Higher 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
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Higher 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
PublicationFunding boost to support student mental health
Eighteen innovative projects across universities and colleges in England will receive funding to support student mental health in a £6 million programme, the Office for Students (OfS) announced today.
Last updated: 17 Aug 2021
Press releaseTaking the leap: How time to reflect in lockdown led me to a new career in data science
Postgraduate conversion courses in data science and AI are attracting people from a range of backgrounds to learn skills for new employment. University of Hull student Miranda Maimela reflects on why she chose the course.
Last updated: 16 Aug 2021
Blog postOffshore opportunity: protecting students in transnational education
As we develop our approach to regulating quality and standards, we’re making sure that protection extends beyond students studying in England, to those based overseas too.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2021
Blog postHigher education short course trial: Challenge Competition initial guidance
This note provides initial information for OfS registered providers and other stakeholders, including employers, on the aims of the Competition, available funding, an indication of likely competition criteria, and next steps and timelines.
Last updated: 21 Jul 2021
PublicationStudent satisfaction drops amid pandemic
This year's National Student Survey has been covered across the media.
Last updated: 16 Jul 2021
Media coverageFewer students positive about their course amid pandemic
More university and college students have concerns about their educational experience this year compared to last year, results from this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) show today – the survey highlighting particular issues around the availability of learning resources.
Last updated: 15 Jul 2021
Press releaseNext steps for the postgraduate student survey
Students have shown support for a new proposed survey of postgraduates studying on taught courses, according to initial testing run by the Office for Students (OfS).
Last updated: 05 Jul 2021
Our newsLetter about the statement of expectations for preventing and addressing harassment and sexual misconduct affecting students in higher education
A letter to providers restating our invitation to review and update their systems, policies and procedures in line with the statement of expectations.
Last updated: 10 Jun 2021
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