipated and adequately communicated to institutions and their third-party software suppliers.

Chair: Nicola Rossall, University of Nottingham

The International Admissions Development Group (IADG) provides a forum to gather and test ideas, hear feedback, and give updates on current and future developments related to international undergraduate admissions.

Chair: TBC

• International Admissions Group Terms of Reference (238.97 KB)

The UCAS Media Advisory Group supports UCAS Media in its commitment to operate ethically, demonstrate integrity, and act responsibly to its student customers (learners) and wider stakeholders.

Chair: TBC