Admissions

The demands on Ucas are growing and changing in nature. Ucas’ board must adapt to reflect this, says Steve Smith

NUS says decision shows ‘market is at heart of system’

The sector must not let claims that application rates vindicate fees policy go unchallenged, says Liam Burns

Ucas data demonstrate wide-ranging impact of fees and funding changes. John Morgan reports

Ucas data demonstrate wide-ranging impact of fees and funding changes. John Morgan reports

Oft-criticised scholarship scheme’s riches will now follow the poor, BIS states. Jack Grove reports

New Office for Fair Access strategies will help universities learn what works best in their efforts to reach ambitious goals, says Les Ebdon

Oft-criticised scholarship scheme’s riches will now follow the poor, BIS states. Jack Grove reports

Universities with lower entry requirements could be at greatest risk of losing students and millions of pounds in income under the new funding regime, data suggest.

Selective universities could be granted extra student numbers to allow them to admit disadvantaged applicants with potential but without the highest grades.

We must leave no stone unturned in making the Oxbridge admissions process as fair and comprehensive as possible, says Miles Hewstone

‘Mixed economy’ for initiatives makes a difference but national ambit is missing. Jack Grove reports

A Tory MP has warned that there is opposition on his party’s front bench to Les Ebdon, following criticism of his comments on the “snobbery” surrounding university education.

Personal experience can drive scholars to push the boundaries in their chosen field, writes Jon Marcus

A national strategy on improving university access is set to be published by next autumn.