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 postThe Office for Students will now regulate level 6+ apprenticeships.
Last updated: 22 May 2019
Our newsThe Times and Daily Mail report on new plans to tackle grade inflation.
Last updated: 20 May 2019
Media coverageToday 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
Press releaseThis publication outlines arrangements for the 2019 Unistats data collection. It also provides an update on the development of a new information resource that will replace the Unistats website.
Last updated: 02 May 2019
PublicationThe OfS Student information, advice and guidance strategy has drawn on our stakeholder consultations to recommend practical next steps to improve the information, advice and guidance (IAG) available for students.
Last updated: 29 Apr 2019
PublicationUnistats 2019: Timetable and arrangements for submission and publication of data
Last updated: 11 Apr 2019
PublicationEvaluation of a scheme to develop pilot engineering and computing conversion masters' courses
Last updated: 11 Apr 2019
PublicationThis publication sets out the arrangements for the National Student Survey (NSS) 2019 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Last updated: 29 Mar 2019
PublicationTimes Higher Education and others report on the OfS insight brief about degree apprenticeships.
Last updated: 08 Mar 2019
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