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Setting our future direction

The Office for Students’ new strategy marks a step change in the focus and impact of our work.
General 23 Mar 2022

Evaluation, evaluation, evaluation…

As the latest evaluation of the Uni Connect programme is published, John Blake, OfS Director for Fair Access and Participation, highlights the crucial importance of evidence-based practice.
Equality of opportunity 10 Mar 2022

Regulating in the interests of students

Susan Lapworth sets out our revised quality and standards conditions and explains how the changes will directly address the things that matter most to students.
Registering with the OfS 02 Mar 2022

Getting to grips with the TEF: what does it mean for me?

Former Undergraduate Education Officer at University of East Anglia’s (UEA) Students' Union, Callum Perry explains why students should have their say on the future of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Quality and standards 11 Feb 2022

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

Subject-level TEF comes into sharper focus

A series of reports and guidance, published today, sets out a clear direction of travel for subject-level TEF. Yvonne Hawkins reflects on the journey so far.
Quality and standards 22 Oct 2018

Choice decisions

Making the right choice is difficult at the best of times. But when what you are choosing could make a huge difference to the rest of your life it is important that choice is well-informed.
Student choice and flexible learning 19 Oct 2018

There’s no room for hate crime in higher education

As National Hate Crime Awareness Week begins, Yvonne Hawkins explains how the Office for Students is working with universities and colleges, students and others to eradicate hate crime on campus.
Equality of opportunity 15 Oct 2018
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