University IAG: Our weekly blog to support teachers and careers professionals with all things university

Every week we post a new blog, with advice from colleagues in the sector, or ourselves, on key university news, changes or topical debate. You can view a selection of our latest articles below, or select from the list of topics to narrow things down.

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by Charlotte Kettlewell

posted on 12 Apr '24

How universities will support you to achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks

The ever-changing landscape of careers can feel a little overwhelming for careers advisers. However, university officers are always happy to support you with Gatsby wherever we can. This blog will tell you how!

by Andrew Cooper

posted on 22 Mar '24

What to expect when starting a new relationship with a university

Having worked at four different universities, I know that they all have a different offering for schools and colleges. But there are similar things that you can expect during your first interaction with a university. I will tell you more in this blog.

by Ashleigh Little

posted on 19 Mar '24

What are the differences between sixth form and university?

University is an adjustment from what your young person has been used to at school or college. The key to this transition is preparation. Here are five key differences they might experience and some advice about how you can support them with them.

by Dr Morag Duffin

posted on 12 Mar '24

Where to study? A guide to the different types of universities

The higher education system in the UK is very diverse and your young person can study at a wide range of institutions, from traditional universities to further education colleges with higher education provisions, to smaller and specialist institutions. This blog will provide a guide to the options on offer for students.

by Rebecca Wills

posted on 5 Mar '24

Think employability – a guide to careers support at university

With so many graduates now entering the job market, a degree alone is not always enough. It is therefore very important that you work on developing your employability skills throughout your time at university, and university careers services are experts in offering a range of support to help you achieve this successfully. I will tell you more about some of the opportunities here.

by Hope Nightingale

posted on 5 Mar '24

Working with student recruitment and outreach teams: who, what, where and when

You want to start working with universities so you can provide more opportunities for your students, but where do you start? Here is a brief introduction and some top tips for engaging with student recruitment and outreach teams.

by Marc Alner

posted on 5 Mar '24

An introduction to the allied health professions

Every year, thousands of students apply to courses such as medicine and pharmacy. These degrees are fantastic for those interested in becoming doctors or pharmacologists, among others, but competition can be very high. Quite often, students have not considered the wide variety of alternative routes they can pursue. I will provide a guide to some of these here.

by Claire Owen

posted on 29 Feb '24

Supporting LGBTQ+ students in schools and colleges

This November marks 20 years since Section 28 was repealed in England and Wales. Inclusive LGBTQ+ education is so much better than it was but let’s be honest, there is still work to be done. This blog discusses just that!

by Reena Littlehales

posted on 22 Feb '24

What’s new in higher education? Introducing the recent changes

It’s been a busy time across the higher education sector and there have been plenty of changes too. I’ve summarised some of the key updates in this blog.

by Ellie Campbell

posted on 22 Feb '24

A guide to university entry qualifications

As you help your young person make decisions about their future, it can be difficult ensuring that the qualifications they choose are accepted for entry to university. Here is some guidance on the typical qualifications (but there are others that universities may accept too).

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University IAG: Our weekly blog to support teachers and careers professionals with all things university

How universities will support you to achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks

What to expect when starting a new relationship with a university

What are the differences between sixth form and university?

Where to study? A guide to the different types of universities

Think employability – a guide to careers support at university

Working with student recruitment and outreach teams: who, what, where and when

An introduction to the allied health professions

Supporting LGBTQ+ students in schools and colleges

What’s new in higher education? Introducing the recent changes

A guide to university entry qualifications

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