The Office for Students has announced an investigation into the University of Greater Manchester.
The investigation will examine whether the university’s governing documents have upheld the public interest governance principles in the OfS regulatory framework.
The investigation will also look at whether the University of Greater Manchester had in place adequate and effective management and governance arrangements to operate in accordance with its governing documents, including to:
- deliver in practice the public interest governance principles
- comply with all of its conditions of registration with the OfS.
The opening of the investigation means that the OfS has identified potential concerns that require further scrutiny. The decision to open an investigation does not mean that any form of non-compliance or wrong-doing has taken place.
Greater Manchester Police has previously announced its own investigation following allegations of financial and other irregularities at the university. The OfS will co-operate with the police while conducting its own independent investigation.
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- See the public interest governance principles, which apply to all higher education providers registered with the OfS.