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Continuity and efficiency are UCAS’ watchwords as it confirms no major changes to national admissions process
Application deadlines, choices, and the insurance offer are all staying put. Debbie McVitty finds the real ambition in UCAS’ consultation outcome lies in a modernised Clearing
Debbie McVitty|05/11/26
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The state of research infrastructure is harming research
David Kernohan|04/11/26
Four in ten students are living in poverty – but the government hides it
Jim Dickinson|02/11/26
Is action on graduate repayments really a priority for government?
David Kernohan|01/11/26
£125m of student loan repayment refunds last year
David Kernohan|29/10/26
Wales promised students a minimum standard of mental health support and they got a map instead
Jim Dickinson|29/10/26
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