Joint statement on the importance of international education

IHE has signed a joint statement on the importance of international students and international education to the new government with other education sector bodies. Joint statement As representatives of organisations which welcome at least 750,000 international students to the UK each year, we want to ensure the incoming Government supports our work through both words […]

New service for SME and specialist higher education providers

New service for SME and specialist higher education providers launched at IHE Conference PRESS RELEASE – 4 DECEMBER 2019 The new Specialist Evidence, Evaluation and Research (SEER) collaborative service is designed to support micro, small and specialist higher education providers with access and participation regulation, required by the Office for Students (OfS). Provided by Applied […]

‘Small providers, big ideas’ – IHE calls for dedicated support for SMEs in HE

PRESS RELEASE – 2 DECEMBER 2019 Independent Higher Education (IHE) has today published An SME Manifesto for Higher Education, calling on the next government to unlock the potential of SME HE providers to drive innovation, meet local training needs and boost adult learning opportunities across a range of industries. Former Universities Minister Jo Johnson, architect […]

IHE letter to Office for Students

Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education (IHE) has written to Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive at the Office for Students, responding to the recent registration process and outcomes publication.   Read IHE’s letter below: IHE letter to the Office for Students (PDF)   For further information please contact: Independent Higher Education Email: info@independenthe.com; Phone: 020 […]

IHE Reponds to Post-Study Work Visa Annoucement

This week the government announced the introduction of a two year post-study work visa for international students. The new visa route will be available to students graduating at undergraduate level (RQF 6) and students will be able to work, or look for work in any sector, at any level for two years.   IHE Chief […]

New Member Appointed to Independent Higher Education Board

Independent Higher Education (IHE) is pleased to confirm the appointment of a new member of the IHE Board.   Dr Janet Rose joins us as a board member. Janet is currently Principal of Norland College, an independent provider of specialist higher education and training for early years practitioners. She is a former Reader and Associate […]

Independent Higher Education Awards 2019 – Now Open for Entries

We are delighted to announce that the 2019 IHE Awards are now open for entries. The 2019 IHE Awards will be held on 26 November as part of the 2019 IHE Annual Conference, celebrating innovation and best practice across the independent sector. This year’s Award categories are as follows: Advancing International Education Excellence in Student collaboration […]

IHE responds to Post-18 Education and Funding Review

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the Review of Post-18 Education and Funding (Augar Review). The independent panel have published their report which looks at the whole of tertiary education and funding in which IHE gave evidence to the panel last year. Alex Proudfoot, IHE Chief Executive said: “Independent Higher Education welcomes the publication of the Independent […]

Two New Members Appointed to Independent Higher Education Board

Independent Higher Education (IHE) is pleased to confirm the appointment of two new members of the IHE Board. Professor Robin Middlehurst, Emeritus Professor of Higher Education at Kingston University London, joins us as an independent Board member and Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee. Robin is an educational leader in corporate and academic governance […]