John Blake sets out vision for fair access and participation
John Blake, the OfS’s new Director for Fair Access and Participation, this week makes his first two speeches in the role.
8 Feb 2022
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Universities should put ‘shoulder to the wheel’ to help improve school attainment
The Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS) will today call on universities and colleges to work much more closely with schools to improve exam results.
8 Feb 2022
Press releaseNext steps in access and participation
Read the speech given by John Blake, the Office for Students' new Director for Fair Access and Participation, at today's 'Next steps in access and participation' event.
8 Feb 2022
Our newsSusan Lapworth appointed interim chief executive of OfS
The Secretary of State for Education has confirmed the appointment of Susan Lapworth as interim chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS).
2 Feb 2022
Our newsOfS sets out plans to crack down on poor quality courses
Universities and colleges offering poor quality courses will face tough regulatory action, under proposals published by the Office for Students (OfS).
20 Jan 2022
Press releaseMedia covers OfS launch of consultations on student outcomes and teaching excellence
The Office for Students has launched three consultations on how we should regulate quality and standards and take action to protect students when universities and colleges do not meet our minimum requirements.
20 Jan 2022
Media coverageOfS opens nominations for specialist provider panel
The Office for Students (OfS) is seeking nominations from organisations for panel members to assess whether providers are world-leading specialists.
17 Dec 2021
Our newsOfS announces the allocation of £135 million of capital funding
The Office for Students (OfS) has announced the award of over £135 million in capital funding to support investment in new buildings, facilities and equipment for universities and colleges across England. The funding, allocated for the 2021-22 financial year, consists of £128 million awarded through a bidding exercise, as well an allocation of £7.4 million distributed via a formula.
17 Dec 2021
Our newsNew short courses give students flexible opportunities to learn
22 universities and colleges have been awarded a total of £2 million of funding to develop short courses in higher education. These courses are designed to enable flexible learning and to help students develop skills needed by employers and the economy.
17 Dec 2021
Our newsOfS launches data consultation
The Office for Students (OfS) has published a consultation on the approach to data collection and the Data Futures programme.
16 Dec 2021
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