Sir Michael Barber, Chair of the Office for Students, has written in the Telegraph about the need to prioritise pastoral support and signposting for students in lockdown.

General30 Sep 2020

Clarity needed for students during pandemic - Office for Students

The OfS's statement on clarity for students was covered by a number of news outlets.

Student protection and support28 Sep 2020

Applicants need extra support after coronavirus - Office for Students

Chris Millward, the OfS's Director for Fair Access and Participation, has written for The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

Student protection and support17 Sep 2020

Be honest about online classes - Office for Students

The Telegraph reports on the OfS's call for universities to provide ‘clear, timely and accessible’ information about their courses following reports of students finding out last minute that their lectures and classes will be online during the

Student protection and support08 Sep 2020

Digital poverty is leaving students behind in an age of online learning - Office for Students

Sir Michael Barber has written in The Times about the launch of a major review of digital learning and teaching. The article highlights the challenges of digital learning, particularly 'digital poverty', following an OfS poll of students during the

Student protection and support03 Sep 2020

Going to university during a pandemic - Office for Students

Sir Michael Barber, chair of the Office for Students, talks to Newsweek about what the student experience will be like in September and whether going to university is ‘worth it’ during the pandemic.

General11 Aug 2020