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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.

Italia Conti joins IHE

News

1 Oct 2026
Student Spotlight: Calista Essien at the Engineering College of Technology

News

23 Sep 2026

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Global Institute of Sport joins IHE

Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is the latest addition to our growing membership.

News

16 Jan 2025
Collaboration is key when it comes to addressing harassment and sexual misconduct

Ellen Engstrom, Senior Policy & Engagement Officer, IHE

Policy and Insights

13 Dec 2024
Highlights from IHE Annual Conference 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us at One Great George Street on 26 November for the IHE Annual Conference 2024…

News

11 Dec 2024
Rt Hon Baroness Jacqui Smith's speech at the IHE Annual Conference 2024

In a pre-recorded speech, The Rt Hon Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, outlined the Government’s vision for a diverse and inclusive higher…

Policy and Insights

11 Dec 2024
IHE Awards 2024 winners

We are delighted to announce the winners of the IHE Awards 2024. This was an exceptionally competitive year, with more entries received than ever…

News

5 Dec 2024
The OfS decision to pause statutory activity is the latest in a long line of mistakes

Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive, IHE

Policy and Insights

3 Dec 2024
IHE responds to OfS decision to suspend registration and DAPs

Read our response to the OfS's decision to suspend applications for registration, Degree Awarding Powers and University Title until August 2025 in…

News

2 Dec 2024
IHE Awards 2024: shortlists announced

We are excited to announce the shortlists for the IHE Awards 2024, which celebrate the best in the independent higher education sector across 10…

News

7 Nov 2024
IHE responds to increases in tuition fees and student support

Read our response to the Department for Education's decision to increase the cap on tuition fees and maintenance loans in England from 2025/26.

News

4 Nov 2024
Connecting learners wherever they are

Guy Easterbrook, Director of Product (Networks), introduces Jisc's new SD-WAN service – powerful, affordable and flexible connectivity, which…

Guy Easterbrook, Jisc

Policy and Insights

30 Oct 2024
Approaches to addressing harassment and sexual misconduct

An information resource to support IHE members with the implementation of the new OfS condition of registration E6 - Harassment and sexual misconduct…

Chris East, Cornerstone Safeguarding

Publications

23 Oct 2024
British Psychotherapy Foundation joins IHE

We are pleased to welcome the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf) as a new member of the IHE community.

News

17 Oct 2024