29 Apr 2026
An analysis of case work and sector engagement during 2025 in the Office of the Independent Adjudicator’s Annual Report highlights how the higher education system is under strain.
15 Apr 2026
We have set out information for students affected by maintenance loan eligibility issues.
12 Mar 2026
A University of Manchester student and a students’ union CEO are the latest additions to the Board at the Office of the Independent Adjudicator.
5 Mar 2026
We are currently recruiting new panel members with experience in the sector to serve on the panel from April 2026 for an initial period of three years.
25 Feb 2026
With student complaints at record highs and the higher education landscape changing fast, Independent Adjudicator Helen Megarry explains why the time is right for a comprehensive review of the OIA’s Scheme.
25 Feb 2026
It has been announced that The College of Osteopaths have told students that their higher education courses will be closing on 28 February 2026.
24 Feb 2026
A comprehensive review of the student complaints scheme run by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator is set to take place during 2026, the organisation has confirmed. The review is part of its overarching strategy, first published in 2025.
11 Feb 2026
Newly-published data shows the number of complaints brought by students to the OIA has risen again, for the ninth consecutive year.
19 Jan 2026
We’re pleased to announce that the Royal Academy Schools (RA Schools) in London has joined our Scheme as a non-qualifying institution (NQI).
27 Nov 2025
We have today (Thursday 27 November) published for consultation a new draft section of the Good Practice Framework: Handling reports of harassment and sexual misconduct.
