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We want every student to have a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers.

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Guidance for students affected by industrial action

General guidance for students whose studies are disrupted by industrial action at their university or college

Consultation on harassment and sexual misconduct

Read our proposals to address harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education

Discover Uni

Discover Uni is a new website that can help you decide whether, where and what to study

Advice and guidance

Regulation The regulatory framework

Teaching Teaching excellence and innovation

Promoting equal opportunities Fair access, success and progress

The Register See which providers are registered

Student wellbeing and protection Helping students to thrive

Mental health

Student information and data Helping students make choices

Funding for providers Funding opportunities and grant funding allocations

Skills and employment Promoting graduate employment

Partnerships and collaboration Partners and others we work with

Less than half of part-timers think feedback is acted on by staff, but overall student satisfaction consistently high

19 Feb 2020

The evaluation challenge: understanding what works in access and participation

18 Feb 2020
Blog post
OfS approach to disruption caused by industrial action

18 Feb 2020
Our news
The OfS is ramping up its student engagement work

14 Feb 2020
Blog post

Promoting equal opportunities

What is fair access and participation?

Value for money

What is value for money for students?

Regulatory framework

Guide to the framework of regulation for higher education in England.

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