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Multimillion pound investment to radically improve university and college facilities and provide better teaching for students.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Susan Lapworth has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Office for Students until the end of August 2026.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Learners will be able to upskill or retrain at a pace that fits their lives through short university and college courses supported by bespoke loans
Landmark Bill will require universities to promote freedom of speech on campus and legal duties will also be extended to students' unions
Speaking at the launch of the Office for Students' review of digital teaching in higher education, Gavin Williamson discussed the future of online learning.
Lord Wharton of Yarm has been selected following a rigorous assessment process.
Sam Gyimah hails the establishment of the new Office for Students as the biggest shake-up to higher education in a generation.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Office for Students legally comes into force to hold universities to account and promote students' interests.
Jo Johnson met with sector leaders to outline his expectations for tackling senior staff pay at universities
Justine Greening confirms Chris Millward as the first Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students.
Jo Johnson speaking to the Higher Education sector at Reform on Thursday 20 July 2017
Government proposes amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill that will make real flexibility in learning a reality.
Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation addresses the Universities UK members’ conference.
Secretary of State for Education confirms Sir Michael Barber as the government’s preferred candidate to become the Chair of the OfS.
Universities show their support for a new assessment framework as part of government plans to raise standards.
Applications are open for the chair of the Office for Students, a new body designed to increase competition and choice in higher education.
Universities Minister Jo Johnson speaks to members of Universities UK about the future of higher education.
Professor Chris Husbands has been named as the first Chair of the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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