£12 million boost for degree apprenticeships to increase access and choice for students
17 Jan 2024
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OfS communications in the pre-election period
As a non-departmental public body, the Office for Students is subject to Cabinet Office guidelines during the pre-election period. This means that, until the general election on 4 July 2024, we will be publishing less content than usual.
25 May 2024
Our newsQuality assessment report: Bradford College
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a quality assessment report into the quality of computing courses at Bradford College.
21 May 2024
Press releaseOfS publishes annual review of financial sustainability – media coverage
There has been significant coverage of the OfS’s financial sustainability report and accompanying Insight brief.
20 May 2024
Media coverageIncreased pressure on higher education finances
An independent analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) has found increased pressure on higher education sector finances, and cautioned universities against being too optimistic about future student growth.
16 May 2024
Press releaseOffice for Students seeks views on proposed new name for City, University of London
The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on City, University of London’s proposal to change its name to ‘City St George’s, University of London’.
25 Apr 2024
News articlePanel members announced for new Disability in Higher Education Advisory Panel
The Office for Students (OfS) has today announced the panel members who will be joining its new Disability in Higher Education Advisory Panel.
11 Apr 2024
Press releaseStrategic Priorities Grant sets out funding for 2024-25
The Office for Students (OfS) has received guidance from the Secretary of State for Education and the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education on the Higher Education Strategic Priorities Grant for the 2024-25 financial year.
4 Apr 2024
Our newsOfS proposes new guidance on freedom of speech
The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a consultation on new guidance about freedom of speech, ahead of universities, colleges and students’ unions taking on new free speech duties, which is expected to be from August this year.
26 Mar 2024
Press releaseActing in the student interest: Susan Lapworth speaks about how the OfS is expanding and improving the work it does with students.
Read the full transcript of a speech by Susan Lapworth, Chief Executive of the OfS, who spoke at the annual Association of Colleges Higher Education conference on Thursday 21 March.
21 Mar 2024
Our news£14 million degree apprenticeships funding announced by Office for Students
The Office for Students (OfS) has today confirmed a second wave of investment of £14 million to increase the number of Level 6 degree apprenticeships in England.
21 Mar 2024
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