OfS research finds over eight in ten students are satisfied with their accommodation
10 Jun 2026
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OfS sets out plans for change following Sussex lessons learned exercise
The OfS has set out a range of commitments for improvement after a judicial review between the OfS and the University of Sussex found in favour of the university.
3 Sep 2026
Press releaseOfS launches survey to determine the impact of its regulation on the quality of education for students
The survey will help us to understand what is driving approaches to developing and improving quality for institutions of all types and sizes, and how this is influenced by OfS regulation.
3 Sep 2026
Our newsOfS launches freedom of speech complaints scheme to help protect rights of university staff, visiting speakers, and others
Today, the Office for Students launches a new complaints scheme, offering an important route to resolution for members of staff and visiting speakers whose free speech and academic freedom rights have been infringed.
1 Sep 2026
Press releaseStudent contract terms amended at a higher education provider following an OfS referral to National Trading Standards
Irshad Trust has changed the terms in its student contracts, course descriptions, and other student-facing materials after the Office for Students (OfS) raised concerns with National Trading Standards.
27 Aug 2026
Our newsBritish Academy of Jewellery to close its higher education courses
Students at British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) in London and its campuses in Birmingham, Leicester and Sheffield have been told their higher education courses will be closed from today.
17 Aug 2026
Our newsSupporting a fair admissions process
Ahead of the confirmation and clearing period in the 2026 admissions cycle, the Office for Students (OfS) highlights its support of sector guidance on the use of unconditional conditional offer making.
6 Aug 2026
Our newsOfS publishes rules and updates guidance ahead of freedom of speech complaints scheme launch
The Office for Students (OfS) has published rules for a new freedom of speech complaints scheme which opens on 1 September.
5 Aug 2026
Press releaseOfS simplifies its requirements for further education colleges to minimise regulatory burden
Following a consultation, the Office for Students (OfS) is streamlining the way it regulates further education colleges (FECs) while continuing to ensure the interests of students on higher education courses at colleges are protected.
9 Jul 2026
Press releaseNational Student Survey 2026 finds students’ views of their experiences of higher education are continuing to improve
Nearly three quarters (71.8 per cent) of eligible final-year undergraduates across the four nations made their voices heard in the annual higher education experience survey.
8 Jul 2026
Press releaseThe Office for Students receives funding guidance for 2026-27
The Office for Students (OfS) has received guidance from the government which sets out the Strategic Priorities Grant funding available for distribution in 2026-27.
6 Jul 2026
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