Statement on preferred candidate for OfS Chair
The Department for Education has announced that Lord Wharton of Yarm is the preferred candidate to be the new chair of the Office for Students (OfS).
18 Dec 2020
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New OfS analysis examines differences in higher education access and continuation between different groups of students
The Office for Students (OfS) has published a new analysis of differences on access and continuation rates in higher education between students from different ethnic groups.
16 Dec 2020
Our newsOffice for Students seeks views on approach to collaborative outreach
The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a consultation on the future of the Uni Connect programme, setting out plans to extend the funding of the programme to 2025.
15 Dec 2020
Our newsRegulator sets out how students can register concerns
New guidance issued by the Office for Students (OfS) has outlined how we will continue to respond to students, staff at universities and members of the public who have concerns that a university may be breaching its registration conditions.
15 Dec 2020
Press releaseBeing a graduate is 'not a guarantee of happiness'
The OfS's analysis of graduate wellbeing has been broadly covered in the media.
11 Dec 2020
Media coverageEnglish higher education ‘in reasonable financial shape’ despite impact of pandemic
Finances at England’s universities and other higher education providers largely remain sound despite the early impact of the pandemic, new analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) has found. However, there is significant variation in the position of different providers.
11 Dec 2020
Press releaseUniversities’ response to pandemic could see radical improvements in digital teaching, says OfS
Universities and colleges in England should take the opportunity to radically improve digital teaching and learning as they continue to negotiate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Office for Students (OfS) has said in its annual review.
3 Dec 2020
Press releaseNew analysis shows postgraduate courses are increasing diversity in AI and data science
New autumn 2020 student admissions data shows a diverse range of students have enrolled on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate conversion courses funded by the Office for Students (OfS).
30 Nov 2020
Our newsNew data highlights equality gaps for estranged students
Students who are estranged from their parents are considerably less likely to be awarded a first or 2:1 and more likely to drop out in their first year of studies, according to new experimental data released by the Office for Students (OfS).
26 Nov 2020
Press releaseGrade inflation figures show nearly half of first-class degrees ‘unexplained’
The OfS's latest analysis of degree classifications has been widely covered.
20 Nov 2020
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