Our 2030 Strategy reflects our membership: a vibrant and diverse network of independent providers who are instinctively innovative, keenly collaborative and always student-centric.
Building on the foundations and progress of our previous strategy, and serving as a companion piece to our 2024 Manifesto, our new strategy sets out IHE's aims and objectives over the next five years.
IHE is a representative body with local roots, regional reach and global ambition. Our 2030 Strategy articulates the role we can play in enhancing the UK’s economic prosperity. It sets out our commitment to shaping a policy environment in which our members can succeed. It highlights how we will strive to create new opportunities for local, national and international collaboration. It signals our intent to drive innovation across the sector in the interests of students and wider society.
On launching the new strategy, IHE Chief Executive, Alex Proudfoot, said:
"Across the UK, independent higher education is in the ascendant. Our 2030 Strategy reflects the ambition of our members to play a pivotal role in a decade of national renewal in which education and skills have never been more central. With over 90 institutions in our rapidly growing community, we are building a stronger and more diverse ecosystem of providers who are ready to respond to the changing needs of industry, transform opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds, and collaborate with innovators everywhere to drive up productivity.
"I look forward to working closely alongside the expert IHE staff team, and the many dedicated professionals who volunteer their time to our community, on the delivery of this strategy. Together we will make the ambitious vision at its heart our new reality."
- A thriving and diverse community
- A trusted and agile partner in growth
- An influential voice in government and in public
- An agent of innovation and continuous improvement
- A leading proponent of international education and partnership
- A champion of the student interest and student choice
Chair of the IHE Board, James Pitman, added:
"This strategy is a clear declaration of intent for IHE to be the driving force in transforming higher education. By unleashing the full potential of our members, we can deliver positive impact at every level—from local communities to international partnerships. We remain steadfast in our commitment to foster an environment that enables independent providers and their students to thrive. Guided by our new strategy, we will draw on the strength and expertise of the IHE community to promote innovation, deliver growth, and transform the future of tertiary education."