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 […]

We’re not “alternative providers”, we’re higher education’s SMEs

This blog, authored by IHE’s Chief Executive, Alexander Proudfoot, was first published on the Wonkhe website.   ‘Tis the season for manifestos, after the surprise calling of the first winter general election in 45 years generated a blizzard of rapid policy prescriptions from industry and professional bodies. Independent HE has taken a little longer because […]

‘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 […]