Our advisory groups and nation policy groups
Our groups and forums support the smooth running of core UCAS services and help with the planning and implementation of changes to enhance services, or to comply with legal or regulatory developments.
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Adviser Advisory Group
The Adviser Advisory Group represents the advisers, schools and colleges sector in dialogue with UCAS, focusing on the impact of current and future products, systems and services in the pre-HE sector.
Chair: David Ruck, Bristol Grammar School
Adviser Advisory Group - Terms of Reference (47.42 KB)
Provider Advisory Group
The Provider Advisory Group provides UCAS with a robust and representative voice of its members, to challenge consultation with the sector, and to advise and make recommendations to UCAS on proposed changes to products and services.
Chair: Claire Pryke, University of Bradford
Conservatoire Advisory Group
This Group supports the UCAS Conservatoires Advisory Group in reviewing products and services.
Chair: Elly Taylor, Royal College of Music
HE Marketing Services Advisory Group
The HE Marketing Services Advisory Group works in partnership with UCAS to improve and extend our products and services, to advise and make recommendations and represent the views of the sector and UCAS’ marketing services customers.
Chair: Sam Uzzell, University of Surrey
HE Marketing Services Advisory Group Terms of Reference (47.24 KB)
International Advisory Group
The International Advisory Group (IAG) is a non-governing group created to advise and guide our strategic international development.
Chair: Jane Dunn, Aston University
Apprenticeship Advisory Group
The Apprenticeship Advisory Group provides UCAS with a robust and representative voice on the subject of apprenticeships, which includes key stakeholders, providers, training providers, and employers.
Chair: Nicki Hay, BPP Education Group
Apprenticeship Advisory Group - Terms of Reference (58.35 KB)
Qualifications Advisory Group
The Qualifications Advisory Group provides strategic and expert advice to UCAS in relation to qualifications, learner progression and the UCAS Tariff.
Chair: Amy Smith, Nottingham Trent University
Qualifications Advisory Group Terms of Reference (44.17 KB)
Student Advisory Group
The Student Advisory Group provides UCAS with a robust and representative voice. The group consults with the sector, advising and making recommendations to UCAS on the future of UCAS’ products and services.
Student Advisory Group Terms of Reference (44.09 KB)
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Technology Group
Represents university and college interests in respect of technical aspects of UCAS admissions products, systems and services, and to ensure that any changes are anticipated and adequately communicated to institutions and their third-party software suppliers.
Chair: Nicola Rossall, University of Nottingham
UCAS Media Advisory Group
The UCAS Media Advisory Group supports UCAS Media in its commitment to operate ethically, demonstrate integrity, and act responsibly to its student customers (learners) and wider stakeholders.
Chair: Helena Sturridge, Independent Consultant
UCAS Media Advisory Group Terms of Reference (42.06 KB)
International Admissions Development Group (IADG)
The International Admissions Development Group (IADG) provides a forum to gather and test ideas, hear feedback, and give updates on current and future developments related to international undergraduate admissions.
Chair: TBC
- Wed, 24/01/2024 - 10:55Trudi Woodhouse
Groups and forums calendar
Here you'll find the groups and forums meeting dates and venues.
Groups and forums calendar
Nation Policy Groups
English Policy Group
The English Policy Group influences and inform UCAS’ policy positions through a fully representative, nation-specific lens.
Chair: Brian Lutchmiah, University of Law
English Policy Group Terms of Reference (43.13 KB)
Scottish Policy Group
The Scottish Policy Group influences and inform UCAS’ policy positions in Scotland.
Chair: Forbes Maginnis, Levenmouth Academy
Scottish Policy Group Terms of Reference (44.41 KB)
Welsh Policy Group
The Welsh Policy Group focuses on the prorities and strategic response to Welsh education policies.
Chair: Andrew Jackson, HELOA
Welsh Policy Group Terms of Reference (43.32 KB)
Northern Irish Policy Group
The Northern Irish Policy Group provides an opportunity to repsons and discuss matters in Norther Irish education.
Chair: David Cunningham, Royal School Armagh
Northern Irish Policy Group Terms of Reference (42.97 KB)
Advisory and policy groups' summary report
The following report provides a high level summary of discussions covered during UCAS’ advisory and standing group meetings, pulling together the key themes. Full minutes from all meetings are available on each group's web page.
- Advisory Group summary report: September 2021 - July 2022 (364.98 KB)
- Advisory Group summary report: January - March 2022 (480.08 KB)
- Advisory Groups summary report - September - December 2021 (56.24 KB)
- 2021 Advisory Group members survey results (59.32 KB)
- Advisory Group summary report: September 2020 - July 2021 (662.24 KB)
- Advisory Group summary report: January - March 2021 (64.92 KB)
- Advisory Group summary report: September - December 2020 (413.82 KB)
More information
You can find out more about UCAS' groups and forums, and read past minutes and papers in the password-protected providers' section of ucas.com.
You can also email us for more information at groupsandforums@ucas.ac.uk.