OfS student debrief: Consumer rights
At this event, the OfS consumer protection team will join us to discuss students’ rights as consumers and universities’ responsibilities under consumer protection law.
Last updated: 04 Dec 2025
EventAll information about student protection and support
National Student Survey: Procedures for investigating allegations of inappropriate influence
Procedures for investigating allegations of inappropriate influence on National Student Survey results (English and Welsh versions).
Last updated: 27 Nov 2025
PublicationOfS publishes interim evaluation report on the Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition
An interim evaluation of the OfS’s Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition (DAFC) suggests the first wave of funding helped institutions to attract prospective degree apprentices from currently underrepresented groups.
Last updated: 19 Nov 2025
Our newsOfS publishes new research on students’ perceptions of their rights as consumers
Independent research commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) finds a mixed picture of students’ understanding of their rights and entitlements.
Last updated: 19 Nov 2025
Our newsEvaluation of the Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition: Interim report 1
This report presents interim findings from Wave 1 of the Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition, focusing on the design, delivery, outcomes and impacts of Wave 1 funded projects. It draws on data collection and analysis conducted between August 2024 and July 2025.
Last updated: 19 Nov 2025
PublicationOfS explorations: Consumer rights
Public First conducted research for the Office for Students (OfS) to examine students’ perceptions of their rights as consumers and the promises made to them by higher education providers.
Last updated: 19 Nov 2025
PublicationHarassment and intimidation of Jewish students and staff
A letter from Arif Ahmed, Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom, reminding institutions about the steps they can take to protect Jewish students and staff on campus.
Last updated: 12 Nov 2025
PublicationThe National Student Survey 2026
This publication sets out the arrangements for NSS 2026 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Last updated: 22 Oct 2025
PublicationPositive outcomes for students studying on a modular basis: Summary of call for evidence
This publication summarises the responses we received to our call for evidence on how we could measure student outcomes resulting from modular study.
Last updated: 01 Oct 2025
PublicationOfS publishes new data on the scale of sexual misconduct in English higher education
A survey of final-year undergraduate students across the country finds that nearly one quarter of those who responded have experienced sexual harassment since entering higher education.
Last updated: 25 Sep 2025
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