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Top-ranking universities must admit fewer from middle-class backgrounds, says Office for Students

Top-ranking universities must admit fewer from middle-class backgrounds, says Office for Students

“Radical” methods are needed to ensure universities meet diversity targets.
Government plans aim to crack down on ethnic disparity in universities

Government plans aim to crack down on ethnic disparity in universities

Universities could lose their positions on league tables if they refuse to do more to tackle ethnic disparity
“Uncomfortable” learning “essential”, says higher education regulator

“Uncomfortable” learning “essential”, says higher education regulator

Speaking at Wonkfest higher education conference, Sir Michael Barber told listeners that “uncomfortable” learning was an essential part of the pursuit of the truth
Head of Office for Students rules out saving universities from financial difficulty

Head of Office for Students rules out saving universities from financial difficulty

The head of the OfS has said that universities should not be expected to be bailed out in times of financial difficulty.
Life’s freshers’ fair complaint dropped by Office for Students

Life’s freshers’ fair complaint dropped by Office for Students

The pro-life charity’s complaint to Office for Students over freshers’ fair refusals has been dropped