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In praise of POLAR

Recent discussion of POLAR has questioned its utility for targeting underrepresented groups in higher education. But POLAR is, and will continue to be, a powerful tool in the drive for fairer access.
Student choice and flexible learning 24 May 2019

Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not

The OfS's inaugural Insight event focused on access and participation, with experts drawn from a range of backgrounds sharing their expertise. OfS Director for Fair Access and Participation Chris Millward reflects on the day.
Equality of opportunity 03 May 2019

The OfS business plan: turning up the volume in Year Two

The Office for Students has published its second annual business plan. It sets out our plans for the coming year – in effect our first full year of operation, with all our powers coming into force in August 2019.
General 30 Apr 2019

Evidence for impact on access and participation

At the end of last year, the Office for Students set itself ambitious goals to eliminate equality gaps in higher education. We have now issued our first guidance for higher education providers under this new approach.
Equality of opportunity 04 Mar 2019

Engaging students in the TEF

To those in the UK higher education sector, student representation and engagement is one of the most important, and most unique, concepts that we work with.
Quality and standards 17 Dec 2018
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