This blog has been kindly written by Reena Littlehales, the HELOA UK Chair. Another eventful year in the education world comes to an end. 2022 was certainly a rollercoaster, and we were afforded some more stability this year with one education secretary in Westminster as opposed to the last year, […]
Update on the UCAS reform of the undergraduate admissions process
This week on the HELOA blog, we are joined by Jen Barton, HELOA Partnerships Manager (Membership Engagement) for an update on the UCAS reform of the undergraduate admissions process. “As we are well into the new academic year and travelling thousands of miles meeting prospective students, we thought it would […]
HELOA Scotland launches new partnership with Skills Development Scotland
HELOA Scotland are delighted to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with Skills Development Scotland (SDS). Both HELOA and SDS aim to provide high quality Information, Advice and Guidance to support individuals to make informed decisions on their higher education options. As part of this Memorandum of Understanding HELOA and SDS will have […]
HELOA Wales partnership with Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
The HELOA Wales group are excited to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. The Coleg works with universities in Wales to ensure there are study opportunities and support in place for students studying through the medium of Welsh and promotes the benefits of choosing […]
Student Loans Company updates
We are joined by Lesley McDowell, Funding Information Services Manager from The Student Loans Company, who is here to share a number of important updates. Post deadline applications The deadline for new undergraduate student applications was at the end of May. The continuing student deadline is at the end of […]
Wonkhe: Secret life of Students
Did you have the chance to make it to Wonkhe’s Secret Life of Students event? Don’t worry if not, we have the breakdown here for you. Whether you catch their Wonkhe Monday email as your weekly temperature check on all things HE, listen to their Wonkhe show podcast or go […]
The Augar response
As government responds to the 2019 Augar review, there has been plenty of media coverage. We aim to bring insight from across the sector here into one place, with a range of voices from across the sector. We’ll try to keep this page updated as the story develops and keep […]
Unlocking Opportunity: The Impact of a Criminal Record on Access to
Higher Education
This blog has kindly been contributed by Charlotte Brooks, PhD Researcher (ESRC funded) at the School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham. What is a Criminal Record? In the United Kingdom a criminal record could include information about convictions and cautions, regardless of sanction. For professions and regulated […]
Prospective students will judge you by your website, why personalisation is imperative.
This blog is brought to you by Craig Nathan-Moss, Account Director at Revolution Viewing. Remember when Coca-Cola started printing popular first names on their bottles and cans? With the soft drink industry under heavy scrutiny regarding sugar content, the public have of late, looked for healthier alternatives. In the US, […]
How storytelling can enhance your Student Ambassador scheme
Chantal Goldsworthy, former Student Ambassador Manager from University of Gloucestershire, discusses how student ambassadors can share their own personal stories to enhance visitor connection and allow prospective students to imagine what their life at University might look like. What is it about a story? Well let me tell you one. […]