These digests are based on interviews and a workshop with partnership leads conducted as part of Uni Connect’s formative evaluation (2019-2021), commissioned by the Office for Students. They are not intended to provide a definitive approach to
Last updated: 10 Mar 2022
PublicationAs the latest evaluation of the Uni Connect programme is published, John Blake, OfS Director for Fair Access and Participation, highlights the crucial importance of evidence-based practice.
Last updated: 10 Mar 2022
Blog postA summary of the local impact evidence to date for Uni Connect.
Last updated: 10 Mar 2022
PublicationJohn Blake, OfS Director for Fair Access and Participation, makes the case for all students to be supported to obtain good outcomes from higher education.
Last updated: 10 Feb 2022
Blog postConor Ryan reflects on three key challenges for universities and colleges: quality, digitisation and access.
Last updated: 09 Feb 2022
Blog postJohn Blake, the OfS’s new Director for Fair Access and Participation, this week makes his first two speeches in the role.
Last updated: 08 Feb 2022
Media coverageRead the speech given by John Blake, the Office for Students' new Director for Fair Access and Participation, at today's 'Next steps in access and participation' event.
Last updated: 08 Feb 2022
Our newsThe Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS) will today call on universities and colleges to work much more closely with schools to improve exam results.
Last updated: 08 Feb 2022
Press releaseAn event to explore the shared challenges and opportunities faced by schools, colleges, universities and third sector organisations as they work together to raise attainment and improve opportunities.
Last updated: 07 Feb 2022
Event22 universities and colleges have been awarded a total of £2 million of funding to develop short courses in higher education. These courses are designed to enable flexible learning and to help students develop skills needed by employers and the
Last updated: 17 Dec 2021
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