15 BACK TO THEMES U NITE STUDENTS | APPLICANT INDEX REPORT | 2023 ■ Strong agreement ■ Moderate agreement ■ Neutral ■ Moderate disagreement ■ Strong disagreement Figure 3: Breakdown of responses to “I think there will be people like me at university” 25% 14% 5% 1% 54% THEMATIC ANALYSIS - SOCIAL This suggests there is a further need to create and communicate a welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ applicants and, within this group, for Trans applicants in particular. Most applicants think there will be people like them at their chosen university. The exception is care experienced and estranged applicants, suggesting that there is still further to be done to raise their visibility as part of the student body and to communicate relevant services and support measures.