Bethan Marshall: Why students are right to fear the Ucas form

Published: 04 October 2007

At this time of year, sixth form common rooms are full of anxious-looking students clutching prospectuses and the dreaded Ucas form for university entrance. It is not surprising that they are so daunted. The average teenager has 4,000 characters in which to explain their achievements to an admissions tutor in some dim and distant university.

How Kate Nash rose to become the new queen of MySpace

Published: 16 August 2007

Is the world ready for the latest pop princess

Looking after yourself is the key to university success

Published: 16 August 2007

How do you get the most from university? By keeping both your body and mind in shape, says Dr Rodger Charlton

Opting to take a gap year need not be a hassle

Published: 16 August 2007

Emily Ross explains how to organise deferred entry and a gap year

Why universities are going green

Published: 16 August 2007

Far from being stuck in the past, HE institutions are making serious changes to do their bit for the environment. By Amy Mclellan

What to do if you didn't get the results you expected

Published: 16 August 2007

Not got the grades you thought you'd get? Darren Barker explains how Clearing can help

Our simple guide to student finance

Published: 16 August 2007

Catherine Quinn takes a closer look at the different types of financial support available for students

New website helps students get the most out of univeristy

Published: 16 August 2007

Log on to the student-only network for help and advice, says Darren Barker

How to cope with a long-distance university relationship

Published: 16 August 2007

Absence can make the heart grow fonder, but not all relationships can last the distance, says Emma Bartley

Thaila Zucchi: Big Brother contestant on her acting career

Published: 16 August 2007

Thaila Zucchi is famous for trying to fake it as an Aussie on 'Big Brother', but the actress is actually half Italian, and proud of it, says Dan Poole

How to find your perfect course via UCAS Clearing

Published: 16 August 2007

The UCAS Clearing process is here to help you get back on track if you haven't received the grades you were expecting. Clearing is a well-organised and efficient service, backed by a core team of advisers whose knowledge and understanding will make the whole process simple to use. Last year, more than 38,000 people found places at a university or college through Clearing.

Freshers' week: settle in, make friends and have fun

Published: 16 August 2007

Clubs & societies: try something new!

10 hot survival tips for student life in the UK

Published: 16 August 2007

1. Check if you need to register

Studying in the UK: your questions answered

Published: 16 August 2007

Catherine Quinn goes to the experts with some frequently asked questions about studying in the UK

Arrange your student accommodation early to avoid disappointment

Published: 16 August 2007

Coming to the UK to study can be both exciting and daunting; one of the things which will help you feel secure about your new life is having a comfort zone that you can call home. The following information should help you through the maze of student accommodation options and show you how to secure a place in your housing of choice.

Time out: Where to take a break from studying

Published: 16 August 2007

Wherever you're studying in the UK, you'll find plenty of great days out nearby, says Laura Smith

Get virtually prepared for university with a new student-only website

Published: 16 August 2007

Forget MySpace and Facebook: for students this is the summer of www.yougofurther.co.uk. Yougo aims to help you get more out of going to university or college. This student-only website will give you vital information about your exciting leap into higher education: from money worries - with the help of Debtline - to staying healthy, the site will offer sound advice on your future career and, most importantly, it will help you network and meet friends that could be going to the same university or college as you.

CLEARING 2007

This way to your ultimate Clearing guide

Published: 15 August 2007

Joining the hunt for courses? Then head now for our Clearing index. It carries our exclusive link to the UCAS course vacancies search as well as our unparalleled collection of information and advice for students preparing to use the UCAS clearing service.