Insight event: Freedom of speech in higher education
This event explored how universities and colleges can promote freedom of speech in practice and navigate difficult issues as they arise on campus.
Last updated: 16 Dec 2022
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Introducing the TEF Panel: Bringing expertise to drive enhancement and excellence in teaching
We have appointed a panel of academic experts in learning and teaching, and student representatives from across a wide range of universities and colleges to carry out the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessments.
Last updated: 07 Dec 2022
Blog postStudent characteristics data: Student outcomes
A report on the differences in continuation rates, completion rates, rates of achieving a first or upper-second class degree (attainment rate) and rates of progression into managerial or professional employment, further study or other positive outcomes (progression rate) by various student characteristics.
Last updated: 11 Nov 2022
PublicationHow we will regulate student outcomes
As revised condition B3 comes into effect, this webinar focuses on the implementation stages and next steps for providers.
Last updated: 04 Nov 2022
WebinarCondition B3: publication of prioritisation criteria
We have written to providers on 3 November 2022 with prioritisation criteria for condition B3.
Last updated: 03 Nov 2022
PublicationThe National Student Survey 2023
This publication sets out the arrangements for the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Last updated: 28 Oct 2022
PublicationConsultation on changes to the National Student Survey: Analysis of responses and decisions
A qualitative analysis of the responses we received to the consultation on changes to the National Student Survey.
Last updated: 28 Oct 2022
PublicationTEF 2023 briefing
An online briefing for TEF contacts and TEF student contacts about the new framework and how to participate in the next TEF exercise.
Last updated: 24 Oct 2022
EventStudents should expect high quality teaching, however courses delivered – OfS responds to blended learning review
Universities and colleges should ensure they are meeting requirements to deliver a high quality academic experience when using ‘blended’ teaching approaches, the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.
Last updated: 19 Oct 2022
Press releaseArrangements for assessing quality and standards from April 2023
This briefing explains the approach the OfS will take to assessing quality and standards from 1 April 2023.
Last updated: 14 Oct 2022
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