New data shows profile of degree apprentices
‘Degree apprenticeships offer a tremendous opportunity for both student and employer, and it’s good to see the numbers of jobs and courses increasing all the…
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Office for Students responds to essay mills letter
Responding today to a letter from vice-chancellors and other senior figures in the higher education sector on the use of ‘essay mills’, Nicola Dandridge, chief…
Safeguarding students: Understanding what works
The report, by AdvanceHE, looks at a number of projects designed to enhance student safeguarding on campus. The projects are part of a £4.7 million…
OfS responds to new report on sexual misconduct on campus
“All students are entitled to enjoy a safe and positive experience in higher education. This research, funded by our predecessor HEFCE, shines a light on…
Which? investigation shows need for ‘honest, impartial advice’ for students
Commenting on an investigation from Which? on university marketing claims, Nicola Dandridge, chief executive of the Office for Students, said: ‘It is essential that universities…
Office for Students publishes new Prevent monitoring framework
Under the government’s Prevent policy, higher education providers must have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. The Office…
Universities expected to set tougher targets in Office for Students access shake up
The targets will cover access to university, how well students progress while there and getting good jobs after graduation. A consultation published by the regulator…
Don’t leave ‘internships’ until after graduation
‘Research shows that graduates need to take up every opportunity available to them during their time at university to help to improve their employability and…
OfS and UKRI sign collaboration agreement
Collaborative working on these priorities will ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to the funding and regulation of the higher education system in England. The…
National Student Survey 2018 shows high satisfaction levels but still more to do
The results of the survey, carried out by the Office for Students and the UK higher education funding bodies, are used by universities and colleges…