The independent regulator of higher education in England. Working to ensure all students have a fulfilling #HigherEducation experience.
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Today, we've published new conditions on freedom of speech, and have launched a consultation on accompanying guidance.
Read the press release: buff.ly/9uDDutT
Find out more about the proposals and respond to the consultation: buff.ly/EkqbxkO
We've published a new tool to identify supply and demand for higher education, helping universities and colleges to identify and address gaps in provision.
Read the press release: buff.ly/kXeVSH6
Explore the data: buff.ly/ARFCOA1
NEW: We have launched a new freedom of speech complaints scheme to help protect the rights of university staff, visiting speakers, and others.
Find out more: buff.ly/PCpOSMI
NEW: We’ve published a new case report where terms in students’ contract with their higher education provider have been changed after National Trading Standards considered them to be unfair.
Read the case report of our referral to Trading Standards: buff.ly/3WkV8gk
Calling all new and returning Student Reps! Join us on Tuesday 1 September, 1330-1430, for our annual Introduction to the Office for Students webinar.
This session will provide you with an overview of our work and the chance to ask us any questions to support your role.
You'll hear from colleagues from across the OfS, including those with experience working in SUs in volunteer and staff positions.
You can register and submit any questions here: buff.ly/Dn5VHpq
We look forward to seeing you!
Students at British Academy of Jewellery have been told that their higher education courses will be closed.
We've published information for students affected by this decision, including where to get support and advice.
Find out more: officeforstudents.org.uk/for…
Whether you're heading to your first choice of university or college, applying to alternative courses through Clearing, going into the workplace, or taking some time to consider your next steps, we wish you the best of luck.
To find out more about your options, compare courses, and get advice, head to the Discover Uni website: buff.ly/MQVKSwL
Results day is nearly here. Want to see what students think of their university course, or the types of careers graduates went on to?
Search the course on Discover Uni to find out: discoveruni.gov.uk/
Today, we've published rules for a new freedom of speech complaints scheme which opens on 1 September, and updated our free speech guidance for universities and colleges.
Find out more: buff.ly/x78xvo6
As we publish new research on commuter students, Joshua Fleming, Director of Strategy and Delivery, reflects on how universities and colleges can better identify and support them.
Read the blog: buff.ly/Dv9eJS0
The Office for Students (OfS) retweeted
The 2025-26 academic year is coming to an end, and with it the end of the first year of the @officestudents-funded Our Future, Our Way project.
It has been a fantastic first year, with much to learn and take forward, and we’re delighted to share a summary of project impact.
NEW: Today, we've published our annual report and accounts, which sets out our purpose, our aims, our performance, and the impact and management of key risks during the 2025-26 operating year. Find out more: officeforstudents.org.uk/pub…
We've simplified our requirements for further education colleges to minimise regulatory burden while continuing to ensure the the interests of students on higher education courses at colleges are protected.
Find out more about the changes 👇 buff.ly/TH54kXh
Today we have published the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026 results.
Nearly three quarters (71.8 per cent) of eligible final-year undergraduates across the four nations made their voices heard in the annual higher education experience survey.
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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.