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In this section you will find all of our latest news, policy updates, insight blogs and publications, including our latest consultation responses and other policy papers.

IHE Members named as finalists in UKCISA’s #WeAreInternational Awards

News

17 Sep 2026
IHE represented on national advisory group to support community cohesion

News

10 Sep 2026

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Response to DfE consultation on the Office for Students' fee charging model

Read our response to the Government's proposals for changes to the Office for Students (OfS) fee charging model…

Publications

22 Jul 2026
Meet our new Chair – in conversation with Sharona Friedman

From her journey into independent higher education to her ambitions for the future, IHE Chair Sharona Friedman shares the experiences and ideas that…

News

16 Jul 2026
Response to OfS consultation on proposals for a new approach to consumer and student protection

Read our response to the Office for Students (OfS) consultation on proposals for a new ongoing condition of registration: Treating students fairly…

Publications

10 Jul 2026
Norland College granted university status

IHE Member celebrates becoming the world's first university dedicated to early childhood education.

News

9 Jul 2026
Nominations open for IHE Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for the IHE Awards, celebrating innovation, excellence and outstanding practice across our community.

News

3 Jul 2026
Sharona Friedman announced as new IHE Chair

Sharona Friedman succeeds James Pitman as Chair of the IHE Board from 1 July 2026.

News

1 Jul 2026
Response to DfE consultation on assistive software funded through DSA

Read our response to the Government's proposals for changes to the way assistive software is funded through the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)…

Publications

18 Jun 2026
IHE responds to CUC's new Code of Governance

Read our response to the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) new Code of Higher Education Governance.

News

17 Jun 2026
Supporting students’ wellbeing in the face of today’s financial pressures

In 2026, our Student Advisory Board (SAB) led a project to better understand student financial wellbeing across independent higher education…

IHE Student Advisory Board

Policy and Insights

16 Jun 2026
IHE Student Advisory Board Industry Partnerships Project Report

This report shares student perspectives on how industry partnerships in higher education support student employability and career readiness, drawing…

Publications

16 Jun 2026
IHE Student Advisory Board AI Project Report: Student use of AI in higher education

A student-led report examining how AI is shaping learning, assessment and student experience in higher education. It identifies key challenges…

Student Advisory Board, IHE

Publications

16 Jun 2026
IHE responds to OfS consultation outcomes on the future approach to quality regulation

Read our response to the publication by OfS of the outcomes from its consultation on a new approach regulating quality, including the future of the…

News

11 Jun 2026