News

Catch up on all the latest news from IHE, our network of members and partners.

Independent higher education: State of the sector 2026

IHE members

19 Aug 2026
New IHE report calls for targeted reforms to strengthen industry partnerships and drive growth

IHE members

10 Aug 2026

Bird College joins IHE

Renowned conservatoire for dance and musical theatre prepares performers for careers on stage and screen.

IHE members

19 Feb 2026
Leiths Education launches landmark programme to ensure every child learns to cook

IHE Member celebrates major milestone in its mission to deliver complete culinary education lifecycle.

IHE members

16 Feb 2026
Institute of Equity, University Centre joins IHE

Specialists in EDI offer an academically grounded, practice‑led approach to equity and social justice…

IHE members

12 Feb 2026
New IHE report highlights growing contribution of independent providers

A new report from Independent Higher Education (IHE) reveals the increasingly significant role independent providers are playing in England’s higher…

IHE members

26 Jan 2026
IHE responds to new International Education Strategy

Read our response to the Government's new International Education Strategy.

International education and students

20 Jan 2026
IHE responds to the UK rejoining Erasmus+

Read our response to the Government's announcement that the UK will join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027.

International education and students

17 Dec 2025
JGA Group joins IHE

JGA is an award-winning apprenticeship and training provider with expertise in skills development and employer-led learning.

IHE members

16 Dec 2025
Highlights from IHE Annual Conference 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the IHE Annual Conference 2025.

Article

10 Dec 2025
IHE responds to Government reforms to franchising in higher education

Read our response to the Government's reforms to franchising in higher education.

Regulation and funding

9 Dec 2025
NMITE joins IHE

We are delighted to welcome New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) to the IHE community…

IHE members

3 Dec 2025
IHE Awards 2025: winners announced

In another record-breaking year for entries, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the IHE Awards 2025.

IHE members

2 Dec 2025
Norland Highly Commended at THE Awards 2025

IHE Member honoured in new award category for Specialist Institution of the Year.

IHE members

17 Nov 2025