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Aim Higher - Developed to provide those contemplating entering HE with access to the necessary information from which to make effective decisions.
ACAS - Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service - Working with employers and employees to improve organisations and improve working lives through employment relations. Providing information, advice, and training.
AGCAS - Assocation of Careers Advisory Services - AGCAS is the professional association of careers professionals in Higher Education
AGR - Association of Graduate Recruiters - Representing organisations which recruit and employ graduates, or which offer services in connection with graduate recruitment.
AIRE - Advice on Individual Rights in Europe - The Centre's advice, information and representation service covers all aspects of the rights of individuals in Europe under international law.
AISA - Association for the International Students Advisors - A membership organisation providing workshops on current issues affecting international students in the UK.
AMOSSHE - Association of Managers in Student Services in Higher Education - Bringing together those who have responsibility for the management or coordination of a range of learner support and guidance services for students.
AMSU - Association for Managers in Students Unions - Membership organisation for managers within Students' Unions.
ASET - Association for Sandwich, Education and Training - The National professional body for work based learning practitioners.
British Council - The UK's official organisation for the promotion worldwide of British education, culture and language.
British Chamber of Commerce - A national network of quality accredited Chamber of Commerce.
Business Link - Practical advice for businesses including a database directory.
Citizen's Advice Bureau - Registered charity the Citizen's Advice service provides free information, advice and guidance to people.
Central Office of Employment Tribunals (England and Wales)
Central Office of Employment Tribunals (Scotland)
CETL - Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning - A HEFCE initiative to reward excellent teaching practice, and to further invest in the practice.
CIHE - Council for Industry and Higher Education - To advance learning through the fostering of mutual understanding, cooperation and support between HE and business.
CIM - Chartered Institute of Marketing - The professional body for marketing professionals
CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - The professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.
Connexions - Confidential careers advice and support and information for 13 - 19 year olds.
CRA - Centre for Recording Achievement - National network organisation and a registered educational charity. Working to promote awareness of recording record of achievements.
CRAC - The Careers Research and Advisory Centre - An independent educational charity aimed at advancing the education of the public, and young persons in life long career related learning for all.
CRB - Criminal Records Bureau - The CRB is responsible for processing Discolsure application forms identifying candidates who are looking to work with children or vulnerable members of society.
CRE - Commission for Racial Equality
DRC - Disability Rights Commission - An independent body introduced to eliminate discrimination and promote equality for disabled people.
Equal Opportunities Commission - Working towards the prevention of sex discrimination.
GO Wales - Graduate Opportunities Wales - Offers a wide range of services designed to help students, graduates, and businesses in Wales.
Graduate Prospects - Working in partnership with the most prominent official bodies in the field of Higher Education, Graduate Prospects has been bring students, graduates, and recruiters together.
HE Academy - Aims to help institutions, staff, and discipline groups in providing the best possible education and learning experience for their students.
HECSU - Higher Education Careers Service Unit - Is the commercial arm of Graduate Prospects.
HEFCE - Higher Education Funding Council for England - Distributes public money for research and teaching to universities and colleges in England, aiming to promote high quality education and research.
HEFCW - Higher Education Funding Council for Wales - Distributes public money for research and teaching to universities and colleges in Wales, aiming to promote high quality education and research.
HERO - Higher Education and Research Opportunities in the UK - Provides up to date, accurate and informative database of links to all the key HE websites on the internet.
Home Office - The government department working towards a safe and fair society for individuals to live in, in England and Wales.
IAS - Immigration Advisory Service - Independent non-government organisation, giving free and confidential legal advice to those who are eligible, and representation tailored to each clients needs.
ICG - Institute of Careers Guidance - Professional organisation working to promote the development of careers guidance management services.
IND - Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Insight Plus - Accredition programme which intends to recognise the learning that students in sixth form colleges and universities gain from part-time jobs and voluntary work.
IPA - Institute of Practitioners in Advertising - The Uk's trade and professional body for the advertising media and marketing sector.
IPR - Institute of Public Relations - The UK's professional body for the public relations industry
Job Centre Plus - Information and support for people of working age, including national vacancies.
KTP - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Enables private and public sector research organisations to apply their research knowledge to important business problems.
LSC - Learning Skills Council - Works to improve the skills of England's young people and adults to ensure and maintain a positive workforce. Responsible for planning and funding high quality vocational education and training.
NCGE - National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship - Supports graduates into business and the fostering of a more entrepreneurial culture that inspires students and graduates to consider the option of starting their own business.
NCWE - National Council for Work Experience - Promotes supports and develops quality work experience for the benefits of students, employers, and the economy.
NSEA - National Student Employment Association (US) - US equivalent of NASES
NUS - National Union of Students - Provides students with high-quality information on welfare issues.
QAA - Quality Assurance Agency - For Higher Education to safeguard help, improve the academic standards and quality of HE in the UK.
REC - Recruitment and Employment Confederation - Professional body representing the commercial employment agency sector.
SCOP - Standing Conference of Principals - The representative body for Higher Education colleges in England and Northern Ireland.
SFC - Scottish Funding Council - Provides strategic overview of education in Scotland to improve high quality learning and research.
SKILL - National Bureau for Children with Disabilities - A national UK charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with disability in post-16 education, training and employment.
STEP - Shell Technology Enterprise Programme - Promotes the impact of undergraduates on small businesses, and offers undergraduate project-based work within small to medium enterprises.
TUC - Trade Union Congress - "The voice of Britain at work."
UCAS - Universities and College Admissions Service - The central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses in UK institutions.
UK NARIC - The National Recognition Information Centre - The Uk's official organisation for the provision of evidence of comparability between international and UK qualifications.
UKCISA - The Council for International Student Affairs - A membership organisation providing information, advice, and training on the recruitment and support of international students.
UKTI - UK Trade and Investment - A government organisation, supporting companies in the UK, trading internationally and international companies seeking to establish themselves in the UK.
UNIAID - A student charity helping young people overcome financial hurdles into and through Higher Education.
UUK - Universities UK - The Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principles of the Universities of the UK
UVAC - University Vocational Awards Council - The UK not-for-profit organisation representing the higher and further education sector's voice, influencing development and training to relate to and improve relating to higher vocational learning.
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