Update on OfS data collection
The OfS has confirmed that it will pause decisions on changes to data collection and the use of linked and third-party data.
3 Nov 2022
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Students to be asked about mental wellbeing services and free speech in National Student Survey shake-up
New questions are being introduced to the National Student Survey (NSS) to gauge students’ views on university and college mental wellbeing services and – in England – on freedom of expression.
28 Oct 2022
Press releaseStudents should expect high quality teaching, however courses delivered – OfS responds to blended learning review
Universities and colleges should ensure they are meeting requirements to deliver a high quality academic experience when using ‘blended’ teaching approaches, the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.
19 Oct 2022
Press releaseOfS sets out arrangements for assessing quality and standards from April 2023
The Office for Students (OfS) will undertake a number of assessment activities that are currently delivered by the designated quality body, the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), on an interim basis from April 2023.
14 Oct 2022
Our newsBoost for student mental health as partnerships deliver improved access and range of support at universities, evaluation finds
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published an independent evaluation of its Mental Health Challenge Competition (MHCC).
13 Oct 2022
Press releaseOfS plans consultation on new condition of registration to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education
The Office for Students (OfS) is to propose a new condition of registration, which would place requirements on universities and colleges to address harassment and sexual misconduct.
12 Oct 2022
Press releaseOfS publishes guidance for Teaching Excellence Framework
The Office for Students (OfS) has published guidance for universities and colleges on the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The guidance sets out how universities and colleges will be assessed for TEF ratings in 2023, and an explanation of how expert TEF panels will carry out assessments.
7 Oct 2022
Our newsOfS sets out plans to ensure ‘choice and not chance’ determines success
A new equality of opportunity risk register is among the proposals for consultation, as the Office for Students (OfS) today launches a consultation on its new approach to regulating equality of opportunity in higher education.
6 Oct 2022
Press releaseDesignation of Jisc as the new data body
Jisc has been designated as the new body to collect and publish data on behalf of the OfS.
4 Oct 2022
Press releaseStudent outcomes thresholds – media coverage
There has been substantial coverage of a set of OfS publications around student outcomes.
3 Oct 2022
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