OfS publishes first reports of quality assessment visits
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published the findings of two assessment visits focused on the quality of Business and Management courses at two…
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OfS publishes new guidance on degree awarding powers
New operational guidance for universities and colleges to apply for degree awarding powers (DAPs) has been published by the Office for Students (OfS) today. Today’s…
University grade inflation starts to drop, but half of top grades still unexplained
Figures released by the Office for Students (OfS) today reveal that the number of top grades awarded to students has fallen for the first time…
Students’ consumer rights should be a priority throughout their courses, says regulator
Universities and colleges should ensure that prospective students get clear information about courses before they apply, terms and conditions of the contract between institutions and…
New data on rejected speakers at English universities
New data published today by the Office for Students (OfS) shows that during 2021-22, 31,545 speakers or events were approved to be held in English…
One in six students at English universities taught overseas
Students living overseas now account for 16 per cent of all students registered at English universities and colleges, research from the Office for Students (OfS)…
New website and guidance to support effective uni-school partnerships
A new website launched today by the Office for Students is designed to help learners, teachers and advisers find activities, advice and information on the…
University finances generally in good shape, but risks include over-reliance on international recruitment
The Office for Students (OfS) annual report on financial sustainability finds that while university finances generally remain in good shape, significant variation remains in the…
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education to give evidence to Lords Office for Students inquiry
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will hear from Robert Halfon MP, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education, as it concludes its…
£8m boost for digital student scholarships
Thirty English universities will share an £8.1 million fund to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate conversion course scholarships to increase diversity.…