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: 31 May 2023
Press releaseThis consultation sets out the technical detail of proposals for the approach to publication of the revised National Student Survey from 2023 onwards.
Last updated: 26 Mar 2023
PublicationOver 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
Last updated: 22 Mar 2023
Blog postThe OfS’s regulatory framework defines the ‘sector-recognised standards’ that have been adopted in relation to those conditions of registration that relate in whole or in part to the standards applied to higher education.
Last updated: 28 Feb 2023
PublicationA 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: 24 Jan 2023
PublicationWe have appointed a panel of academic experts in learning and teaching, and student representatives from across a wide range of universities and colleges to carry out the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessments.
Last updated: 07 Dec 2022
Blog postThe prioritisation categories we will use to assess in relation to providers' compliance with ongoing condition B3 (student outcomes).
Last updated: 17 Nov 2022
PublicationA qualitative analysis of the responses we received to the consultation on changes to the National Student Survey.
Last updated: 24 Oct 2022
PublicationThis publication sets out the arrangements for the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Last updated: 23 Oct 2022
PublicationThis event explored how universities and colleges can promote freedom of speech in practice and navigate difficult issues as they arise on campus.
Last updated: 20 Oct 2022
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