HESF22 Higher Education Students Forecast 2022-23
Guidance for providers on how to complete HESF22 Higher Education Students Forecast (HESF) 2022-23
Last updated: 22 Sep 2021
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Prevent monitoring data published
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a range of data relating to how universities and colleges are performing their duties under the Prevent framework.
Last updated: 02 Sep 2021
Our newsPrevent monitoring: Summary of annual accountability and data returns - 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20
This report presents sector-level data from providers’ accountability and data returns (ADRs) for academic years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Last updated: 02 Sep 2021
PublicationProviding choice and flexibility for a lifetime: Higher Education Short Course Trial Challenge Competition
Today we are publishing detailed guidance which invites providers to bid for funding to develop short courses that offer prospective students greater choice in how they choose to study, with more flexible options to develop their skills.
Last updated: 25 Aug 2021
Blog postHigher education short course trial Challenge Competition
As reported in The Times, the OfS is to launch a challenge competition for new higher education short courses.
Last updated: 25 Aug 2021
Media coverageHigher education short course trial: Challenge Competition
The Challenge Competition invites Approved (fee cap) providers to develop new short courses from existing qualifications at Levels 4 to 6, in a range of subject areas and at a range of levels.
Last updated: 25 Aug 2021
PublicationFunding boost to support student mental health
Eighteen innovative projects across universities and colleges in England will receive funding to support student mental health in a £6 million programme, the Office for Students (OfS) announced today.
Last updated: 17 Aug 2021
Press releaseTaking the leap: How time to reflect in lockdown led me to a new career in data science
Postgraduate conversion courses in data science and AI are attracting people from a range of backgrounds to learn skills for new employment. University of Hull student Miranda Maimela reflects on why she chose the course.
Last updated: 16 Aug 2021
Blog postOffshore opportunity: protecting students in transnational education
As we develop our approach to regulating quality and standards, we’re making sure that protection extends beyond students studying in England, to those based overseas too.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2021
Blog postHigher education short course trial: Challenge Competition initial guidance
This note provides initial information for OfS registered providers and other stakeholders, including employers, on the aims of the Competition, available funding, an indication of likely competition criteria, and next steps and timelines.
Last updated: 21 Jul 2021
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