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16 January 2026 Publications

Our response to the Department for Education (DfE) consultation on Post-16 level 3 and below pathways

We have responded to the Department for Education’s (DfE) consultation on Post-16 level 3 and below pathways.

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23 April 2026 Data

The transformative role of higher education: new data shows HE study reduces prisoner reoffending by 22%

The latest Ministry of Justice data reveals that prisoners who have engaged in study with The Open University are 22% less likely to reoffend. We spoke to the OU to understand what these findings tell us about the transformative role of higher education.

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24 April 2026 International

24 April 2026 International

Supporting university applicants impacted by conflict in the Middle East

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, upcoming exams for GCSEs, A levels, and the IB diploma are facing disruption across countries in the region.
10 July 2026 Insights and analysis

10 July 2026 Insights and analysis

How contextual admissions improves access to higher education

As Chair of the contextual admissions advisory group, Professor Karen O’Brien FRSA discusses the role of contextual admissions in widening access to higher education and supporting student success.
16 July 2026 Media releases

16 July 2026 Media releases

Universities UK responds to UCAS June 30 deadline data 2026

Responding to the June 30 deadline data from UCAS, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:

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