Proposed new name for AECC University College
Open letter consultation on a proposed new name for AECC University College
Last updated: 22 Feb 2024
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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
PublicationOfS 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 releaseRegulatory case report for Anglo Skills College Limited – specific ongoing condition BA
Regulatory case report for Anglo Skills College Limited – specific ongoing condition BA
Last updated: 21 Jul 2023
PublicationRegulatory case report for Higher Rhythm Limited – Specific ongoing condition BA
Regulatory case report for Higher Rhythm Limited – Specific ongoing condition BA
Last updated: 21 Jul 2023
PublicationRegulatory case report for Stratford College London Limited: assessment against condition B3 at registration
This regulatory case report confirms that the Office for Students (OfS) has found Stratford College London Limited satisfies initial condition of registration B3 as part of determining its application for registration with us. The report briefly sets out why we reached this decision, including the contextual information we considered during our assessment.
Last updated: 06 Jul 2023
PublicationOfS fines Raindance Educational Services Limited for breaching condition of registration
The Office for Students (OfS) has imposed a fine of £1,000 on Raindance Educational Services Limited (Raindance) after it failed to meet the deadline for submitting its signed audited financial statements for the financial year ending 2020.
Last updated: 26 Jun 2023
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