As the funding for our programme to support postgraduate conversion courses in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science ends, we explore the programme’s impact to increase diversity and address digital skills gaps in the technology sector.
Last updated: 08 Jun 2025
Blog postOver the year since the OfS allocated funding in support of Level 4 and 5 courses, Alastair Wilson reflects on initial feedback from recipient institutions and the impacts they believe this funding is having on students, communities and regional
Last updated: 07 Apr 2025
Blog postIn his speech to the Association of Colleges (AoC) Higher Education Conference on 5 March, John Blake shared reflections on the critical role of colleges in higher education.
Last updated: 05 Mar 2025
Blog postThis publication sets out the arrangements for NSS 2025 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Last updated: 15 Oct 2024
PublicationThis paper will outline matters that have arisen following responses to our recent consultations and feedback exercises on the survey, and our ongoing work.
Last updated: 13 Oct 2024
PublicationThe Office for Students (OfS) has today confirmed a third wave of investment of £14 million to increase the number of Level 6 degree apprenticeships in England.
Last updated: 30 Sep 2024
Press releaseThis is the second in a series of interim reports intended to provide up-to-date information about participation in the conversion courses as of spring 2024.
Last updated: 29 Aug 2024
PublicationAn event for higher education providers, employers and other stakeholders to hear further details about the competition guidance.
Last updated: 12 May 2024
EventThis roundtable will be an opportunity for attendees to give feedback on the proposed changes to the NSS 2024 survey.
Last updated: 28 Apr 2024
EventThis paper outlines some outstanding issues following our 2023 review of the National Student Survey, including proposed theme measures for the NSS questions, and an update on benchmarking and response thresholds.
Last updated: 28 Apr 2024
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