Proposed new name for University of Central Lancashire
Open letter consultation on a proposed new name for University of Central Lancashire
Last updated: 25 Jan 2024
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OfS to act to secure free speech for students with proposals on new free speech complaints scheme
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published proposals on how students, staff and visiting speakers will be able to complain to the OfS about restrictions on their lawful free speech at a university, college or students’ union, and so seek redress for any loss that they have suffered as a result.
Last updated: 14 Dec 2023
Press releaseApproval of proposed new name for Newman University
The Office for Students (OfS) has approved the use of the word ‘university’ in the provider’s change of name from ‘Newman University’ to ‘Birmingham Newman University’.
Last updated: 07 Sep 2023
PublicationOfS launches consultation to include higher technical qualifications in its student outcomes measures
Outcomes for students on higher technical qualifications (HTQs) could be separated from other Level 4 and 5 qualifications in published data under proposals published by the OfS today.
Last updated: 27 Jul 2023
Press releaseOfS publishes new guidance on degree awarding powers
New operational guidance for universities and colleges to apply for degree awarding powers (DAPs) has been published by the Office for Students (OfS) today.
Last updated: 27 Jul 2023
Press releaseOne in six students at English universities taught overseas
Students living overseas now account for 16 per cent of all students registered at English universities and colleges, research from the Office for Students (OfS) finds, with China, Malaysia and Sri Lanka together accounting for nearly a third of all such transnational students.
Last updated: 25 May 2023
Press releaseBriefing for accountable officers
This is the first of a new series of regular briefings for accountable officers, hosted by the OfS chief executive.
Last updated: 23 May 2023
EventRegulating equality of opportunity in English higher education (including regulation of access and participation plans)
The Office for Students consulted on eight proposals for its future approach to regulating equality of opportunity in English higher education. This report, from Pye Tait Consulting, details the key findings.
Last updated: 28 Apr 2023
PublicationNew case studies explain how OfS responds to risk of closure at universities and colleges
The Office for Students (OfS) has published a set of case studies explaining how it works with universities and other higher education providers at risk of closure.
Last updated: 25 Apr 2023
Press releaseAssessing quality and standards: next steps
Academic expertise and independent judgement are at the forefront of our approach to assessing quality. Nick Holland, our Head of Quality and Standards, gives an update on future arrangements for quality and standards assessments.
Last updated: 04 Apr 2023
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