This brief outlines the results of our information gathering on the effect on students of the recent rises in the cost of living, and summarises other recent research in this area. It also examines some of the actions by universities and colleges to mitigate the effects of the situation on their students.
Last updated: 17 Mar 2023
PublicationOur outcomes report on responses to new priorities for access and participation plans has found promising signs of progress.
Last updated: 09 Feb 2023
Press releaseThis document summarises responses following the OfS's request for all providers with access and participation plans to submit variations to their plan which responded to our new priorities.
Last updated: 09 Feb 2023
PublicationAn update on the OfS's work following its consultation on a new approach to regulating equality of opportunity.
Last updated: 09 Feb 2023
PublicationInitial OfS research on the impact of cost-of-living pressures on students points to risks to equality of opportunity.
Last updated: 18 Jan 2023
Blog postThis report evaluates submissions received from our 2022 call for evidence as part of the project 'Working in partnership to improve international student integration and experience'.
Last updated: 18 Jan 2023
PublicationA new equality of opportunity risk register is among the proposals for consultation, as the Office for Students (OfS) today launches a consultation on its new approach to regulating equality of opportunity in higher education.
Last updated: 06 Oct 2022
Press releaseThe Office for Students is proposing to take a new approach to regulation of equality of opportunity in English higher education, including access and participation plans. We would like to hear your views on the proposals presented in this consultation.
Last updated: 06 Oct 2022
PublicationThere has been substantial coverage of a set of OfS publications around student outcomes.
Last updated: 03 Oct 2022
Media coverageNew thresholds will come into place next week which set minimum expectations for the proportion of students on higher education courses who continue on their course, graduate, and go on to further study or find a professional job, the Office for Students (OfS) has announced today.
Last updated: 30 Sep 2022
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