What value for whose money?
Student fees and public money fund higher education providers, but what should students and taxpayers get in return?
18 Oct 2019
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Next steps for the National Student Survey
As the National Student Survey approaches its 15th year, there are plans for taking an in-depth look at its impact to date and outlining proposals for the biggest overhaul since its introduction.
17 Oct 2019
Blog postVirtuous circles: developing AI and data science courses to meet the needs of employers, students, and universities
The Office for Students has launched a competition to boost the numbers of artificial intelligence and data science graduates. Bill Mitchell emphasises the centrality of employer engagement and a credible student proposition to the design of course curricula.
16 Oct 2019
Blog postFuture proofing UK business for a digital future: how flexible learning can help close the digital skills gap
There is little doubt that technology is developing faster than the UK workforce is able to adapt to it. Josie Fraser of the Open University argues that a new approach to employee training and development is required.
9 Oct 2019
Blog postSupporting disabled students to succeed
Following the launch of a campaign to recruit members for the Disabled Students' Commission, Chris Millward explains the background to the new body, what it will do, and why it is needed.
8 Oct 2019
Blog postMaking a positive difference: Mature students and health education
Mature students are turning away from nursing and specialist healthcare courses. Ed Hughes discusses how we need to work together to make sure they're supported.
20 Sep 2019
Blog postThe Office for Students’ new regulatory order
Susan Lapworth, our Director of Competition and Registration, describes arrangements for students at providers who have applied for registration but do not yet have a final decision, such as limited designation and teach out.
13 Sep 2019
Blog postThe importance of information – a cautionary tale
Today sees the launch of a new student information website, Discover Uni. Emma Maskell reflects on her own, less-than-exemplary information experiences as a student and teacher.
12 Sep 2019
Blog postPutting student experiences at the forefront of higher education regulation
That’s the plan, but first, we need to listen and learn… Cassie Agbehenu reflects on the development of the OfS's student engagement strategy.
10 Sep 2019
Blog postStudent engagement – you might not notice it, but it matters
OfS student panellist Sam Dedman discusses what student engagement is and how you can make an impact at a national level by taking part in our student engagement survey.
4 Sep 2019
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