Admissions

A significant share of university staff and international students surveyed believe agents are biased towards certain institutions

New analysis suggests concerns that exam forecasts harm equality ‘are not supported’ by data

With record number applications and likely grade inflation, English regulator warns universities against ‘sacrificing quality for inflated intakes’

The pandemic may be goading Australia’s stay-at-home students to look further afield for their education, although some of them may ultimately decide to stay put

Recession-driven domestic surge more than compensates for loss of international students at some institutions Down Under

Female students face barriers in fields such as military studies and mining

THE investigation shows that more than two-fifths of institutions use EU agents, with Brexit cited as both a factor and a hindrance

As classes resume on Australian campuses, anxieties persist about the year ahead – domestically, and particularly internationally

Postgraduate admissions assessments may have digital element despite falling number of Covid cases

Experts praise decision to remove controversial algorithm but warn better than expected scores could put pressure on sector

A global recession will accelerate the latest shift away from high-cost study destinations, say Janet Ilieva and David Pilsbury

Most universities yet to meet enrolment quotas for new academic year, raising concerns about institutional viability

Why shouldn’t marketing staff have ongoing input into the brand perception they work so hard to cultivate among prospects, asks Victoria O’Malley

No algorithm to be used to allocate grades following debacle that threw university admissions into chaos last year

Political appetite for post-qualification admissions means universities must work with government to avoid risks to autonomy, conference told

Latest Ucas data show increasing concentration of undergraduates in handful of institutions

Major survey is first to link entrance scores, elite universities and salary

Concern tempered by applications and deferrals suggesting post-Covid recovery

Despite drop in interest from European Union, overall applications to UK universities by January deadline rose this year

Institutions that emphasise racial equity are less vociferous about addressing economic diversity in student body, some argue

First student number survey for 2020-21 from Office for Students suggests other universities may increase recruitment   

Trend could be linked to boost in demand from India, data suggest

Students say it is unfair to award some students their grades through exams, while others will be awarded through teacher assessment

Flexibility around degree provision is the only way to ensure that workforces are equipped for the future, says Liz Barnes

Figures renew concerns that last year’s pandemic-affected cycle adversely hit less selective universities 

Under Biden, Justice Department abandons case pushed by Trump

Accelerating trend adds to nightmare scenario for admissions staff and forces universities to lift their game on student experience

Concerns raised over potential lack of opt-out and charging regime

Director of fair access warns that school-leavers from coastal and former industrial communities are less likely to see a degree as a way to improve their lives

Option is put forward alongside post-qualification offers as one of two potential reforms

Outgoing US president cites USC trustee in rationale for helping fellow Florida developer

British Council expert says universities should be prepared for more deferrals, cancellations and late decision-making over the next 12 months

While Greg Craven warns competition for business and law students could bankrupt some universities, colleagues disagree

New entry route aimed at ‘entirely new stream of applicants’ from disadvantaged backgrounds

A model among states, Texas advantages fail on equity without recruiting and aid

Admissions officers say grade distribution will be a key issue for space-limited courses

Research excellence framework submission deadline still set for 31 March

Some countries and institutions are already grabbing the chance to widen access, says Graeme Atherton

Ucas says disadvantaged students were among those who benefitted but warns of tougher challenges ahead

Holyrood also announces plan to stagger students’ return to campuses after Christmas

Universities UK chief executive urges greater transparency in admissions

Ucas signals that admissions body has moved towards supporting post-qualification offers

A high level of public information literacy will minimise the spread and influence of falsehood, says Tim Blackman

Experts urge careful consideration of detailed options and their consequences, as education secretary sets out direction of travel

Australian report tracks shift to vocationally oriented courses ahead of the recession and tuition fee changes

Businessman accused of aiding false charity and buying coach’s house to win sons entry

Education secretary says use of predicted grades in English system ‘breeds low aspiration and unfairness’

Vice-chancellors say confirming offers after results day would increase ‘fairness for applicants’, with switch proposed for 2023

If these unique institutions can become more inclusive, issue-oriented and multidisciplinary, their graduates will be equipped to tackle the 21st century’s multiple crises, say Steven Volk and Beth Benedix

Minister says she has consulted with universities across the UK on the decision

Alternative option proposed by UK admissions service would see students applying before receiving results but selecting preferred choice afterwards

States pursuing new models to overcome old institutional objections

Research finds that China and Malaysia account for the largest number of international students coming to the UK through offshore partnerships

Asian American opposition seen as decisive, as state also favours human embryonic research

Gap in rates of entry to England’s most selective institutions between most and least underrepresented is biggest since 2016

THE analysis shows some universities draw little over 10 per cent of students from the regions in which they are located, while others hit 90 per cent

With government aid lacking, institutions struggle to identify winning strategies

Hepi forecast on future student demand provides challenge for government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda 

Former universities minister hails higher education’s ‘strong brands’ in discussion marking new partnership between ApplyBoard and THE

Legislative amendment sets out punishments for stealing or assisting stealing of someone else’s identity in university entrance exams