The Office for Students (OfS) has today published bidding guidance for a new £80 million funding competition which was announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Education (DfE) on 5 February 2026.
Last updated: 12 Feb 2026
News articleGuidance, including deadlines and requirements, for the interim financial return in April 2026.
Last updated: 12 Feb 2026
PublicationBidding guidance and template for the funding competition, which will support defence industry relevant skills and specialisms.
Last updated: 12 Feb 2026
PublicationWe commissioned exploratory research to better understand students’ perceptions of changes to their higher education experience as their institutions respond to financial challenges. Suzanne Carrie explores some of the emerging findings.
Last updated: 29 Jan 2026
Blog postSavanta conducted research for the Office for Students to examine students’ perceptions of the changes higher education providers are making in response to financial challenges.
Last updated: 29 Jan 2026
PublicationNew analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) finds continued pressure on university finances, despite evidence of increased recruitment.
Last updated: 20 Nov 2025
Press releaseThis report provides an update on the analysis we published in May, based on the latest available data for UK and international student recruitment for entry in autumn 2025.
Last updated: 20 Nov 2025
PublicationThe funding has been allocated for the 2025-26 financial year and will help institutions to deliver courses that will increase opportunities for students and support national growth, regional economies, and local employers.
Last updated: 18 Nov 2025
Press releaseThe outcomes and allocations for the distribution of capital grants by the OfS for the financial year (April to March) 2025-26.
Last updated: 18 Nov 2025
PublicationA letter to chairs of governing bodies about the risks emerging across the sector.
Last updated: 12 Nov 2025
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