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Student recruitment and marketing news for universities, colleges, brands and employers.
Track tagging – the future of accommodation targeting?
03 Jul 2019
When it comes to the competitive world of student accommodation, there are many things that matter – but ultimately it boils down to filling available spaces.
Is brand awareness a key focus for your marketing strategy?
25 Jun 2019
With multiple channels available that engage students and achieve a sale, and by default an instant return on investment, why is brand awareness still so important?
UCAS’ data insights
24 Jun 2019
Are you aware that UCAS holds the most up-to-date data for applications to HE in the UK?
Take the longer view – can your student accommodation deliver the goods?
17 Jun 2019
By 2025, the number of 18 year olds across the UK will be back up to the dizzying heights of nine years ago – by 2030, we’ll see numbers rocket even higher.
The ‘typical’ student. Do you understand yours?
14 Jun 2019
In 2018, 13% of applicants were aged 25 or over, and a fifth of those actually accepted at a university or college were not domiciled in the UK.
Aim, steady, fire – how do potential postgrads want to be targeted?
11 Jun 2019
Are they waiting for information, or seeking it out themselves? Which channels are seen as the most valuable? Do postgrads look further into what they get sent? Is any of it worth it?
Student panel: The reality of university life
23 May 2019
We recently asked our panel to give their views on uni life. Is it everything they expected? What's the best thing about going to uni? What advice would they give to students starting university in...
Career finding advice from a Rolls Royce apprentice
22 May 2019
UCAS' Career Finder is a searchable database of work and training opportunities – ideal for those considering their options after education.