Research

Panellists are sent research results every few months. Below is our archive of recent findings.

Let us know if you have any queries about this research - or encounter any technical problems in downloading the pdf results.

How much more will students pay 11/02/10

Opinionpanel's new report "How much more will students pay?" by Professor Anna Vignoles examines likely responses to changes in higher education tuition fees.

To view the Foreword and Summary, just click here

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Students and their mobile phones 23/10/09

Opinionpanel has been working with the consultancy, mobileYouth, looking at how students interact with their mobile handset brands; in particular looking at brand advocacy and trust among students. The results are fascinating. Click here to take a look at our presentation.

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PRESS RELEASE - Recession and PG course demand 10/06/09

Half the full-time undergraduate students due to graduate this summer are seriously considering postgraduate study...

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Data tables - Recession and PG course demand 02/06/09

Data analysis in support of the press release (dated 02/06/09) on Recession and postgraduate course demand.

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The Academic Experience of Students 07/05/09

To read HEPI’s fascinating report on The Academic Experience of Students in English Universities’ – data collection and analysis by Opinionpanel – click to view the PDF.

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We're your future 26/03/09

Opinionpanel has released a report on graduates and the recession. Key findings from over 500 recent graduates highlight their desire for employers to see beyond the short term and keep recruiting despite current economic circumstances. The research was carried out on Opinionpanel's weekly Graduate Omnibus Survey.

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Happy to be here - the Student Experience polling 16/01/09

Results of the Times Higher's Student Experience polling published in full.

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Graduate employment and earnings 27/11/08

Universities are delivering on student expectations of higher graduate salaries, according to a new report by the 1994 Group of student-focused, research-intensive universities. Click here to read the article

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Methodology - THE’s Best Student Experience Awards 30/10/08

In total, over 12,500 full-time undergraduates took part in this year's polling, which ran from October 2007 to May 2008. All respondents were members of Opinionpanel's Student Panel. Importantly, from a reliability perspective, respondents were not told the purpose of the polling.

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The Student Vote by Professor Paul Whiteley 26/06/08

The first comprehensive analysis of the political views of the student population over a four year period – by Paul Whiteley, Professor of Government, the University of Essex

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Key Dates in the Student Voting Study 26/06/08

Key Datesin Bristish Politics during the run of the study.

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Demographic Trends in the Student Voting Study 26/06/08

An analysis of student party preference by key demographics.

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Data Tables for the Student Voting Study 26/06/08

Data analysis of key student voting questions and demographics over 33 waves

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Opinionpanel launches The Future Panel 10/03/08

Opinionpanel, the owners and operators of The Student Panel and The Graduate Panel are delighted to announce the launch of The Future Panel. Set up in collaboration with UCAS Media, the panel comprises around 15,000 applicants and prospective applicants to higher education. Built from UCAS’s Applicant and Pre-Applicant Database, it includes Year 12 and 13 pupils from schools and colleges across the UK plus smaller sub-sets of mature and international applicants

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Shifts in the student account market 18/02/08

New research carried out by Opinionpanel – The Student Account Acquisition Study 2007/8 – reveals the latest trends in the student account market in both England & Wales and Scotland.

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Social Network Research 14/11/07

As the largest panel of Students for research in the country, Opinionpanel prides itself on keeping up to date with anything on the students’ radar. We’ve been monitoring the use of social network sites over the last year and the explosive rise of Facebook. Our research provides you with a better understanding of how students use these social network sites which in turn allows you to better reach them via this platform.

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