University recruitment Archives

What teaching experience do university students want?

A new academic year has started, pandemic restrictions have lifted and university rankings have been released. After years of education disruption, 2022 applicants will be paying close attention to the experiences of the 2021 cohort and how well universities are adapting to student needs. So what should you be shouting about to stand out from your competitors?

In this blog, we share findings from our monthly student research survey (TSR Asks) and our online student polls to shed light on what 2022 applicants expect from their university teaching experience.

What you need to know about 2022 student recruitment

Students are back for a new school year, which means we are now in prime time for 2022 applicant recruitment. This blog will cover early engagement, subject trends, messaging and how to get the most from your open days.

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.

Maximise student engagement in Clearing 2021

Clearing 2021 is officially open. We’re already seeing plenty of student conversations, so now is an ideal time to engage. Our audience of active Year 13 members is also 60% higher than this time last year.

In this blog, we’ll share our top tips for how to use your University Partner Pack to maximise Clearing applications.

What do students want from virtual open days?

After enduring over a year of lockdown restrictions, the majority of Year 13s starting university in September have never visited a campus.

It looks likely that in-person events will resume this summer; however, we predict that virtual events will continue to play a key role in applicants’ decision-making journeys.

So what do applicants want from virtual open days this year?

What have we learnt for Clearing this year? Brand awareness is key

With continued uncertainty around grading this summer, Clearing 2021 could be the biggest we’ve seen. In this blog, we’ll look at a mixture of quantitative student data (polls, market research and onsite behaviour) and qualitative data (student comments) to give you a holistic view of what to expect this year.

We’ll also include key brand building strategies based on these learnings to help your university prepare for a successful Clearing cycle.

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.

Webinar takeaways: How you can acquire and boost postgraduate numbers in 2020

We’re sharing key takeaways to boost your postgraduate recruitment success rate.

Don’t forget to contact our team for support with your campaign.