Clarity needed for students during pandemic
The OfS's statement on clarity for students was covered by a number of news outlets.
Last updated: 29 Sep 2020
Media coverageAll information about student protection and support
Universities must provide clarity for students, says regulator
Students should expect good quality higher education, effective support for mental health and wellbeing, and clear information from their universities, the Office for Students (OfS) has said.
Last updated: 28 Sep 2020
Press releaseOfS announces next steps for the National Student Survey
The Office for Students (OfS) has detailed arrangements for a review of the National Student Survey (NSS).
Last updated: 23 Sep 2020
Our newsApplicants need extra support after coronavirus
Chris Millward, the OfS's Director for Fair Access and Participation, has written for The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Last updated: 18 Sep 2020
Media coverageILR training week six: Fees and financial support
A series of webinars covering key data fields for higher education students in the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
Last updated: 16 Sep 2020
WebinarBe honest about online classes
The Telegraph reports on the OfS's call for universities to provide ‘clear, timely and accessible’ information about their courses following reports of students finding out last minute that their lectures and classes will be online during the autumn term.
Last updated: 09 Sep 2020
Media coverageDigital poverty is leaving students behind in an age of online learning
Sir Michael Barber has written in The Times about the launch of a major review of digital learning and teaching. The article highlights the challenges of digital learning, particularly 'digital poverty', following an OfS poll of students during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last updated: 04 Sep 2020
Media coverage‘Digital poverty’ risks leaving students behind
The ability of students to participate in higher education from home is being disrupted by a lack of access to core digital infrastructure, new survey data published by the Office for Students (OfS) shows today, as a major new review into digital teaching and learning is launched.
Last updated: 03 Sep 2020
Press releaseEvaluation of the OfS Mental Health Challenge Competition
This report explores the value of the OfS Mental Health Challenge Competition, as well as key lessons learned and common challenges experienced during project implementation, delivery and the development of strategic partnerships.
Last updated: 02 Sep 2020
PublicationTackling harassment, hate and sexual misconduct on campus
Clare Isham discusses the impact of a major Office for Students (OfS) student safeguarding programme.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2020
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