Evaluation of schemes to tackle hate crime and sexual violence
The Guardian reports on an evaluation by Advance HE of projects awarded funding to tackle hate crime and sexual violence
Last updated: 12 Jun 2019
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‘Welcome progress’ but more to do to tackle hate crime and sexual harassment on campus
Universities must build on recent progress to ensure that all students can feel and be safe on campus
Last updated: 12 Jun 2019
Press releaseCatalyst for change: Protecting students from hate crime, sexual violence and online harassment in higher education
The purpose of the independent evaluation reports is to support learning, exchange and dissemination of effective practice from the first two rounds of the projects, and help establish ‘what works’ in safeguarding students. In addition we have published a response to the two reports which includes their recommendations to providers and the OfS.
Last updated: 12 Jun 2019
PublicationFather creates early warning system for student suicides after death at Bristol
The Times reports on the new system at Northumbria University, which is one of ten new projects funded by the OfS through its Challenge Competition.
Last updated: 05 Jun 2019
Media coverageInnovation, partnership and data can help improve student mental health in new £14m drive
Innovation, partnership and data can help improve student mental health in new £14m drive with universities and colleges
Last updated: 05 Jun 2019
Press releaseOffice for Students responds to Review of Post-18 Education and Funding
The Office for Students has responded to the Review of Post-18 Education and Funding led by Philip Augar.
Last updated: 30 May 2019
Press releaseIn praise of POLAR
Recent discussion of POLAR has questioned its utility for targeting underrepresented groups in higher education. But POLAR is, and will continue to be, a powerful tool in the drive for fairer access.
Last updated: 24 May 2019
Blog postRegulations of level 6 and 7 apprenticeships
The Office for Students will now regulate level 6+ apprenticeships.
Last updated: 22 May 2019
Our newsOffice for Students welcomes steps to tackle grade inflation
The Times and Daily Mail report on new plans to tackle grade inflation.
Last updated: 20 May 2019
Media coverageNo place like home – New fund to boost local graduate opportunities
Today the Office for Students has awarded £5.6 million to projects based in universities and colleges across England to boost opportunities for graduates who seek work close to home.
Last updated: 16 May 2019
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