Admissions

The cancellation of A-level exams and the impact of the pandemic on prospective students means that Covid-19 has had implications for the undergraduate student recruitment process for the upcoming 2020–21 academic year.

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Admissions Q&A

Key questions answered on the implications for the cancellation of UK school exams on university admissions.

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Ensuring a fair admissions process

As part of a wider package of measures, UUK has proposed a set of principles for how the sector can put student interest at the heart of admissions decision-making.

News

Celebrities, politicians and business leaders highlight vital role of university graduates

30 July 2020

Organised by Universities UK for the first time, National Graduates Day recognises the remarkable efforts of this year's graduates, whose final months at university have been affected by Covid-19.

UUK response to government's higher education restructuring plan

16 July 2020

Universities UK has responded to the government's announcement on the higher education restructuring plan

Universities UK response to government’s support package for UK research jobs

27 June 2020

The UK government has announced a support package to give greater job protection for researchers, scientists and technicians working at UK universities during coronavirus (COVID-19).

UUK response to latest UCAS data on applicant offers and student deferrals

25 June 2020

UUK has responded to the latest UCAS (18 June) data which details the number of applicants with a firm offer to start university this autumn and the latest on student deferrals.