New OfS chair sets out priorities in first speech
Lord Wharton, the new chair of the Office for Students (OfS), will set out his priorities for the role in a speech to university leaders today.
14 May 2021
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What is really going on with arts funding in higher education?
There have been several news reports and discussion on social media recently concerning proposals to reduce funding for arts subjects in higher education in England.
6 May 2021
Our newsOfS urges universities and colleges to review their harassment and sexual misconduct policies
The Office for Students has published its statement of expectations setting out the steps that all universities and colleges should take to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct.
20 Apr 2021
Media coverageReview sexual misconduct and harassment policies by this summer, OfS urges universities
The Office for Students (OfS) today called for urgent action to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct in universities and colleges. OfS chief executive, Nicola Dandridge, urges all higher education providers to review their policies, systems and procedures before the next academic year.
19 Apr 2021
Our newsOfS responds to media stories on ‘inclusive assessment’
Chris Millward, director for fair access and participation at the OfS, has responded to the media coverage.
12 Apr 2021
Media coverageOfS calls for improved support for students who’ve been in care
A guarantee of year-round accommodation, tailored pastoral support and admissions which take into account applicants’ experiences are among the steps that universities and colleges could put in place to help improve support for students who have been in care, the Office for Students (OfS) has said today.
9 Apr 2021
Our newsOfS responds to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report
Chris Millward, director for fair access and participation, responds to the Commission's report into racial and ethnic disparities in the UK.
31 Mar 2021
Our newsOfS sets out new condition to protect students if a university or college closes
The Office for Students (OfS) will introduce a new condition of registration to help protect students’ interests where a university, college or other higher education provider runs into severe financial difficulties - or has to close for other reasons.
31 Mar 2021
Our newsMajor shake-up for National Student Survey following review
Major changes in the National Student Survey (NSS) will be introduced over the next two years following the first phase of a review of the survey conducted by the Office for Students.
30 Mar 2021
Press releaseRegulator opens consultations on funding and outlines new plans to improve outreach to disadvantaged students
Universities and colleges have been invited to give their views on a number of proposed changes to how the Office for Students (OfS) allocates funding. The OfS has also published its next steps on how it will fund outreach to improve equality of opportunity in higher education.
26 Mar 2021
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