The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people. You are eligible if: What is MenB? Meningococcal disease is a serious but uncommon illness caused by meningococcal bacteria. It can lead to meningitis - …
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement allows people access to student funding which can be used over their working lives. This provides the flexibility to study to be able to upskill to benefit current jobs, or change careers, while juggling commitments such as work and childcare. …
The UK has officially signed the legal agreement to join the Erasmus+ programme, with placements set to begin in the 2027/28 academic year. Here's everything you need to know about what the programme offers and how to get involved. What is …
Vaccines for students: how to get up to date Get your MenB vaccines before Freshers 2026 The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people. You are eligible if: You were born between 1 September 2007 …
Today the Chancellor announced the Autumn Budget, setting out changes that will affect young people in higher education. Students from low-income families will get extra money to help with day to day costs at university. This will help support more students from the lowest income households progress into and excel in higher education.
Results day can be an emotional rollercoaster, bringing nerves, joy, disappointment and uncertainty. It is normal for parents to feel powerless as they support their child through one of life’s milestones.
It’s crucial that university courses give students the skills they need to enter the world of work. Our universities are world-leading and the majority of degrees help to prepare young people for the future. However, we know there are some …
Clearing is a term you might have heard in the context of university applications, but do you know what it means? Some people might think that you can only apply through Clearing if you haven’t met the grade requirements of …
The Government’s Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill became law 11 May 2023 in a huge step forward in protecting freedom of speech and academic freedom on university campuses. The Act will put more responsibility on universities to ensure students …
Spiking is when people illegally drug victims, often by putting substances in their drinks or even by injecting them. In the last two years we’ve seen a rise in reports of spiking and, while the true scale of the issue …