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Feb/13

13

How’s your sexual health clinic?

Unifo.co.uk has been lucky enough to have access to the data released today by DrEd.com, an online medical service. They’ve been conducting research of the quality of sexual health clinics and access sexual health resources at universities across the UK. They tell us a bit more about it and its importance below. For the universities that the [...]

Sep/12

21

10 myths about student finance

With uni fees nearly tripling with this new academic year, we thought it might be useful to pass on the answers to some common myths about student finance…! 1. You don’t pay up front to go to uni:  First-time undergraduates’ fees are automatically paid for by a loan from the Student Loans Company.  There are [...]

Sep/12

4

A new academic year and more Unifo updates

The start of the new academic year presents a busy time for prospective university students.  To make your university application experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, Unifo is at hand to gather, review and present the masses of data necessary for you to make the right choice about your future. We’ve just updated all our The Times [...]

Jul/12

15

The Student Accommodation Code

The Student Accommodation Code (‘The Code’) has been designed to protect your rights to safe, good quality university accommodation, wherever you are studying, and to make sure you get the best out of your time living in university or college residences. The Code protects your rights to: A healthy, safe environment. Timely repairs and maintenance. A clean, [...]

May/12

27

Top 10 essential student websites

There’s a lot to take in when you leave home for the first time – from feeding yourself and managing your money, to getting to know a new town and making friends.  Below is a list of the top ten websites to help you keep all the most important information at your finger tips. 1. [...]

Mar/12

30

UCAS Admissions Process Review

The UCAS Board commissioned a review of the admissions process (“the Review”) and its findings were published on 28 March 2012.  This represented the first comprehensive review of the admissions process for the higher education sector. The Review sets out a variety of proposals which are to be implemented over the coming years.  UCAS has [...]

Jan/12

30

To be expected: university applications fall

UCAS has released the much anticipated data on the number of applicants hoping to gain places at university in 2012.  This data represents the first real evidence that students have been put off by the threat of huge debts after the significant increase in tuition fees. Figures indicate that the total university applicants have dropped by [...]

Jan/12

7

1 Week till UCAS deadline

Only 1 week remains until UCAS applications must be submitted.  Make sure you get your applications in by the 15 January deadline!

Oct/11

6

One in ten students ‘dissatisfied’ with degree

In the annual poll of more than 250,000 students, the National Student Survey has indicated that one in 10 final year undergraduates were not happy with the quality of their university degree.  According to the survey, students were most likely to criticise the level of assessment and feedback from tutors, the amount of academic support [...]

Aug/11

23

Clearing troubles post A-level results

‘Clearing’ is the process which helps applicants without university places to find universities with courses that still have places available.  With A-level results released last Thursday, clearing has dominated the lives of a number of hopeful candidates over the past week, all of whom are seeking one of the 50,000 clearing places made available by [...]

Jun/11

16

Tuition fees for 2012 now available

Over 100 universities in England and Wales have revealed their plans for undergraduate tuition fees for 2012 and beyond.  About two-thirds of these universities will charge the £9,000 maximum fee for some or all courses, whilst only a handful are offering all their courses below £8,000 per year. Unifo has provided the maximum tuition fee [...]

May/11

20

Mongol Rally 2011 Team Sponsorship

While Unifo is proud to announce it is sponsoring another Mongol Rally team (The Rolling Stans) for the second year running, we can also share the video which was recently released from last year’s team.

Apr/11

10

Uni drop-out rate reaches 21%

76,000 university final year students will not graduate this summer making this a drop-out rate of 21%

Mar/11

21

10 things to know before going to uni!

An amusing list of 10 things to know before going to university, providing valuable instructions so that you won’t make this university graduate’s mistakes…!

Feb/11

16

Top unis to charge top fees

Imperial College London announces that they will join Oxbridge by charging the maximum amount of tuition fee.

Jan/11

27

Increased fees = Improved unis?

With uni fees set to soar, will the universities actually improve their facilities and teaching?

Dec/10

21

Will increased fees affect loans/grants?

We look at how the uni fee rise will affect grants and loans and the changes that will happen when it comes to repaying the loans.

Nov/10

2

Uni fees increase: what it means for you

Heading to uni in 2012? If so, you’re going to be hit by the massive new tuition fee rise – see how it will effect you, and find out all you need to know.

Oct/10

25

Unifo backs new music artist

Singer/songwriter Matthew Peto has just released his debut album, Icarus, and Unifo are fully supportive of his recent success.

Sep/10

24

Heading back to uni for 2nd year?

Why not write a review for us and tell thousands of prospective students what it’s really like.

Aug/10

19

Going through clearing?

Make sure you fully research your course and university before jumping at the first option you get!

Jul/10

25

Yak to the Future team departs

The team have departed on the 10,000 mile journey to Mongolia!

Jun/10

15

Going to an Open Day?

Unifo is about to hit the road and visit some university Open Days!

May/10

20

New Unifo website design

Vote on your favorite design…

May/10

3

Unifo sponsors team set for Mongolia

Unifo is a proud sponsor of Yak to the Future – a team partaking in this year’s Mongol Rally.

Apr/10

1

New charters announced to improve student satisfaction

Today, new students’ charters have been announced which will take effect from autumn 2011.

Mar/10

17

Unifo is University Open Days leading provider

Unifo now has over 700 University Open Days listed…

Jan/10

8

1 Week till UCAS deadline

Just one week left now, so don’t delay…

Dec/09

22

Unifo sponsors Mongol Rally 2010

Unifo.co.uk is annouced as the official sponsor to a team in this year’s Mongol Rally…

Dec/09

1

Main UCAS deadline approaching

The UCAS deadline for most courses is 15th January…

Nov/09

8

Unifo sponsors Bristol Jail Break

A new sponsorship deal has been agreed…

Nov/09

5

Unifo Presentation for Schools

We are now offering a multimedia presentation to schools which covers topics from the benefits of university as a life choice to budgeting…

Nov/09

1

Win a £10 iTunes Voucher!

Fill in our short survey about your school to win £10…

Aug/09

24

Ride for Heroes 2009 tour has finished!

The boys from the Ride for Heroes tour report back on their fantastic achievement…

Jul/09

17

Unifo launches PAID RESEARCH!

Follow our simple guidelines and write a short review of your university to earn £4…

Jul/09

4

Ride for Heroes 2009

Unifo.co.uk is proud to be sponsoring the Ride for Heroes 2009 tour…

Jul/09

3

The Unifo Blog… welcome!

The Unifo blog is launched to offer updates, information about key dates and other relevant news…

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