In praise of POLAR
Recent discussion of POLAR has questioned its utility for targeting underrepresented groups in higher education. But POLAR is, and will continue to be, a powerful tool in the drive for fairer access.
24 May 2019
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Building a ‘no excuses’ fair access culture: A personal and professional journey
The University of Michigan has a ‘no excuses’ approach to ensuring that talented students from challenging backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed in higher education.
22 May 2019
Blog postThe graduate employment paradox – and how thinking locally might unlock it
When we think about the way people enter higher education for undergraduate study and then travel through the system, certain assumptions tend to prevail.
20 May 2019
Blog postTalent is everywhere, but opportunity is not
The OfS's inaugural Insight event focused on access and participation, with experts drawn from a range of backgrounds sharing their expertise. OfS Director for Fair Access and Participation Chris Millward reflects on the day.
3 May 2019
Blog postThe OfS business plan: turning up the volume in Year Two
The Office for Students has published its second annual business plan. It sets out our plans for the coming year – in effect our first full year of operation, with all our powers coming into force in August 2019.
30 Apr 2019
Blog postMental wellbeing: let’s find new ways to support students
When we talk with students about the issues that worry them most, mental health consistently tops the list.
7 Mar 2019
Blog postEvidence for impact on access and participation
At the end of last year, the Office for Students set itself ambitious goals to eliminate equality gaps in higher education.
4 Mar 2019
Blog postWhat works to promote equal opportunities?
Plans for the evidence and impact exchange (EIX), and hopes for what it can achieve for the sector.
28 Feb 2019
Blog postWhy students should join our panel
Our student panel plays a critical role. Here's why students should get involved.
14 Jan 2019
Blog postEngaging students in the TEF
To those in the UK higher education sector, student representation and engagement is one of the most important, and most unique, concepts that we work with.
17 Dec 2018
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