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 newsIndependent 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 newsThis 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
PublicationPublic 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
PublicationA 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
PublicationThis 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
PublicationThis 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
PublicationA 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
Press releaseIn 2025 we asked all final-year students across England to complete a pilot survey on sexual misconduct in higher education. This report presents a selection of key findings that illustrate the most significant themes emerging from the survey responses.
Last updated: 25 Sep 2025
PublicationGuidance for higher education providers on completing the Prevent accountability and data return (ADR) for the 2024-25 academic year.
Last updated: 17 Sep 2025
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