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OfS publishes expanded analysis of its research into students' experiences of sexual misconduct in English higher education

The Office for Students (OfS) has released supplementary analysis of its survey of final-year undergraduates across the country, focusing on how reported experiences of sexual harassment and sexual assault/violence vary by study context and student characteristics.

Student protection and support 08 May 2026

OfS responds to University of Sussex judgment

The Office for Students (OfS) has responded to the judgment in the judicial review between the OfS and the University of Sussex.

Freedom of speech 29 Apr 2026

OfS proposes stronger protections for students to ensure institutions are treating them fairly

The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on a new approach to consumer and student protection that would help ensure students get the value for money and higher education experience promised to them by their institutions.

Student protection and support 16 Apr 2026

Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne appointed as OfS chief executives

The Office for Students (OfS) is delighted to confirm that Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne have been appointed by the Secretary of State for Education as the new chief executives of the OfS.

General 30 Mar 2026

Working group to advise OfS on development of statement of expectations around foreign interference

The Office for Students (OfS) will draw up a statement of expectations to ensure that arrangements between higher education institutions and foreign states meet freedom of speech and academic freedom requirements.

Freedom of speech 26 Mar 2026

OfS publishes new research on how prepared students feel for life after university or college

Independent research commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) suggests that most students feel confident about achieving their goals after graduation but would value strengthened access to support to help them manage the transition to life after study.

Student protection and support 25 Mar 2026

New tighter controls of subcontractual courses to protect the interests of students and taxpayer money

The Office for Students (OfS) is introducing new requirements to safeguard the interests of students studying under subcontractual arrangements and protect public money.

Registering with the OfS 12 Mar 2026

RTC Education Ltd and University of Greater Manchester subject to additional regulatory requirements

The Office for Students (OfS) will conduct enhanced monitoring of RTC Education Ltd after finding the college in breach of OfS conditions of registration relating to quality.

Quality and standards| Regulatory resources 05 Feb 2026

Proportion of first class degrees falls for third consecutive year, but nearly 40 per cent of top grades cannot be explained by statistical modelling

Building upon its recently released sector data on how degree classifications have changed over time, new analysis from the OfS shows the proportion of top grades awarded by institutions has fallen after considerable increases in recent years.

Quality and standards 15 Jan 2026

OfS launches new Provider Panel to help shape future regulation in the interests of students

We have announced the members of our new Provider Panel, which will offer advice and constructive challenge on current and future OfS regulation.

General 15 Jan 2026

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