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IHE responds to comments by the Home Secretary on international students

Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education, responded to comments made by the Home Secretary at the Conservative Party Conference today, and in weekend media, about international students and their dependants: “The UK’s education sector is an international success story and the global appeal of our universities, colleges and schools is rightly celebrated across […]
  • On 4th October 2022
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Independent Higher Education Awards 2022- nominations are now open

We already know there’s excellent practice going on across small and specialist providers – so let’s really celebrate what’s happening in our sector! This year there are seven IHE Awards to apply to, and the process is quick and easy with fewer than five short questions (and a 500-word count maximum) for each award. An […]
  • On 20th July 2022
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IHE Responds to the Office for Students’ new strategy

Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education, responded to the Office for Students’ new strategy launched today: “We welcome the publication of this new strategy for the Office for Students, which speaks to its growing confidence and a deepening understanding of the sector, both essential qualities for an effective and independent regulator which knows […]
  • On 23rd March 2022
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IHE Responds to Government Plans to Reform Higher Education

Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education, has commented on the Government’s plans to reform Higher Education released today: “Independent higher education providers have always placed the needs of their students and the careers they aspire to lead at the heart of their missions. We welcome the Government’s continued commitment to breaking down the artificial […]
  • On 24th February 2022
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IHE responds to proposals by the Office for Students

Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education, has commented on proposals by the Office for Students on a new approach to regulating student outcomes: “IHE’s central mission is to promote the values of diversity, flexibility, innovation, student focus and collaboration within UK higher education, and to support our members who put these values into […]
  • On 20th January 2022
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IHE responds to Levelling Up White Paper

Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education, has commented on the Levelling Up White Paper released today: “We welcome the release of the Levelling Up white paper today and its strong focus on ensuring the local accessibility of high-quality educational institutions for a lifetime of training opportunities. This is very much in line with […]
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IHE responds to OfS funding proposals for world-leading specialist providers

Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education, has commented on the Office for Student’s funding proposals for world-leading specialist providers: “We welcome the consultation and we strongly urge the Office for Students to be ambitious in forging a new definition of world class specialist provision. Our economy and society need very different things today […]
  • On 20th October 2021
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IHE Annual Conference Roundup

14 October 2021 We were delighted to welcome our members and sector representatives for our annual conference – returning in person with a fantastic turn out and a far-reaching policy discussion. The leading market research company Britain Thinks got us off to a great start by taking attendees through recent changes and trends in public […]
  • On 19th October 2021
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New Strategy for Independent Higher Education

12 October 2021 Announced at its annual conference today, Independent Higher Education (IHE) has published a new strategy after extensive consultation with its membership. Following COVID and its impact on the higher education sector, the appointment of a new Secretary of State for Education, as well as a significant expansion in its membership – including […]
  • On 11th October 2021
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A new Code of Governance for Independent Providers of Higher Education

16 September 2021 Today Independent Higher Education (IHE) has released a new and more flexible Code of Governance (the Code) for independent providers of higher education. Code of Governance for Independent Providers of HE IHE has worked with its membership and the sector to develop the Code which is designed to support institutions to be […]
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