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The Head of Access at Trinity College, Oxford University, has published an article on the constraints faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds when considering the subject and location for their university studies.

The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Bath has published an article comparing the barriers to accessing higher education faced by international students and UK students from disadvantaged groups.

A Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University has published an article about a programme that successfully supports Black students into doctoral studies.

A Student Engagement and Achievement Officer at the University of Derby has published an article highlighting the experiences of students who transfer into their second or third year at university.

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) announced it has removed application fees for care-experienced students aged 26 and under, hoping it’ll encourage them to enter higher education.

The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has published 14 case studies from Welsh universities showcasing initiatives that have enabled successful transitions into higher education.

Academics at Anglia Ruskin University have published an open-access article on the experiences of international students transitioning into UK higher education.

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) has published an article highlighting their most recent data for the 2025 cycle.

Staff at Semmelweis University in Budapest have published an article highlighting how peer mentoring can ease the experiences of culture shock for international students.

An academic at the University of Southampton has published an article on how to run a successful peer support mentoring scheme to increase the number of underrepresented students in postgraduate research.

NHS England wants your help to encourage students to use the NHS app. Students can use this digital tool to maintain access to healthcare during their university journey.

The Student Loans Company has published their 2025/26 business plan which includes a commitment to starting the process to establish alternative student finance provision.

Times Higher Education has published an article on how to create a warm welcome for new students.

Academics at the University of Manchester and Sheffield Hallam University have published an article outlining approaches to improve access and success for students with minimal financial cost.

An Assistant Director of Student Life at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand has published an article about the ways universities can support students transitioning into higher education.

Russell Group universities have collectively announced that they’re going to provide a tailored support package for all care leaver students.

An academic at the University of Chester has published an article about how they’ve created Freshers’ Week activities that can help students build self-confidence and connect with their peers.

TASO (Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education) is looking for practitioners, researchers and evaluators with an interest in widening participation and student success to join their sector network.

A senior leader at UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) has published an article about data into the number of commuter students entering university.

The Sutton Trust has published an opportunity index that examines how socio-economic background and geography impact young people’s outcomes.

The UK Department for Education has published research examining the mental health and wellbeing of students entering higher education.

Save the Student has launched its first-ever bursary, offering six awards of £750 each to help new students from low-income backgrounds cover the cost of essentials as they start university in autumn 2025.

The University of East London and Advance HE have published an article about the benefits of pre-arrival questionnaires for students and institutions.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) with academics from University of Bristol have published research on the impact of hindsight on students’ higher education choices.