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Universities are nothing without students. We work with regulators across the UK so students can make well-informed application choices using high-quality information. We also partner with UCAS to make admissions fair for everyone.

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10 Aug 2021 Media releases

Universities welcome record numbers of students

Record numbers of applicants have secured a place at their first choice of university this autumn, with universities preparing to maximise opportunities for in-person teaching, support and social activities for a much fuller experience this year.

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22 Jul 2021 Media releases

Universities offering support through results season

University leaders say their institutions are ready to help the growing number of students applying to university this summer and that students should continue to be ambitious with their study choices.

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24 Jun 2021 Media releases

24 Jun 2021 Media releases

UUK responds to valuable feedback from Student Academic Experience Survey

It is valuable to hear student views on the past year which has been far from the 'usual' university experience.
13 May 2021 Media releases

13 May 2021 Media releases

Admissions reform must not leave students marooned without proper careers support

Our response to the government's consultation on Post-Qualifications Admissions (PQA).
22 Mar 2021 Students

22 Mar 2021 Students

Fair Admissions Agreement

The impact of Covid-19 has been felt widely across the sector. Detailed below is a proposed 'fair admissions agreement' – a set of principles and behaviours that demonstrate how the sector places the student interest at the heart of admissions decision-making processes, recognising the additional pressures on students during this difficult and disruptive time.
1 Mar 2021 Data

1 Mar 2021 Data

Student reviews tell the story of 2020

Paul Humphreys, Founder and CEO at StudentCrowd, looks at how students have been experiencing university this year.
25 Feb 2021 Media releases

25 Feb 2021 Media releases

University admissions teams will 'pull out all the stops' this year

A statement from a UUK spokesperson.
2 Feb 2021 Media releases

2 Feb 2021 Media releases

Universities UK response to government announcement of additional student hardship funding
13 Nov 2020 Publications

13 Nov 2020 Publications

Fair Admissions Review

Our Fair Admissions Review aims to build greater levels of transparency, increase trust, and improve public understanding in admissions practices.
13 Nov 2020 Media releases

13 Nov 2020 Media releases

Universities UK publishes recommendations for reforms to make university admissions fairer and more transparent

Recommendations to build greater levels of transparency, trust, and public understanding in admissions practices.
12 Oct 2020 Media releases

12 Oct 2020 Media releases

Universities and admissions leaders encourage students to be ambitious with their 2021 applications

Universities are ready to be flexible when considering applications.