Let’s Get Technical: Priorities for the new government
With a change of government taking place In summer 2024, we published an updated policy publication, titled: Let’s Get Technical: Priorities for the new government.
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University Alliance responds to UCAS figures released on A Level Results day
Read more of: University Alliance responds to UCAS figures released on A Level Results dayIn response to UCAS figures released today, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO, said: “It’s fantastic to see an increase in those from disadvantaged backgrounds increasingly applying to university. A university education remains a key pathway to achieve better lifetime earnings and opportunities and we must continue to ensure that students from all backgrounds are able […]
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What you study is more important than where you study, according to new survey of graduate employers
Read more of: What you study is more important than where you study, according to new survey of graduate employersWhen hiring, employers tend to value a graduate’s skills, the subject they studied, and vocational experience gained during their degree ahead of grades achieved or whether the graduate studied at a particular university, according to a new survey conducted by CBI Economics. Commissioned by University Alliance, CBI Economics conducted a survey of 252 UK employers […]
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To what degree: Understanding what UK businesses look for in graduates
Read more of: To what degree: Understanding what UK businesses look for in graduatesWhen hiring, employers value a graduate’s skills, the subject they studied, and vocational experience during their degree ahead of grades achieved or whether the graduate studied at a particular university.
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Hattie’s story – University of Brighton
Read more of: Hattie’s story – University of BrightonMy Clearing success story at Brighton My account as a student who went through the Clearing process and successfully got onto the course of my dreams! My Personal Clearing Experience My university Clearing journey was a rollercoaster of unexpected decisions and opportunities that led me to study my dream course at the University of Brighton. […]
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Coventry University says…
Read more of: Coventry University says…Six key questions students in Clearing should ask this year Coventry University Provost Ian Dunn The countdown to the biggest day of thousands of students’ lives so far has begun. A-level results day is on August 15 and while so many students already have what happens next planned out, things can change once results are […]
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Alix’s story – Robert Gordon University
Read more of: Alix’s story – Robert Gordon University2024 graduate Alix shares how Clearing allowed her to join RGU, her university of choice, after she didn’t get the grades she needed to have her first offer accepted. She tells us more about the Clearing process and how she has been supported at RGU. What is Clearing? UCAS Clearing is a second chance for students to get […]
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Ellie’s story – Robert Gordon University
Read more of: Ellie’s story – Robert Gordon UniversityJune 26, 2024 Find Ellie’s story on the RGU student blog here. RGU student Ellie shares her journey applying to RGU through Clearing to study Law, and all the support she received from RGU before and after she enrolled. Why did you apply through Clearing? After receiving my university offers in early 2020, I decided to make […]
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Tegan’s story – Robert Gordon University
Read more of: Tegan’s story – Robert Gordon UniversityTegan shares her university journey from studying Journalism at RGU and changing course via Clearing during her studies to enrol in Communication Design. She tells us more about the process, the support she received, and the many highlights of her time at RGU so far. Why did you apply through Clearing? I applied through Clearing in August 2022 after having […]
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University of Derby: Jack’s story
Read more of: University of Derby: Jack’s storyWhen his A-level results meant changes to his plans, Jack Hanson found his way to the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance course at Derby through Clearing. In this section Discovering Clearing as a solution Jack had a hectic morning on A-level results day when he saw his grades online and found they weren’t what he needed […]
