Changes to classifications of degrees over time – media coverage
There has been significant coverage of the OfS’s analysis of degree classifications over time.
Last updated: 21 Jul 2023
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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 since 2010-11, but has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Last updated: 20 Jul 2023
Press releaseAnalysis of degree classifications over time: Changes in graduate attainment from 2010-11 to 2021-22
This report analyses graduate attainment rates and uses statistical modelling to assess to what extent the increases and decreases in these rates could be statistically accounted for by changes in the prior attainment of, and distribution of subjects studied by, the graduate populations.
Last updated: 20 Jul 2023
PublicationPayment of fees for investigations
Guidance for providers on implementation of The Higher Education (Investigation Fees) (England) Regulations 2022
Last updated: 20 Jul 2023
PublicationConsultation on paying fees for investigations: Analysis of responses and decisions
Consultation on paying fees for investigations: Analysis of responses and decisions
Last updated: 20 Jul 2023
PublicationNational Student Survey 2023: Publication of data
Information on the plans for the publication of the 2023 National Student Survey (NSS) results.
Last updated: 27 Jun 2023
PublicationOffice for Students announces its first Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom
The Office for Students (OfS) has today welcomed the appointment of Professor Arif Ahmed as the first Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom.
Last updated: 01 Jun 2023
Press releaseConsultation on the approach to publication of results of the National Student Survey
This consultation sets out the technical detail of proposals for the approach to publication of the revised National Student Survey from 2023 onwards.
Last updated: 29 Mar 2023
PublicationTEF 2023: A golden turn-out from students
Over 200 student submissions have been received for the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). TEF manager, Ranjeet Dhinsa, and University of Portsmouth Education Officer and TEF student contact, Jade Underwood, reflect on the value of student engagement.
Last updated: 22 Mar 2023
Blog postSummary of the OfS’s triennial report on the performance of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education as the designated quality body
A summary of the OfS's triennial report to the Secretary of State setting out how the designated quality body (DQB) has performed the assessment functions and whether it should continue to be designated.
Last updated: 26 Jan 2023
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