OfS launches data consultation
The Office for Students (OfS) has published a consultation on the approach to data collection and the Data Futures programme.
Last updated: 16 Dec 2021
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OfS reports significant increase in universities signing up to IHRA definition of antisemitism
Over 200 universities, colleges and other higher education providers have signed up to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, according to figures published by the Office for Students (OfS) today.
Last updated: 10 Nov 2021
Press releaseThe National Student Survey 2022
This publication sets out the arrangements for the National Student Survey (NSS) 2022 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Last updated: 25 Oct 2021
PublicationPrevent monitoring: accountability and data return 2021
This guidance is designed to help higher education providers complete the Prevent accountability and data return (ADR) for the 2020-21 academic year.
Last updated: 28 Sep 2021
PublicationHESF22 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
PublicationPrevent 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
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