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Student rights & consumer protection
220 pieces carry this tag, newest first.
Here’s what the implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act means for students and SUs
03/01/23
Policy forum report: Advice managers
13/12/22
What SUs need to know about changes to OIA’s Good Practice Framework
07/12/22
Here’s what SUs need to know about UCU’s action short of a strike
23/11/22
Students and pregnancy
10/11/22
Pregnancy, parenthood and childcare rights for students
04/11/22
The ultimate guide to student rights when there’s industrial action
27/10/22
There’s new guidance out on placements, mental health support and preventing student suicide
07/10/22
How to respond to OIA’s consultation on its Good Practice Framework for complaints
15/09/22
What are students’ rights if their all-inclusive bills go up?
23/08/22
This is what SUs (in England) need to know about the new Building Safety Act
17/08/22
1 in 6 university students has admitted to cheating in online exams this year
02/08/22
UUK has published new guidance on sharing personal data in harassment cases
28/07/22
Will rental reform help students in halls?
21/07/22
Understanding exclusive university supplier deals on campus
01/07/22
What are the big differences between living in private lets and purpose built student accommodation?
23/06/22
Should we punish students that plagiarise?
01/06/22
Information sharing and student suicide
04/05/22
Twelve things for SUs to note from the 2021 OIA annual report
04/05/22
What can SUs learn from the latest batch of OIA-adjudicated complaints?
04/05/22
Students with caring responsibilities face significant challenges
01/05/22
Zero tolerance doesn’t stop drug use
03/03/22
What is the solution to problems faced by student tenants?
02/12/21
Student perceptions of value in 2021
23/09/21
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