Press Release: IHE Survey 2018 – Time for an SME approach to higher education

27.11.18 The Independent Higher Education Survey 2018 released today (27 November) makes clear that independent higher education providers are committed to the new regulatory system but do not yet feel the government has created the level playing field they sought to achieve with the Higher Education and Research Act. Over 50% had already registered with […]

ThinkSpace Education joins Independent HE as 50th member

We are delighted to announce that ThinkSpace Education has become the eleventh institution to join Independent Higher Education in 2018, taking IHE’s total membership to 50. ThinkSpace Education is a specialist online provider of postgraduate degrees in film, TV and music composition and sound design. Courses are taught by working professional practitioners, many at the […]

Independent Higher Education Awards 2018 – Now Open for Entries

After the successful launch of the first ever Independent Higher Education Awards at the 2017 IHE Annual Conference, we are delighted to announce that the 2018 IHE Awards are now open for entries. The 2018 IHE Awards will be held on the Monday evening (26 November) of the 2018 IHE Annual Conference, celebrating innovation and best […]

Independent HE lobbying on VAT changes finds success

On 5 October, the Office for Students confirmed that all providers registered with the OfS in the Approved (fee cap) category will be given the same VAT exemption as traditional universities, or those eligible for public funding, following a Treasury review of UK VAT rules. IHE have been campaigning for change to the VAT rules […]

Nicola Dandridge, Shakira Martin and Sir Ciarán Devane confirmed as speakers for IHE Annual Conference – 26 & 27 November 2018

We are delighted to announce the first three expert speakers for our 2018 Annual Conference: Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive of the Office for Students Shakira Martin, President of the National Union of Students Sir Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive of the British Council REGISTER NOW (Early Bird booking closes 14 October) The 2018 Conference, which is taking […]

Independent HE is hiring

Independent HE is hiring. IHE is looking for a Policy and Communications Officer to support our members and contribute to the formulation and delivery of IHE policy. Full details on the role and how to apply can be found here.

IHE joins other sector bodies in signing letter to The Guardian following MAC report on international students

Independent HE Chief Executive, Alex Proudfoot, has joined 12 other education sector leaders in signing a letter pushing for the UK to take decisive action to secure the future of internationalisation in UK higher education. The letter, published by The Guardian on 12 September, highlights the unwelcoming environment currently presented to international students in the […]

Independent HE Responds to Migration Advisory Committee Report on International Students

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has today (11 September) released their report on the impact of international students in the UK, after gathering evidence from the sector and beyond over the past year. As expected, the MAC report concludes that international students benefit the wider economy and public finances, with the average non-EEA students making […]

The 2018 Independendent Higher Education Survey is now live!

The annual Independent Higher Education survey is now live and is open for responses until 14 october 2018. We would very much the support of all independent providers, an increasingly important part of the UK’s HE landscape, in completing this short survey. Last year’s survey was a great success, with responses from over 100 providers […]

MPs and Peers announce first-ever Inquiry into building a sustainable future for international students in the UK

The APPG for International Students, which IHE administers through its group Exporting Education UK, has announced a new Inquiry into the opportunities and challenges in building a sustainable future for international students in the UK. There are over 500,000 international students in primary, secondary and tertiary education, and over 580,000 students learning English, each year […]