Almost 200 speakers rejected at English universities and colleges in 2020-21
New data published today by the Office for Students (OfS) finds that nearly 200 speakers or events were rejected by English universities and other higher…
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National Student Survey results show signs of post-pandemic recovery, though some subjects still lag
Results from this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) published today show an increase in students rating their access to resources positively, while views of teaching…
Universities have managed finances well during pandemic but risks remain
Universities remain well placed to recover from the financial impact of the pandemic, new research published by the Office for Students (OfS) today shows. Despite…
Regulator launches eight investigations into poor quality courses
The Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator of higher education in England, has today launched eight new investigations designed to tackle poor quality courses. …
Bidding process opens and capital grant details set out for the next three financial years
OfS has now opened the bidding process and set out capital grant details for the next three financial years. This information can be found here.…
‘Hidden hierarchies’ a barrier to partnerships between universities and schools – OfS
John Blake, the Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS), will tell a conference today that universities should overcome ‘hidden…
Students offered places at Rose Bruford following ALRA drama school closure
Students from a drama college that has closed today because of financial difficulties have all been offered the chance to complete their studies at Rose…
OfS launches new strategy targeting quality and standards
The Office for Students (OfS) is today launching its strategy for 2022 to 2025. The strategy confirms two main areas of focus for the OfS’s…
OfS review of blended learning to ensure online elements represent high quality teaching and learning
The Office for Students (@OfficeStudents) has today (17 Mar) launched a review of blended learning, amidst concerns that the poor quality of the online experience…
New OfS conditions to raise quality bar and tackle grade inflation
New conditions from the Office for Students (OfS) that allow the regulator to tackle poor quality provision have been confirmed today. The revised conditions are…