Supporting disabled students to succeed
Following the launch of a campaign to recruit members for the Disabled Students' Commission, Chris Millward explains the background to the new body, what it will do, and why it is needed.
8 Oct 2019
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Making a positive difference: Mature students and health education
Mature students are turning away from nursing and specialist healthcare courses. Ed Hughes discusses how we need to work together to make sure they're supported.
20 Sep 2019
Blog postThe Office for Students’ new regulatory order
Susan Lapworth, our Director of Competition and Registration, describes arrangements for students at providers who have applied for registration but do not yet have a final decision, such as limited designation and teach out.
13 Sep 2019
Blog postThe importance of information – a cautionary tale
Today sees the launch of a new student information website, Discover Uni. Emma Maskell reflects on her own, less-than-exemplary information experiences as a student and teacher.
12 Sep 2019
Blog postPutting student experiences at the forefront of higher education Registering with the OfS
That’s the plan, but first, we need to listen and learn… Cassie Agbehenu reflects on the development of the OfS's student engagement strategy.
10 Sep 2019
Blog postStudent engagement – you might not notice it, but it matters
OfS student panellist Sam Dedman discusses what student engagement is and how you can make an impact at a national level by taking part in our student engagement survey.
4 Sep 2019
Blog postDiscovering Uni: planning your higher education journey
Thinking about university? A new student information website launches in September - 'Discover Uni' will help you cut through the complexity of decision making.
13 Aug 2019
Blog postMotivating factors
Why do people choose degree apprenticeships? A new report looks for the first time at the motivations of degree apprentices.
6 Aug 2019
Blog postGetting to grips with grade inflation
Our director of competition and registration Susan Lapworth sets out the findings from our new report on degree classifications.
11 Jul 2019
Blog postThe Spice Girls are back and so is the NSS
Benjamin Hunt, student engagement adviser at the Office for Students, talks about the positive impact the National Student Survey can have on campus.
3 Jul 2019
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