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Read the Parents’ Guide to University 2025

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Read the Parents’ Guide to University 2025

Expert advice from universities across the UK: Your supporters guide to university events, student finance, applications, and how students can prepare for university.

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Discover discounts and rewards for university events

Explore event incentives and perks for attending university events, including travel bursaries to support your open day visits.

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Explore university subject guide videos

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Explore university subject guide videos

Support your family members to find the perfect university course with hundreds of short, impartial, subject guide videos and tips from university experts all over the UK.

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Listen to the Uni Guide Podcast

Tune in to the UK's largest university podcast, featuring expert guests alongside insights from a student and graduate panel. New episodes every month!

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Making sense of university jargon

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Making sense of university jargon

Universities sure love their acronyms and buzzwords. Check out our jargon buster to make sense of any tricky terms you encounter.

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Latest university insights from experts—tailored for you

by Jon Cheek at UniTasterDays

Results Day 2025: Clearing resources, guides, and support

Clearing is an opportunity for students to find the perfect university and course for them. It’s not just for those who didn’t meet their offers. It’s also for students who exceeded their grades, and those who are applying later than others. Every year, thousands of students use Clearing to secure a university place. This article offers tips for students in advance, plus a downloadable resource sheet. School staff and parents will find it useful to share too.

by Jon Hering

University scholarships - how to make an application stand out

Over the last 12 months, the UK’s emphasis on scholarships has increased more dramatically than in previous years. With the cost-of-living crisis exacerbating the already expensive commitment of pursuing a university degree, stakeholders outside of the education sector have taken notice and begun to step in. This blog provides top tips when applying for them.

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