Recently, the University of Worcester welcomed senior officials from the Office for Students (OfS) for a visit focused on its civic mission and regional impact. Ruth Hannant, joint chief executive of the OfS, was joined by board member Andrew Wilson and senior private secretary Paige Clarkson. Ms Hannant said: "It’s been really interesting to see how embedded the University is within its community. Professor David Green CBE, vice chancellor of the University of Worcester, said: "The Hive demonstrates what can be achieved when organisations work together for a common purpose. "Much of our civic work is not driven by regulation or external requirements.