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.
7 Nov 2018
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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.
6 Nov 2018
Media coverageWe will not bail out universities in financial difficulty, regulator chair says
Universities that are not financially sustainable will not be bailed out by the new regulator, Sir Michael Barber, Chair of the Office for Students (OfS), will warn in a wide-ranging speech this morning where he will also mount a strong defence of free speech on campus.
6 Nov 2018
News articleOfS response to House of Commons Education Committee Report: Value for money in higher education
The OfS responds to the committee's report on value for money.
5 Nov 2018
Press releaseEvening 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.
31 Oct 2018
Media coverageWork effectively with partners to support students’ mental health, regulator tells universities
OfS providing support including funding and guidance
31 Oct 2018
Press releaseThe 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.
30 Oct 2018
Media coverageWork to develop subject-level TEF continues
The TEF enters a second year of piloting, as work progresses to develop the subject-level assessment framework.
22 Oct 2018
Press releaseThe (Knowledge) Bank of Mum and Dad: new research shows how students turn to parents in making university choices
Prospective university students turn to parents and friends as much as teachers for advice on their options, new polling for the Office for Students shows.
19 Oct 2018
Press releaseSurvey of students on postgraduate taught courses
In 2019, the Office for Students will conduct a short sample survey of students on postgraduate taught courses at English higher education providers.
15 Oct 2018
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