Applicants need extra support after coronavirus
Chris Millward, the OfS's Director for Fair Access and Participation, has written for The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Last updated: 18 Sep 2020
Media coverageAll information about student protection and support
Be honest about online classes
The Telegraph reports on the OfS's call for universities to provide ‘clear, timely and accessible’ information about their courses following reports of students finding out last minute that their lectures and classes will be online during the autumn term.
Last updated: 09 Sep 2020
Media coverageDigital poverty is leaving students behind in an age of online learning
Sir Michael Barber has written in The Times about the launch of a major review of digital learning and teaching. The article highlights the challenges of digital learning, particularly 'digital poverty', following an OfS poll of students during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last updated: 04 Sep 2020
Media coveragePrevent risk assessments webinar
A webinar giving guidance on how to write an effective risk assessment under the Prevent duty.
Last updated: 03 Aug 2020
WebinarNew plans to tackle grade inflation
Susan Lapworth has responded to new proposals on tackling grade inflation, which have been covered by various news outlets.
Last updated: 21 Jul 2020
Media coverageUniversities to get funding for student mental health 'innovations'
The i News reports the OfS's announcement of new funding to support student mental health as part of an interview with Michelle Donelan, the new universities minister.
Last updated: 05 Mar 2020
Media coverageUniversity watchdog says 'practical steps to secure freedom of speech' are needed
Nicola Dandridge's statement on free speech is quoted in a Telegraph article.
Last updated: 05 Mar 2020
Media coverageOffice for Students launches admissions review
The OfS's review of admissions has been widely covered.
Last updated: 27 Feb 2020
Media coverageHarassment and sexual misconduct consultation webinar
This webinar provided further information and answered questions about the Office for Students’ consultation on harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education.
Last updated: 03 Feb 2020
WebinarUniversities urged to tackle harassment and misconduct
The new OfS proposals for addressing harassment and sexual misconduct have been widely covered.
Last updated: 09 Jan 2020
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