https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/; Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:02:01 +00:00 en-US daily 1 https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-stronger-protections-for-students-to-ensure-institutions-are-treating-them-fairly/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-stronger-protections-for-students-to-ensure-institutions-are-treating-them-fairly/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on a new approach to consumer and student protection that would help ensure students get the value for money and higher education experience promised to them by their institutions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/maintenance-loan-eligibility-for-students-studying-at-weekends/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/maintenance-loan-eligibility-for-students-studying-at-weekends/; <![CDATA[We have set out what students affected by maintenance loan eligibility issues should expect from their institutions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ruth-hannant-and-polly-payne-appointed-as-ofs-chief-executives/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ruth-hannant-and-polly-payne-appointed-as-ofs-chief-executives/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is delighted to confirm that Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne have been appointed by the Secretary of State for Education as the new chief executives of the OfS.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/working-group-to-advise-ofs-on-development-of-statement-of-expectations-around-foreign-interference/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/working-group-to-advise-ofs-on-development-of-statement-of-expectations-around-foreign-interference/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) will draw up a statement of expectations to ensure that arrangements between higher education institutions and foreign states meet freedom of speech and academic freedom requirements. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-research-on-how-prepared-students-feel-for-life-after-university-or-college/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-research-on-how-prepared-students-feel-for-life-after-university-or-college/; <![CDATA[Independent research commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) suggests that most students feel confident about achieving their goals after graduation but would value strengthened access to support to help them manage the transition to life after study.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-tighter-controls-of-subcontractual-courses-to-protect-the-interests-of-students-and-taxpayer-money/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-tighter-controls-of-subcontractual-courses-to-protect-the-interests-of-students-and-taxpayer-money/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is introducing new requirements to safeguard the interests of students studying under subcontractual arrangements and protect public money.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/80-million-funding-competition-launched-to-support-defence-related-skills-courses/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/80-million-funding-competition-launched-to-support-defence-related-skills-courses/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published bidding guidance for a new £80 million funding competition which was announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Education (DfE) on 5 February 2026. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/rtc-education-ltd-and-university-of-greater-manchester-subject-to-additional-regulatory-requirements/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/rtc-education-ltd-and-university-of-greater-manchester-subject-to-additional-regulatory-requirements/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) will conduct enhanced monitoring of RTC Education Ltd after finding the college in breach of OfS conditions of registration relating to quality.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-new-stakeholder-survey-to-better-understand-how-it-is-viewed-by-the-institutions-it-regulates/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-new-stakeholder-survey-to-better-understand-how-it-is-viewed-by-the-institutions-it-regulates/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has commissioned Savanta, an independent research agency specialising in public sector research, to run a new stakeholder survey open to senior leaders at all registered institutions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/proportion-of-first-class-degrees-falls-for-third-consecutive-year/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/proportion-of-first-class-degrees-falls-for-third-consecutive-year/; <![CDATA[Building upon its recently released sector data on how degree classifications have changed over time, new analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) shows the proportion of top grades awarded by institutions has fallen after considerable increases in recent years.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-new-provider-panel-to-help-shape-future-regulation-in-the-interests-of-students/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-new-provider-panel-to-help-shape-future-regulation-in-the-interests-of-students/; <![CDATA[We have announced the members of our new Provider Panel, which will offer advice and constructive challenge on current and future OfS regulation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-refers-institutions-to-national-trading-standards-to-investigate-concerns-over-clauses-related-to-industrial-action-in-student-contracts/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-refers-institutions-to-national-trading-standards-to-investigate-concerns-over-clauses-related-to-industrial-action-in-student-contracts/; <![CDATA[We recently referred several institutions to National Trading Standards (NTS) after identifying clauses in student contracts that raised consumer protection concerns.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/susan-lapworth-to-leave-the-ofs-at-easter-2026/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/susan-lapworth-to-leave-the-ofs-at-easter-2026/; <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth, the chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS), will leave the organisation at Easter 2026, the OfS has confirmed today. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-university-of-greater-manchester/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-university-of-greater-manchester/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has announced an investigation into the University of Greater Manchester.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-changes-to-streamline-its-regulation-of-further-education-colleges-in-england/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-changes-to-streamline-its-regulation-of-further-education-colleges-in-england/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on changes to simplify how it regulates further education colleges while continuing to protect the interests of students and public funding.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/significant-challenges-continue-to-face-higher-education-finances-with-nearly-half-facing-deficits-in-2025-26/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/significant-challenges-continue-to-face-higher-education-finances-with-nearly-half-facing-deficits-in-2025-26/; <![CDATA[New analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) finds continued pressure on university finances, despite evidence of increased recruitment.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-interim-evaluation-report-on-the-degree-apprenticeship-funding-competition/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-interim-evaluation-report-on-the-degree-apprenticeship-funding-competition/; <![CDATA[An interim evaluation of the OfS’s Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition (DAFC) suggests the first wave of funding helped institutions to attract prospective degree apprentices from currently underrepresented groups.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-research-on-students-perceptions-of-their-rights-as-consumers/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-research-on-students-perceptions-of-their-rights-as-consumers/; <![CDATA[Independent research commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) finds a mixed picture of students’ understanding of their rights and entitlements.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-the-allocation-of-885-million-of-capital-funding-to-universities-and-colleges-across-england/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-the-allocation-of-885-million-of-capital-funding-to-universities-and-colleges-across-england/; <![CDATA[The funding has been allocated for the 2025-26 financial year and will help institutions to deliver courses that will increase opportunities for students and support national growth, regional economies, and local employers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-its-vision-for-exemplary-higher-education-regulation-with-a-new-strategy-for-2025-to-2030/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-its-vision-for-exemplary-higher-education-regulation-with-a-new-strategy-for-2025-to-2030/; <![CDATA[Today, the Office for Students (OfS) publishes a new strategy that explains how it will strive to deliver exemplary regulation in the interest of students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-welcomes-chris-millward-as-interim-director-for-fair-access-and-participation/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-welcomes-chris-millward-as-interim-director-for-fair-access-and-participation/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has welcomed the appointment by Ministers of Professor Chris Millward as interim Director for Fair Access and Participation. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/director-for-fair-access-and-participation-steps-down-from-regulator/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/director-for-fair-access-and-participation-steps-down-from-regulator/; <![CDATA[John Blake's four-year term as the Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS) ends this year. The Secretary of State will be appointing an interim Director for Fair Access and Participation while an open and fair recruitment to the role takes place.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-reports-on-the-potentially-inflationary-effect-of-degree-classification-algorithms-on-students-grades/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-reports-on-the-potentially-inflationary-effect-of-degree-classification-algorithms-on-students-grades/; <![CDATA[The OfS is advising institutions with degree awarding powers on steps they should take to ensure that the classifications of degrees they award appropriately reflect the knowledge and skills of students. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-fairfield-school-of-business-and-bath-spa-university/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-fairfield-school-of-business-and-bath-spa-university/; <![CDATA[On 28 February 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation of Fairfield School of Business and Bath Spa University, specifically in relation to Bath Spa University students taught by Fairfield School of Business through a partnership between the providers. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-student-outcomes-data-for-subcontracted-courses/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-student-outcomes-data-for-subcontracted-courses/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published new data that shows evidence of weaker outcomes for students taught under subcontractual arrangements.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-disabled-students-ofs-publishes-considerations-for-universities-and-colleges/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-disabled-students-ofs-publishes-considerations-for-universities-and-colleges/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has shared points for institutions to consider when reviewing the ways they support students with disabilities and improve their experiences of higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-data-on-the-scale-of-sexual-misconduct-in-english-higher-education/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-data-on-the-scale-of-sexual-misconduct-in-english-higher-education/; <![CDATA[A survey of final-year undergraduate students across the country finds that nearly one quarter of those who responded have experienced sexual harassment since entering higher education. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/buckinghamshire-new-university-works-with-the-ofs-to-remedy-concerns-about-the-quality-of-business-and-management-courses/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/buckinghamshire-new-university-works-with-the-ofs-to-remedy-concerns-about-the-quality-of-business-and-management-courses/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published a case report explaining its regulatory decisions following an investigation into the quality of business and management courses provided by Buckinghamshire New University.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-revised-teaching-excellence-framework-to-drive-up-the-quality-of-education-for-students/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-revised-teaching-excellence-framework-to-drive-up-the-quality-of-education-for-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on a new quality assessment system that would provide students with a clear view of the quality of teaching and learning delivered by every registered university and college.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-contract-terms-amended-at-a-higher-education-provider-following-trading-standards-referral/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-contract-terms-amended-at-a-higher-education-provider-following-trading-standards-referral/; <![CDATA[SP Jain London School of Management (SPJ) has amended its student contract after the Office for Students (OfS) referred concerns about potentially unfair terms and conditions to National Trading Standards.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-senior-leaders-of-universities-and-colleges-to-join-new-provider-panel/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-senior-leaders-of-universities-and-colleges-to-join-new-provider-panel/; <![CDATA[Our new Provider Panel will help shape future regulation in the interest of students. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-reforms-to-its-registration-tests-to-protect-students-and-public-money/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-reforms-to-its-registration-tests-to-protect-students-and-public-money/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is introducing new initial conditions of registration and changes to its application requirements, to ensure that only institutions that are ready to deliver high quality higher education and treat their students fairly are registered.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-london-school-of-science-and-technology-and-buckinghamshire-new-university/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-london-school-of-science-and-technology-and-buckinghamshire-new-university/; <![CDATA[On 21 May 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation into London School of Science and Technology and Buckinghamshire New University, specifically in relation to Buckinghamshire New University students taught by London School of Science and Technology through a partnership between the providers. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/spurgeon-s-college-to-close-its-higher-education-courses/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/spurgeon-s-college-to-close-its-higher-education-courses/; <![CDATA[Students at Spurgeon’s College in London have been told their higher education courses will be closed from today. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-business-plan-to-drive-benefits-for-students-universities-and-colleges-and-taxpayers/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-business-plan-to-drive-benefits-for-students-universities-and-colleges-and-taxpayers/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published its business plan for 2025-26. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-proposals-for-tighter-control-of-subcontractual-arrangements-in-higher-education/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-proposals-for-tighter-control-of-subcontractual-arrangements-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is proposing new requirements that would come into effect for an institution that has, or expects to have, 100 or more students registered on courses delivered through subcontractual arrangements in a given academic year. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/uk-students-make-their-voices-heard-in-the-national-student-survey-2025/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/uk-students-make-their-voices-heard-in-the-national-student-survey-2025/; <![CDATA[Over 357,000 final-year students answered the call to feedback on their experiences of higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bradford-college-works-with-the-ofs-to-address-concerns-about-the-quality-of-computing-courses/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bradford-college-works-with-the-ofs-to-address-concerns-about-the-quality-of-computing-courses/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published a case report that explains its regulatory decisions following an investigation into the quality of BSc computing courses delivered by Bradford College and leading to qualifications awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-free-speech-guidance-as-polling-shows-one-in-five-academics-do-not-feel-free-to-teach-controversial-views/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-free-speech-guidance-as-polling-shows-one-in-five-academics-do-not-feel-free-to-teach-controversial-views/; <![CDATA[New freedom of speech guidance includes examples of how universities and colleges might best respond to a range of scenarios.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/update-on-ofs-plans-to-resume-assessments-for-new-registration-degree-awarding-powers-and-university-title-applications-in-august/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/update-on-ofs-plans-to-resume-assessments-for-new-registration-degree-awarding-powers-and-university-title-applications-in-august/; <![CDATA[We plan to accept new applications from 28 August 2025, with priority for assessment given to institutions with existing applications that were paused last year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-data-on-prevent/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-data-on-prevent/; <![CDATA[New Office for Students (OfS) data finds the number of events or external speakers approved by universities and colleges increased from 39,475 in 2022-23 to 42,440 in 2023-24, with an accompanying rise in the number of events approved with conditions put in place.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/de-designation-of-courses-at-brit-college/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/de-designation-of-courses-at-brit-college/; <![CDATA[Students at Brit College have been told that their higher education courses will be no longer be designated by the Department for Education from 4 June 2025. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-views-on-regional-access-partnerships/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-views-on-regional-access-partnerships/; <![CDATA[Our new call for evidence is seeking views on how best to develop regional access partnerships to address risks to equality of opportunity in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-national-review-of-higher-education-student-suicide-deaths/ Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-national-review-of-higher-education-student-suicide-deaths/; <![CDATA[A report published by the Department for Education has set out a series of recommendations to support students and prevent suicide. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/leeds-trinity-university-settlement-agreed-after-breaches-of-requirements-relating-to-oversight-of-subcontractual-partnerships/ Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/leeds-trinity-university-settlement-agreed-after-breaches-of-requirements-relating-to-oversight-of-subcontractual-partnerships/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has imposed a monetary penalty of £115,000 on Leeds Trinity University (LTU) after an investigation in respect of the period from October 2022 to February 2024 identified that the university did not have effective arrangements in place to respond to rapid growth in its subcontractual provision.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-the-members-of-its-new-student-interest-board/ Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-the-members-of-its-new-student-interest-board/; <![CDATA[The Student Interest Board will advise the Office for Students’ (OfS) board, inform policy development, help the OfS to understand students’ perspectives, and challenge it to act in their interests.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-receives-funding-guidance-for-2025-26/ Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-receives-funding-guidance-for-2025-26/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has received guidance from the government which sets out the Strategic Priorities Grant funding available for distribution in 2025-26. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-analysis-finds-continued-pressure-on-university-finances/ Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-analysis-finds-continued-pressure-on-university-finances/; <![CDATA[The OfS’s annual financial sustainability report shows that the financial performance of universities and colleges is forecast to decline in 2024-25 for the third consecutive year. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/trading-standards-referral-leads-to-changed-terms-in-student-contract-at-higher-education-provider/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/trading-standards-referral-leads-to-changed-terms-in-student-contract-at-higher-education-provider/; <![CDATA[The London School of Science and Technology (LSST) has amended its student contract after the Office for Students (OfS) referred concerns about potentially unfair terms and conditions to National Trading Standards.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/changes-to-transnational-education-and-partnership-data-collection/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/changes-to-transnational-education-and-partnership-data-collection/; <![CDATA[Our revised approach to transnational education (TNE) and partnerships data collection will now collect data using the expanded aggregate offshore record (AOR), pause the implementation of individualised records for TNE students, and ask institutions with new award-only partnerships to submit reportable events.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applied-business-academy-investigation-finds-serious-concerns/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applied-business-academy-investigation-finds-serious-concerns/; <![CDATA[Only six per cent of student placements offered as part of Applied Business Academy’s (ABA) Diploma in Education and Teaching course were suitable, an Office for Students (OfS) investigation has found. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-of-sussex-fined-585-000-for-free-speech-and-governance-breaches/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-of-sussex-fined-585-000-for-free-speech-and-governance-breaches/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 after an investigation found the university’s governing documents failed to uphold freedom of speech and academic freedom, as well as failings in the university’s management and governance processes. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/sunday-times-franchising-investigation-media-response/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/sunday-times-franchising-investigation-media-response/; <![CDATA[The OfS has responded to a Sunday Times investigation into subcontracted higher education provision.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-resume-assessments-for-new-registration-degree-awarding-powers-and-university-title-applications-in-august-2025/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-resume-assessments-for-new-registration-degree-awarding-powers-and-university-title-applications-in-august-2025/; <![CDATA[Applications will be accepted in August 2025, with priority for assessment given to institutions with existing applications that were paused last year. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/preferred-candidate-for-ofs-chair/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/preferred-candidate-for-ofs-chair/; <![CDATA[The Department for Education has announced that Professor Edward Peck is the government’s preferred candidate to be the new chair of the Office for Students (OfS). ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-funding-awards-for-innovative-equality-of-opportunity-projects/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-funding-awards-for-innovative-equality-of-opportunity-projects/; <![CDATA[Eleven collaborative projects which seek to promote equality of opportunity in higher education have been awarded funding from the Office for Students (OfS). ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-conduct-enhanced-monitoring-of-the-university-of-bolton/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-conduct-enhanced-monitoring-of-the-university-of-bolton/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has decided to conduct enhanced monitoring of the University of Bolton after finding the university in breach of an OfS condition of registration relating to quality. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-proposals-for-new-initial-conditions-of-registration-to-better-protect-students-and-speed-up-registration-process/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-proposals-for-new-initial-conditions-of-registration-to-better-protect-students-and-speed-up-registration-process/; <![CDATA[Open for consultation until 23 April 2025, the new initial conditions and registration requirements would be used to assess providers registering with the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/brit-college-limited/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/brit-college-limited/; <![CDATA[On 29 November 2024, the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation in relation to Brit College Limited. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/independent-review-of-data-futures-programme-published/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/independent-review-of-data-futures-programme-published/; <![CDATA[The report highlights a range of issues and challenges encountered during implementation of the first Data Futures data collection and sets out recommendations for the next phase of the programme.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/statement-on-government-s-free-speech-announcement/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/statement-on-government-s-free-speech-announcement/; <![CDATA[The government has announced decisions on free speech legislation. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-conduct-enhanced-monitoring-of-university-of-bedfordshire/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-conduct-enhanced-monitoring-of-university-of-bedfordshire/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has decided to conduct enhanced monitoring of the University of Bedfordshire after finding the university in breach of a condition of registration relating to quality. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-its-vision-for-the-next-five-years-with-new-strategy-proposals/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-its-vision-for-the-next-five-years-with-new-strategy-proposals/; <![CDATA[Today, the Office for Students (OfS) publishes proposals for a new strategy for 2025-30 that sets out a sharper purpose for the regulator: it will ensure that students from all backgrounds benefit from high quality higher education, delivered by a diverse, sustainable sector that continues to improve.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-of-wolverhampton-works-with-ofs-to-remedy-concerns-about-quality-in-business-and-management-courses/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-of-wolverhampton-works-with-ofs-to-remedy-concerns-about-quality-in-business-and-management-courses/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has found that the University of Wolverhampton breached one of its quality conditions. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-temporary-changes-to-allow-greater-focus-on-financial-sustainability/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-temporary-changes-to-allow-greater-focus-on-financial-sustainability/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has set out temporary changes to its approach to registering institutions, granting degree awarding powers and applications for university title to allow a greater focus on the financial sustainability of the sector and individual institutions. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-opens-applications-for-new-student-interest-board/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-opens-applications-for-new-student-interest-board/; <![CDATA[Today the Office for Students (OfS) has opened applications for members to join its new Student Interest Board, which will provide a new way for students to be directly involved in the OfS’s work.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bold-and-transformative-action-needed-to-address-financial-sustainability-ofs/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bold-and-transformative-action-needed-to-address-financial-sustainability-ofs/; <![CDATA[An update to financial modelling from the Office for Students (OfS) has found continued pressures on the higher education sector in England. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-becomes-latest-member-of-the-international-network-for-quality-assurance-agencies-in-higher-education/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-becomes-latest-member-of-the-international-network-for-quality-assurance-agencies-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) joins over 300 organisations invested in the quality of students’ higher education as it celebrates becoming a recognised member of INQAAHE.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/what-s-next-in-equality-of-opportunity-regulation/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[John Blake]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/what-s-next-in-equality-of-opportunity-regulation/; <![CDATA[Read John Blake’s speech at the Universities UK access, participation and student success conference, where he reflects on the current round of access and participation plans and the next stage of equality regulation in English higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-assessment-report-on-student-outcomes-at-birkbeck-university-of-london/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-assessment-report-on-student-outcomes-at-birkbeck-university-of-london/; <![CDATA[The OfS has released its findings following an assessment of student outcomes at Birkbeck, University of London.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/trading-standards-referrals-see-further-changes-in-student-contracts/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/trading-standards-referrals-see-further-changes-in-student-contracts/; <![CDATA[Two higher education providers have changed the terms and conditions in their student contracts after the Office for Students (OfS) referred concerns to National Trading Standards.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-research-on-sector-view-of-the-ofs/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-research-on-sector-view-of-the-ofs/; <![CDATA[Survey of senior staff at universities and colleges find improved perceptions of Office for Students (OfS) and identifies areas to progress further.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/insight-brief-examines-factors-that-affect-the-quality-of-higher-education/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/insight-brief-examines-factors-that-affect-the-quality-of-higher-education/; <![CDATA[A new Office for Students (OfS) Insight brief explores findings from the OfS’s first round of quality assessments. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/uni-connect-programme-collaborates-successfully-with-state-secondary-schools-in-effort-to-raise-attainment/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/uni-connect-programme-collaborates-successfully-with-state-secondary-schools-in-effort-to-raise-attainment/; <![CDATA[A formative evaluation of Uni Connect’s work to raise attainment in schools finds high levels of satisfaction among schools partnered with local higher education providers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-survey-to-measure-prevalence-of-sexual-misconduct-in-higher-education/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-survey-to-measure-prevalence-of-sexual-misconduct-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has announced the launch of a new survey which will measure the prevalence of sexual misconduct in English higher education. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-report-rtc-education-limited/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-report-rtc-education-limited/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a report into the quality of business and management courses at RTC Education Limited, which trades as Regent College London. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/third-wave-of-40-million-degree-apprenticeships-funding-competition-announced-by-the-office-for-students/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/third-wave-of-40-million-degree-apprenticeships-funding-competition-announced-by-the-office-for-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today confirmed a third wave of investment of £14 million to increase the number of Level 6 degree apprenticeships in England. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-first-quality-and-standards-assessment-reports-for-registration-of-two-higher-education-providers/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-first-quality-and-standards-assessment-reports-for-registration-of-two-higher-education-providers/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published assessment reports into the quality and standards of courses at two providers that applied for registration with the OfS.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/proportion-of-top-grades-falls-to-pre-pandemic-levels-but-nearly-half-are-still-unexplained/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/proportion-of-top-grades-falls-to-pre-pandemic-levels-but-nearly-half-are-still-unexplained/; <![CDATA[Figures released by the Office for Students (OfS) show that the proportion of top degree classifications awarded to students has fallen to pre-pandemic levels, after considerable rises in recent years. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applied-business-academy-to-close-its-higher-education-courses/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applied-business-academy-to-close-its-higher-education-courses/; <![CDATA[Students at Applied Business Academy (ABA) have been told that their higher education courses will be closed. ABA is registered with the Office for Students. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-insight-brief-on-subcontractual-arrangements-in-higher-education-media-coverage/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-insight-brief-on-subcontractual-arrangements-in-higher-education-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There has been widespread coverage of the OfS’s new Insight brief which examines the risks associated with subcontractual partnerships.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/transcript-of-susan-lapworths-speech-at-uuk-conference/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/transcript-of-susan-lapworths-speech-at-uuk-conference/; <![CDATA[Chief Executive Susan Lapworth spoke at the UUK conference on 4 September about the next steps in the OfS’s development as a regulator. Read the full transcript of her speech.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-examines-risks-associated-with-subcontractual-partnerships/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-examines-risks-associated-with-subcontractual-partnerships/; <![CDATA[Following a significant increase in the number of students taught through subcontractual partnerships in England, the Office for Students (OfS) publishes an Insight brief today on the current status of these arrangements, and what providers need to do to ensure effective management and to protect public funding.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/2-million-funding-scheme-to-boost-equality-of-opportunity/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/2-million-funding-scheme-to-boost-equality-of-opportunity/; <![CDATA[A new Equality in Higher Education Fund launched by the Office for Students (OfS) will distribute up to £2 million for collaborative projects to support new ideas and innovation in delivering equality of opportunity. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/dartington-hall-trust-closes-its-higher-education-courses/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/dartington-hall-trust-closes-its-higher-education-courses/; <![CDATA[Students at Schumacher College have been informed that their higher education courses are closing, following a decision by Dartington Hall Trust to withdraw financial support for this provision. Dartington Hall Trust is registered with the OfS.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/defining-our-approach-to-student-interest/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/defining-our-approach-to-student-interest/; <![CDATA[Read John Blake's speech at the students' union membership conference in Manchester. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-business-plan-for-2024-25/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-business-plan-for-2024-25/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published its business plan for 2024-25. The plan sets out the OfS’s priorities and areas of work for the forthcoming year. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-new-requirements-for-universities-on-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-media-coverage/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-new-requirements-for-universities-on-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There has been significant coverage of the OfS’s new condition to address harassment and sexual misconduct.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-condition-to-address-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-condition-to-address-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) will bring in new requirements for universities to protect students from harassment and sexual misconduct, as a survey published today finds that 20 per cent of students have experienced unwanted sexual behaviour.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-report-university-of-northampton/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-report-university-of-northampton/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a quality assessment report into the quality of computing courses at the University of Northampton. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/trading-standards-referrals-see-terms-in-student-contracts-changed-at-three-higher-education-providers/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/trading-standards-referrals-see-terms-in-student-contracts-changed-at-three-higher-education-providers/; <![CDATA[Three higher education providers have changed the terms and conditions in their student contracts after the Office for Students (OfS) referred concerns to National Trading Standards. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-government-higher-education-announcement/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-government-higher-education-announcement/; <![CDATA[The OfS has welcomed the publication of a Public Bodies Review into its work. Sir David Behan, who conducted the review, has been appointed to chair the OfS on an interim basis. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-assessment-reports-on-student-outcomes/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-assessment-reports-on-student-outcomes/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published 11 case reports on student outcomes.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applied-business-academy/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applied-business-academy/; <![CDATA[On 19 April 2024 the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation in relation to Applied Business Academy. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-across-the-uk-share-their-views-in-the-national-student-survey-2024/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-across-the-uk-share-their-views-in-the-national-student-survey-2024/; <![CDATA[Results from this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) published today show a 72.3 per cent overall response rate from students on questions about their experiences of higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/full-degree-awarding-powers-awarded-to-dyson-institute/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/full-degree-awarding-powers-awarded-to-dyson-institute/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has awarded full degree awarding powers to the Dyson Institute. This follows completion of a successful probationary period, and means that the Institute will be able to award its own qualifications, without any restrictions. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-chair/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-chair/; <![CDATA[The Department for Education has announced that Lord Wharton of Yarm has resigned as chair of the Office for Students (OfS). ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/pre-election-period-ofs-communications/ Sat, 25 May 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/pre-election-period-ofs-communications/; <![CDATA[As a non-departmental public body, the Office for Students is subject to Cabinet Office guidelines during the pre-election period. This means that, until the general election on 4 July 2024, we will be publishing less content than usual.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-report-bradford-college/ Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-report-bradford-college/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a quality assessment report into the quality of computing courses at Bradford College. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-annual-review-of-financial-sustainability-media-coverage/ Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-annual-review-of-financial-sustainability-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There has been significant coverage of the OfS’s financial sustainability report and accompanying Insight brief.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/increased-pressure-on-higher-education-finances/ Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/increased-pressure-on-higher-education-finances/; <![CDATA[An independent analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) has found increased pressure on higher education sector finances, and cautioned universities against being too optimistic about future student growth. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-city-university-of-london/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-city-university-of-london/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on City, University of London’s proposal to change its name to ‘City St George’s, University of London’. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/panel-members-announced-for-new-disability-in-higher-education-advisory-panel/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/panel-members-announced-for-new-disability-in-higher-education-advisory-panel/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today announced the panel members who will be joining its new Disability in Higher Education Advisory Panel. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/strategic-priorities-grant-sets-out-funding-for-2024-25/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/strategic-priorities-grant-sets-out-funding-for-2024-25/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has received guidance from the Secretary of State for Education and the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education on the Higher Education Strategic Priorities Grant for the 2024-25 financial year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-new-guidance-on-freedom-of-speech/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-new-guidance-on-freedom-of-speech/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a consultation on new guidance about freedom of speech, ahead of universities, colleges and students’ unions taking on new free speech duties, which is expected to be from August this year. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/acting-in-the-student-interest-susan-lapworth-speaks-about-how-the-ofs-is-expanding-and-improving-the-work-it-does-with-students/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/acting-in-the-student-interest-susan-lapworth-speaks-about-how-the-ofs-is-expanding-and-improving-the-work-it-does-with-students/; <![CDATA[Read the full transcript of a speech by Susan Lapworth, Chief Executive of the OfS, who spoke at the annual Association of Colleges Higher Education conference on Thursday 21 March.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/14-million-degree-apprenticeships-funding-announced-by-office-for-students/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/14-million-degree-apprenticeships-funding-announced-by-office-for-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today confirmed a second wave of investment of £14 million to increase the number of Level 6 degree apprenticeships in England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-the-university-of-bolton/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-the-university-of-bolton/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on the University of Bolton’s proposal to change its name to 'University of Greater Manchester’. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-solent-university/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-solent-university/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on Solent University’s proposal to change its name to Southampton Solent University.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-how-its-funding-can-best-support-learning-and-facilities-for-students/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-how-its-funding-can-best-support-learning-and-facilities-for-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a call for evidence for views on how it applies its powers to distribute funding to universities and colleges in England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-issues-further-guidance-on-retaining-students-assessed-work/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-issues-further-guidance-on-retaining-students-assessed-work/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has worked with a group of sector representatives to establish new guidance for universities and colleges on the retention of students’ assessed work in relation to OfS conditions B4 and B5. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/over-3-000-students-supported-by-ofs-programme-providing-targeted-student-mental-health-support/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/over-3-000-students-supported-by-ofs-programme-providing-targeted-student-mental-health-support/; <![CDATA[An independent evaluation of the Office for Students’ (OfS's) Mental Health Funding Competition found that the programme supported 3,241 students and trained 316 staff to provide targeted mental health support for students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/independent-review-calls-for-uni-connect-improvements/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/independent-review-calls-for-uni-connect-improvements/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has welcomed the publication of an independent report evaluating the effectiveness of Uni Connect. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-to-support-student-minds-university-mental-health-charter/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-to-support-student-minds-university-mental-health-charter/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has announced £400,000 in funding to support the rising demand for the University Mental Health Charter. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-aecc-university-college/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-aecc-university-college/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on AECC University College’s proposal to change its name to Health Sciences University.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-has-opened-an-investigation-into-leeds-trinity-university/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-has-opened-an-investigation-into-leeds-trinity-university/; <![CDATA[On 16 February 2024 the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation in relation to Leeds Trinity University.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-analysis-shows-over-7-600-students-have-enrolled-on-ai-and-data-science-courses-to-tackle-digital-skills-gaps/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-analysis-shows-over-7-600-students-have-enrolled-on-ai-and-data-science-courses-to-tackle-digital-skills-gaps/; <![CDATA[An independent evaluation of the Office for Students’ (OfS) postgraduate conversion course in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science programme finds that over 37 courses were funded and more than 950 scholarships were awarded to students from underrepresented backgrounds.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-university-of-central-lancashire/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-proposed-new-name-for-university-of-central-lancashire/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) proposal to change its name to University of Lancashire. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-reports-find-areas-of-concern/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-reports-find-areas-of-concern/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published two quality assessment reports, relating to the quality of business and management courses at Buckinghamshire New University and the University of Wolverhampton. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/embedding-partnerships-john-blake-speaks-on-increasing-equality-of-opportunity-in-english-higher-education-through-collaboration/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[John Blake]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/embedding-partnerships-john-blake-speaks-on-increasing-equality-of-opportunity-in-english-higher-education-through-collaboration/; <![CDATA[Watch the video or read the full transcript of a speech by John Blake, Director for Fair Access and Participation at the OfS, who spoke at an Impetus third sector forum event on 18 January.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/12-million-boost-for-degree-apprenticeships-to-increase-access-and-choice-for-students/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/12-million-boost-for-degree-apprenticeships-to-increase-access-and-choice-for-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today confirmed it will invest £12 million to increase the number of Level 6 degree apprenticeship courses and places available in English higher education. ]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-ofs-reflects-on-key-issues-in-higher-education-in-2023-annual-review/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:49:30 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-ofs-reflects-on-key-issues-in-higher-education-in-2023-annual-review/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published its annual review for 2023, which explores the central issues in English higher education in 2023.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/a-further-fifty-tef-ratings-awarded/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:48:51 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/a-further-fifty-tef-ratings-awarded/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published a further 50 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) ratings of universities and colleges whose ratings were previously pending.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-consultations-on-free-speech-media-coverage/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:55:29 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-consultations-on-free-speech-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There has been significant coverage of the OfS’s launch of two consultations on free speech.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-act-to-secure-free-speech-for-students-with-proposals-on-new-free-speech-complaints-scheme/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 02:36:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-act-to-secure-free-speech-for-students-with-proposals-on-new-free-speech-complaints-scheme/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published proposals on how students, staff and visiting speakers will be able to complain to the OfS about restrictions on their lawful free speech at a university, college or students’ union, and so seek redress for any loss that they have suffered as a result.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-additional-information-on-teaching-excellence/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:21:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-additional-information-on-teaching-excellence/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published summary statements from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) panel explaining the rationale for the ratings awarded to 157 of the universities and colleges that took part in TEF 2023. Alongside this, the OfS has published the TEF submissions made by these universities and colleges and their students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-house-of-lords-industry-and-regulators-committee-report/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:48:42 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-house-of-lords-industry-and-regulators-committee-report/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today responded to the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee’s report into its work.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/transcript-of-susan-lapworth-s-speech-at-advancehes-governance-conference/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:03:34 +00:00 <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/transcript-of-susan-lapworth-s-speech-at-advancehes-governance-conference/; <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth, chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS), gave a keynote speech at AdvanceHE’s Governance Conference on 23 November. Read the full transcript of the speech.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-latest-quality-assessment-reports/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:08:47 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-latest-quality-assessment-reports/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published two quality assessment reports. One of the reports relates to the quality of business and management courses at BPP University. The other relates to the quality of computing courses at Goldsmiths’ College.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/susan-lapworth-s-speech-at-a-chartered-association-of-business-schools-event/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:03:34 +00:00 <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/susan-lapworth-s-speech-at-a-chartered-association-of-business-schools-event/; <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth, chief executive of the OfS, gave her first speech to members of the Chartered Association of Business Schools at an event on 13 November. Read the full transcript of the speech.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/transcript-of-philippa-pickford-s-speech-at-guildhe-s-annual-conference/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:19:08 +00:00 <![CDATA[Philippa Pickford]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/transcript-of-philippa-pickford-s-speech-at-guildhe-s-annual-conference/; <![CDATA[Read the full transcript of Philippa Pickford’s first major speech in the role of Director of Regulation at the Office for Students (OfS) to GuildHE members at its annual conference on 14 November.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-report-university-of-bedfordshire/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:00:50 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/quality-assessment-report-university-of-bedfordshire/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a quality assessment report into the quality of business and management courses at the University of Bedfordshire.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-confirms-81-million-boost-for-postgraduate-ai-conversion-courses-as-evaluation-finds-promising-signs-of-increase-in-diversity-of-graduates/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:19:47 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-confirms-81-million-boost-for-postgraduate-ai-conversion-courses-as-evaluation-finds-promising-signs-of-increase-in-diversity-of-graduates/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed a further £8.1 million will be made available for postgraduate conversion course scholarships in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to increase the diversity of students entering these careers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-criteria-for-student-outcomes-assessments-commencing-in-2024/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:56:18 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-criteria-for-student-outcomes-assessments-commencing-in-2024/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today confirmed the criteria it will use to select higher education providers for assessment of student outcomes for the second cycle of condition B3 assessments to commence in 2024.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-funded-evidence-hub-launched-to-improve-student-mental-health-support/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:07 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-funded-evidence-hub-launched-to-improve-student-mental-health-support/; <![CDATA[A new Student Mental Health Evidence Hub, funded by the Office for Students (OfS) and led by the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes (TASO), has been launched today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/third-report-published-of-the-ofs-s-quality-assessment-visits/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:05:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/third-report-published-of-the-ofs-s-quality-assessment-visits/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published the findings of a third assessment visit focused on the quality of Business and Management courses at a university.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/transcript-of-arif-ahmeds-speech-at-kings-college-london/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:23:10 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/transcript-of-arif-ahmeds-speech-at-kings-college-london/; <![CDATA[Read the full transcript of Arif Ahmed's first major speech in the role of Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom at the Office for Students (OfS) to students and academics at an event at King’s College London.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/arif-ahmed-s-speech-at-kings-college-london-event-media-coverage/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:26:57 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/arif-ahmed-s-speech-at-kings-college-london-event-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There has been significant coverage of Arif Ahmed’s speech at a King's College London event.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/freedom-of-speech-and-academic-freedom-director-ofs-to-protect-lawful-speech-rights-independently-of-the-views-expressed/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:10:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/freedom-of-speech-and-academic-freedom-director-ofs-to-protect-lawful-speech-rights-independently-of-the-views-expressed/; <![CDATA[Arif Ahmed, the Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom at the Office for Students (OfS) will give his first major speech in the role to students and academics at an event at King’s College London today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/gold-ratings-for-forty-six-universities-and-colleges-as-tef-results-announced/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:58:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/gold-ratings-for-forty-six-universities-and-colleges-as-tef-results-announced/; <![CDATA[Forty-six universities and colleges have been awarded Gold ratings in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) exercise carried out by the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-competition-launched-to-boost-degree-apprenticeships/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:40:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-competition-launched-to-boost-degree-apprenticeships/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a funding competition to boost the capacity and equality of opportunity within degree apprenticeship provision in higher education. Funding will be available for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-polled-about-prevalence-of-sexual-misconduct-in-higher-education-in-a-uk-first/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:01:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-polled-about-prevalence-of-sexual-misconduct-in-higher-education-in-a-uk-first/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a pilot survey on the prevalence of sexual misconduct within higher education providers in England – the first time a survey on these issues has been run at scale in the UK.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evaluation-finds-positive-engagement-in-ofs-programme-from-local-graduates/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:16:29 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evaluation-finds-positive-engagement-in-ofs-programme-from-local-graduates/; <![CDATA[An independent evaluation of the Office for Students’ (OfS) Challenge Competition aimed at providing support for local students has today been published.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-house-of-lords-industry-and-regulators-committee-inquiry/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:57:48 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-house-of-lords-industry-and-regulators-committee-inquiry/; <![CDATA[Today, the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee published findings from its inquiry into the work of the OfS.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-first-reports-of-quality-assessment-visits/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:08:24 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-first-reports-of-quality-assessment-visits/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published the findings of two assessment visits focused on the quality of Business and Management courses at two universities.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/over-339-000-students-cast-their-views-in-national-student-survey/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:30:56 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/over-339-000-students-cast-their-views-in-national-student-survey/; <![CDATA[Results from this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) published today show a 71.5 per cent overall response rate from students on their experiences of higher education, up from 68.6 per cent in 2022.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-consultation-to-include-higher-technical-qualifications-in-its-student-outcomes-measures/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-consultation-to-include-higher-technical-qualifications-in-its-student-outcomes-measures/; <![CDATA[Outcomes for students on higher technical qualifications (HTQs) could be separated from other Level 4 and 5 qualifications in published data under proposals published by the OfS today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-guidance-on-degree-awarding-powers/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:44:46 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-guidance-on-degree-awarding-powers/; <![CDATA[New operational guidance for universities and colleges to apply for degree awarding powers (DAPs) has been published by the Office for Students (OfS) today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/changes-to-classifications-of-degrees-over-time-media-coverage/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:37:54 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/changes-to-classifications-of-degrees-over-time-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There has been significant coverage of the OfS’s analysis of degree classifications over time.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-grade-inflation-starts-to-drop-but-half-of-top-grades-still-unexplained/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:46:10 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-grade-inflation-starts-to-drop-but-half-of-top-grades-still-unexplained/; <![CDATA[Figures released by the Office for Students (OfS) today reveal that the number of top grades awarded to students has fallen for the first time since 2010-11, but has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-panel-to-advise-on-what-works-in-supporting-disabled-students/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:52:39 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-panel-to-advise-on-what-works-in-supporting-disabled-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is to establish a new Disability in Higher Education Advisory Panel to provide expert advice on enhancing disabled students’ experiences in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-fines-raindance-educational-services-limited-for-breaching-condition-of-registration/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:29:59 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-fines-raindance-educational-services-limited-for-breaching-condition-of-registration/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has imposed a fine of £1,000 on Raindance Educational Services Limited (Raindance) after it failed to meet the deadline for submitting its signed audited financial statements for the financial year ending 2020.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-to-degree-apprenticeships-skills-healthcare-and-science-courses/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:42:21 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-to-degree-apprenticeships-skills-healthcare-and-science-courses/; <![CDATA[Degree apprenticeships, skills and strategically important areas of study, including healthcare, science and engineering courses, are to receive increased funding for the 2023-24 academic year, the Office for Students (OfS) has announced.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-annual-report-and-accounts-2022-23/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:26:08 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-annual-report-and-accounts-2022-23/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published its annual report and accounts for 2022-23.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-consumer-rights-should-be-a-priority-throughout-their-courses-says-regulator/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-consumer-rights-should-be-a-priority-throughout-their-courses-says-regulator/; <![CDATA[OfS chief executive Susan Lapworth speaks at an Insight event on students as consumers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-announces-its-first-director-for-freedom-of-speech-and-academic-freedom/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:09:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-announces-its-first-director-for-freedom-of-speech-and-academic-freedom/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today welcomed the appointment of Professor Arif Ahmed as the first Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-data-on-rejected-speakers-at-english-universities/ Thu, 25 May 2023 08:58:28 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-data-on-rejected-speakers-at-english-universities/; <![CDATA[New data published today by the Office for Students (OfS) shows that during 2021-22, 31,545 speakers or events were approved to be held in English universities and colleges.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/one-in-six-students-at-english-universities-taught-overseas/ Thu, 25 May 2023 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/one-in-six-students-at-english-universities-taught-overseas/; <![CDATA[Students living overseas now account for 16 per cent of all students registered at English universities and colleges, research from the Office for Students (OfS) finds, with China, Malaysia and Sri Lanka together accounting for nearly a third of all such transnational students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-website-and-guidance-to-support-effective-uni-school-partnerships/ Thu, 18 May 2023 02:59:16 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-website-and-guidance-to-support-effective-uni-school-partnerships/; <![CDATA[A new website launched today by the Office for Students is designed to help learners, teachers and advisers find activities, advice and information on the benefits and realities of going to university or college through the Uni Connect programme.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-finances-generally-in-good-shape-but-risks-include-over-reliance-on-international-recruitment/ Thu, 18 May 2023 02:04:05 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-finances-generally-in-good-shape-but-risks-include-over-reliance-on-international-recruitment/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) annual report on financial sustainability finds that while university finances generally remain in good shape, significant variation remains in the performance of higher education providers and there are growing risks from an over-reliance on international students and inflationary pressures.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-risks-to-the-financial-sustainability-of-universities-and-colleges-media-coverage/ Thu, 18 May 2023 09:06:48 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-risks-to-the-financial-sustainability-of-universities-and-colleges-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There is substantial coverage of our annual report on financial sustainability in higher education, which was published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-appoints-new-director-of-regulation/ Fri, 05 May 2023 09:50:54 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-appoints-new-director-of-regulation/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has announced the appointment of Philippa Pickford as its Director of Regulation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-case-studies-explain-how-ofs-responds-to-risk-of-closure-at-universities-and-colleges/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:01:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-case-studies-explain-how-ofs-responds-to-risk-of-closure-at-universities-and-colleges/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published a set of case studies explaining how it works with universities and other higher education providers at risk of closure.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/strategic-priorities-grant-letter-sets-out-guidance-for-ofs/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:28:52 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/strategic-priorities-grant-letter-sets-out-guidance-for-ofs/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has received guidance from the Secretary of State for Education and the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education on the Higher Education Strategic Priorities Grant for the 2023-24 financial year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/8-million-boost-for-digital-student-scholarships/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:42:04 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/8-million-boost-for-digital-student-scholarships/; <![CDATA[Thirty English universities will share an £8.1 million fund to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate conversion course scholarships to increase diversity.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-launches-consultation-on-publication-of-the-national-student-survey/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:13:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-launches-consultation-on-publication-of-the-national-student-survey/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a consultation on a number of proposals around the publication of the National Student Survey (NSS) and how to present the data received from students’ responses.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds-less-likely-to-complete-their-course/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds-less-likely-to-complete-their-course/; <![CDATA[Students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those otherwise underrepresented in higher education are less likely to complete their course, data published by the Office for Students (OfS) shows.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-take-steps-to-address-cost-of-living-as-poll-highlights-impact-on-students/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-take-steps-to-address-cost-of-living-as-poll-highlights-impact-on-students/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges are taking steps to address the impact of inflation on their students as new polling for the Office for Students suggests that nearly one in five students say they are considering dropping out because of the rising cost of living.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-puts-performing-arts-and-degree-apprenticeships-in-the-limelight/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:06:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-puts-performing-arts-and-degree-apprenticeships-in-the-limelight/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is awarding £9.6 million in funding to improve teaching and access to performing arts courses at specialist higher education providers across England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-consult-on-investigation-fees/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:24:23 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-consult-on-investigation-fees/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published a consultation on how it may charge universities and colleges to cover the cost of investigations.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/consultation-on-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-regulation-media-coverage/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:25:32 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/consultation-on-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-regulation-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There is substantial coverage of our consultation on plans to regulate harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education, which was published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-consultation-on-tackling-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-consultation-on-tackling-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges would need to maintain a register of personal relationships between staff and students under plans published today by the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/boost-for-equality-of-opportunity-as-universities-commit-to-improving-access/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/boost-for-equality-of-opportunity-as-universities-commit-to-improving-access/; <![CDATA[Our outcomes report on responses to new priorities for access and participation plans has found promising signs of progress, with 90 per cent of universities and colleges with a plan submitting variations to respond to the priorities of John Blake, Director for Fair Access and Participation at the OfS.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-summary-of-three-yearly-report-on-quality-body/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:41:18 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-summary-of-three-yearly-report-on-quality-body/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a summary of its triennial report on the performance of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in its role as the designated quality body (DQB).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-comments-on-hesa-statistics-media-coverage/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:24:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-comments-on-hesa-statistics-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There is substantial coverage of the Office for Students’ response to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hesa/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:08:54 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hesa/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has commented on the latest statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/discover-uni-works-with-ukie-to-bring-students-and-employers-closer-together-in-the-video-gaming-industry/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 04:30:13 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/discover-uni-works-with-ukie-to-bring-students-and-employers-closer-together-in-the-video-gaming-industry/; <![CDATA[Discover Uni’s partnership with UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) marks the first time the website has collaborated with an employer-led organisation to provide course information for students in a specific industry.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-director-receives-honour/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 03:05:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-director-receives-honour/; <![CDATA[Nolan Smith, Director of Resources and Finance at the Office for Students (OfS), has been awarded an OBE for services to higher education in the King’s first new year’s honours list.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-fines-university-of-buckingham-for-breaching-condition-of-registration/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 02:06:59 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-fines-university-of-buckingham-for-breaching-condition-of-registration/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has imposed a fine of £37,231 on the University of Buckingham after it failed to meet the deadline for submitting its signed audited financial statements for the year ended 2019.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/freedom-of-speech-media-coverage/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 02:03:31 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/freedom-of-speech-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There’s substantial coverage of a new OfS Insight event on freedom of speech.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-leaders-and-academics-should-be-proactive-in-upholding-freedom-of-speech/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-leaders-and-academics-should-be-proactive-in-upholding-freedom-of-speech/; <![CDATA[Office for Students (OfS) chief executive Susan Lapworth has said that university leaders and academics should be proactive in upholding freedom of speech on their campuses, ensuring their policies and processes support free speech and academic freedom.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-allocates-432-million-to-boost-higher-education-facilities-and-equipment/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:20:12 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-allocates-432-million-to-boost-higher-education-facilities-and-equipment/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is awarding £432 million in capital funding to support investment in new buildings, facilities and equipment for universities and colleges across England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-national-trading-standards-partnership-to-protect-students-rights-as-consumers/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:15:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-national-trading-standards-partnership-to-protect-students-rights-as-consumers/; <![CDATA[A new partnership between the higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), and National Trading Standards will help protect students at universities and colleges across England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-next-steps-in-ensuring-courses-are-delivering-positive-outcomes-for-students/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:24:41 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-next-steps-in-ensuring-courses-are-delivering-positive-outcomes-for-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published further information about the areas it will prioritise to select courses and higher education providers for assessment of student outcomes in relation to its revised condition B3.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evaluation-finds-universities-need-to-make-more-progress-tackling-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:18:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evaluation-finds-universities-need-to-make-more-progress-tackling-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/; <![CDATA[An independent evaluation of how English universities and colleges are adopting the statement of expectations, set out by the Office for Students (OfS) to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct, finds that much more progress needs to be made.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evaluation-of-guidelines-to-tackle-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-media-coverage/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:56:03 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evaluation-of-guidelines-to-tackle-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There has been substantial coverage of an independent evaluation that examined the impact of our statement of expectations.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/update-on-ofs-data-collection/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:54:35 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/update-on-ofs-data-collection/; <![CDATA[The OfS has confirmed that it will pause decisions on changes to data collection and the use of linked and third-party data.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-to-be-asked-about-mental-wellbeing-services-and-free-speech-in-national-student-survey-shake-up/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:51:13 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-to-be-asked-about-mental-wellbeing-services-and-free-speech-in-national-student-survey-shake-up/; <![CDATA[New questions are being introduced to the National Student Survey (NSS) to gauge students’ views on university and college mental wellbeing services and – in England – on freedom of expression.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-blended-learning-review/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:27:08 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-blended-learning-review/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges should ensure they are meeting requirements to deliver a high quality academic experience when using ‘blended’ teaching approaches, the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-arrangements-for-assessing-quality-and-standards-from-april-2023/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:05:10 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-arrangements-for-assessing-quality-and-standards-from-april-2023/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) will undertake a number of assessment activities that are currently delivered by the designated quality body, the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), on an interim basis from April 2023.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/boost-for-student-mental-health-as-partnerships-deliver-improved-access-and-range-of-support-at-universities-evaluation-finds/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 01:31:21 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/boost-for-student-mental-health-as-partnerships-deliver-improved-access-and-range-of-support-at-universities-evaluation-finds/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published an independent evaluation of its Mental Health Challenge Competition (MHCC).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-plans-consultation-on-new-condition-of-registration-to-tackle-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-in-higher-education/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-plans-consultation-on-new-condition-of-registration-to-tackle-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is to propose a new condition of registration, which would place requirements on universities and colleges to address harassment and sexual misconduct.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-guidance-for-teaching-excellence-framework/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:36:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-guidance-for-teaching-excellence-framework/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published guidance for universities and colleges on the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The guidance sets out how universities and colleges will be assessed for TEF ratings in 2023, and an explanation of how expert TEF panels will carry out assessments.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-plans-to-ensure-choice-and-not-chance-determines-success/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:39:18 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-plans-to-ensure-choice-and-not-chance-determines-success/; <![CDATA[A new equality of opportunity risk register is among the proposals for consultation, as the Office for Students (OfS) today launches a consultation on its new approach to regulating equality of opportunity in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/designation-of-jisc-as-the-new-data-body/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:45:12 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/designation-of-jisc-as-the-new-data-body/; <![CDATA[Jisc has been designated as the new body to collect and publish data on behalf of the OfS.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-outcomes-thresholds-media-coverage/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 02:25:04 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-outcomes-thresholds-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There has been substantial coverage of a set of OfS publications around student outcomes.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-new-expectations-for-student-outcomes/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:34:38 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-new-expectations-for-student-outcomes/; <![CDATA[New thresholds will come into place next week which set minimum expectations for the proportion of students on higher education courses who continue on their course, graduate, and go on to further study or find a professional job, the Office for Students (OfS) has announced today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/john-blake-sets-out-vision-to-improve-equality-of-opportunity/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:02:16 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/john-blake-sets-out-vision-to-improve-equality-of-opportunity/; <![CDATA[John was interviewed by national and sector outlets on his plans, and media coverage was wide-reaching.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/access-and-participation-shake-up-will-boost-equality-of-opportunity-says-john-blake/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:40:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/access-and-participation-shake-up-will-boost-equality-of-opportunity-says-john-blake/; <![CDATA[The OfS Director for Fair Access and Participation announced plans for a new risk register to identify students who need extra support to get the help they need from universities and colleges.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-to-tackle-digital-skills-gaps-in-ai-and-data-science/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 03:34:38 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-to-tackle-digital-skills-gaps-in-ai-and-data-science/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has announced a funding competition to support universities and colleges to provide scholarships to students studying artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate conversion courses.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/uni-connect-programme-reaches-one-million-young-people/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:01:46 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/uni-connect-programme-reaches-one-million-young-people/; <![CDATA[The next phase of the Uni Connect programme will focus on supporting universities and colleges to partner with schools to raise the academic attainment of young people, the OfS has announced today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/eight-new-students-will-join-our-panel-for-2022/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/eight-new-students-will-join-our-panel-for-2022/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has appointed eight new members to its student panel.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/susan-lapworth-appointed-ofs-chief-executive/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 02:38:52 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/susan-lapworth-appointed-ofs-chief-executive/; <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth has been appointed as chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS), following an open appointment process conducted by the Department for Education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigations-opened-by-ofs-to-examine-credibility-of-degrees-at-three-higher-education-providers/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:08:28 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigations-opened-by-ofs-to-examine-credibility-of-degrees-at-three-higher-education-providers/; <![CDATA[Media outlets report on our announcement of investigations at three higher education providers. We will be examining the reasons for sharp increases in the rates of students being awarded first class and upper second class honours degrees.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-investigations-to-examine-credibility-of-degrees/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:11:53 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-investigations-to-examine-credibility-of-degrees/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has opened investigations at three higher education providers to examine the reasons for sharp increases in the rates of students being awarded first class and upper second class honours degrees.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/apprenticeship-provider-multiverse-granted-new-degree-awarding-powers/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:35:53 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/apprenticeship-provider-multiverse-granted-new-degree-awarding-powers/; <![CDATA[Sector and national media report on the OfS giving Multiverse new degree awarding powers. Set up by Tony Blair’s son, Euan Blair, Multiverse is the first solely apprenticeship provider to receive these new powers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-appoints-lse-enterprise-to-evaluate-projects-to-improve-international-students-educational-experience/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-appoints-lse-enterprise-to-evaluate-projects-to-improve-international-students-educational-experience/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has commissioned LSE Enterprise as external evaluators of work designed to improve the integration and experience of international students in UK higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-a-level-results/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:41:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-a-level-results/; <![CDATA[The OfS has congratulated students receiving A-level results today and called for universities to ensure students are well supported when they begin their courses in the autumn.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-learn-data-skills-best-as-part-of-other-modules-says-report/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:05:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-learn-data-skills-best-as-part-of-other-modules-says-report/; <![CDATA[Students prefer to learn data skills where the teaching is embedded into existing modules with opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in interactive and ‘real world’ contexts, such as through employability development, a new report reveals today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-uses-its-university-approval-powers-for-the-first-time/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:27:54 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-uses-its-university-approval-powers-for-the-first-time/; <![CDATA[The Times reports on the OfS's decision that US-based NCH at Northeastern Limited can use the word ‘university’ in the name of its London campus, becoming Northeastern University – London.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-questions-on-freedom-of-expression-and-mental-wellbeing-in-national-student-survey-shake-up/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:42:45 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-questions-on-freedom-of-expression-and-mental-wellbeing-in-national-student-survey-shake-up/; <![CDATA[The UK higher education regulatory and funding bodies today launch a consultation on changes to the National Student Survey (NSS) to ensure it remains fit for purpose.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-to-implement-new-approach-to-regulating-student-outcomes/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:44:20 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-to-implement-new-approach-to-regulating-student-outcomes/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published the outcomes of consultations on regulating student outcomes and refreshing the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-insight-brief-examines-grade-inflation-in-english-higher-education/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-insight-brief-examines-grade-inflation-in-english-higher-education/; <![CDATA[As part of our work to protect the credibility of qualifications awarded to students in England, we have published a new Insight brief on grade inflation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/northeastern-university-london-becomes-first-new-university-under-ofs-powers/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:03:28 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/northeastern-university-london-becomes-first-new-university-under-ofs-powers/; <![CDATA[Today the OfS has announced that it has approved an application for NCH at Northeastern Limited to use the word ‘university’ in its name, becoming Northeastern University – London.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/designated-quality-body-ofs-response-to-qaa-statement/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:53:28 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/designated-quality-body-ofs-response-to-qaa-statement/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has responded to the decision of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) not to continue as the designated quality body in England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/almost-200-speakers-rejected-at-english-universities-and-colleges-in-2020-21/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:36:56 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/almost-200-speakers-rejected-at-english-universities-and-colleges-in-2020-21/; <![CDATA[New data published today by the Office for Students (OfS) finds that nearly 200 speakers or events were rejected by English universities and other higher education providers in 2020-21.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-and-nhs-mental-health-services-link-up-to-close-gaps-in-student-support/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:55:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-and-nhs-mental-health-services-link-up-to-close-gaps-in-student-support/; <![CDATA[Students are set to benefit from new partnerships to improve the design and delivery of mental health services for students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/signs-of-recovery-in-nss-results/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:36:20 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/signs-of-recovery-in-nss-results/; <![CDATA[This year's National Student Survey (NSS) has been covered across the media.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/national-student-survey-results-show-signs-of-post-pandemic-recovery-though-some-subjects-still-lag/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 03:21:30 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/national-student-survey-results-show-signs-of-post-pandemic-recovery-though-some-subjects-still-lag/; <![CDATA[Results from this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) published today show an increase in students rating their access to resources positively, while views of teaching quality still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-have-managed-finances-well-during-pandemic-but-risks-remain/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:13:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-have-managed-finances-well-during-pandemic-but-risks-remain/; <![CDATA[Universities remain well placed to recover from the financial impact of the pandemic, new research published by the Office for Students (OfS) today shows.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/annual-report-and-accounts-2021-22/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:14:39 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/annual-report-and-accounts-2021-22/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has published its annual report and accounts for 2021-22.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/two-thousand-new-scholarships-available-to-boost-digital-skills/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:36:41 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/two-thousand-new-scholarships-available-to-boost-digital-skills/; <![CDATA[Funding has been announced for up to 2,000 additional scholarships each worth £10,000 for artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate conversion courses, aimed at women, black students, disabled students and those from lower-socioeconomic backgrounds.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-14-billion-funding-for-higher-education/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:44:39 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-14-billion-funding-for-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today announced its approach to recurrent funding for the 2022-23 academic year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-ons-statistics-on-student-deaths-by-suicide/ Tue, 31 May 2022 11:34:23 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-ons-statistics-on-student-deaths-by-suicide/; <![CDATA[The OfS has responded to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) publication on estimates for the number of deaths by suicide among higher education students between the academic years 2017-2020.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-business-plan-for-2022-23/ Thu, 26 May 2022 02:53:56 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-business-plan-for-2022-23/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published its business plan for 2022-23.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-opens-investigations-into-quality-of-higher-education-courses/ Thu, 26 May 2022 12:04:59 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-opens-investigations-into-quality-of-higher-education-courses/; <![CDATA[On 26 May 2022, the Office for Students (OfS) launched investigations into the quality of the business and management courses at eight universities and colleges.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-pilot-for-colleges-to-offer-more-vocational-and-technical-qualifications/ Wed, 25 May 2022 05:04:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-pilot-for-colleges-to-offer-more-vocational-and-technical-qualifications/; <![CDATA[The OfS has used for the first time its validation powers to appoint the Open University to offer a partnership option to further education colleges interested in providing high quality vocational and technical (Level 4 and 5) courses that will provide more choice to students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/blended-learning-review-panel/ Wed, 18 May 2022 04:54:16 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/blended-learning-review-panel/; <![CDATA[The OfS has completed the appointment of panel members for its review of blended learning.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/taso-to-lead-work-to-develop-what-works-resources-of-student-mental-health-support/ Fri, 13 May 2022 10:15:31 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/taso-to-lead-work-to-develop-what-works-resources-of-student-mental-health-support/; <![CDATA[The OfS has appointed a consortium led by the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) to help universities and colleges identify and make use of effective practice in supporting student mental health. This work will lead to the creation of a central, online hub to share what works to support student mental health.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/changes-to-degree-classifications-over-time-media-coverage/ Fri, 13 May 2022 09:56:14 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/changes-to-degree-classifications-over-time-media-coverage/; <![CDATA[There was significant coverage of the OfS’s analysis of degree classifications over time, which finds that nearly six in 10 first class degrees awarded in 2020-21 cannot be explained by a range of factors which may affect attainment.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-not-allow-a-decade-of-grade-inflation-to-be-baked-into-the-system/ Thu, 12 May 2022 10:35:45 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-not-allow-a-decade-of-grade-inflation-to-be-baked-into-the-system/; <![CDATA[The higher education regulator has warned universities and colleges to steer clear of normalising post-pandemic grade inflation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/john-blake-speaks-at-wonkhe-access-all-areas-event/ Wed, 11 May 2022 03:56:04 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/john-blake-speaks-at-wonkhe-access-all-areas-event/; <![CDATA[John Blake, the OfS’s Director for Fair Access and Participation, was interviewed by Wonkhe editor-in-chief Mark Leach at Wonkhe’s Access All Areas event.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/further-reductions-in-the-burden-of-ofs-regulation/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:30:26 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/further-reductions-in-the-burden-of-ofs-regulation/; <![CDATA[The OfS has published new figures that show reduced use of ‘enhanced monitoring’.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/hidden-hierarchies-a-barrier-to-partnerships-between-universities-and-schools/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/hidden-hierarchies-a-barrier-to-partnerships-between-universities-and-schools/; <![CDATA[John Blake, the Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS), will tell a conference today that universities should overcome ‘hidden hierarchies’ to form meaningful partnerships with schools to raise attainment and help improve fair access to higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-s-presentation-to-the-association-of-heads-of-university-administration/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:35:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-s-presentation-to-the-association-of-heads-of-university-administration/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge reflected on her time as OfS chief executive in a speech given to the Association of Heads of University Administration's spring conference on 5 April 2022. The following is a transcript of her speech.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-offered-places-at-rose-bruford-following-alra-drama-school-closure/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:24:08 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-offered-places-at-rose-bruford-following-alra-drama-school-closure/; <![CDATA[Students from a drama college that has closed today because of financial difficulties have all been offered the chance to complete their studies at Rose Bruford College.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-receives-guidance-on-strategic-priorities-grant/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:44:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-receives-guidance-on-strategic-priorities-grant/; <![CDATA[The OfS has received guidance from the Secretary of State for Education and the Minister of State for Higher and Further Education on the Higher Education Strategic Priorities Grant for 2022-23.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-new-strategy-targeting-quality-and-standards/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:20:51 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-new-strategy-targeting-quality-and-standards/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is today launching its strategy for 2022 to 2025.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/interview-with-john-blake/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:22:02 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/interview-with-john-blake/; <![CDATA[TES has published an interview with John Blake, the OfS’s Director for Fair Access and Participation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-launch-review-of-blended-learning/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-to-launch-review-of-blended-learning/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a review of blended learning, amidst concerns that the poor quality of the online experience for some students during the pandemic has undermined the positive potential of mixing in-person and online course delivery.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-evidence-on-experiences-of-international-students/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-evidence-on-experiences-of-international-students/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges have been asked to set out the work they are doing to ensure international students in England integrate and receive a fulfilling experience while studying.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-nao-report-on-regulating-financial-sustainability/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:04:29 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-nao-report-on-regulating-financial-sustainability/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has welcomed the publication of a National Audit Office (NAO) report into regulating the financial sustainability of universities and other higher education providers in England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-conditions-to-raise-quality-bar-and-tackle-grade-inflation/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-conditions-to-raise-quality-bar-and-tackle-grade-inflation/; <![CDATA[New conditions from the Office for Students (OfS) that allow the regulator to tackle poor quality provision have been confirmed today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/john-blake-sets-out-vision-for-fair-access-and-participation/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:18:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/john-blake-sets-out-vision-for-fair-access-and-participation/; <![CDATA[John Blake, the OfS’s new Director for Fair Access and Participation, this week makes his first two speeches in the role.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-should-put-shoulder-to-the-wheel-to-help-improve-school-attainment/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 03:31:47 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-should-put-shoulder-to-the-wheel-to-help-improve-school-attainment/; <![CDATA[The Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS) will today call on universities and colleges to work much more closely with schools to improve exam results.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/next-steps-in-access-and-participation/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:14:07 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/next-steps-in-access-and-participation/; <![CDATA[Read the speech given by John Blake, the Office for Students' new Director for Fair Access and Participation, at today's 'Next steps in access and participation' event.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/susan-lapworth-appointed-interim-chief-executive-of-ofs/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:14:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/susan-lapworth-appointed-interim-chief-executive-of-ofs/; <![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Education has confirmed the appointment of Susan Lapworth as interim chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-plans-to-crack-down-on-poor-quality-courses/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:22:10 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-plans-to-crack-down-on-poor-quality-courses/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges offering poor quality courses will face tough regulatory action, under proposals published by the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/media-covers-ofs-launch-of-consultations-on-student-outcomes-and-teaching-excellence/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:17:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/media-covers-ofs-launch-of-consultations-on-student-outcomes-and-teaching-excellence/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has launched three consultations on how we should regulate quality and standards and take action to protect students when universities and colleges do not meet our minimum requirements.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-opens-nominations-for-specialist-provider-panel/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:59:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-opens-nominations-for-specialist-provider-panel/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is seeking nominations from organisations for panel members to assess whether providers are world-leading specialists.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-the-allocation-of-135-million-of-capital-funding/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 01:34:10 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-the-allocation-of-135-million-of-capital-funding/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has announced the award of over £135 million in capital funding to support investment in new buildings, facilities and equipment for universities and colleges across England. The funding, allocated for the 2021-22 financial year, consists of £128 million awarded through a bidding exercise, as well an allocation of £7.4 million distributed via a formula.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-short-courses-give-students-flexible-opportunities-to-learn/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 01:28:20 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-short-courses-give-students-flexible-opportunities-to-learn/; <![CDATA[22 universities and colleges have been awarded a total of £2 million of funding to develop short courses in higher education. These courses are designed to enable flexible learning and to help students develop skills needed by employers and the economy.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-data-consultation/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-launches-data-consultation/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published a consultation on the approach to data collection and the Data Futures programme.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-industrial-action/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:48:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-industrial-action/; <![CDATA[The OfS has set out its expectations of universities as three days of strike action by some members of the University and College Union begins.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-annual-review-emphasises-importance-of-quality-provision/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-annual-review-emphasises-importance-of-quality-provision/; <![CDATA[All students should expect a good quality experience of higher education, the Office for Students (OfS) says in its Annual review, published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/review-of-trac-2021/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:45:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/review-of-trac-2021/; <![CDATA[An independent review of the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) has made a number of recommendations about how unnecessary regulatory burden could be reduced.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/projects-to-improve-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-students-access-to-postgraduate-research/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:50:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/projects-to-improve-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-students-access-to-postgraduate-research/; <![CDATA[13 new projects will attempt to tackle persistent inequalities that create barriers for black, Asian and minority ethnic students to access and take part in postgraduate research (PGR).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-new-director-for-fair-access-and-participation/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:48:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-new-director-for-fair-access-and-participation/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has welcomed the appointment of John Blake as the new director for fair access and participation. John will take up his role in January 2022.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-cma-statement-on-consumer-law-and-the-admission-process/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:44:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-cma-statement-on-consumer-law-and-the-admission-process/; <![CDATA[The OfS is concerned that some registered higher education providers may have clauses in their contract with students which allow them to withdraw offers if a course is oversubscribed. Our view is that providers should not use such clauses as doing so would likely contravene consumer law.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-university-of-sussex/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:40:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-university-of-sussex/; <![CDATA[The OfS opened an investigation in October 2021 in relation to the University of Sussex.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-releases-latest-analysis-on-senior-staff-pay/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-releases-latest-analysis-on-senior-staff-pay/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published new analysis on the pay of senior university staff in England. The figures include details of salary, allowances, or other forms of remuneration for vice chancellors as well as information on staff paid over £100,000 a year for the 2019-20 academic year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-consults-on-new-strategy/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:02:12 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-consults-on-new-strategy/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation to inform its new three-year strategy.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-new-independent-committee-members/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:14:14 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-new-independent-committee-members/; <![CDATA[Following an open recruitment process the Office for Students (OfS) welcomes the appointment of six new independent committee members to three committees of the board: the Risk and Audit Committee, Provider Risk Committee and Quality Assessment Committee.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-reports-significant-increase-in-universities-signing-up-to-ihra-definition-of-antisemitism/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-reports-significant-increase-in-universities-signing-up-to-ihra-definition-of-antisemitism/; <![CDATA[Over 200 universities, colleges and other higher education providers have signed up to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, according to figures published by the Office for Students (OfS) today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-to-leave-ofs-in-april-2022/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-to-leave-ofs-in-april-2022/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge, the chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS), will leave the organisation at the end of April 2022, the OfS has confirmed today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/left-behind-areas-missing-out-on-university-access-and-graduate-jobs/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:54:26 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/left-behind-areas-missing-out-on-university-access-and-graduate-jobs/; <![CDATA[An Insight brief published today by the Office for Students (OfS) indicates that where you live continues to impact on whether you go to university and then go on to find graduate-level employment.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-funding-proposals-for-world-leading-specialist-providers/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:51:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-funding-proposals-for-world-leading-specialist-providers/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on funding for world-leading specialist providers of higher education. These providers receive additional funding, recognising the high cost of their education and related activities and the contribution they make to the higher education sector and wider society.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/responses-to-the-ofss-review-of-assessment-practices-for-spelling-punctuation-and-grammar/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:30:37 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/responses-to-the-ofss-review-of-assessment-practices-for-spelling-punctuation-and-grammar/; <![CDATA[There has been widespread media coverage of the OfS's review of assessment practices for spelling, punctuation and grammar in English higher education providers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-not-disregard-poor-spelling-and-grammar-ofs/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:38:27 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-not-disregard-poor-spelling-and-grammar-ofs/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges should consider students’ spelling, punctuation and grammar when marking exams and assessments, the Office for Students (OfS) argues in a report published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-topic-briefing-on-suicide-prevention/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-topic-briefing-on-suicide-prevention/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published a new topic briefing, setting out some of the approaches that universities and colleges can take to help prevent suicide among students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/prevent-monitoring-data-published/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:23:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/prevent-monitoring-data-published/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a range of data relating to how universities and colleges are performing their duties under the Prevent framework.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/higher-education-short-course-trial-challenge-competition/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:20:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/higher-education-short-course-trial-challenge-competition/; <![CDATA[As reported in The Times, the OfS is to launch a challenge competition for new higher education short courses.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-to-support-student-mental-health/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:16:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-to-support-student-mental-health/; <![CDATA[Eighteen innovative projects across universities and colleges in England will receive funding to support student mental health in a £6 million programme, the Office for Students (OfS) announced today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decision/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:56:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decision/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration application of British Institute of Technology Ltd, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-ofs-responds-to-a-level-results/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:40:48 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-ofs-responds-to-a-level-results/; <![CDATA[Lord Wharton responds to this year’s A-level results.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/additional-ofs-funding-for-high-cost-subjects/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 03:52:13 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/additional-ofs-funding-for-high-cost-subjects/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students will allocate an additional £10 million of funding for high cost subjects to universities and other higher education providers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grants-announced-for-universities-and-colleges/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:37:56 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grants-announced-for-universities-and-colleges/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today allocated £1.2 billion in funding to universities and colleges across England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-trial-for-short-higher-education-courses/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:09:35 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-trial-for-short-higher-education-courses/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed today that it will launch a new Challenge Competition to fund innovative projects delivering short courses in higher education – forming part of the government’s approach to delivering its new Lifelong Loan Entitlement.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-confirms-funding-reforms/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:28:52 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-confirms-funding-reforms/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today confirmed changes to how it will distribute funding to universities and colleges for 2021-22. OfS funding supplements course fees which pay for the bulk of higher education course costs.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-conditions-will-allow-regulator-to-clamp-down-on-poor-quality-and-standards-in-higher-education/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-conditions-will-allow-regulator-to-clamp-down-on-poor-quality-and-standards-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on new regulation to protect quality and standards in higher education in England. The new requirements will allow the OfS to intervene more frequently in universities and colleges where courses fall below expectations and require improvement.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-satisfaction-drops-amid-pandemic/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:54:32 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-satisfaction-drops-amid-pandemic/; <![CDATA[This year's National Student Survey has been covered across the media.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/fewer-students-positive-about-their-course-amid-pandemic/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:25:25 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/fewer-students-positive-about-their-course-amid-pandemic/; <![CDATA[More university and college students have concerns about their educational experience this year compared to last year, results from this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) show today – the survey highlighting particular issues around the availability of learning resources.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-approach-to-calculating-monetary-penalties/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:18:35 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-approach-to-calculating-monetary-penalties/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has set out how it will calculate a monetary penalty when it decides to impose a penalty on a university or college.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/next-steps-for-the-postgraduate-student-survey/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:34:39 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/next-steps-for-the-postgraduate-student-survey/; <![CDATA[Students have shown support for a new proposed survey of postgraduates studying on taught courses, according to initial testing run by the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-analysis-finds-university-finances-in-good-order/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:02:05 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-analysis-finds-university-finances-in-good-order/; <![CDATA[New analysis for the Office for Students (OfS) finds that the finances of universities and other higher education providers remain in broadly good order, despite the continuing impact of the pandemic and a range of other issues.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-student-academic-experience-survey/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:45:03 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-student-academic-experience-survey/; <![CDATA[Office for Students (OfS) chief executive, Nicola Dandridge, has responded to the HEPI Student Academic Experience Survey 2020-21 ahead of her speech to the HEPI annual conference later today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-to-examine-assessment-practices/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:25:22 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-to-examine-assessment-practices/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a review of the use of ‘inclusive’ assessment practices that disregard poor spelling, punctuation and grammar when students’ work is assessed. The review is part of a range of activities to drive up the quality of higher education courses and ensure that standards are maintained.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-analysis-shows-big-boost-in-numbers-of-women-enrolling-on-ai-and-data-science-courses/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-analysis-shows-big-boost-in-numbers-of-women-enrolling-on-ai-and-data-science-courses/; <![CDATA[New findings from an external evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate conversion courses funded by the Office for Students (OfS) shows a high proportion of enrolments from women, black and disabled students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-ofs-seeks-a-new-independent-member-for-its-risk-and-audit-committee/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 03:42:50 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-ofs-seeks-a-new-independent-member-for-its-risk-and-audit-committee/; <![CDATA[The OfS board is seeking to recruit a new member to its Risk and Audit Committee in autumn 2021.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/academic-boycott-of-oriel-college/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:54:42 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/academic-boycott-of-oriel-college/; <![CDATA[There has been widespread media coverage of the Oriel College boycott concerning the Cecil Rhodes statue.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-ofs-seeks-new-independent-members-for-its-quality-assessment-committee-and-provider-risk-committee/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:09:50 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-ofs-seeks-new-independent-members-for-its-quality-assessment-committee-and-provider-risk-committee/; <![CDATA[The OfS board is seeking to recruit two members for its Quality Assessment Committee and up to two members for its Provider Risk Committee in autumn 2021.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-annual-report-and-accounts-2020-21/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 02:22:20 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-annual-report-and-accounts-2020-21/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published its annual report and accounts for 2020-21. The report covers the OfS’s third year of operation, and our progress in delivering against our regulatory objectives.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-analysis-explores-local-variations-in-graduate-opportunities/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:37:36 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-analysis-explores-local-variations-in-graduate-opportunities/; <![CDATA[Graduates are most likely to enter well-paid jobs if they live in London or the South East. However, opportunities for highly-skilled work can be found widely across the country – according to new analysis by the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-new-student-panel-members/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:46:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-new-student-panel-members/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students, the independent regulator for higher education in England, is seeking to appoint five new members of its student panel ahead of the new academic year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/chris-millward-to-end-fair-access-role-in-december/ Fri, 28 May 2021 09:34:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/chris-millward-to-end-fair-access-role-in-december/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward’s four-year term of office as the first director for fair access and participation at the Office for Students (OfS) will end in December 2021, the OfS has confirmed today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/surge-of-mature-applicants-sparks-calls-for-additional-support/ Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:05 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/surge-of-mature-applicants-sparks-calls-for-additional-support/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges have a 'golden opportunity' to help a new generation of adult learners upskill, with strong increases in the number of mature applicants applying to study full-time, the Office for Students (OfS) says today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/substantial-differences-in-likely-job-and-study-outcomes-for-students-shown-in-new-measure/ Fri, 21 May 2021 09:39:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/substantial-differences-in-likely-job-and-study-outcomes-for-students-shown-in-new-measure/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has published a new measure which projects new students’ likelihood of finding professional level employment or embarking on further study in the year after they graduate.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-programme-boosts-outreach-to-underrepresented-students/ Thu, 20 May 2021 04:01:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-programme-boosts-outreach-to-underrepresented-students/; <![CDATA[Evaluation of the Uni Connect programme has highlighted positive learner outcomes which are likely to support improving access for underrepresented groups. Insights come from four new reports providing the latest evaluation of Uni Connect’s progress.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-measure-shows-substantial-differences-in-likely-job-and-study-outcomes-for-students/ Wed, 19 May 2021 10:15:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-measure-shows-substantial-differences-in-likely-job-and-study-outcomes-for-students/; <![CDATA[A new measure, published today by the Office for Students (OfS), projects new students’ likelihood of finding professional level employment or embarking on further study in the year after they graduate.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-chair-sets-out-priorities-in-first-speech/ Fri, 14 May 2021 09:47:02 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-chair-sets-out-priorities-in-first-speech/; <![CDATA[Lord Wharton, the new chair of the Office for Students (OfS), will set out his priorities for the role in a speech to university leaders today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/arts-funding-in-higher-education/ Thu, 06 May 2021 12:53:26 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/arts-funding-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[There have been several news reports and discussion on social media recently concerning proposals to reduce funding for arts subjects in higher education in England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-urges-universities-and-colleges-to-review-their-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-policies/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:19:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-urges-universities-and-colleges-to-review-their-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct-policies/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has published its statement of expectations setting out the steps that all universities and colleges should take to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/review-sexual-misconduct-and-harassment-policies-by-this-summer-ofs-urges-universities/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:24:13 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/review-sexual-misconduct-and-harassment-policies-by-this-summer-ofs-urges-universities/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) today called for urgent action to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct in universities and colleges. OfS chief executive, Nicola Dandridge, urges all higher education providers to review their policies, systems and procedures before the next academic year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-media-stories-on-inclusive-assessment/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:28:18 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-media-stories-on-inclusive-assessment/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward, director for fair access and participation at the OfS, has responded to the media coverage.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-calls-for-improved-support-for-students-who-ve-been-in-care/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:42:52 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-calls-for-improved-support-for-students-who-ve-been-in-care/; <![CDATA[A guarantee of year-round accommodation, tailored pastoral support and admissions which take into account applicants’ experiences are among the steps that universities and colleges could put in place to help improve support for students who have been in care, the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-the-commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities-report/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:03:56 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-the-commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities-report/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward, director for fair access and participation, responds to the Commission's report into racial and ethnic disparities in the UK.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-new-condition-to-protect-students-if-a-university-or-college-closes/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:49:26 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-sets-out-new-condition-to-protect-students-if-a-university-or-college-closes/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) will introduce a new condition of registration to help protect students’ interests where a university, college or other higher education provider runs into severe financial difficulties - or has to close for other reasons.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/major-shake-up-for-national-student-survey-following-review/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/major-shake-up-for-national-student-survey-following-review/; <![CDATA[Major changes in the National Student Survey (NSS) will be introduced over the next two years following the first phase of a review of the survey conducted by the Office for Students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-opens-consultations-on-funding-and-outlines-new-plans-to-improve-outreach-to-disadvantaged-students/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:04:58 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-opens-consultations-on-funding-and-outlines-new-plans-to-improve-outreach-to-disadvantaged-students/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges have been invited to give their views on a number of proposed changes to how the Office for Students (OfS) allocates funding. The OfS has also published its next steps on how it will fund outreach to improve equality of opportunity in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/be-sensible-with-admissions-to-secure-quality-ofs-warns/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:26:21 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/be-sensible-with-admissions-to-secure-quality-ofs-warns/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges must keep the promises they make to students during this year’s admissions cycle and not end up 'sacrificing quality for inflated intakes', the chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS) has warned today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/what-students-can-expect-from-the-ofs/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:02:40 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/what-students-can-expect-from-the-ofs/; <![CDATA[Our blog post on expectations around admissions practices, from Nicola Dandridge, chief executive of the OfS, was widely covered in the media.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/attainment-gap-between-white-and-black-university-students-remains-too-high-watchdog-says/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:44:08 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/attainment-gap-between-white-and-black-university-students-remains-too-high-watchdog-says/; <![CDATA[The OfS’s latest access and participation data has been widely covered.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-need-support-to-succeed-in-and-beyond-higher-education/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:42:41 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-need-support-to-succeed-in-and-beyond-higher-education/; <![CDATA[Persistent gaps in outcomes for some groups of students highlight the need for universities and colleges to support students effectively to succeed in higher education, the Office for Students (OfS) has warned.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-more-confident-with-online-learning-than-lecturers-are-about-teaching-digitally/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:32:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-more-confident-with-online-learning-than-lecturers-are-about-teaching-digitally/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges need to boost training and support for lecturers to realise long-term advantages of digital teaching and learning, a new landmark report has said today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-the-government-s-proposals-on-free-speech/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:19:07 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-the-government-s-proposals-on-free-speech/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge responded to new government proposals on freedom of speech.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/clearer-expectations-on-harassment-for-universities-and-colleges/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 04:21:42 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/clearer-expectations-on-harassment-for-universities-and-colleges/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is re-launching its work to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/lord-wharton-appointed-as-new-chair-of-office-for-students/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 04:53:13 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/lord-wharton-appointed-as-new-chair-of-office-for-students/; <![CDATA[Lord Wharton has been appointed as chair of the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-distributes-50-million-hardship-funding/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:04:52 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-distributes-50-million-hardship-funding/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today written to universities and colleges with details of additional funding of £50 million to help address student hardship.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-latest-statistics-on-degree-attainment/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:48:07 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-latest-statistics-on-degree-attainment/; <![CDATA[New statistics by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) show an increase in the number of students awarded a first class degree during the pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/why-are-some-white-students-left-behind-in-relation-to-higher-education-participation/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:58:29 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/why-are-some-white-students-left-behind-in-relation-to-higher-education-participation/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward's new blog on the subject has been covered in the media.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-guide-to-help-students-raise-concerns/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:41:37 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-guide-to-help-students-raise-concerns/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a new guide as part of its work to support students, student representatives and students’ unions to notify the OfS about issues that may arise at their university or college which relate to its regulatory responsibilities.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-government-s-interim-response-to-augar-review-statutory-guidance-on-funding-and-tef/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:14:27 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-government-s-interim-response-to-augar-review-statutory-guidance-on-funding-and-tef/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has responded to measures on higher education announced today by the Department for Education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/latest-lockdown-should-not-lead-to-lost-learning-says-regulator/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:54:08 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/latest-lockdown-should-not-lead-to-lost-learning-says-regulator/; <![CDATA[Universities should do all they can to deliver the teaching they have promised to students and alternative arrangements where this is not possible. This may include putting on extra lectures, repeating parts of the course, or fee refunds – the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-distributes-additional-hardship-funding/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:31:47 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-distributes-additional-hardship-funding/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today written to universities and colleges with details of additional funding of £20 million to help to address student hardship.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-experimental-measure-on-student-outcomes/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 04:29:54 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-publishes-new-experimental-measure-on-student-outcomes/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published details of a new measure which projects how likely it is that students will end up graduating as well as going on to professional employment or further study.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/statement-on-preferred-candidate-for-ofs-chair/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:26:38 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/statement-on-preferred-candidate-for-ofs-chair/; <![CDATA[The Department for Education has announced that Lord Wharton of Yarm is the preferred candidate to be the new chair of the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-analysis-examines-differences-in-access-and-continuation-between-different-groups-of-students/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:23:33 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-analysis-examines-differences-in-access-and-continuation-between-different-groups-of-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published a new analysis of differences on access and continuation rates in higher education between students from different ethnic groups.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-approach-to-collaborative-outreach/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 03:49:22 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-seeks-views-on-approach-to-collaborative-outreach/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a consultation on the future of the Uni Connect programme, setting out plans to extend the funding of the programme to 2025.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-sets-out-how-students-can-register-concerns/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 03:03:57 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-sets-out-how-students-can-register-concerns/; <![CDATA[New guidance issued by the Office for Students (OfS) has outlined how we will continue to respond to students, staff at universities and members of the public who have concerns that a university may be breaching its registration conditions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/being-a-graduate-is-not-a-guarantee-of-happiness/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:26:03 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/being-a-graduate-is-not-a-guarantee-of-happiness/; <![CDATA[The OfS's analysis of graduate wellbeing has been broadly covered in the media.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/english-higher-education-in-reasonable-financial-shape-despite-impact-of-pandemic/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:22:14 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/english-higher-education-in-reasonable-financial-shape-despite-impact-of-pandemic/; <![CDATA[Finances at England’s universities and other higher education providers largely remain sound despite the early impact of the pandemic, new analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) has found. However, there is significant variation in the position of different providers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-response-to-pandemic-could-see-radical-improvements-in-digital-teaching-says-ofs/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 04:05:26 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-response-to-pandemic-could-see-radical-improvements-in-digital-teaching-says-ofs/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges in England should take the opportunity to radically improve digital teaching and learning as they continue to negotiate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Office for Students (OfS) has said in its annual review.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-analysis-shows-postgraduate-courses-are-increasing-diversity-in-ai-and-data-science/ Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:06:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-analysis-shows-postgraduate-courses-are-increasing-diversity-in-ai-and-data-science/; <![CDATA[New autumn 2020 student admissions data shows a diverse range of students have enrolled on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate conversion courses funded by the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-data-highlights-equality-gaps-for-estranged-students/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:52:05 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-data-highlights-equality-gaps-for-estranged-students/; <![CDATA[Students who are estranged from their parents are considerably less likely to be awarded a first or 2:1 and more likely to drop out in their first year of studies, according to new experimental data released by the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grade-inflation-figures-show-nearly-half-of-first-class-degrees-unexplained/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:47:09 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grade-inflation-figures-show-nearly-half-of-first-class-degrees-unexplained/; <![CDATA[The OfS's latest analysis of degree classifications has been widely covered.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-commissions-new-study-on-support-for-care-experienced-students/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:49:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-commissions-new-study-on-support-for-care-experienced-students/; <![CDATA[A new project exploring how national support for care experienced students can be improved has been commissioned by the Office for Students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grade-inflation-remains-a-significant-and-pressing-issue-new-ofs-analysis/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:37:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grade-inflation-remains-a-significant-and-pressing-issue-new-ofs-analysis/; <![CDATA[The rapid increase in students receiving first class honours degrees which cannot be explained by factors which may affect attainment has slowed, new data from the Office for Students (OfS) shows.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-plans-tougher-minimum-standards-in-higher-education/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 02:42:45 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-plans-tougher-minimum-standards-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[A consultation launched by the Office for Students (OfS) today sets out initial proposals to raise the bar on quality and standards in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-could-be-fined-for-poor-quality-courses-as-watchdog-vows-to-stamp-out-bad-practice/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:44:04 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-could-be-fined-for-poor-quality-courses-as-watchdog-vows-to-stamp-out-bad-practice/; <![CDATA[The OfS's proposals on quality and standards have been widely covered.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/online-student-mental-health-support-extended-through-lockdown-into-2021/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:08:23 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/online-student-mental-health-support-extended-through-lockdown-into-2021/; <![CDATA[Student Space, an online platform delivering targeted mental health support to students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, will be extended to cover the 2020-21 academic year – the Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-keep-students-informed-on-teaching-plans-says-regulator/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:21:47 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-keep-students-informed-on-teaching-plans-says-regulator/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today written to universities and colleges to highlight the importance of communicating changes to how courses are taught during the lockdown amid concerns of inadequate information for students where tougher pandemic restrictions have been introduced.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/support-for-disadvantaged-students-crucial-as-selective-university-numbers-rise/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:12:25 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/support-for-disadvantaged-students-crucial-as-selective-university-numbers-rise/; <![CDATA[More than 1,000 extra students from some of the most disadvantaged parts of the country have started courses at high tariff universities this year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/interim-evaluation-of-access-and-participation-reforms/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:58:29 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/interim-evaluation-of-access-and-participation-reforms/; <![CDATA[The first of a two-part evaluation of the effectiveness of access and participation plan reform has been published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-fund-to-improve-postgraduate-research-participation-and-access/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 03:38:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-fund-to-improve-postgraduate-research-participation-and-access/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) and Research England have today launched a new £8 million funding competition to improve access to and participation in postgraduate research study (PGR) for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-views-on-distributing-funding-for-increased-student-numbers/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:36:43 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-views-on-distributing-funding-for-increased-student-numbers/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is seeking views on its approach to allocating up to £10 million in additional recurrent teaching grant, and up to £10 million in additional capital funding, to support increased student numbers in 2020-21.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-monitoring-digital-teaching-quality-at-universities/ Fri, 09 Oct 2020 02:50:54 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-monitoring-digital-teaching-quality-at-universities/; <![CDATA[England’s higher education regulator, the Office for Students, has today assured students that it is actively monitoring universities with significant numbers of students being required to take all their courses online as a result of local coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-report-published-on-mental-health-support-for-postgraduate-research-students/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:46:16 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-report-published-on-mental-health-support-for-postgraduate-research-students/; <![CDATA[An independent report has been published today evaluating the impact of projects funded by the Office for Students (OfS) and Research England to support the mental health and wellbeing of postgraduate research (PGR) students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/principles-based-regulation-ofs-publishes-new-insight-brief/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/principles-based-regulation-ofs-publishes-new-insight-brief/; <![CDATA[A new Insight brief published by the Office for Students (OfS) explores the concept of principles-based regulation and what this means in practice, and how it helps the OfS to regulate in the interests of students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-student-panel-outlines-priority-areas-for-supporting-students-in-self-isolation/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:47:09 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-student-panel-outlines-priority-areas-for-supporting-students-in-self-isolation/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students’ (OfS) student panel, which advises the OfS, has published a set of priorities for universities and colleges to consider when supporting students who have been asked to self-isolate.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-should-be-seeking-to-help-not-punish-students-stuck-in-lockdown/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:18:27 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-should-be-seeking-to-help-not-punish-students-stuck-in-lockdown/; <![CDATA[Sir Michael Barber, Chair of the Office for Students, has written in the Telegraph about the need to prioritise pastoral support and signposting for students in lockdown.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/1-million-funding-competition-to-support-student-mental-health/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 02:43:48 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/1-million-funding-competition-to-support-student-mental-health/; <![CDATA[Following a pause to allow universities and colleges to prioritise their response to the pandemic, the Office for Students (OfS) has relaunched its £1 million funding competition to improve mental health support for students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/clarity-needed-for-students-during-pandemic/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:58:39 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/clarity-needed-for-students-during-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The OfS's statement on clarity for students was covered by a number of news outlets.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-provide-clarity-for-students-says-regulator/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:03:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-provide-clarity-for-students-says-regulator/; <![CDATA[Students should expect good quality higher education, effective support for mental health and wellbeing, and clear information from their universities, the Office for Students (OfS) has said.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-next-steps-for-the-national-student-survey/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:20:21 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-next-steps-for-the-national-student-survey/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has detailed arrangements for a review of the National Student Survey (NSS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applicants-need-extra-support-after-coronavirus/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:51:31 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applicants-need-extra-support-after-coronavirus/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward, the OfS's Director for Fair Access and Participation, has written for The Sunday Times Good University Guide.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-outlines-significant-cuts-to-bureaucracy/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:08:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-outlines-significant-cuts-to-bureaucracy/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator for higher education in England, has set out measures to reduce unnecessary burden on universities and other higher education providers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/be-honest-about-online-classes/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:23:25 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/be-honest-about-online-classes/; <![CDATA[The Telegraph reports on the OfS's call for universities to provide ‘clear, timely and accessible’ information about their courses following reports of students finding out last minute that their lectures and classes will be online during the autumn term.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/digital-poverty-is-leaving-students-behind-in-an-age-of-online-learning/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:15:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/digital-poverty-is-leaving-students-behind-in-an-age-of-online-learning/; <![CDATA[Sir Michael Barber has written in The Times about the launch of a major review of digital learning and teaching. The article highlights the challenges of digital learning, particularly 'digital poverty', following an OfS poll of students during the coronavirus pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/digital-poverty-risks-leaving-students-behind/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/digital-poverty-risks-leaving-students-behind/; <![CDATA[The ability of students to participate in higher education from home is being disrupted by a lack of access to core digital infrastructure, new survey data published by the Office for Students (OfS) shows today, as a major new review into digital teaching and learning is launched.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-access-improving-but-big-challenges-remain-ofs-chair/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:57:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-access-improving-but-big-challenges-remain-ofs-chair/; <![CDATA[Analysis by the Office for Students of this year’s UCAS figures shows that more young people from disadvantaged areas are going into higher education – including selective universities – this year, though significant challenges remain.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-highlights-need-for-fairness-for-all-students-with-centre-assessed-grades/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:44:27 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-highlights-need-for-fairness-for-all-students-with-centre-assessed-grades/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has welcomed the certainty that A-level students can now rely on centre assessed grades this year, and called for universities to take all reasonable steps to ensure students receive places on their chosen courses.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-a-level-results/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:38:52 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-a-level-results/; <![CDATA[Sir Michael Barber comments on the release of this year's A-level results.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/going-to-university-during-a-pandemic/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:19:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/going-to-university-during-a-pandemic/; <![CDATA[Sir Michael Barber, chair of the Office for Students, talks to Newsweek about what the student experience will be like in September and whether going to university is ‘worth it’ during the pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/impact-of-the-pandemic-on-social-mobility-at-university/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:59:24 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/impact-of-the-pandemic-on-social-mobility-at-university/; <![CDATA[The OfS's Director for Fair Access and Participation, Chris Millward, has spoken to the Financial Times (FT) about social mobility in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-appoints-10-new-student-panellists/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:46 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-appoints-10-new-student-panellists/; <![CDATA[10 new students will join our student panel for 2020.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/impact-of-coronavirus-on-projects-supporting-student-mental-health/ Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:24:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/impact-of-coronavirus-on-projects-supporting-student-mental-health/; <![CDATA[An independent report has been published today which explores the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the delivery of ten mental health projects, funded through the Office for Students' (OfS's) Challenge Competition.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decisions-july-2020/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decisions-july-2020/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration applications of AWA Business School Limited, Azores Properties Ltd (trading as Xcel College), ForMission Ltd and UK Advanced Technical Academy following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-analysis-shows-lower-a-level-grades-from-unconditional-offers-lead-to-higher-drop-out-rates/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:33:07 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-analysis-shows-lower-a-level-grades-from-unconditional-offers-lead-to-higher-drop-out-rates/; <![CDATA[Our updated analysis shows that unconditional offers risk pushing students into decisions that are not in their best interests, and was covered by a variety of media outlets.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/lower-a-level-grades-from-unconditional-offers-lead-to-higher-dropout-rates-warns-regulator/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/lower-a-level-grades-from-unconditional-offers-lead-to-higher-dropout-rates-warns-regulator/; <![CDATA[Updated analysis from the Office for Students shows that unconditional offers risk pushing students into decisions that are not in their best interests.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-plans-to-tackle-grade-inflation/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 11:19:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-plans-to-tackle-grade-inflation/; <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth has responded to new proposals on tackling grade inflation, which have been covered by various news outlets.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-tougher-measures-to-protect-students-if-universities-run-into-financial-trouble/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-proposes-tougher-measures-to-protect-students-if-universities-run-into-financial-trouble/; <![CDATA[Universities and other higher education providers facing the greatest financial risks will need to put in place arrangements to protect students in the event that they have to close, under new proposals announced by England’s higher education regulator today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/national-student-survey-results-2020/ Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:11:21 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/national-student-survey-results-2020/; <![CDATA[This year’s National Student Survey results were covered by various news outlets.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/three-months-to-make-a-difference-for-disabled-students/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:06:34 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/three-months-to-make-a-difference-for-disabled-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today welcomed the Disabled Students' Commission (DSC)’s challenge to universities and colleges to urgently improve support for disabled students, with only three months before the new academic year starts.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-satisfaction-stable-as-data-continues-to-highlight-need-for-clear-communication/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-satisfaction-stable-as-data-continues-to-highlight-need-for-clear-communication/; <![CDATA[The results of the 2020 National Student Survey have been published.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-higher-education-outreach-during-the-pandemic/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-higher-education-outreach-during-the-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The latest briefing note from the Office for Students looks at how universities, colleges and their partners are responding to the challenges of delivering outreach activities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/conditional-unconditional-offers-banned-during-pandemic/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:00:39 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/conditional-unconditional-offers-banned-during-pandemic/; <![CDATA[Our new temporary condition on sector stability and integrity was covered by various news outlets.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-bans-controversial-conditional-unconditional-offers-during-pandemic/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 03:52:59 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-bans-controversial-conditional-unconditional-offers-during-pandemic/; <![CDATA[University offers which only become unconditional once an applicant accepts them as their firm choice will be prohibited until September 2021, under new rules announced by the Office for Students (OfS) today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decisions-june-2020/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decisions-june-2020/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration applications of East End Computing & Business College Limited, Elizabeth School of London Limited, GSM London Limited and Smart Educators Limited following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-supporting-disabled-students-during-the-pandemic/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-supporting-disabled-students-during-the-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The latest briefing note from the Office for Students looks at how universities and colleges are addressing the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on disabled students and applicants.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/sir-michael-barber-highlights-achievements-of-ofs-as-he-agrees-new-digital-role/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:09:51 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/sir-michael-barber-highlights-achievements-of-ofs-as-he-agrees-new-digital-role/; <![CDATA[Sir Michael Barber has highlighted significant achievements secured at the Office for Students (OfS) in an exchange of letters with Education Secretary Gavin Williamson published today which confirm that he will not seek a second term as chair.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hesa-graduate-outcomes-survey/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:39:14 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hesa-graduate-outcomes-survey/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has commented on the results of HESA's new graduate outcomes survey.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-graduate-employability-during-the-pandemic/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-graduate-employability-during-the-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The latest briefing note from the Office for Students focuses on how universities, colleges and employers are working to support final year students and recent graduates to find employment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-funds-to-boost-student-mental-health-through-pandemic/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:27:38 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-funds-to-boost-student-mental-health-through-pandemic/; <![CDATA[Students are to have access to a new online platform delivering targeted and high-quality mental health support, designed to respond to additional pressures caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-students-event-video-published/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-students-event-video-published/; <![CDATA[A full recording of an event on support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) students during the pandemic is now available.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-guidance-on-student-and-consumer-protection/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:35:14 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-guidance-on-student-and-consumer-protection/; <![CDATA[Our new guidance on student and consumer protection was covered by various news outlets.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepiadvance-he-student-survey/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 03:06:28 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepiadvance-he-student-survey/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has commented on this year’s Student Academic Experience Survey.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-postgraduate-research-students-during-the-pandemic/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-postgraduate-research-students-during-the-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The latest briefing note from the Office for Students looks at how universities, colleges and other organisations are supporting postgraduate research students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-supporting-prospective-students-during-pandemic/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:01:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-supporting-prospective-students-during-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The latest briefing note focuses on how universities, colleges and other organisations are providing information, advice and guidance for prospective students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/apply-now-new-courses-in-artificial-intelligence-and-data-science/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/apply-now-new-courses-in-artificial-intelligence-and-data-science/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a campaign to fill 2,500 new places on postgraduate artificial intelligence and data science conversion courses.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/be-clear-to-students-on-how-courses-will-be-taught-regulator-says/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/be-clear-to-students-on-how-courses-will-be-taught-regulator-says/; <![CDATA[The OfS has published new guidance on student and consumer protection during the coronavirus pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applications-open-for-ofs-student-panel/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:10:27 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/applications-open-for-ofs-student-panel/; <![CDATA[Students in England are being invited to advise the higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-annual-report-and-accounts-for-2019-20/ Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:01:37 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-annual-report-and-accounts-for-2019-20/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published its 2019-20 annual report and accounts.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/care-leavers-more-likely-to-drop-out-of-university/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 03:48:21 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/care-leavers-more-likely-to-drop-out-of-university/; <![CDATA[Care experienced students are more likely to drop out of university than their peers, but the gap is shrinking – according to new experimental data from the Office for Students (OfS).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-response-to-russell-group-pathways-for-potential-report/ Wed, 27 May 2020 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-response-to-russell-group-pathways-for-potential-report/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has responded to the Russell Group's new report.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-supporting-international-students-during-pandemic/ Thu, 21 May 2020 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-supporting-international-students-during-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The latest briefing note focuses on how universities and colleges are supporting current and prospective international students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/house-of-commons-education-committee/ Tue, 19 May 2020 08:55:30 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/house-of-commons-education-committee/; <![CDATA[There was substantial coverage of an appearance before the House of Commons Education Committee by OfS chair Sir Michael Barber and chief executive Nicola Dandridge.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-needs-of-students-without-family-support-during-pandemic/ Thu, 14 May 2020 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/briefing-note-published-on-needs-of-students-without-family-support-during-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The latest briefing focuses on the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on students who are not supported by their parents or wider family.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-recurrent-funding-for-2020-21/ Wed, 13 May 2020 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-recurrent-funding-for-2020-21/; <![CDATA[Funding allocated to help support teaching and student access and success.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/improved-data-resources-provide-more-clarity-on-equality-gaps/ Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/improved-data-resources-provide-more-clarity-on-equality-gaps/; <![CDATA[It will be clearer than ever which universities and colleges are doing well at promoting equal opportunities and where gaps remain, thanks to the latest updates to the Office for Students’ (OfS) access and participation data resources.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-decisions-on-2020-21-teaching-grant-budget/ Wed, 06 May 2020 09:49:57 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-decisions-on-2020-21-teaching-grant-budget/; <![CDATA[Funding for nursing, midwifery and allied health courses, the disabled students premium and outreach through Uni Connect will be maintained.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/consultation-on-new-regulatory-condition/ Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:34 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/consultation-on-new-regulatory-condition/; <![CDATA[The Guardian, The Telegraph, BBC News and Wonkhe cover our planned new condition to protect students’ interests during the coronavirus pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-warns-of-penalties-for-recruitment-practices/ Mon, 04 May 2020 03:23:10 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-warns-of-penalties-for-recruitment-practices/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today warned that it could impose substantial financial penalties on universities and colleges that change their admissions strategies because of financial pressures related to the coronavirus pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-student-mental-health-during-pandemic/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-student-mental-health-during-pandemic/; <![CDATA[Practical and innovative ways that universities and colleges have been changing their work to support student mental health have been highlighted in a new OfS briefing note, published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-accommodation-during-pandemic/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-accommodation-during-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The briefing is the first in a series looking at how universities and other higher education providers have responded to the coronavirus pandemic. This note looks at student accommodation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-for-students-to-work-with-business-and-communities/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-for-students-to-work-with-business-and-communities/; <![CDATA[Twenty universities and colleges have been awarded funding for projects to boost students’ involvement in activities to share knowledge and skills beyond the academic community.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-for-new-courses-in-artificial-intelligence-and-data-science/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:37:54 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-boost-for-new-courses-in-artificial-intelligence-and-data-science/; <![CDATA[Eighteen universities have been awarded funding to launch innovative postgraduate conversion courses in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/unconditional-university-offers-ban-extended-over-easter-amid-concern-for-vulnerable-students-during-coronavirus-outbreak/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:50:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/unconditional-university-offers-ban-extended-over-easter-amid-concern-for-vulnerable-students-during-coronavirus-outbreak/; <![CDATA[The Sunday Times and iNews report on the extended moratorium on unconditional offers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/higher-education-regulator-urges-fairness-for-students-in-admissions/ Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:03:56 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/higher-education-regulator-urges-fairness-for-students-in-admissions/; <![CDATA[Office for Students (OfS) chief executive Nicola Dandridge has written to all universities and colleges reinforcing the extended moratorium on unconditional offers or changing existing offers announced by the Universities Minister Michelle Donelan. The moratorium lasts until Monday 20 April.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/maintain-good-courses-and-credible-qualifications-for-students-during-pandemic-says-regulator/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:28:52 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/maintain-good-courses-and-credible-qualifications-for-students-during-pandemic-says-regulator/; <![CDATA[Universities and colleges should continue to do all they can to maintain the quality of courses and the credibility of qualifications during the pandemic, the Office for Students (OfS) said today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-sets-out-slimmed-down-regulatory-requirements-during-coronavirus-pandemic/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:09:09 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-sets-out-slimmed-down-regulatory-requirements-during-coronavirus-pandemic/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is announcing today that it is refocusing its regulatory requirements on universities, colleges and other higher education providers to prioritise the response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/unconditional-offers-must-stop-for-two-weeks/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:38:51 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/unconditional-offers-must-stop-for-two-weeks/; <![CDATA[The Times, the BBC and the Times Higher Education report on the announcement that universities and colleges should stop making unconditional offers for two weeks.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-pause-unconditional-offers-for-two-weeks-in-student-interest-says-regulator/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:08:20 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-pause-unconditional-offers-for-two-weeks-in-student-interest-says-regulator/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge responds to the announcement that universities should stop making unconditional offers or amending existing offers to students for two weeks.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-further-details-on-grading-following-cancelled-exams/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 04:04:38 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-further-details-on-grading-following-cancelled-exams/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge has responded to the Secretary of State’s statement on arrangements for students whose exams have been cancelled.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/english-regulator-wins-landmark-victory-against-college/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:45:37 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/english-regulator-wins-landmark-victory-against-college/; <![CDATA[The Times Higher Education reports on the court ruling that the OfS decision to block loan access at Bloomsbury Institute over quality concerns was lawful.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-landmark-victory-to-protect-students-interests/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:31:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-landmark-victory-to-protect-students-interests/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) acted entirely within the law in refusing the registration application of Bloomsbury Institute Limited, the High Court has ruled.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-independent-commission-aims-to-boost-support-for-disabled-students/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-independent-commission-aims-to-boost-support-for-disabled-students/; <![CDATA[A new independent group formed to challenge universities and colleges in England to improve support for disabled students will meet for the first time today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decision-march-2020/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decision-march-2020/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration application of London Vocational College Limited following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-to-get-funding-for-student-mental-health-innovations/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:24:50 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-to-get-funding-for-student-mental-health-innovations/; <![CDATA[The i News reports the OfS's announcement of new funding to support student mental health as part of an interview with Michelle Donelan, the new universities minister.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-watchdog-says-practical-steps-to-secure-freedom-of-speech-are-needed/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:15:33 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/university-watchdog-says-practical-steps-to-secure-freedom-of-speech-are-needed/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge's statement on free speech is quoted in a Telegraph article.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-funding-competition-to-support-student-mental-health/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-funding-competition-to-support-student-mental-health/; <![CDATA[A new £1 million funding competition has been launched by the Office for Students (OfS) which aims to improve support for students with mental ill health.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-views-on-approach-to-monetary-penalties/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:54:26 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-views-on-approach-to-monetary-penalties/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has set out its proposed approach to the use of a monetary penalty where a university, college or other higher education provider is judged to have breached a condition of registration.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decisions-february-2020/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decisions-february-2020/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration applications of Acculearn Training Limited, Blackpool College Limited and Kensington Education Foundation Limited following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-launches-admissions-review/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:59:36 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-launches-admissions-review/; <![CDATA[The OfS's review of admissions has been widely covered.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/admissions-review-to-ensure-a-system-which-works-for-all-students/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/admissions-review-to-ensure-a-system-which-works-for-all-students/; <![CDATA[A major review, launched today by the Office for Students (OfS), poses fundamental questions for the future of higher education admissions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/less-than-half-of-part-timers-feel-feedback-is-acted-on-by-staff-but-overall-student-satisfaction-consistently-high/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/less-than-half-of-part-timers-feel-feedback-is-acted-on-by-staff-but-overall-student-satisfaction-consistently-high/; <![CDATA[New analysis of National Student Survey data highlights variations in how different student groups have responded to the survey.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-approach-to-disruption-caused-by-industrial-action/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:01:22 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-approach-to-disruption-caused-by-industrial-action/; <![CDATA[A reminder of our approach to the protection of students’ interests in the event of industrial action at universities and colleges.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hesa-statistics/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 02:25:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hesa-statistics/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward, Director for Fair Access and Participation, comments on HESA's latest widening participation statistics.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-urges-students-to-help-shape-higher-education-regulation/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-urges-students-to-help-shape-higher-education-regulation/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today set out a new approach to ensuring that students help shape the regulation of higher education in England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-won-t-be-silent-on-sustainability/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 01:33:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-won-t-be-silent-on-sustainability/; <![CDATA[Sir Michael Barber, Chair of the OfS, has written a blog post for Wonkhe on climate change.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-and-colleges-show-compliance-with-prevent-duty/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:50:16 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-and-colleges-show-compliance-with-prevent-duty/; <![CDATA[A series of review meetings with selected universities and colleges has found evidence of higher education providers complying with requirements of the Prevent duty.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-awards-funding-to-support-university-mental-health-charter/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-awards-funding-to-support-university-mental-health-charter/; <![CDATA[Today the Office for Students has announced £95,000 in funding awarded to Student Minds for the next stage of the recently launched University Mental Health Charter.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-welcomes-projected-cut-in-strings-attached-unconditional-offers/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:17:24 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-welcomes-projected-cut-in-strings-attached-unconditional-offers/; <![CDATA[The OfS responds to UCAS' End of Cycle 2019 report.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/top-universities-to-give-more-places-to-disadvantaged/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:58:45 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/top-universities-to-give-more-places-to-disadvantaged/; <![CDATA[England’s most selective universities have pledged to dramatically reduce equality gaps in the next five years.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-pledge-to-reduce-equality-gaps-dramatically-within-five-years/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-pledge-to-reduce-equality-gaps-dramatically-within-five-years/; <![CDATA[The access gap at England’s most selective universities will almost halve in the next five years if universities meet ambitious new commitments.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/health-and-education-sectors-can-unlock-recruitment-potential-by-promoting-gender-balance-in-healthcare/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/health-and-education-sectors-can-unlock-recruitment-potential-by-promoting-gender-balance-in-healthcare/; <![CDATA[New research encourages greater gender balance in nursing and healthcare.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/consultation-on-implementing-savings-to-teaching-grant-budget/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/consultation-on-implementing-savings-to-teaching-grant-budget/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) invites responses to its consultation on implementing savings in academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grade-inflation-for-first-class-degrees-stalls/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:16:53 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grade-inflation-for-first-class-degrees-stalls/; <![CDATA[Latest figures show that rapid annual growth in the proportion of students awarded first-class degrees has stalled, after significant annual increases since 2011.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-respond-to-hesa-statistics/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:03:57 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-respond-to-hesa-statistics/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has commented on the latest statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/unconditional-offers/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:15:24 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/unconditional-offers/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students' chief executive Nicola Dandridge has written to The Times, responding to an analysis of the use of unconditional offers by Nottingham Trent University.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/teaching-grant-budget-for-2020-21-set-out/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:31:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/teaching-grant-budget-for-2020-21-set-out/; <![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Education has written to the Office for Students (OfS) to set out details of the teaching grant budget for the financial year 2020-21.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-urged-to-tackle-harassment-and-misconduct/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:38:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-urged-to-tackle-harassment-and-misconduct/; <![CDATA[The new OfS proposals for addressing harassment and sexual misconduct have been widely covered.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/robust-complaints-procedures-required-for-students-reporting-harassment-and-sexual-assault/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/robust-complaints-procedures-required-for-students-reporting-harassment-and-sexual-assault/; <![CDATA[Today the Office for Students has published its proposed set of expectations on how universities and colleges should deal with reports of harassment and all forms of sexual misconduct.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/recruitment-admissions-and-student-protection-in-the-spotlight-following-ofss-annual-review/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:27:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/recruitment-admissions-and-student-protection-in-the-spotlight-following-ofss-annual-review/; <![CDATA[The OfS's review of higher education in England in 2019 has been widely covered.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/england-s-universities-world-class-but-pockets-of-poor-provision-letting-students-down/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/england-s-universities-world-class-but-pockets-of-poor-provision-letting-students-down/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has launched its first annual review, offering a wide-ranging assessment of the higher education sector in England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-responds-to-the-ucas-end-of-cycle-report/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:04:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-responds-to-the-ucas-end-of-cycle-report/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge and Chris Millward respond to the latest release of the UCAS End of cycle report.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-communications-in-the-pre-election-period/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 09:37:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-communications-in-the-pre-election-period/; <![CDATA[As a public body, the Office for Students is subject to Cabinet Office guidelines during the pre-election period. This means that, until the general election, we will be publishing less content than usual.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/mental-health-conditions-compound-equality-gaps/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 01:38:36 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/mental-health-conditions-compound-equality-gaps/; <![CDATA[A number of newspapers reported on our new Insight brief on mental health outcomes for students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/mental-health-conditions-compound-equality-gaps-in-higher-education/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/mental-health-conditions-compound-equality-gaps-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The new analysis accompanies the Office for Students’ latest Insight brief: 'Mental health: Are all students being properly supported?']]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/response-to-disruption-caused-by-industrial-action/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 03:07:22 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/response-to-disruption-caused-by-industrial-action/; <![CDATA[The OfS publishes its approach to the impact of industrial action on students, following the announcement of recent strike ballot results.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-with-unconditional-offers-are-more-likely-to-drop-out-of-university/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:39:40 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-with-unconditional-offers-are-more-likely-to-drop-out-of-university/; <![CDATA[A number of newspapers covered our new statistics on unconditional offers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-with-unconditional-offers-more-likely-to-drop-out/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-with-unconditional-offers-more-likely-to-drop-out/; <![CDATA[New analysis reveals that young people who receive unconditional offers before getting their exam results are more likely to drop out in their first year of university.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-need-to-know-our-universities-and-colleges-are-financially-healthy/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:58:51 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-need-to-know-our-universities-and-colleges-are-financially-healthy/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge writes in the Times about financial sustainability and the OfS's registration process.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/sustained-collaborative-engagement-with-young-people-boosts-their-confidence-to-progress-to-higher-education/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/sustained-collaborative-engagement-with-young-people-boosts-their-confidence-to-progress-to-higher-education/; <![CDATA[Sustained collaborative partnerships of universities, colleges, schools and local agencies are developing young people’s confidence in their ability to progress successfully into higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-requires-action-by-65-per-cent-of-english-universities-and-colleges-in-student-interest/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulator-requires-action-by-65-per-cent-of-english-universities-and-colleges-in-student-interest/; <![CDATA[A new report from the Office for Students analyses over 500 applications to join the OfS Register.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/tackling-racial-harassment/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:22:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/tackling-racial-harassment/; <![CDATA[The Guardian and The Times report Nicola Dandridge's comments on the new report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission about racial harassment in publicly funded universities.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-the-equality-and-human-rights-commission-report-on-racial-harassment/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:02:14 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-the-equality-and-human-rights-commission-report-on-racial-harassment/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge, chief executive of the Office for Students, gives her response.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/going-to-university-almost-halves-disability-job-gap/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:33:21 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/going-to-university-almost-halves-disability-job-gap/; <![CDATA[Going to university almost halves the gaps in employment rates between disabled and non-disabled people, compared to those who only have GCSEs – although significant gaps remain – a new report from the Office for Students (OfS) shows today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-value-for-money-strategy/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:49:29 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-value-for-money-strategy/; <![CDATA[The strategy builds on previous research by the OfS and identifies key priorities for ensuring value for money for both students and taxpayers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-guidance-published-for-registered-higher-education-providers/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:30:07 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-guidance-published-for-registered-higher-education-providers/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published new guidance for all registered higher education providers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decision-published-after-court-ruling/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:07:34 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decision-published-after-court-ruling/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration application of Barking and Dagenham College, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/13-million-in-bid-to-boost-digital-skills/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:14:57 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/13-million-in-bid-to-boost-digital-skills/; <![CDATA[£13 million is being made available to boost the number of skilled graduates in artificial intelligence and data science technologies over the next three years.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-universities-uk-report-on-harassment-and-hate-crime/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:34:28 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-universities-uk-report-on-harassment-and-hate-crime/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge, chief executive of the Office for Students, gives her response to the report.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-plans-demonstrate-greater-ambition-in-tackling-equality-gaps/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-plans-demonstrate-greater-ambition-in-tackling-equality-gaps/; <![CDATA[Over 100 universities and colleges have now had their ambitious new plans to tackle gaps between students from different backgrounds approved.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/engaging-students-in-knowledge-exchange-10-million-what-works-competition/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/engaging-students-in-knowledge-exchange-10-million-what-works-competition/; <![CDATA[Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore has today announced a £10 million competition to help boost the benefits to students of getting involved in knowledge exchange activities.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/better-data-can-help-close-equality-gaps/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/better-data-can-help-close-equality-gaps/; <![CDATA[New experimental statistics on interactions between demographic characteristics could offer important insights on equality of opportunity for different groups of students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decision-september-2019/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 02:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decision-september-2019/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration application of Newham College of Further Education, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-data-on-changes-in-healthcare-student-numbers/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-data-on-changes-in-healthcare-student-numbers/; <![CDATA[The data breaks down the numbers of students starting nursing, midwifery, and allied health courses from 2016-17 to 2017-18.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepi-report-on-racial-inequalities/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepi-report-on-racial-inequalities/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has responded to the Higher Education Policy Institute's report.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/parents-need-more-support-to-help-their-children-make-good-decisions-about-university/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/parents-need-more-support-to-help-their-children-make-good-decisions-about-university/; <![CDATA[New polling highlights common misconceptions held by parents of children who are currently making decisions about higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/selective-universities-must-follow-through-on-promises-to-admit-more-disadvantaged-students-regulator-says/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:25:09 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/selective-universities-must-follow-through-on-promises-to-admit-more-disadvantaged-students-regulator-says/; <![CDATA[A number of newspapers covered universities’ plans to close equality gaps after the publication of the first access and participation plans under our bold new approach.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/highly-selective-universities-must-follow-through-on-promises-to-improve-access-regulator-warns/ Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/highly-selective-universities-must-follow-through-on-promises-to-improve-access-regulator-warns/; <![CDATA[Universities with the some of the highest entry requirements, including Oxford and Cambridge, have today published ambitious new plans to improve access for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-cma-statement-on-student-debt-sanctions/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 01:29:45 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-cma-statement-on-student-debt-sanctions/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has welcomed today’s announcement from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that the University of Liverpool has changed its student debt penalty policy.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/a-level-results-day-coverage/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:56:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/a-level-results-day-coverage/; <![CDATA[Sir Michael Barber discusses the need to improve fair access, and Nicola Dandridge talks about unconditional offers and, in a separate interview, student transfers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/for-profit-colleges-face-pressure-over-tighter-uk-regulation/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:13:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/for-profit-colleges-face-pressure-over-tighter-uk-regulation/; <![CDATA[The Financial Times reports on how the OfS has been using its regulatory powers and the impact on some colleges.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-at-the-heart-of-our-work/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-at-the-heart-of-our-work/; <![CDATA[The OfS is inviting anyone with an interest in higher education to share their ideas on how we should engage students in our work.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-team-to-help-outreach-partnerships-find-out-what-works/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:37:34 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-team-to-help-outreach-partnerships-find-out-what-works/; <![CDATA[The OfS is funding a team led by the University of Exeter’s Centre for Social Mobility to help universities and colleges around the country generate stronger evidence of the impact of their work to reach out to disadvantaged young people.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-receives-full-powers/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:21:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-receives-full-powers/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students' full powers came into force on 1 August.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/degree-apprentices-exploratory-research/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:26:32 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/degree-apprentices-exploratory-research/; <![CDATA[New research looks at degree apprentices’ motivations for following the alternative route through higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decisions-july-2019/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 01:00:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/registration-decisions-july-2019/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration applications of ABI College Limited and Waltham Forest College, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/continuing-upward-trend-in-award-of-top-degrees/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:42:25 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/continuing-upward-trend-in-award-of-top-degrees/; <![CDATA[A number of newspapers covered our updated analysis on degree classifications.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-analysis-shows-continuing-upward-trend-in-award-of-top-degrees/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:48:24 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-ofs-analysis-shows-continuing-upward-trend-in-award-of-top-degrees/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has updated its analysis on degree classifications, and finds that 13.9 percentage points of first class degrees awarded are unexplained.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-higher-technical-qualifications-review/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 01:13:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-higher-technical-qualifications-review/; <![CDATA[The OfS responds to the Secretary of State for Education’s announcement of a review of Level 4 and 5 qualifications.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-member-applications-open-for-uk-healthcare-education-advisory-committee/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:20:34 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-member-applications-open-for-uk-healthcare-education-advisory-committee/; <![CDATA[The OfS is seeking exceptional individuals with the expertise and vision to contribute to the development of healthcare education and research across the UK.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bloomsbury-institute-limited/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 03:26:58 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bloomsbury-institute-limited/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has refused the registration application of Bloomsbury Institute Limited, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-satisfaction-rises-but-universities-should-do-more-to-improve-feedback/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:54:12 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/student-satisfaction-rises-but-universities-should-do-more-to-improve-feedback/; <![CDATA[Students in the UK are more satisfied with their courses, according to this year’s National Student Survey (NSS). However, many universities and colleges still have plenty of room to improve, the Office for Students (OfS) has said.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-de-montfort-university/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 03:24:06 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/investigation-into-de-montfort-university/; <![CDATA[A number of newspapers covered our investigation into De Montfort University.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-annual-report-and-accounts-2018-19/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:03:58 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-annual-report-and-accounts-2018-19/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has published its 2018-19 annual report and accounts.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/de-montfort-university/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:08:37 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/de-montfort-university/; <![CDATA[OfS statement on the formal investigation into matters at De Montfort University.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/virtual-reality-tool-leads-new-drive-to-train-next-generation-of-health-specialists/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/virtual-reality-tool-leads-new-drive-to-train-next-generation-of-health-specialists/; <![CDATA[The tool is one of several innovative projects awarded funding by the Office for Students today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/monitoring-report-finds-high-compliance-with-prevent-duty/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:23:30 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/monitoring-report-finds-high-compliance-with-prevent-duty/; <![CDATA[Evaluation of 2017-18 reports show universities and colleges are demonstrating due regard to the Prevent duty.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/teaching-excellence-framework-2019-results-announced/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:57:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/teaching-excellence-framework-2019-results-announced/; <![CDATA[There’s some coverage of TEF following the Year 4 announcements.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-announces-results-of-tef-2019/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:30:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-announces-results-of-tef-2019/; <![CDATA[This year’s TEF results have been published – focusing on excellence in teaching and student outcomes across higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-fair-access-and-good-outcomes-are-not-a-zero-sum-game/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:24:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-fair-access-and-good-outcomes-are-not-a-zero-sum-game/; <![CDATA[Our chief executive, Nicola Dandridge writes for The Times.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepiadvance-he-student-academic-experience-survey/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:58:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepiadvance-he-student-academic-experience-survey/; <![CDATA[BBC News, ITV News and The Guardian report on student mental health.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evaluation-of-schemes-to-tackle-hate-crime-and-sexual-violence/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:14:33 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evaluation-of-schemes-to-tackle-hate-crime-and-sexual-violence/; <![CDATA[The Guardian reports on an evaluation by Advance HE of projects awarded funding to tackle hate crime and sexual violence.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/welcome-progress-but-more-to-do-to-tackle-hate-crime-and-sexual-harassment-on-campus/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/welcome-progress-but-more-to-do-to-tackle-hate-crime-and-sexual-harassment-on-campus/; <![CDATA[Universities must build on recent progress to ensure that all students can feel and be safe on campus, the Office for Students has said.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/father-creates-early-warning-system-for-student-suicides-after-death-at-bristol/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:18:36 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/father-creates-early-warning-system-for-student-suicides-after-death-at-bristol/; <![CDATA[The Times reports on the new system at Northumbria University, which is one of ten new projects funded by the OfS through its Challenge Competition.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/innovation-partnership-and-data-can-help-improve-student-mental-health-in-new-14m-drive/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/innovation-partnership-and-data-can-help-improve-student-mental-health-in-new-14m-drive/; <![CDATA[The scheme is designed to spark a step-change in mental health support across the sector.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-review-of-post-18-education-and-funding/ Thu, 30 May 2019 08:53:14 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-review-of-post-18-education-and-funding/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has responded to the Review of Post-18 Education and Funding led by Philip Augar.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulation-of-level-6-and-7-apprenticeships/ Wed, 22 May 2019 03:39:23 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/regulation-of-level-6-and-7-apprenticeships/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students will now regulate level 6+ apprenticeships.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-respond-to-new-access-schemes-at-oxford/ Tue, 21 May 2019 10:12:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-respond-to-new-access-schemes-at-oxford/; <![CDATA[BBC News and the Financial Times report on new proposals to broaden Oxford’s intake.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-steps-to-tackle-grade-inflation/ Mon, 20 May 2019 04:29:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-steps-to-tackle-grade-inflation/; <![CDATA[The Times and Daily Mail report on new plans to tackle grade inflation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/no-place-like-home/ Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:26 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/no-place-like-home/; <![CDATA[Today the Office for Students has awarded £5.6 million to projects based in universities and colleges across England to boost opportunities for graduates who seek work close to home.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-initial-recurrent-grants-to-providers-for-2019-20/ Thu, 09 May 2019 02:38:37 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-announces-initial-recurrent-grants-to-providers-for-2019-20/; <![CDATA[Supporting student choice, opportunity and success: the Office for Students is funding higher education providers for teaching, outreach and to enable students to succeed.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-new-universities-uk-and-nus-report-on-attainment-gaps/ Thu, 02 May 2019 10:53:27 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-new-universities-uk-and-nus-report-on-attainment-gaps/; <![CDATA[The Times and the BBC report on a new report on attainment gaps from Universities UK and the National Union of Students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-from-wealthier-areas-are-six-times-more-likely-to-get-into-top-universities-study-reveals/ Wed, 01 May 2019 10:32:18 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-from-wealthier-areas-are-six-times-more-likely-to-get-into-top-universities-study-reveals/; <![CDATA[The Sun and others report on the OfS insight brief on the use of contextual information in higher education admissions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/radical-changes-needed-to-ensure-university-admissions-identify-potential-not-just-exam-results/ Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/radical-changes-needed-to-ensure-university-admissions-identify-potential-not-just-exam-results/; <![CDATA[Young people from more advantaged neighbourhoods are still nearly six times more likely to attend the most selective universities in England despite a significant growth in the use of contextual offers – where students are admitted with lower grades than the advertised tariff – the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-guidance-on-university-title-applications/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:45:18 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-guidance-on-university-title-applications/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has published guidance setting out the process for English higher education providers that wish to use either ‘university college’ or ‘university’ title as part of their name.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/consultation-on-quality-assurance-agency-fees/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 11:25:42 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/consultation-on-quality-assurance-agency-fees/; <![CDATA[The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) has published a consultation on the fees it will charge in its capacity as the designated quality body.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-secretary-of-state-s-unconditional-offers-statement/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:15:57 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-secretary-of-state-s-unconditional-offers-statement/; <![CDATA[The Times and other papers report on a statement by the Secretary of State on unconditional offers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/over-optimistic-forecasts-putting-universities-at-risk/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:58:18 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/over-optimistic-forecasts-putting-universities-at-risk/; <![CDATA[A number of papers report on the OfS's report about the financial health of universities and colleges.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-says-higher-education-in-reasonable-financial-health-but-warns-of-over-ambitious-student-number-forecasts/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-says-higher-education-in-reasonable-financial-health-but-warns-of-over-ambitious-student-number-forecasts/; <![CDATA[Higher education in England is in reasonable financial health but universities and colleges should avoid over-ambitious student number forecasts in their future planning, the Office for Students (OfS) warns in a new report published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-do-more-for-black-students-warns-watchdog/ Sat, 30 Mar 2019 11:29:51 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-do-more-for-black-students-warns-watchdog/; <![CDATA[The Guardian and other papers report on the new access and student success data published by the Office for Students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-data-reveals-university-performance-on-access-and-student-success/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:15:31 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-data-reveals-university-performance-on-access-and-student-success/; <![CDATA[The new data shows where the gaps between the most and least advantaged groups of students lie.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-students-to-succeed-ofs-allocates-14-billion-for-2019-20/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:57:58 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/supporting-students-to-succeed-ofs-allocates-14-billion-for-2019-20/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students is funding higher education providers for teaching, outreach and student success.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-new-graduate-outcomes-data/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:24:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-new-graduate-outcomes-data/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has responded to new data on employment and earnings for graduates.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/english-regulator-will-be-proactive-to-stop-university-closures/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:26:16 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/english-regulator-will-be-proactive-to-stop-university-closures/; <![CDATA[The Times Higher talks to Nicola Dandridge about the OfS' first year of operations and its approach to failing institutions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/profile-nicola-dandridge/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:04:42 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/profile-nicola-dandridge/; <![CDATA[University Business interviews Nicola Dandridge about her first year as Chief Executive of the OfS.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/privileged-students-fill-majority-of-degree-apprenticeship-places/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:27:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/privileged-students-fill-majority-of-degree-apprenticeship-places/; <![CDATA[Times Higher Education and others report on the OfS insight brief about degree apprenticeships.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepi-policy-note-on-the-financial-health-of-universities/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:37:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepi-policy-note-on-the-financial-health-of-universities/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students responds to a new survey of student attitudes to the financial health of their university.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/make-degree-apprenticeships-a-force-for-social-mobility-says-the-office-for-students/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:01:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/make-degree-apprenticeships-a-force-for-social-mobility-says-the-office-for-students/; <![CDATA[Degree apprenticeships are growing significantly and offer a route to increased social mobility, but more work is needed to realise their potential.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-comments-on-latest-hesa-non-continuation-data/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:14:45 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-comments-on-latest-hesa-non-continuation-data/; <![CDATA[The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) has today released data on how many students continue their courses.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-push-to-help-england-s-disadvantaged-students/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:46:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-push-to-help-england-s-disadvantaged-students/; <![CDATA[The Financial Times reports on the launch of the new evidence and impact exchange to improve access and participation.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-what-works-centre-to-help-universities-cut-equality-gaps/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-what-works-centre-to-help-universities-cut-equality-gaps/; <![CDATA[A new independent centre funded by the Office for Students (OfS) is set to help universities meet challenging targets to eliminate equality gaps in higher education within 20 years.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-appoints-new-student-panellists/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-appoints-new-student-panellists/; <![CDATA[Five new students will join our student panel for 2019.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/chief-executive-nicola-dandridge-discusses-mental-ill-health-at-university/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:04:35 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/chief-executive-nicola-dandridge-discusses-mental-ill-health-at-university/; <![CDATA[Our CEO Nicola Dandridge discussed mental ill health at university with student presenters and Laura Whitemore on BBC Radio 5 live. (Listen from 0’35”)]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/three-top-paying-universities-cut-vice-chancellor-salaries/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:51:54 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/three-top-paying-universities-cut-vice-chancellor-salaries/; <![CDATA[The Financial Times cited the Office for Students’ report on vice-chancellors’ pay as it showed how universities are increasingly exercising pay restraint in response to the publicity.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-members-sought-for-uk-healthcare-education-advisory-committee/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:05:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-members-sought-for-uk-healthcare-education-advisory-committee/; <![CDATA[The UK Healthcare Education Advisory Committee (UKHEAC) is looking for new members with the expertise and vision to contribute to the development of healthcare education and research across the UK.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/average-university-vice-chancellor-now-earns-more-than-250k-for-first-time/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:58:23 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/average-university-vice-chancellor-now-earns-more-than-250k-for-first-time/; <![CDATA[The Telegraph cites our recent analysis of senior staff pay in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-first-annual-analysis-of-senior-staff-pay/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:49:38 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-first-annual-analysis-of-senior-staff-pay/; <![CDATA[Newly published data and analysis around senior pay can act as a benchmark, helping universities to reduce senior pay where necessary.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/government-guidance-on-leaving-the-eu/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 04:16:48 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/government-guidance-on-leaving-the-eu/; <![CDATA[The government has published guidance to help the higher education sector prepare in the event of no deal being reached.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-comments-on-hesa-widening-participation-performance-indicators/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:34:59 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-comments-on-hesa-widening-participation-performance-indicators/; <![CDATA[The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) has today released measures of how the UK higher education sector is performing.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/why-cutting-down-on-unconditional-offers-is-not-a-bad-thing/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:04:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/why-cutting-down-on-unconditional-offers-is-not-a-bad-thing/; <![CDATA[An article in The National Student argues that the use of 'conditional unconditional' offers is immoral.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-told-not-to-ban-speakers-for-transphobia/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 02:52:02 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-told-not-to-ban-speakers-for-transphobia/; <![CDATA[Michael Barber, chair of the OfS Board, is quoted in a Times article about guidance for universities and colleges on freedom of speech.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-measures-to-address-ethnic-inequality/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:37:29 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-measures-to-address-ethnic-inequality/; <![CDATA[The government has launched new measures to tackle ethnic disparity in higher education, which place a greater focus on outcomes through access and participation plans.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-ucas-end-of-cycle-report-1/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:12:47 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-ucas-end-of-cycle-report-1/; <![CDATA[UCAS has released data, which covers the use of unconditional offers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-comments-on-ucas-provider-level-data-on-unconditional-offers/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:07:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-comments-on-ucas-provider-level-data-on-unconditional-offers/; <![CDATA[UCAS has today published provider-level data on unconditional offers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/indiscriminate-unconditional-offers-could-put-universities-in-breach-of-consumer-law/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:11:56 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/indiscriminate-unconditional-offers-could-put-universities-in-breach-of-consumer-law/; <![CDATA[The first in a new series of 'insight briefs' from the Office for Students shows a steep rise in unconditional offer-making.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-avoid-using-unconditional-offers-to-put-pressure-on-students-says-office-for-students/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:10:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-avoid-using-unconditional-offers-to-put-pressure-on-students-says-office-for-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has warned universities and other higher education providers that indiscriminate use of unconditional offers is akin to pressure selling and could put them in breach of consumer law.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/independent-reviewer-of-tef-asks-for-views/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:11:32 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/independent-reviewer-of-tef-asks-for-views/; <![CDATA[Dame Shirley Pearce, who is leading the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF), has invited views from all with an interest in the TEF.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grade-inflation-is-an-injustice-to-hardworking-students/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:08:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/grade-inflation-is-an-injustice-to-hardworking-students/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge has written an online article for the Times - also quoted in a story for the print edition - about HESA's student statistics for 2017-18, which show that record numbers of first class degrees were awarded last year.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/apply-to-join-the-ofs-student-panel/ Mon, 14 Jan 2019 03:05:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/apply-to-join-the-ofs-student-panel/; <![CDATA[We are inviting applications to our student panel.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/keep-up-to-date-with-the-ofs/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 03:30:20 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/keep-up-to-date-with-the-ofs/; <![CDATA[We want students, people working in higher education, and anyone else with an interest in higher education to have an easy way of keeping in touch with what we’re doing.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-tackle-spiralling-grade-inflation/ Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:04:31 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-tackle-spiralling-grade-inflation/; <![CDATA[A new report from the Office for Students finds widespread unexplained grade inflation across the higher education sector.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-get-to-grips-with-spiralling-grade-inflation/ Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-get-to-grips-with-spiralling-grade-inflation/; <![CDATA[Universities must take urgent steps to tackle grade inflation, the higher education regulator has warned.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/eliminate-equality-gaps-within-20-years/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:34:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/eliminate-equality-gaps-within-20-years/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has today challenged all universities to eliminate the gaps in access and student success within 20 years.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-universities-must-eliminate-equality-gaps/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-universities-must-eliminate-equality-gaps/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS), the higher education regulator, has today challenged all universities to eliminate the gaps in access and student success within 20 years.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-calls-for-ideas-to-support-innovation-in-healthcare-education/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:31:55 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-calls-for-ideas-to-support-innovation-in-healthcare-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is inviting funding bids from universities and colleges for innovative projects which will support and enhance provision in nursing, midwifery and allied health subjects.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-sutton-trust-report-access-to-advantage/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-sutton-trust-report-access-to-advantage/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward responds to new research on gaps in equality of opportunity.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-ucas-end-of-cycle-report/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:41:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-ucas-end-of-cycle-report/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward comments on slow progress in narrowing gaps in access to higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/martin-colemans-speech-on-evolution-or-fundamental-change-to-governance/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 04:33:05 +00:00 <![CDATA[Martin Coleman]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/martin-colemans-speech-on-evolution-or-fundamental-change-to-governance/; <![CDATA[Deputy Chair of the OfS Board, Martin Coleman, spoke at the Advance HE conference this week.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-impact-of-undergraduate-degrees-on-early-career-earnings/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:24:52 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-impact-of-undergraduate-degrees-on-early-career-earnings/; <![CDATA[New research from the Institute for Fiscal studies shows the value of a degree.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-new-research-on-graduate-earnings/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:04:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-new-research-on-graduate-earnings/; <![CDATA[Universities and other higher education providers should scrutinise new data on graduate earnings carefully.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-weaknesses-of-english-student-protection-plans-highlighted/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 10:54:38 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-weaknesses-of-english-student-protection-plans-highlighted/; <![CDATA[Susan Lapworth sets out how we will expect some universities and other higher education providers to improve their student protection plans.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepi-report-following-the-pound/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-hepi-report-following-the-pound/; <![CDATA[Yvonne Hawkins gives the Office for Students' response to the report.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-sunday-times-birkbeck-s-cut-price-tuition-fees-set-to-kick-off-university-price-war/ Sun, 18 Nov 2018 01:41:08 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-sunday-times-birkbeck-s-cut-price-tuition-fees-set-to-kick-off-university-price-war/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge was quoted over the Government’s plans to introduce accelerated degrees.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/financial-times-preventing-moral-hazard-in-britain-s-universities/ Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:31:31 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/financial-times-preventing-moral-hazard-in-britain-s-universities/; <![CDATA[An FT editorial calls for students to be protected in the event of a university closing, and supports comments from our chair, Sir Michael Barber, that we will not bail-out failing providers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bbc-uncomfortable-ideas-part-of-learning-says-regulator/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:59:51 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bbc-uncomfortable-ideas-part-of-learning-says-regulator/; <![CDATA[The BBC reports on Michael Barber's speech to Wonkfest, saying that universities need to be places of vigorous debate.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-telegraph-we-should-allow-bad-universities-to-fail-as-long-as-we-protect-their-students/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:34:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-telegraph-we-should-allow-bad-universities-to-fail-as-long-as-we-protect-their-students/; <![CDATA[The Daily Telegraph runs an article by Sir Michael Barber saying that the OfS will not bail out failing universities, with a separate news report on the issue.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/we-will-not-bail-out-universities-in-financial-difficulty-regulator-chair-says/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/we-will-not-bail-out-universities-in-financial-difficulty-regulator-chair-says/; <![CDATA[Universities that are not financially sustainable will not be bailed out by the new regulator, Sir Michael Barber, Chair of the Office for Students (OfS), will warn in a wide-ranging speech this morning where he will also mount a strong defence of free speech on campus.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-response-to-house-of-commons-education-committee-report-value-for-money-in-higher-education/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-response-to-house-of-commons-education-committee-report-value-for-money-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The OfS responds to the committee's report on value for money.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evening-standard-scale-of-student-anxiety-and-distress-is-worry-for-us-all-says-universities-chief/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:31:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/evening-standard-scale-of-student-anxiety-and-distress-is-worry-for-us-all-says-universities-chief/; <![CDATA[The Evening Standard reports on Nicola’s speech to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Students and blog post on how we are treating mental health and wellbeing as a priority.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/work-effectively-with-partners-to-support-students-mental-health-regulator-tells-universities/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/work-effectively-with-partners-to-support-students-mental-health-regulator-tells-universities/; <![CDATA[OfS providing support including funding and guidance]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-top-university-staff-face-tighter-vetting/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:21:20 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-top-university-staff-face-tighter-vetting/; <![CDATA[The Times reports on guidance we plan to issue to higher education providers about ‘fit and proper person’ tests before senior university appointments are made.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/work-to-develop-subject-level-tef-continues/ Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:45:14 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/work-to-develop-subject-level-tef-continues/; <![CDATA[The TEF enters a second year of piloting, as work progresses to develop the subject-level assessment framework.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-knowledge-bank-of-mum-and-dad-new-research-shows-how-students-turn-to-parents-in-making-university-choices/ Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-knowledge-bank-of-mum-and-dad-new-research-shows-how-students-turn-to-parents-in-making-university-choices/; <![CDATA[Prospective university students turn to parents and friends as much as teachers for advice on their options, new polling for the Office for Students shows.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/survey-of-students-on-postgraduate-taught-courses/ Mon, 15 Oct 2018 02:55:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/survey-of-students-on-postgraduate-taught-courses/; <![CDATA[In 2019, the Office for Students will conduct a short sample survey of students on postgraduate taught courses at English higher education providers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/conor-ryan-listening-to-the-postgraduate-student-voice/ Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:23:18 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/conor-ryan-listening-to-the-postgraduate-student-voice/; <![CDATA[Wonkhe have published a piece by OfS' Conor Ryan on plans for a feedback survey for taught postgraduate students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-6-million-boost-for-student-mental-health-efforts-in-england/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:17:11 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-6-million-boost-for-student-mental-health-efforts-in-england/; <![CDATA[Times Higher Education reported on the new OfS Challenge Competition to support student mental health.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-competition-funding-to-support-student-mental-health/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-competition-funding-to-support-student-mental-health/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students launches a new challenge competition today to encourage universities and colleges, working with partners such as the NHS and mental health charities, to find new ways of combating the rise in student mental health issues.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/tes-new-6m-fund-to-help-graduates-find-work-near-home/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:46:26 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/tes-new-6m-fund-to-help-graduates-find-work-near-home/; <![CDATA[Tes reported on the new OfS Challenge Competition to help graduates work locally.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-competition-funding-will-help-graduates-to-work-locally/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-competition-funding-will-help-graduates-to-work-locally/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students launches a new funding competition today for universities and colleges looking for innovative ways to help students find graduate-level employment close to home.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-data-shows-profile-of-degree-apprentices/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-data-shows-profile-of-degree-apprentices/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has called for universities and employers to improve degree apprenticeship opportunities so they are available to all who could benefit from them.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-essay-mills-letter/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:45:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-essay-mills-letter/; <![CDATA[The OfS has responded to calls to ban ‘essay mills’.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/safeguarding-students-understanding-what-works/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:18:44 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/safeguarding-students-understanding-what-works/; <![CDATA[An independent evaluation of student safeguarding projects funded by the Office for Students shows good progress to date, but more still to do.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-new-report-on-sexual-misconduct-on-campus/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:47:09 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-new-report-on-sexual-misconduct-on-campus/; <![CDATA[The University of Portsmouth and the 1752 Group have published a report titled ‘Silencing Students: institutional responses to staff sexual misconduct in higher education’.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-universities-must-embrace-diversity/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:16:17 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-universities-must-embrace-diversity/; <![CDATA[The Sunday Times' good university guide included an article from our chief executive Nicola Dandridge on the importance that people from all backgrounds are able to enter and succeed in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/which-investigation-shows-need-for-honest-impartial-advice-for-students/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:00:03 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/which-investigation-shows-need-for-honest-impartial-advice-for-students/; <![CDATA[Nicola Dandridge comments on an investigation from Which?]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-new-prevent-monitoring-framework/ Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-new-prevent-monitoring-framework/; <![CDATA[A new, strengthened approach to monitoring how higher education providers are carrying out the ‘Prevent duty’ will bring a sharper focus on those at risk of not complying.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-daily-mail-students-need-to-work-during-the-holidays-to-avoid-being-trapped-in-a-cycle-of-unpaid-internships-as-graduates-watchdog-chief-warns/ Sat, 08 Sep 2018 04:08:48 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-daily-mail-students-need-to-work-during-the-holidays-to-avoid-being-trapped-in-a-cycle-of-unpaid-internships-as-graduates-watchdog-chief-warns/; <![CDATA[Eleanor Harding reported for the Daily Mail on a speech by our chief executive Nicola Dandridge to graduate employers.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bbc-news-top-universities-to-face-pressure-over-admissions/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:21:20 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/bbc-news-top-universities-to-face-pressure-over-admissions/; <![CDATA[BBC News reported on the OfS’s consultation on our new access and participation strategy.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/don-t-leave-internships-until-after-graduation/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:54:38 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/don-t-leave-internships-until-after-graduation/; <![CDATA[Work placements while studying could help employers prepare candidates for recruitment, says Nicola Dandridge.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-expected-to-set-tougher-targets-in-office-for-students-access-shake-up/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:00:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-expected-to-set-tougher-targets-in-office-for-students-access-shake-up/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) will expect universities and colleges to set tougher targets for disadvantaged students under new proposals published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-and-ukri-sign-collaboration-agreement/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 05:03:30 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-and-ukri-sign-collaboration-agreement/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have signed a collaboration agreement confirming how the two organisations work together on shared priorities across research and teaching.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-higher-education-providers-to-pilot-tef-at-subject-level-for-the-second-year/ Mon, 03 Sep 2018 01:22:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-seeks-higher-education-providers-to-pilot-tef-at-subject-level-for-the-second-year/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is looking for a diverse range of higher education providers from across the UK to take part in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) subject pilot exercise in 2018-19. Also assessment panel roles are available for students, academics and representatives of employers or professional, statutory and regulatory bodies.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-economist-english-universities-compete-harder-for-applicants/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:04:35 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-economist-english-universities-compete-harder-for-applicants/; <![CDATA[Our chief executive Nicola Dandridge spoke to The Economist for a news feature on competition in English universities.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-a-level-results-day-2018-universities-scramble-to-fill-places-as-applications-hit-record-low/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:58:10 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-a-level-results-day-2018-universities-scramble-to-fill-places-as-applications-hit-record-low/; <![CDATA[The Times’ front page story on A-level results day including comments from our chief executive Nicola Dandridge.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-i-student-mental-health-crisis-must-be-a-top-priority-university-watchdog-warns/ Sun, 12 Aug 2018 03:50:33 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-i-student-mental-health-crisis-must-be-a-top-priority-university-watchdog-warns/; <![CDATA[Richard Vaughan interviewed our chief executive Nicola Dandridge for a front page piece in the i newspaper, where she discussed our concerns about student mental health among other issues.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-invites-tenders-for-evidence-and-impact-exchange/ Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:49:37 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-invites-tenders-for-evidence-and-impact-exchange/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is inviting tenders for the establishment of an independent Evidence and Impact Exchange (EIX) – a ‘What Works Centre’ to promote access, success and progression for underrepresented groups of students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-satisfaction-with-academic-life-declines/ Sat, 28 Jul 2018 03:44:46 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-satisfaction-with-academic-life-declines/; <![CDATA[Rosemary Bennett reported on the latest National Student Survey (NSS) findings.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/national-student-survey-2018-shows-high-satisfaction-levels-but-still-more-to-do/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 09:53:31 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/national-student-survey-2018-shows-high-satisfaction-levels-but-still-more-to-do/; <![CDATA[Today’s 2018 National Student Survey results, capturing the views of over 320,000 students, show that while student satisfaction levels remain high universities and colleges must do more to ensure a positive experience for all students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-oxbridge-bursaries-failing-to-attract-poorer-students/ Fri, 20 Jul 2018 03:28:41 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-oxbridge-bursaries-failing-to-attract-poorer-students/; <![CDATA[Rosemary Bennett reports on the OfS’s first registrations and conditions attached to some universities on access.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/michael-barber-we-won-t-tolerate-universities-letting-down-students/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 03:24:02 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/michael-barber-we-won-t-tolerate-universities-letting-down-students/; <![CDATA[Our chairman, Sir Michael Barber wrote for The Times on our role in protecting students’ interests.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-and-qaa-agree-arrangements-for-quality-assessment-in-higher-education/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:53:09 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-and-qaa-agree-arrangements-for-quality-assessment-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) have set out further details of how QAA will perform the quality and standards assessment functions in England.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/42-join-first-ofs-higher-education-register/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 09:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/42-join-first-ofs-higher-education-register/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has published its first list of registered higher education providers today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-hepi-free-speech-guide/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 06:46:07 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-hepi-free-speech-guide/; <![CDATA[Sir Michael Barber, Chair of the Office for Students, comments on the HEPI guide.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/higher-education-providers-make-further-progress-on-the-prevent-duty/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:26:50 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/higher-education-providers-make-further-progress-on-the-prevent-duty/; <![CDATA[In the latest assessment of the Prevent duty, 97 per cent of relevant higher education bodies satisfied the Office for Students that they demonstrated due regard to the duty in 2016-17.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-universities-told-to-lower-offers-for-poor/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:13:30 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-times-universities-told-to-lower-offers-for-poor/; <![CDATA[Rosemary Bennett reported on remarks by the Director for Fair Access and Participation, Chris Millward, at the launch of a new report on contextual admissions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/be-more-ambitious-on-contextual-admissions-says-the-office-for-students/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/be-more-ambitious-on-contextual-admissions-says-the-office-for-students/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward, Director of Fair Access and Participation, comments on new research into contextual admissions.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-higher-education-is-changing-that-is-why-the-work-of-the-office-for-students-is-so-important/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 03:14:19 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/nicola-dandridge-higher-education-is-changing-that-is-why-the-work-of-the-office-for-students-is-so-important/; <![CDATA[Our chief executive, Nicola Dandridge, set out the OfS’ key priorities in an article for House, Parliament’s magazine.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-can-now-see-new-average-earnings-data-on-unistats/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:30:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/students-can-now-see-new-average-earnings-data-on-unistats/; <![CDATA[From today, students can see data on the average earnings by subject for each higher education provider on the Unistats website.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-ucas-mature-student-analysis/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-responds-to-ucas-mature-student-analysis/; <![CDATA[The Director of Fair Access and Participation comments on the report ‘Admissions patterns for mature applicants’.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/pop-up-podiatry-schools-put-a-spring-in-the-step-of-healthcare-courses/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 03:48:22 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/pop-up-podiatry-schools-put-a-spring-in-the-step-of-healthcare-courses/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students will fund six innovative projects to attract and retain students on vulnerable healthcare courses.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-response-to-reform-grade-inflation-report/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:12:30 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-response-to-reform-grade-inflation-report/; <![CDATA[Today, the think tank Reform published a report on grade inflation in higher education, titled ‘A Degree of Uncertainty.’]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/review-of-our-approach-to-fair-access-and-participation-in-higher-education/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:56:41 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/review-of-our-approach-to-fair-access-and-participation-in-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) is undertaking a review of its approach to access and participation plans, student premium funding, and the National Collaborative Outreach Programme.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-response-to-uukneon-report-on-students-financial-concerns/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:07:15 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-response-to-uukneon-report-on-students-financial-concerns/; <![CDATA[Students need clearer information on how much their higher education will cost.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-guardian-university-chiefs-to-be-forced-to-justify-pay/ Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:16:49 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-guardian-university-chiefs-to-be-forced-to-justify-pay/; <![CDATA[Sally Weale reported on the OfS’s plans to publish details of vice-chancellors’ pay.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/vice-chancellors-must-justify-their-salaries-which-will-be-published-annually/ Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:54:45 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/vice-chancellors-must-justify-their-salaries-which-will-be-published-annually/; <![CDATA[University leaders will have to justify their pay following new requirements published today by the Office for Students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-public-accounts-committee-report-on-higher-education/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:01:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-public-accounts-committee-report-on-higher-education/; <![CDATA[Office for Students chief executive Nicola Dandridge welcomed the Public Accounts Committee report on higher education published today.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-the-2018-hepi-student-academic-experience-survey/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:00:01 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-responds-to-the-2018-hepi-student-academic-experience-survey/; <![CDATA[The HEPI survey clearly signals that there is more to do to ensure that students are satisfied with their higher education experience.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/michael-barber-universities-must-improve-their-diversity-levels-or-we-will-use-our-powers-to-penalise-them/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 02:59:35 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/michael-barber-universities-must-improve-their-diversity-levels-or-we-will-use-our-powers-to-penalise-them/; <![CDATA[Our chairman, Sir Michael Barber wrote for the Daily Telegraph on the importance of improving access and diversity in higher education.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-new-code-on-senior-pay-a-positive-step/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-new-code-on-senior-pay-a-positive-step/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students welcomes the publication of the CUC’s remuneration code.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/2018-tef-awards-highlight-excellence-across-all-areas-of-the-higher-education-sector/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/2018-tef-awards-highlight-excellence-across-all-areas-of-the-higher-education-sector/; <![CDATA[2018 TEF results published - focusing on excellence in teaching and student outcomes across higher education]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-funded-local-networks-inspire-young-people-to-enter-higher-education/ Thu, 31 May 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-funded-local-networks-inspire-young-people-to-enter-higher-education/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a report showing how local collaborations between universities, schools, colleges and businesses – funded by the OfS – are breaking down barriers to higher education for school pupils.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-board-update/ Wed, 30 May 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-board-update/; <![CDATA[Members of the OfS board met on 29 May and discussed a range of issues.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/more-students-taking-up-postgraduate-masters-degrees/ Fri, 18 May 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/more-students-taking-up-postgraduate-masters-degrees/; <![CDATA[New data from the Office for Students shows an increase in postgraduate masters’ student numbers since the introduction of the postgraduate masters’ loan.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/invitation-to-join-committees-at-the-office-for-students/ Thu, 17 May 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/invitation-to-join-committees-at-the-office-for-students/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students wishes to appoint new members to three of its committees, which provide advice and support to the board.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-to-allocate-15-billion-for-higher-education-in-england-for-2018-19/ Fri, 11 May 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-to-allocate-15-billion-for-higher-education-in-england-for-2018-19/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students has announced funding for 316 higher education providers for 2018-19.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/response-to-manifesto-for-the-new-director-of-fair-access-and-participation/ Thu, 10 May 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/response-to-manifesto-for-the-new-director-of-fair-access-and-participation/; <![CDATA[Chris Millward, Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS), has today welcomed and responded to a ‘manifesto’ suggested for his role in a publication by the think tank Higher Education Policy Institute and the charity Brightside.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-strategy-and-business-plan/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-publishes-strategy-and-business-plan/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students, the new regulator for higher education in England, has published its first strategy and business plan.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-receive-480-000-to-tackle-religion-based-hate-crime-and-harassment/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-receive-480-000-to-tackle-religion-based-hate-crime-and-harassment/; <![CDATA[Eleven universities in England will receive funding of over £480,000 from the Office for Students (OfS) for projects to tackle religion-based hate crime and harassment affecting students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-responds-to-university-and-college-union-pensions-ballot/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/the-office-for-students-responds-to-university-and-college-union-pensions-ballot/; <![CDATA[It is not for the Office for Students to get involved in the substance of the Universities Superannuation Scheme pensions dispute. However, we do have a clear remit to seek to mitigate the impact of any further action on students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-for-higher-education-in-england-for-2018-19-ofs-board-decisions/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/funding-for-higher-education-in-england-for-2018-19-ofs-board-decisions/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students board has confirmed its teaching funding for 2018-19.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-research-shines-spotlight-on-student-perceptions-of-value-for-money/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-research-shines-spotlight-on-student-perceptions-of-value-for-money/; <![CDATA[Major new research exploring student perceptions of value for money has been published today by the Office for Students.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/how-the-office-for-students-will-drive-change/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/how-the-office-for-students-will-drive-change/; <![CDATA[Director for Fair Access and Participation addresses MPs and universities]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-director-of-external-relations/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/office-for-students-welcomes-director-of-external-relations/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students is delighted to announce the appointment of Conor Ryan as its first Director of External Relations.]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-adopts-tef-and-reappoints-prof-chris-husbands/ Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-adopts-tef-and-reappoints-prof-chris-husbands/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) Board has decided to adopt the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-office-for-students-research-to-focus-on-value-for-money/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +00:00 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/new-office-for-students-research-to-focus-on-value-for-money/; <![CDATA[The Office for Students (OfS) has commissioned a major piece of research to examine student perceptions of value for money.]]>