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Substantial differences in likely job and study outcomes for students shown in new measure

The Office for Students has published a new measure which projects new students’ likelihood of finding professional level employment or embarking on further study in the year after they graduate.

General 21 May 2021

OfS programme boosts outreach to underrepresented students

Evaluation of the Uni Connect programme has highlighted positive learner outcomes which are likely to support improving access for underrepresented groups. Insights come from four new reports providing the latest evaluation of Uni Connect’s progress.

Equality of opportunity 20 May 2021

New measure shows substantial differences in likely job and study outcomes for students

A new measure, published today by the Office for Students (OfS), projects new students’ likelihood of finding professional level employment or embarking on further study in the year after they graduate.

Student choice and flexible learning 19 May 2021

New OfS chair sets out priorities in first speech

Lord Wharton, the new chair of the Office for Students (OfS), will set out his priorities for the role in a speech to university leaders today.

General 14 May 2021

What is really going on with arts funding in higher education?

There have been several news reports and discussion on social media recently concerning proposals to reduce funding for arts subjects in higher education in England.

Finance and funding 06 May 2021

OfS urges universities and colleges to review their harassment and sexual misconduct policies

The Office for Students has published its statement of expectations setting out the steps that all universities and colleges should take to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct.

Student protection and support 20 Apr 2021

Review sexual misconduct and harassment policies by this summer, OfS urges universities

The Office for Students (OfS) today called for urgent action to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct in universities and colleges. OfS chief executive, Nicola Dandridge, urges all higher education providers to review their policies, systems and procedures before the next academic year.

Student protection and support 19 Apr 2021

OfS responds to media stories on ‘inclusive assessment’

Chris Millward, director for fair access and participation at the OfS, has responded to the media coverage.

Equality of opportunity 12 Apr 2021

OfS calls for improved support for students who’ve been in care

A guarantee of year-round accommodation, tailored pastoral support and admissions which take into account applicants’ experiences are among the steps that universities and colleges could put in place to help improve support for students who have been in care, the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.

Equality of opportunity 09 Apr 2021