GuildHE job opportunity: Policy Manager (Education and Parliamentary Engagement)
GuildHE is hiring! It's an exciting time to join our brilliant team because we are evolving and growing our advocacy and membership offer to take our organisation to the next level and enhance its impact in the sector. We’re seeking an experienced, ambitious and...
Seasons greetings from the GuildHE team!
The GuildHE team wish our members and sector friends a restful, relaxing holiday break and a very happy new year! We’re looking forward to working with you in 2025 to support and shout about the strength brought to the UK higher education sector by our brilliant and...
GuildHE responds to OfS reprioritisation outcomes
Following a review by Sir David Behan, the OfS have today announced a number of temporary changes they will be making to their operations over the next academic year in order to prioritise work on the financial sustainability of the sector, including monitoring...
From theBlog
How can universities prepare for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement?
How can universities prepare for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement? In an article for Research Professional News GuildHE's Director of Policy and Strategy Dr Kate Wicklow lays out the challenges involved and the elements that government and higher education...
A refocus on financial sustainability should mean a deeper think about regulation
In an article today for Wonkhe, 'A refocus on financial sustainability should mean a deeper think about regulation' GuildHE's Chief Finance Officer Mark Taylor makes the case for a change in the Office for Students regulatory framework to encourage more realistic...
Specialist and vocational institutions are essential to effective productivity and regional growth
GuildHE welcomed the opportunity to respond to the UK government’s consultation for ‘Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy’ We focused on evidencing the strong capabilities of specialist and vocational higher education providers to enable higher...
GuildHE works with
Members
Interacting through high quality political intelligence and briefing; direct support; and through networks that allow members and their staff to share and gain from each other’s experience and to shape and influence national policy positions.
Students
Interacting through consultation and joint work with members, their students, students’ unions and NUS to celebrate and promote student engagement in institutions.
Higher Education Sector
Interacting through governance, co-ownership, and co- regulation. GuildHE nominates member Vice Chancellors and Principals to the governing bodies of the QAA, HESA, AdvanceHE, the OIA, JISC, the Higher Education Careers Services Unit and UCEA.
Government
Interacting through lobbying, research and policy influence; by developing collective policy positions in response to consultations; and through co-regulation and sector reform.
Policy &Publications
GuildHE works on a number of policy areas producing research, insights and analysis.
institutions we represent and support
years representing higher education institutions
Members include universities, university colleges, further education colleges and specialist institutions from both the publicly funded and private sectors. We provide:Â
- Timely access to advice and relevant material, including reports, research, and publications.
- Opportunities to engage with related sectors and communities.
- Access to data analysis and reviewed information.
- Network events to meet and provide input into key policy discussions and consultations.
- Advice to Government and official groups on issues around UK higher education.