40% of Universities at Risk of Cash Crisis as Student Numbers Fall | Sector Reaction
An update to financial modelling from the Office for Students (OfS) has found continued pressures on the higher education sector in England. The analysis, which…
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Proportion of top grades falls to pre-pandemic levels, but nearly half are still unexplained
Figures released by the Office for Students (OfS) show that the proportion of top degree classifications awarded to students has fallen to pre-pandemic levels, after…
Office for Students examines risks associated with subcontractual partnerships
Following a significant increase in the number of students taught through subcontractual partnerships in England, the Office for Students (OfS) publishes an Insight brief today…
£2 million Equality in Higher Education Fund launched by OfS
A new Equality in Higher Education Fund launched by the Office for Students (OfS) will distribute up to £2 million for collaborative projects to support…
OfS addresses Harassment & Sexual Misconduct in Universities & Colleges
The Office for Students (OfS) will bring in new requirements for universities to protect students from harassment and sexual misconduct, as a survey published today…
OfS publishes assessment reports on student outcomes
The Office for Students (OfS) has published 11 case reports on student outcomes. The reports look at a university or college’s compliance with condition B3…
Increased pressure on Higher Education finances – OfS
An independent analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) has found increased pressure on higher education sector finances, and cautioned universities against being too optimistic…
Strategic Priorities Grant sets out funding for 2024-25
The Office for Students (OfS) has received guidance from the Secretary of State for Education and the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education on…
Degree apprenticeship expansion secures £330,000 further funding
As part of its mission to drive higher-level skills across the North West and beyond, University of Cumbria is receiving a further investment to power…
OfS proposes new guidance on freedom of speech – Sector Response
The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a consultation on new guidance about freedom of speech, ahead of universities, colleges and students’ unions taking…