After 18 months of change and uncertainty for A Level, BTEC, SQA and GCSE students, last week saw their journey …
The secrets to a successful Clearing cycle
With less than a month until Year 13s get their results, now is the last chance to get ready for Clearing 2021.
In this blog, we will reveal the secrets to a successful Clearing cycle – we’ll explore what we learned from last year, what 2021 Clearing applicants need from you, and how to stand out from the crowd.
5 ways to protect your 2022 applicant recruitment
Applying for university can be stressful for any student, but the 2022 cohort have had a lot of extra pressures to deal with.
In this blog, we cover some of the key findings from our recent webinar “The Covid Cohort: Understanding 2022 applicants” and what you can do to attract, support and retain 2022 applicants.
What motivates students to choose your university?
We know that you are thinking about Clearing already, but understanding why this year’s students have accepted or rejected your offers will give you a powerful edge in predicting and influencing future applicant choices.
In this blog, we will cover how to access and use 2021 entry applicant insights to make strategic decisions about your upcoming student recruitment campaigns.
Covid-19 and demand for postgraduate courses
History tells us that when the economy goes down, postgraduate applications go up. After the 2008 financial crisis, postgraduate student numbers grew by an average of 4.4% per cycle between 2007/8 and 2010/11 (HESA). Between the 2011/12 to 2019/20 cycles numbers adjusted back down, then returned to a trend growth rate of around 2% a year. So can we expect a surge in postgraduate applications in our current economic climate? This blog will look at some of the key factors affecting postgraduate demand, postgraduate funding and the competitor landscape, reasons that applicants are drawn to postgraduate study, and the trends we are seeing in students’ postgraduate course and career choices.
Studying From Home: when the honeymoon period is over
Latest Government announcements have given no clear indication as to when students will be back on campus in the UK. We’ve continued to investigate the impact of home studying and online learning, and what this means for students’ productivity and mental wellbeing.
The impact of lockdown measures on students in 2021
As we head into the second month of 2021, we’re mindful that students have been in and out of lockdowns for almost a year.
Covid-19 has impacted every aspect of their learning, social lives and futures, and record numbers are seeking support on The Student Room.
So what do young people think about how their education is being handled? We’ve been keeping a close eye on student behaviour and sentiment throughout January to find out.*
The financial fallout of covid-19 and what it means for your student recruitment
Nearly half of students are currently experiencing financial difficulties due to Covid-19, according to our latest poll.
The poll also revealed significant inequality in what students are experiencing, as over 13% said they have better financial opportunities as a result of the pandemic.
We’ve taken a look at some of the comments on The Student Room to find out how covid-19 is impacting young people financially today. We found three key themes across those who are struggling: graduate careers, accommodation, and finding part-time work while studying.
What students think about apprenticeship schemes
An increasing number of students are seeing the benefits of apprenticeships. Read our insights about youth apprentices.
Apprenticeships, skills and further education | Video
This series will raise the profile of apprenticeships as a valuable education pathway. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we’re releasing advice videos for apprenticeship providers and employers.
You’ll learn how young people currently view apprenticeships, and how you can promote apprenticeship schemes to this audience more effectively.
Bridging the Gap – Your questions, answered.
We teamed up with governement representatives to uncover student’s perceptions of apprenticeships, communications, careers in teaching and more.
Youth market insights: Apprenticeships
With the rise of alternatives to higher education, such as degree apprenticeships, students now have more options to consider than ever before. This article summarises findings from our annual Options report about apprenticeships and demonstrates interesting ways and optimal times to engage prospective apprentices.
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