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Students learn data skills best as part of other modules, says report

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.

Student choice and flexible learning 04 Aug 2022

OfS uses its university approval powers for the first time

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.

Registering with the OfS 02 Aug 2022

New questions on freedom of expression and mental wellbeing in National Student Survey shake-up

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.

Student choice and flexible learning 28 Jul 2022

Office for Students to implement new approach to regulating student outcomes

The Office for Students (OfS) has published the outcomes of consultations on regulating student outcomes and refreshing the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Registering with the OfS 26 Jul 2022

New OfS Insight brief examines grade inflation in English higher education

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.

Student protection and support 21 Jul 2022

Northeastern University - London becomes first new university under OfS powers

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.

Registering with the OfS 20 Jul 2022

Designated quality body – OfS response to QAA statement

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.

Registering with the OfS 20 Jul 2022

Almost 200 speakers rejected at English universities and colleges in 2020-21

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.

Registering with the OfS 15 Jul 2022