Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne appointed as OfS chief executives
30 Mar 2026
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OfS research finds nearly half of students do not have a good understanding of their free speech rights
New independent research published by the Office for Students shows that students value their freedom of speech but worry about the social and academic consequences of raising controversial topics.
28 May 2026
Press releaseOfS collaborates with Advance HE to conduct research into how universities and colleges are using artificial intelligence
The Office for Students (OfS) and Advance HE have launched a shared research project to better understand how institutions are responding to the opportunities and risks artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing to higher education.
27 May 2026
News articleOfS publishes new research into how it is perceived by universities and colleges
The Office for Students (OfS) has published the results of its stakeholder survey, providing insights into how it is viewed by senior leaders of universities, colleges and specialist institutions.
21 May 2026
Press releaseUniversity of Sussex judicial review
The Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed that it will not seek to appeal a judicial review which found in favour of the University of Sussex on several grounds.
19 May 2026
Press releaseOfS warns against persistent over-optimism as analysis finds institutions under continued financial pressure
The Office for Students’ (OfS) annual financial sustainability report shows that, while higher education institutions reported a small improvement in financial performance in 2024-25, they remain under continued pressure due to volatile student recruitment patterns and rising costs.
14 May 2026
Press releaseUniversity of Northampton subject to greater regulatory scrutiny following quality investigation
The Office for Students (OfS) requires the University of Northampton to take action to improve the quality of its computing courses after an investigation found the university had breached three conditions of registration relating to quality.
11 May 2026
Press releaseOfS publishes expanded analysis of its research into students' experiences of sexual misconduct in English higher education
The Office for Students (OfS) has released supplementary analysis of its survey of final-year undergraduates across the country, focusing on how reported experiences of sexual harassment and sexual assault/violence vary by study context and student characteristics.
8 May 2026
Press releaseOfS responds to University of Sussex judgment
The Office for Students (OfS) has responded to the judgment in the judicial review between the OfS and the University of Sussex.
29 Apr 2026
Press releaseOfS announces a review into the Diploma in Education and Training course
The Office for Students (OfS) is launching a review into the Diploma in Education and Training (DET) course, a UK teaching qualification for those teaching in the further education and the skills sector.
28 Apr 2026
Our newsOfS proposes stronger protections for students to ensure institutions are treating them fairly
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.
16 Apr 2026
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