Funding boost for new courses in artificial intelligence and data science
Eighteen universities have been awarded funding to launch innovative postgraduate conversion courses in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science.
9 Apr 2020
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Unconditional university offers ban extended over Easter amid concern for 'vulnerable' students during coronavirus outbreak
The Sunday Times and iNews report on the extended moratorium on unconditional offers.
7 Apr 2020
Media coverageHigher education regulator urges fairness for students in admissions
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.
4 Apr 2020
Press releaseMaintain good courses and credible qualifications for students during pandemic, says regulator
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.
3 Apr 2020
Press releaseOffice for Students sets out slimmed down regulatory requirements during coronavirus pandemic
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.
26 Mar 2020
Press releaseUnconditional offers must stop for two weeks
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.
24 Mar 2020
Media coverageUniversities must pause unconditional offers for two weeks in student interest, says regulator
Nicola Dandridge responds to the announcement that universities should stop making unconditional offers or amending existing offers to students for two weeks.
23 Mar 2020
Press releaseOfS responds to further details on grading following cancelled exams
Nicola Dandridge has responded to the Secretary of State’s statement on arrangements for students whose exams have been cancelled.
20 Mar 2020
Press releaseEnglish regulator wins ‘landmark victory’ against college
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.
12 Mar 2020
Media coverageOffice for Students welcomes ‘landmark victory’ to protect students’ interests
The Office for Students (OfS) acted entirely within the law in refusing the registration application of Bloomsbury Institute Limited, the High Court has ruled.
12 Mar 2020
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