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BBC: Uncomfortable ideas part of learning, says regulator

The BBC reports on Michael Barber's speech to Wonkfest, saying that universities need to be places of vigorous debate.

Registering with the OfS 07 Nov 2018

The Telegraph: We should allow bad universities to fail, as long as we protect their students

The Daily Telegraph runs an article by Sir Michael Barber saying that the OfS will not bail out failing universities, with a separate news report on the issue.

Registering with the OfS 06 Nov 2018

Evening Standard: Scale of student anxiety and distress is worry for us all, says universities chief

The Evening Standard reports on Nicola’s speech to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Students and blog post on how we are treating mental health and wellbeing as a priority.

Equality of opportunity 31 Oct 2018

The Times: Top university staff face tighter vetting

The Times reports on guidance we plan to issue to higher education providers about ‘fit and proper person’ tests before senior university appointments are made.

Registering with the OfS 30 Oct 2018

Conor Ryan: Listening to the postgraduate student voice

Wonkhe have published a piece by OfS' Conor Ryan on plans for a feedback survey for taught postgraduate students.

Student choice and flexible learning 15 Oct 2018

THE: £6 million boost for student mental health efforts in England

Times Higher Education reported on the new OfS Challenge Competition to support student mental health.

Finance and funding 11 Oct 2018

Tes: New £6m fund to help graduates find work near home

Tes reported on the new OfS Challenge Competition to help graduates work locally.

Finance and funding 10 Oct 2018

Nicola Dandridge: Universities must embrace diversity

The Sunday Times' good university guide included an article from our chief executive Nicola Dandridge on the importance that people from all backgrounds are able to enter and succeed in higher education.

Equality of opportunity 24 Sep 2018