England’s higher‑education regulator, the Office for Students, has launched an inquiry into the University of Greater Manchester following police investigations and allegations of financial irregularities, bribery and bullying. The regulator will examine governance arrangements and whether the university met public‑interest governance standards. The move follows suspension of senior staff and media reports alleging misconduct; it raises the prospect of formal sanctions and reputational damage. The Office for Students is focused on whether management and board structures provided ‘adequate and effective’ oversight for public funds and academic standards. UK university leaders and trustees will monitor the inquiry for precedent on regulator expectations around governance, due diligence and whistleblower protections. The case underscores heightened scrutiny of financial controls and senior‑leadership conduct in publicly funded institutions.