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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.

Meet our new Chair – in conversation with Sharona Friedman

News

16 Jul 2026
Norland College granted university status

News

9 Jul 2026

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Response to OIA Scheme consultation

Read our response to the consultation on the review of the OIA Scheme, which sets out proposed changes intended to make the Scheme clearer, easier to…

Publications

31 Jul 2026
From principle to practice: Applying UJS guidance in small and specialist institutions

This blog draws on insights from IHE Member Leo Baeck College and is intended to help institutions think practically about how to engage with the…

Policy and Insights

29 Jul 2026
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
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
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 HE 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…

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