The annual IHE Awards celebrate the innovation and excellent practice taking place in independent providers, recognising the quality and breadth of IHE member activity across nine different categories. The awards also recognise members’ outstanding contribution to the IHE community at both a provider and individual level.
This year, we received a record-breaking total of over 50 nominations across all categories. We would like to thank all members who entered this year.
Shortlists
Inspiring Course
This award recognises IHE members who are transforming the learning experience of students and delivering impact through innovative course design, content and delivery.
Shortlisted:
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ACM
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Richmond American University London
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TEDI-London
Technology Enhanced Learning
Sponsored by Tribal
This award recognises IHE members who are using technology to enhance the learner experience.
Shortlisted:
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Point Blank Music School
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Royal Academy of Dance
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Thinkspace
Supporting Student Success
Sponsored by Advance HE
This award recognises IHE members who are taking a proactive approach to supporting students throughout the student journey.
Shortlisted:
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Bloomsbury Institute
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Chickenshed Theatre Company
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Point Blank Music School
Outstanding Collaboration
Sponsored by SEER (Applied Inspiration)
This award recognises IHE members who are taking innovative approaches to building and maintaining links with industry and/or in the community.
Shortlisted:
- College of Medicine and Dentistry
- Futureworks
- Tiro
Advancing International Education
Sponsored by Pearson
This award recognises IHE members who are implementing initiatives to enhance the international student experience, promote the benefits of internationalisation, and increase the visibility of their international offer.
Shortlisted:
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QA Higher Education
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Royal Academy of Dance
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UCFB and Global Institute of Sport
Supporting Staff Wellbeing
Sponsored by Charlie Waller Trust
This award recognises IHE members who are taking a proactive approach to supporting the good health and wellbeing of employees.
Shortlisted:
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Institute for Optimum Nutrition
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London Institute of Banking and Finance
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TEDI-London
Rising Star
Sponsored by Coole Insight
This award celebrates those who are making a difference in the IHE community, identifying future leaders in the sector.
Shortlisted:
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Dr Fayyaz Hussain Qureshi, Oxford Business College
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Valentina Vlasova, Waltham International College
Outstanding Contribution to the IHE Community (provider)
This award recognises IHE members who demonstrate commitment to the IHE community and take an active role in supporting our work as a representative body.
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To be announced at the awards ceremony
Outstanding Contribution to the IHE Community (individual)
Sponsored by Peridot Partners
This award recognises IHE members who have personally gone above and beyond to serve the IHE community and promote the wider independent higher education sector.
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To be announced at the awards ceremony
Announcing the winners
All winners will be announced at our awards ceremony immediately following the IHE Annual Conference on 28 November 2023.
Join us for an evening of celebration when we will also be marking the 15th anniversary of IHE. We look forward to welcoming guests from the sector, IHE friends past and present, and our supporters and partners, to celebrate this significant milestone.
Thank you to our awards judges
- Ailsa Crum, QAA
- Sunday Blake, Wonkhe
- Steve Parkinson, Tribal
- James Hodgkin, Jisc
- Paulette Makepeace, Jisc
- Diana Beech, London Higher
- Eve Roodhouse, Leeds City Council
- Anne-Marie Graham, UKCISA
- Philippa Collins-Robson, BUILA
- Mark Fudge, Charlie Waller Trust
- Ella Popper, AHEP
- Karen Taylor, Advance HE
- Benjamin Parsons, AMOSSHE
- Kate Little, Coole Insight
- Hugh Jones, HE Consultant
Thank you to our awards sponsors
