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

Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute joins IHE

Long-established psychotherapy and counselling education provider combines academic excellence with high standards of clinical practice.

IHE members

10 Sep 2026
IHE Members shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Awards 2026

Three IHE Members are finalists across two categories: Specialist Institution of the Year, and Business School of the Year.

IHE members

7 Sep 2026
Twin Group joins IHE

Award-winning education provider and employability specialist championing lifelong learning and upskilling for future success.

IHE members

3 Sep 2026
IHE publishes refreshed Code of Governance

Updates to Code reflect developments across the sector and strengthen the provisions that support effective governance in independent providers of…

Governance, management and operations

25 Aug 2026
Opportunity for students: IHE Student Advisory Board 2026/27

Applications are now open to join our Student Advisory Board, the only national forum representing students at independent higher education providers…

Governance, management and operations

24 Aug 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…

Governance, management and operations

16 Jul 2026
Norland College granted university status

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

IHE members

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.

IHE members

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.

Governance, management and operations

1 Jul 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.

Governance, management and operations

17 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…

Regulation and funding

11 Jun 2026
Academy of Live Technology granted New Degree Awarding Powers

A major milestone for IHE Member and the future of live tech education.

IHE members

8 Jun 2026