Author
Clare Marchant
Clare Marchant is chief executive of UCAS.
13 pieces
Newest first, since June 2019
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The Journey to a Million applicants to HE starts today
UCAS is forecasting a million applicants to HE by 2030. Chief executive Clare Marchant introduces the data projections that will start a thousand conversations
· Analysis
Five key findings from UCAS end of cycle data for 2022
We now have sector-level data for the 2022 admissions cycle – UCAS’ Clare Marchant goes through the key takeaways
· Analysis
Bridging the gap between ambitions and access for care experienced students
Higher education represents a fresh start for students who have spent time in care – but collective action is needed across the sector to ensure they see it as a viable and accessible option, argues UCAS chief executive
· Comment
October deadline applications are down for 2023
Clare Marchant argues that a fall in early applications for most selective courses highlights the anomaly years of the pandemic
· Comment
Five things we have learned from the 2022 application cycle
At the end of the 2022 cycle, UCAS’ Clare Marchant sorts the rumours from the reality
· Comment
Easing the transition into higher education for disabled students
As a new UCAS report is released, Clare Marchant says it’s crucial to continue the progress made in widening access and participation for people with disabilities
· Analysis
Students should be encouraged to disclose mental health difficulties
The gap between those suffering from mental health problems and those declaring it is still too large, says Clare Marchant.
· Comment
UCAS cautiously recommends a move to post qualification offers
For UCAS’ chief executive Clare Marchant, a move to post qualification offers benefits without the drawbacks of post-qualification applications.
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Student choice should be an opportunity, not a challenge
UCAS chief executive Clare Marchant introduces the findings of a new report exploring students’ views of the choices they made about higher education.
· Comment
Covid-19 has not dampened the appeal of UK higher education
A month on from A level results day, UCAS chief executive Clare Marchant finds cause for cautious celebration in the persistence of demand for higher education.
· Analysis
What can Scottish Highers tell us about students coming to university this autumn?
UCAS chief executive Clare Marchant assesses the learning from Scottish Highers and the outlook for the rest of the UK as young people prepare to collect level 3 results.
· Analysis
What is the Covid cohort saying about applying to university?
With the right support, students can still make aspirational choices in a time of crisis, says UCAS CEO Clare Marchant.
· Analysis
Women lead at half time, but men’s salaries overtake them in the long run
UCAS chief executive Clare Marchant explores gendered patterns in subject choices and earnings and asks how HE can support women’s education