The National Student Survey 2026
This publication sets out the arrangements for NSS 2026 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Last updated: 22 Oct 2025
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Positive outcomes for students studying on a modular basis: Summary of call for evidence
This publication summarises the responses we received to our call for evidence on how we could measure student outcomes resulting from modular study.
Last updated: 01 Oct 2025
PublicationOfS publishes new data on the scale of sexual misconduct in English higher education
A survey of final-year undergraduate students across the country finds that nearly one quarter of those who responded have experienced sexual harassment since entering higher education.
Last updated: 25 Sep 2025
Press releaseSexual misconduct survey 2025 - analysis of results
In 2025 we asked all final-year students across England to complete a pilot survey on sexual misconduct in higher education. This report presents a selection of key findings that illustrate the most significant themes emerging from the survey responses.
Last updated: 25 Sep 2025
PublicationPrevent monitoring: accountability and data return 2025
Guidance for higher education providers on completing the Prevent accountability and data return (ADR) for the 2024-25 academic year.
Last updated: 17 Sep 2025
PublicationStudent contract terms amended at a higher education provider following Trading Standards referral
SP Jain London School of Management (SPJ) has amended its student contract after the OfS referred concerns about potentially unfair terms and conditions to National Trading Standards.
Last updated: 04 Sep 2025
Press releaseWhat students can expect from new regulation on free speech and preventing harassment and sexual misconduct
As new requirements to secure free speech and protect students from harassment and sexual misconduct come into force for universities and colleges in England, the Office for Students’ (OfS’s) chief executive Susan Lapworth sets out what students can expect.
Last updated: 01 Aug 2025
Blog postChanges to the data categories in the 2025-26 Prevent ADR
We are making some minor changes to the radicalisation categories for the accountability and data return (ADR), which universities and colleges use to submit data on Prevent.
Last updated: 16 Jul 2025
PublicationUK students make their voices heard in the National Student Survey 2025
Over 357,000 final-year students answered the call to feedback on their experiences of higher education.
Last updated: 09 Jul 2025
Press releaseOfS publishes new data on Prevent
New OfS data finds the number of events or external speakers approved by universities and colleges increased, with an accompanying rise in the number of events approved with conditions put in place.
Last updated: 17 Jun 2025
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