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...
GuildHE members benefit from exclusive data workshops for HE leaders
We’re delighted to be delivering the first of our Data Leadership in Higher Education workshops, exclusive to GuildHE members and run by specialist Andy Youell. Part of the GuildHE member development programme, this tailored one-day workshop for senior leaders...
GuildHE Annual Report 2023/4
The new GuildHE Annual Report 2023/4 explores our activities and priorities over the past year as we work to protect the diversity and distinctiveness of the higher education sector. The report also includes a foreword by Professor Anthony McClaran, an update by Dr...
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GuildHE’s response to the DfE Consultation on school curriculum reform
Breadth of subject focus GuildHE argues that the curriculum should be broad and balanced, offering students a wide range of subjects to study. We are concerned that the current focus on certain academic subjects is narrowing the curriculum and limiting students'...
How specialist online provider UCEM improves mental health provision
At UCEM, we are an online-only provider of higher education specialising in the built environment. This means we don’t have a physical campus and all our support and professional practice is contextualised and specific for online students and learners. Following the...
GuildHE shines a light on how the money comes in one door, but out the other…
With increases in both tuition fees and employer NI contributions announced, Dr Brooke Storer-Church argues that as the money is coming in one door it's going out the other. Recently, institutions across the sector received a letter from the Secretary of State,...
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.