Author

David Palfreyman

Bursar, New College Oxford

David Palfreyman is Bursar and Fellow New College, Oxford and a member of the Office for Students board. He writes in a personal capacity.

5 pieces

Newest first, since March 2018

30 October 2020 · Comment
Can students get a discount on their fees this year?
Are students entitled to fee refunds or discounts this year? David Palfreyman and Dennis Farrington assess the chances of a successful legal claim.
With Dennis Farrington
24 July 2020 · Comment
Student consumers, refunds, discounts and the law
David Palfreyman and Dennis Farrington review the legal position facing students in the pandemic, and ask whether their “consumer” rights will be helpful.
With Dennis Farrington
16 February 2020 · SUs · Members
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Industrial Action
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3 September 2018 · Analysis
Will power be matched with responsibility in the market?
David Palfreyman asks whether the sector’s “wicked” marketisation issues will get solved in the year ahead
12 March 2018 · Analysis
Unpicking strikes, tuition fees, and (possible) refunds
With a lot of chatter about students seeking a partial refund of tuition fees following UCU strikes, David Palfreyman sets out the technical and legal situation.