The Future Panel was set up to provide access to young people before university. Panellists are either university applicants (typically Year 13) or pre-applicants (normally in Year 12).
The Future Panel provides clients with the facility to undertake sample-only, quantitative and qualitative research to answer specific questions and target respondents with particular profiles.
We ensure a valid, accurate and credible panel by using UCAS's Applicant and Pre-Applicant Databases as the basis for recruitment. While there is no 'ac.uk' email address system to verify, the vast majority of identities have been formally verified by teachers. Invitees are sent recruitment questionnaires with encrypted, single-use links. All email and home address details must be verified on joining and multiple de-duplication checks are made on entry. For more information on population inclusion, identity assurance, response and representativeness - see here