Approval of proposed new name for the University of Bolton
The OfS has consented to the inclusion of the word ‘university’ in the University of Bolton’s proposed new name ‘University of Greater Manchester’.
Last updated: 19 Dec 2024
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Degree awarding powers (DAPs) assessment report for Luminate Education Group
This report details the assessment carried out by an assessment team. The report sets out the team’s advice about the quality of and standards applied to higher education courses, and whether the provider has met the DAPs criteria.
Last updated: 13 Dec 2024
PublicationDegree awarding powers (DAPs) assessment report for The Northern School of Art
This report represents the conclusions of an assessment for degree awarding powers (DAPs) at The Northern School of Art. The school is seeking authorisation for Full DAPs for all taught awards covering all subjects.
Last updated: 05 Dec 2024
PublicationOfS announces temporary changes to allow greater focus on financial sustainability
The Office for Students (OfS) has set out temporary changes to its approach to registering institutions, granting degree awarding powers and applications for university title to allow a greater focus on the financial sustainability of the sector and individual institutions.
Last updated: 02 Dec 2024
Our newsApproval of proposed new name for Solent University
The Office for Students has approved the use of the word ‘university’ in the provider’s change of name from ‘Solent University’ to ‘Southampton Solent University’.
Last updated: 09 Oct 2024
PublicationApproval of proposed new name for City, University of London
The Office for Students has consented to the use of the word 'university' in the provider's change of name from 'City, University of London' to 'City St George's, University of London', in light of its merger with St George's, University of London.
Last updated: 09 Oct 2024
PublicationApproval of proposed new name for Staffordshire University
The Office for Students (OfS) has consented to the use of the word 'university' in the provider's change of name from 'Staffordshire University' to 'University of Staffordshire'.
Last updated: 23 Sep 2024
PublicationApproval of proposed new name for AECC University College
The Office for Students (OfS) has approved the use of the word 'university' in the provider's change of name from ‘AECC University College' to 'Health Sciences University’.
Last updated: 30 Jul 2024
PublicationFull degree awarding powers awarded to Dyson Institute
The Office for Students (OfS) has awarded full degree awarding powers to the Dyson Institute. This follows completion of a successful probationary period, and means that the Institute will be able to award its own qualifications, without any restrictions.
Last updated: 09 Jul 2024
Press releaseDegree awarding powers assessment report for Dyson Technical Training Limited
New degree awarding powers end assessment report for Dyson Technical Training Limited.
Last updated: 09 Jul 2024
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