Published 30 November 2023 Many university students and recent graduates will be thinking about their next steps as we approach …
We asked students what they most wanted from an open day – here’s what they told us
Published 9 October 2023 There are still more than three months until the January deadline, and many university applicants will …
Year 13s share how they feel about results day and starting university
Published 7 August 2023 As A-level results day draws near, university applicants are naturally feeling nervous about their autumn plans. …
The new Google Search Perspectives tab and what it means for community-focused sites
We asked Matthew Harfield, SEO Manager at The Student Room what Googles new Perspectives initiative (currently being rolled out in …
GCSE students – where they are in their university decision path and what they want to know
Published 24 May 2023 Although student recruitment teams need to juggle attraction campaigns for Year 12 as well as nurturing …
The life of a student is far from carefree: how prospective undergraduates are feeling and the support they want
Published 16 March 2023 98% of the prospective undergraduates we spoke to have some type of worry at the moment, …
Young people share what matters most to them about apprenticeships
Published 06 March 2023 Over half a million students have just submitted their Ucas applications, but there are still plenty …
Here’s what students expect from your applicant events
Published 06 February 2023 With the January deadline now passed, university applicants on The Student Room are moving onto their …
So what *actually* matters to students when choosing a university for 2023?
Published 28 November 2022 The January application deadline looms. There are less than two months to go, but there are …
Why students need to feel a sense of belonging
Published September 2022 Belonging, at its heart, is about feeling safe. When you belong to a group, person, or place, …
Higher ed marketing: How to boss the five essential stages in your student recruitment strategy
Want to add some oomph to your student marketing campaigns and take your applicant recruitment numbers to the next level? While recruiting students for your university is not a linear process, these key ingredients are vital to your success – research, brand awareness, nurture/engagement, lead generation and applicant conversion.
While we know you’re already aware of these stages, we have some performance-boosting ideas for you. We’ll also show you how our new offering, UPP Unlimited, weaves seamlessly into your existing strategy, enhancing the impact of activities at every stage of the student journey.
How prospective undergraduates feel about the cost of living crisis
92% of prospective undergraduates are concerned about the rising cost of living, according to our September survey The Student Room …