The OfS has consented to the inclusion of the word ‘university’ in the University of Bolton’s proposed new name ‘University of Greater Manchester’.
Last updated: 18 Dec 2024
PublicationThe OfS has consented to the inclusion of the word ‘university’ in the University of Central Lancashire’s proposed new name ‘University of Lancashire.’
Last updated: 18 Dec 2024
PublicationThis report details the assessment carried out by an assessment team. The report sets out the team’s advice about the quality of and standards applied to higher education courses, and whether the provider has met the DAPs criteria.
Last updated: 12 Dec 2024
PublicationThis report represents the conclusions of an assessment for degree awarding powers (DAPs) at The Northern School of Art. The school is seeking authorisation for Full DAPs for all taught awards covering all subjects.
Last updated: 05 Dec 2024
PublicationThe Office for Students (OfS) has set out temporary changes to its approach to registering institutions, granting degree awarding powers and applications for university title to allow a greater focus on the financial sustainability of the sector and
Last updated: 02 Dec 2024
Our newsThe Office for Students has approved the use of the word ‘university’ in the provider’s change of name from ‘Solent University’ to ‘Southampton Solent University’.
Last updated: 07 Oct 2024
PublicationThe Office for Students has consented to the use of the word 'university' in the provider's change of name from 'City, University of London' to 'City St George's, University of London', in light of its merger with St George's, University of London.
Last updated: 07 Oct 2024
PublicationThe Office for Students (OfS) has consented to the use of the word 'university' in the provider's change of name from 'Staffordshire University' to 'University of Staffordshire'.
Last updated: 19 Sep 2024
PublicationThe Office for Students (OfS) has approved the use of the word 'university' in the provider's change of name from ‘AECC University College' to 'Health Sciences University’.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2024
PublicationThe Office for Students (OfS) has awarded full degree awarding powers to the Dyson Institute. This follows completion of a successful probationary period, and means that the Institute will be able to award its own qualifications, without any
Last updated: 08 Jul 2024
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