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Join students on their journey
25 Sep 2018
Every year, students turn to UCAS to explore their higher education options. Starting their application in September, right up to accepting their university place, students are researching decisions...
Postgrad differences that matter – taught vs. research
13 Sep 2018
Understanding the triggers that help inform decisions with this hard-to-reach audience, and acknowledging the differences that matter with the audiences you’re communicating with, can make a real...
The student experience: results day
14 Aug 2018
A level results day has passed, and students all over the country have discovered how they did in their exams. We asked students from the UK and around the world to tell us about their results day...
What attracts undergraduates to postgraduate study?
20 Jul 2018
Heart vs head - Never has there been a truer phrase than when it comes to defining the key drivers behind a student’s decision to move onto postgraduate study.
It's been a game-changing year
13 Jul 2018
The first in our new series of insight reports focuses on understanding how young people transitioning to uni connect with the products and services they need and want.
Freshers’ week – 135% increase in spend for hundreds of thousands of students
09 Jul 2018
Freshers’ week [noun] – synonymous with new friends, freedom, and according to our latest research a first week spending spree. What can you do to connect with students in this crucially transitional...
Using your TEF rating to your advantage
05 Jul 2018
The Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF), developed by the Department for Education in England, is intended to provide information about teaching quality and the learning...
Uniquely targeted recruitment
05 Jul 2018
We know students value advertising, and that it helps their decision-making. But personalisation and relevancy are king – if you can’t get the right message to the right person, you immediately lose...
Shifting sands – how are students using social media?
20 Jun 2018
In the UCAS Media student lifestyle report this year, we surveyed more than 11,000 students on their habits, preferences, and attitudes toward social media.