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Independent HE members attend round table discussion with Universities Minister Jo Johnson

A dozen Independent HE members were invited to a round table meeting on 21 October with Jo Johnson, the Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, to discuss the Higher Education and Research Bill as it comes to the end of its passage through the House of Commons and moves onto the Lords. The Minister […]
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Independent HE member ICMP launch partnership with Tileyard Music Studios

You can read more about the launch event on the ICMP website here. Earlier this month, Independent HE member institution The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance launched ICMP@Tileyard, a special partnership with Tileyard Studios, the largest professional music community in Europe. This partnership will form part of ICMP’s commitment to improving their student learning environment, […]
  • On 24th October 2016
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UK Visas and Immigration Update – October 2016 Newsletter

  Home Secretary Amber Rudd announces consultation on student immigration system The Home Secretary Amber Rudd announced in her Conservative Party Conference speech earlier this month that the government will consult on changes to the student immigration system. As part of the consultation, the government will look at whether student immigration rules should be tailored […]
  • On 24th October 2016
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News from the Sector – October 2016 Newsletter

  Jo Johnson confirms that EEA-resident students starting in 2017/2018 will still have access to student funding support The government has announced that EEA-resident students applying to commence their studies in the 2017/18 academic year at an English university, independent provider or further education college will continue to be eligible for student loans and grants […]
  • On 24th October 2016
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Independent HE Publish Position Paper on the Higher Education and Research Bill

Independent HE has produced a position paper for the benefit of the members of the Higher Education and Research Bill Committee. The position paper addresses the following key areas: The Importance of the HE Bill Regulation by the Office for Students Widening Participation Degree Awarding Powers and Validation The Paper also includes a number of […]
  • On 20th October 2016
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Independent HE Position Paper on the Higher Education and Research Bill – October 2016

Independent HE has produced this position paper for the benefit of the members of the Higher Education and Research Bill Committee. The position paper addresses the following key areas: The Importance of the HE Bill Regulation by the Office for Students Widening Participation Degree Awarding Powers and Validation The Paper also includes a number of […]
  • On 14th October 2016
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Jo Johnson Confirms that EU Students starting in 2017/2018 will still have access to student funding support

You can read the full government press release on GOV.UK here.   The government has announced that students applying to study from 2017 to 2018 at an English University, alternative HE provider or further education institution will continue to be eligible for student loans and grants – and will be for the duration of their […]
  • On 12th October 2016
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13 January 2017 – Webinar: Understanding Access – Widening Access Policies & Preparing for January TEF Deadline

At the end of January, all those providers eligible for TEF Year 1 will be given the opportunity to join TEF Year 2 in some way. For independent providers this will be creating an ‘Access Statement’ which will be posted on your website. This webinar will outline what the Department for Education and HEFCE mean […]
  • On 9th October 2016
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12 December 2016 – Meet the Experts: UCAS

This event will be a learning opportunity for both Independent HE members and UCAS. It is a chance for members to get to know how to utilise the many benefits of UCAS, as well as learning how to get their institution onto the UCAS website. It is also a chance for UCAS to learn more […]
  • On 9th October 2016
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18 November 2016 – Tier 4 Update Seminar

This half-day seminar, jointly hosted by Independent Higher Education and Penningtons Manches LLP, is designed to bring you up to speed on the current rules and will include practical information to help you retain your sponsor licence. Powered by Eventbrite
  • On 9th October 2016
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