An independent review of the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) has made a number of recommendations about how unnecessary regulatory burden could be reduced.

General30 Nov 2021

Office for Students welcomes new director for fair access and participation - Office for Students

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.

Equality of opportunity24 Nov 2021

OfS responds to CMA statement on consumer law and the admission process - Office for Students

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

Registering with the OfS24 Nov 2021

Projects to improve black, Asian and minority ethnic students’ access to postgraduate research - Office for Students

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).

Equality of opportunity24 Nov 2021

Investigation into University of Sussex - Office for Students

The OfS opened an investigation in October 2021 in relation to the University of Sussex.

General16 Nov 2021

Office for Students releases latest analysis on senior staff pay - Office for Students

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

General12 Nov 2021