Regulatory case report for the Open University – specific ongoing condition BA
This case report explains why we have decided to impose a specific condition of registration on the Open University.
Last updated: 11 Oct 2022
PublicationAll information about registering with the OfS
Consultation on publication of information about higher education providers: Analysis of responses and decision
We consulted on publication of information about higher education providers in a consultation that ran from 15 December 2020 to 12 March 2021 and a supplementary consultation that ran from 12 May to 9 June 2022. In this document we identify and discuss the most significant issues raised in responses to the consultation, whether or not these have led to changes to the proposals we made, and our final decisions relating to the proposals.
Last updated: 30 Sep 2022
PublicationRegulatory advice 21: Publication of information
This regulatory advice sets out guidance for higher education providers in England on the approach we will take to the publication of information about providers.
Last updated: 30 Sep 2022
PublicationProposed new name for Newman University
Details of a consultation on a proposed new name for Newman University.
Last updated: 30 Sep 2022
PublicationCondition F1 – Transparency 2022 information: Specification and publication guidance
This document provides details of the publication requirements for, and the specifications and methodology used by the Office for Students (OfS) in the preparation of the Transparency 2022 information.
Last updated: 08 Sep 2022
PublicationInvestigations opened by OfS to examine credibility of degrees at three higher education providers
Media outlets report on our announcement of investigations at three higher education providers. We will be examining the reasons for sharp increases in the rates of students being awarded first class and upper second class honours degrees.
Last updated: 02 Sep 2022
News articleNew OfS investigations to examine credibility of degrees
The Office for Students (OfS) has opened investigations at three higher education providers to examine the reasons for sharp increases in the rates of students being awarded first class and upper second class honours degrees.
Last updated: 02 Sep 2022
Press releaseApprenticeship provider Multiverse granted New Degree Awarding Powers
Sector and national media report on the OfS giving Multiverse new degree awarding powers. Set up by Tony Blair’s son, Euan Blair, Multiverse is the first solely apprenticeship provider to receive these new powers.
Last updated: 01 Sep 2022
News articleOfS uses its university approval powers for the first time
The Times reports on the OfS's decision that US-based NCH at Northeastern Limited can use the word ‘university’ in the name of its London campus, becoming Northeastern University – London.
Last updated: 02 Aug 2022
Media coverageStudent outcomes and the TEF – where we are now and next steps
We have today published the outcomes of our consultations on regulating student outcomes and on the future Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Director of Quality, Jean Arnold, summarises what this means in practice.
Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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