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Five ways to reach applicants at the moments that matter most in Clearing

Each year, universities and colleges invest significant time and resources into supporting applicants through Clearing – with tens of thousands securing places they feel confident about.

UCAS’ 2025 Clearing research shows applicants are continuing to research their options before results day, en...

From vague to valuable: What students really think about course descriptions and what to do about it

New UCAS research reveals what students really mean when they tell us they make decisions based on ‘course content’. This blog will discuss the key friction points and provide a practical checklist of actions HE marketers can take immediately. 

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Five ways to support students ahead of results day Trudi Woodhouse Tue, 05/05/2026 - 08:05 By Liz Lloyd, Adviser Lead – Further Education Colleges, UCAS

Confirmation and Clearing can be an intense time, for students and advisers. It’s a period filled with expectation, disappointment, relief, panic, and hope, often all at once. As advisers, the role we play in ...

Careers events: Five practical basics for getting them right Trudi Woodhouse Thu, 30/04/2026 - 13:34 Top tips from Careers Adviser Caroline Green, RCDP

With a busy careers programme, it’s easy to prioritise the big-ticket items. But when it comes to careers events, success often comes down to getting the basics right.

Drawing on 20 years in the sector an...