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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

Robust registration in the student interest

The registration of universities, colleges and other higher education providers is one of the most important roles within the authority of the Office for Students.
Registering with the OfS 06 Dec 2018

Mental health and wellbeing: a priority

Using our role as sector regulator to improve mental health and wellbeing among students is a priority for the OfS. Nicola Dandridge describes how we are doing that.
Equality of opportunity 31 Oct 2018

Having regard to institutional autonomy

The autonomy of universities and colleges is vital - but not absolute, explains Susan Lapworth. This and other tensions must be carefully balanced as the OfS regulates in students’ interests.
Registering with the OfS 26 Oct 2018
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