The independent regulator of higher education in England. Working to ensure all students have a fulfilling #HigherEducation experience.
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NEW: We’re changing how we regulate the quality of higher education in England.
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We’re revising the Teaching Excellence Framework to incentivise institutions to strive for excellence in delivering high quality experiences and outcomes for students and identify whether institutions are meeting our minimum quality requirements.
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Find out more about the new system: buff.ly/Wekjoj7
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We've published new data on Prevent, which finds an increase in formal referrals despite a slight decline in the overall number of individual potential radicalisation cases managed by institutions.
Read the press release: buff.ly/HqE85FE
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NEW: independent research published by the OfS and conducted by @YouGov shows that students value their freedom of speech but worry about the social and academic consequences of raising controversial topics.
Find out more: buff.ly/DRsXBnI
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Yesterday, we published the results of our stakeholder survey, providing insights into how the OfS is viewed by senior leaders of universities, colleges and specialist institutions.
Read the press release: buff.ly/7Vq0ezL
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Today, the OfS has confirmed that it will not seek to appeal a judicial review which found in favour of the University of Sussex on several grounds.
Read our statement: officeforstudents.org.uk/new…
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Our annual analysis of English institutions’ financial sustainability finds that the sector has reported improved financial performance in 2024-25. However, there’s significant variation in performance between institutions, with more than 4 in 10 predicting a deficit in 25-26.
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Now on at #TASOCon26: @Millward_Ch, Interim Director for Fair Access and Participation at @officestudents is speaking about how regional collaboration can improve equality of opportunity in HE, following the post-16 white paper.
Explore the full agenda and speakers here: taso.org.uk/event/collaborat…
ALT Chris Millward on stage at TASO conference 2026 - standing on stage in front of screen with slides
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We’re requiring the University of Northampton to take action to improve the quality of its computing courses after an assessment found the university had breached three conditions of registration relating to quality.
Read the press release: buff.ly/lw6DfI9
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NEW: We've published an expanded analysis of our research into students' experiences of sexual misconduct in English higher education.
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The findings are based on our 2025 survey of final-year undergraduates across the country, and they focus on how students’ reported experiences of sexual misconduct vary depending on who they are and how, where, and what they study.
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The Office for Students (OfS) retweeted
🔒 The NSS 2026 is officially closed! A big thank you to all the students who shared their views in the NSS this year - your feedback will help shape the future of higher education for the benefit of students across the UK. #YourViewsYourNSS #NSS2026
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The Office for Students (OfS) retweeted
⚠️Final year students: the NSS 2026 closes today. This is your last chance to let us know what you thought about your student experience. Take part now: thestudentsurvey.com #YourViewsYourNSS #NSS2026
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The Office for Students (OfS) retweeted
⏰The countdown is on: the National Student Survey 2026 ends tomorrow. Don't miss the chance to share your thoughts about your student experience: thestudentsurvey.com #YourViewsYourNSS #NSS2026
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The OfS has responded to the judgment in the judicial review between the Office for Students (OfS) and the University of Sussex.
Read our statement here: officeforstudents.org.uk/new…
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The Office for Students (OfS) retweeted
⏳Final-year students: There's only one week left to take the NSS 2026! Don’t wait, your feedback is invaluable. Visit thestudentsurvey.com and share your thoughts. #YourViewsYourNSS #NSS2026
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The Office for Students (OfS) retweeted
🔥 Last chance to tell us about your higher education experiences. Take the NSS and share your insights to light the way for future students. Let's make it count! #YourViewsYourNSS #NSS2026
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