Grade 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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OfS commissions new study on support for care experienced students
A new project exploring how national support for care experienced students can be improved has been commissioned by the Office for Students.
20 Nov 2020
Our newsGrade inflation ‘remains a significant and pressing issue’ – new OfS analysis
The rapid increase in students receiving first class honours degrees which cannot be explained by factors which may affect attainment has slowed, new data from the Office for Students (OfS) shows.
19 Nov 2020
Press releaseRegulator plans tougher minimum standards in higher education
A consultation launched by the Office for Students (OfS) today sets out initial proposals to raise the bar on quality and standards in higher education.
17 Nov 2020
Press releaseUniversities could be fined for poor quality courses as watchdog vows to 'stamp out' bad practice
The OfS's proposals on quality and standards have been widely covered.
17 Nov 2020
Media coverageOnline student mental health support extended through lockdown into 2021
Student Space, an online platform delivering targeted mental health support to students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, will be extended to cover the 2020-21 academic year – the Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed today.
5 Nov 2020
Press releaseUniversities must keep students informed on teaching plans, says regulator
The Office for Students (OfS) has today written to universities and colleges to highlight the importance of communicating changes to how courses are taught during the lockdown amid concerns of inadequate information for students where tougher pandemic restrictions have been introduced.
4 Nov 2020
Press releaseSupport for disadvantaged students crucial as selective university numbers rise
More than 1,000 extra students from some of the most disadvantaged parts of the country have started courses at high tariff universities this year.
3 Nov 2020
Press releaseInterim evaluation of access and participation reforms
The first of a two-part evaluation of the effectiveness of access and participation plan reform has been published today.
23 Oct 2020
Our newsNew fund to improve postgraduate research participation and access
The Office for Students (OfS) and Research England have today launched a new £8 million funding competition to improve access to and participation in postgraduate research study (PGR) for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students.
22 Oct 2020
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