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News items for students
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Application deadline - 15 January 2009
If you are applying from the UK or European Union (EU), whatever your nationality, don't forget to send your application to us by 15 January 2009.
Latest on Internet Explorer vulnerability
Microsoft has issued a security patch to fix a vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser.
Internet Explorer vulnerability
A vulnerability has been discovered in Internet Explorer. News agencies are advising users to use an alternative browser.
UCAS staff training day
UCAS is holding an all staff training day on Tuesday 16 December and will be closed from 11:30 - 18:00 (UK time).
yougo web chat for international students
A web chat for international students will take place on yougo on 17 November.
Student finance information for entry in 2009
On 29 October, the Secretary of State for Innovation Universities and Skills announced a change to the student finance policy that governs how much new full-time students in England will receive from 2009/10.
Customer Service Unit opening hours
The Customer Service Unit will be closing at 17:00 (UK time) on Fridays throughout November.
Web chat week on yougofurther.co.uk
Web chats will be held every day on 'yougo' from 6-10 October ahead of the 15 October application deadline.
National Customer Service week
UCAS will be taking part in the National Customer Service week from 6 - 10 October 2008.
Early application deadline: 15 October 2008
If you are applying for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine/science, Oxford University or University of Cambridge, don't forget that your application must be received at UCAS by 15 October 2008.
www.unistats.com
The 2008 National Student Survey results are now available at www.unistats.com.
Not sure which course to study?
If you haven't yet decided what to study, there are some useful tools that can help you to come to a decision.
Books are available to help your research and application
If you need help or advice on any aspect of getting into higher education, visit www.ucasbooks.com for all the best resources available.
Admissions tests
Does your course require you to take an admissions test?
'Compose your future' exhibition - 21 November 2008
A fantastic opportunity to chat to course leaders and those involved in courses within performing arts, drama, music and dance.
'Design your future' exhibition - 3-4 & 24-25 November 2008
If art and design is your passion, attending one of these events will enable you to learn more about available courses in a lively and stimulating exhibition environment.
Security alert
Suspicious emails purporting to be from UCAS and some universities and colleges have been sent to applicants asking for personal information.
Future Leaders Survey 2007/08
How do you see the future? Find out how other students expect the world to change in the Future Leaders Survey.