Getting it right after harm is done
21 Sep 2026
Jo Nuckley explains why responding to reports of harassment and sexual misconduct calls for a different kind of fairness
Put student welfare at heart of harassment and sexual misconduct response, OIA urges
15 Sep 2026
New OIA good practice guidance on handling reports of harassment and sexual misconduct urges universities and colleges to put welfare at the heart of its student processes.
Beyond continuation – what students tell us about provider closure
10 Sep 2026
Charlotte Corrish outlines new research on how students experience provider closure and sets out what student protection should look like
OIA decides to stop using Twitter / X
9 Sep 2026
The OIA has decided to formerly suspended its Twitter / X account and stop using the platform for the foreseeable future.
Students recall long term impact when HE providers close, new report finds
8 Sep 2026
Rare insight into the experiences of students whose higher education providers or courses have closed is highlighted in a new report published today.
OIA highlights role in student free speech complaints
27 Aug 2026
We have today published a casework note and some case summaries of complaints about free speech and student complaints.
Statement on the British Academy of Jewellery
18 Aug 2026
It has been announced that the British Academy of Jewellery have told students that their higher education courses will be closed.
Changing the OIA’s Scheme: our thinking explained
23 Jul 2026
As the independent student complaints ombuds serving the higher education sector, the OIA sits in a unique position. We review complaints across England and Wales and we recognise that because of this specific status, having the trust and confidence of students, universities, SCITTs, colleges, and other providers, is vital to how we operate.
Share your student experience: Join the OIA’s Student Insight Panel
22 Jul 2026
We are introducing a new Student Insight Panel. Our aim is to provide a student perspective on aspects of the OIA’s work where insight into experience, understanding, accessibility, and communication with students will be invaluable as we change and develop our Scheme.
Highlighting key changes in OIA’s Scheme change consultation
2 Jul 2026
The OIA’s consultation on changing the Scheme that guides decisions on students’ complaints has just passed the half-way point and the organisation is highlighting two of the key changes as it moves from rules to a principles-based approach.