Fair equality of opportunity means a fair chance to succeed
Next month I will make my final trip to meet staff and students as Director for Fair Access and Participation in England.
17 Nov 2021
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Developing the regulatory toolkit
This is an edited version of a speech given by Susan Lapworth at the Independent HE annual conference 2021 on 12 October 2021.
21 Oct 2021
Blog postNew dataset gives a full picture of outreach across England
Data published today by the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT) collects all outreach activities in schools and further education colleges across England.
6 Oct 2021
Blog postWhy students should have their say on how universities and colleges are regulated
As a student, how do you know whether the course you choose is good quality? Do you feel confident that your university or college will support you throughout your time there?
16 Sep 2021
Blog postWorking together on suicide prevention in higher education
The Office for Students' (OfS’s) Director for Fair Access and Participation, Chris Millward, and president of Universities UK, Professor Steve West, introduce new resources to support universities and colleges in their suicide prevention work.
10 Sep 2021
Blog postProviding 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.
25 Aug 2021
Blog postWhat’s the relationship between where you come from, where you go to university and your opportunities for a well-paid graduate job?
The Office for Students (OfS) is working with universities and employers so that improvements to access in higher education lead to opportunities in the workplace.
24 Aug 2021
Blog postDo grade inflation and fair access mix?
Is it possible to combine fair access with the levels of grade inflation seen this year at Level 3? The OfS's director for fair access and participation Chris Millward makes the case.
17 Aug 2021
Blog postSupporting student mental health through collaboration and evaluation
As the OfS announces funding for 18 new projects to support student mental health, Chris Millward explains the programme priorities and how we are sharing effective practice in this important area.
17 Aug 2021
Blog postTaking 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.
16 Aug 2021
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