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Speaking at the launch of the Office for Students review of digital teaching in higher education, Gavin Williamson discussed the future of online learning.
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Labour is calling for an investigation into the appointment of Boris Johnson’s former party leadership campaign manager as chairman of England’s independent higher education regulator.
Conservative peer Lord Wharton of Yarm, the former MP for Stockton South, was appointed as chairman of the Office for Students (OfS) by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson this week.
It comes after Lord Wharton, who previously managed the Prime Minister’s Conservative party leadership campaign, suggested he could retain his party’s whip in the House of Lords if confirmed in the post.
I’m delighted to announce Lord Wharton as the new Chair of @officestudents and look forward to working with him on the priorities I have set out. I want to thank @MichaelBarber9 for his service and work to champion students’ interests.https://t.co/hv4wVXaRDu