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New conditions on freedom of speech published

We're consulting on guidance for the new free speech conditions.

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OfS announces revised TEF

We're introducing a new quality assessment system to reward excellence.

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New research on students’ experiences of accommodation

Over eight in ten students are satisfied with their accommodation.

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Latest press releases

OfS seeks views on how the revised Teaching Excellence Framework would work in practice to improve the student experience

22 Oct 2026

OfS launches consultation on freedom of speech condition guidance

17 Sep 2026
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New tool to identify supply and demand for higher education

16 Sep 2026
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OfS sets out plans for change following Sussex lessons learned exercise

3 Sep 2026
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Investigation into Irshad Trust

20 Oct 2026

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Blog

Tackling harassment and sexual misconduct: One year on

21 Oct 2026

Commuter students: Why journey time matters

28 Jul 2026
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Conversations with the sector: Preparing for the LLE

25 Jun 2026
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Building higher education pathways locally: Lessons from the OfS’s validation project with the Open University

27 May 2026
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Events

AI in higher education: next steps for the sector

16 Nov 2026

Quality consultation briefings: a future approach to assessing quality

5 Nov 2026
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Future approach to protecting free speech: webinar for students

15 Oct 2026
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Student spotlight: how can we best support commuter students?

13 Oct 2026
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