Next steps for implementation of free speech legislation
Arif Ahmed discusses the next steps in the OfS's work to implement new free speech legislation, including a further consultation launching soon.
14 Mar 2024
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Mental health matters: let’s talk evidence
This University Mental Health Day, our Head of Student Equality and Welfare reflects on the Office for Students’ (OfS’s) growing pool of evidence on what works to support student mental health.
14 Mar 2024
Blog postArif Ahmed updates on OfS work to implement new free speech legislation
Arif Ahmed discusses the OfS's work to implement new free speech legislation, including a further consultation which will be launched in the coming weeks.
22 Feb 2024
Blog postThat’s a wrap: TEF 2023 final results published
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessments are now complete and we have published the full set of final outcomes.
15 Feb 2024
Blog postTrialling the design and delivery of higher education short courses: What have we learnt?
An important element of the Office for Students’ (OfS’s) work around equality of opportunity is ensuring that there are flexible and diverse pathways into higher education.
10 Jan 2024
Blog postMaking waves in reforms to regulating equality of opportunity
Today, we have published updated regulatory guidance and advice for universities and colleges to produce access and participation plans.
7 Dec 2023
Blog postA flexible modular world: the Lifelong Learning Entitlement
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will give individuals up to the age of 60 access to a loan that will cover the costs for the equivalent of four years of post-18 study. Jack Smith, the OfS’s Head of Pathways and Funding Policy, explores the possibilities and impact of colleges and universities offering more funded modular study.
25 Oct 2023
Blog postTEF 2023: Reflections from the panel
Following the publication of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 outcomes, TEF panel deputy chairs share examples of excellence observed in submissions and what they learnt from the process.
11 Oct 2023
Blog postRinging the (lifelong) changes: the Lifelong Learning Entitlement
Jack Smith, the OfS’s Head of Pathways and Funding Policy, explores the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement and the OfS’s role in implementing it.
5 Oct 2023
Blog postCelebrating excellence in higher education with TEF 2023
As the Office for Students publishes ratings from the Teaching Excellence Framework, TEF panel chair and Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University Chris Husbands reflects on the new exercise.
5 Oct 2023
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