Latest lockdown should not lead to lost learning, says regulator
14 Jan 2021
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Students more confident with online learning than lecturers are about teaching digitally
Universities and colleges need to boost training and support for lecturers to realise long-term advantages of digital teaching and learning, a new landmark report has said today.
25 Feb 2021
Press releaseOfS responds to the government’s proposals on free speech
Nicola Dandridge responded to new government proposals on freedom of speech.
18 Feb 2021
Media coverageClearer expectations on harassment for universities and colleges
The Office for Students (OfS) is re-launching its work to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education.
9 Feb 2021
Our newsLord Wharton appointed as new chair of Office for Students
Lord Wharton has been appointed as chair of the Office for Students (OfS).
8 Feb 2021
Our newsOffice for Students distributes £50 million hardship funding
The Office for Students (OfS) has today written to universities and colleges with details of additional funding of £50 million to help address student hardship.
5 Feb 2021
Our newsOfS responds to latest statistics on degree attainment
New statistics by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) show an increase in the number of students awarded a first class degree during the pandemic.
28 Jan 2021
Media coverageWhy are some white students left behind in relation to higher education participation?
Chris Millward's new blog on the subject has been covered in the media.
26 Jan 2021
Media coverageNew guide to help students raise concerns
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a new guide as part of its work to support students, student representatives and students’ unions to notify the OfS about issues that may arise at their university or college which relate to its regulatory responsibilities.
26 Jan 2021
Our newsOfS responds to the government’s interim response to the Augar review, statutory guidance on funding, and the TEF
The Office for Students (OfS) has responded to measures on higher education announced today by the Department for Education.
21 Jan 2021
Press releaseLatest lockdown should not lead to lost learning, says regulator
Universities should do all they can to deliver the teaching they have promised to students and alternative arrangements where this is not possible. This may include putting on extra lectures, repeating parts of the course, or fee refunds – the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.
14 Jan 2021
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