• Highlights

    • Image of members network at GuildHE's 20th Anniversary Parliamentary Reception
      News
      17 September 2026

      Universities showcase the wider value of HE at GuildHE 20th birthday celebration in Parliament

      GuildHE has marked its 20th birthday with a reception in Parliament, using the opportunity to emphasise the importance of the wider value of higher…

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      Chris Watt
    • Julia Lopez image of female student studying at a desk with laptop and headphones on
      Member spotlight
      16 September 2026

      Keeping the Learning Real in the Age of AI: How Plymouth Marjon University and Studiosity are safeguarding degree value

      When generative AI can produce plausible essays in seconds, higher education faces a defining question: How do universities ensure students are still…

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      Isabelle Bambury
    • An image of a sign from Reform UK Conference reading 'delegate entry'
      News and policy insights
      9 September 2026

      A personal view from Reform UK Conference

      GuildHE Policy Manager Sunday Blake represented us at the Reform UK party conference, and shares her personal reflections on where the party has…

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      Sunday Blake
      Sunday Blake
  • News
    28 January 2026

    GuildHE Research Postgraduate Peer Support community: Three Minute Thesis competition

    On 18 December 2025, the GuildHE Research Postgraduate Peer Support community ran a very successful informal Three Minute Thesis competition for…

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    Susan Birch
    Peter Underwood
  • News
    20 January 2026

    GuildHE and Perlego partnership enhances student access to digital academic resources

    GuildHE, the representative body for distinctive, smaller-scale and specialist higher education providers, has announced a new partnership with…

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  • Member spotlight
    14 January 2026

    Reimagining research assessment: Health Sciences University CoARA journey

    At Health Sciences University (HSU), fostering a vibrant research culture and supporting staff development are at the heart of its mission. In this…

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    Dr Julie Northam
    Dr Julie Northam
  • Research and innovation
    18 December 2025

    From pause to progress - REF 2029 and fairness for small submissions

    It would have been hard to miss the announcement last week that the pause on REF 2029 has been lifted. As has been said, ‘pause’ was always a…

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    Rachel Persad
    Rachel Persad
  • Regulation and funding
    15 December 2025

    All I want for Christmas is for policy to align its ambition with its action

    The Higher Education sector is renowned for its innovation and global standing, with diverse providers consistently delivering great work and immense…

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    Dr Kate Wicklow
    Dr Kate Wicklow
  • News
    15 December 2025

    Reflections on a year of positive impact

    As we come to the end of 2025, it feels like the right moment to pause, take stock and celebrate what has been a genuinely significant year for…

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  • News
    10 December 2025

    GuildHE responds to OfS consultation on Quality Reforms

    GuildHE has submitted its comprehensive response to the Office for Students (OfS) consultation on the reforms to quality regulation, which proposes…

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    Dr Kate Wicklow
    Dr Kate Wicklow
  • News
    10 December 2025

    REF 2029: post-pause decisions and next steps

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    Rachel Persad
    Rachel Persad
  • News
    3 December 2025

    Westminster Forum Event keynote: next steps for the Teaching Excellence Framework

    Last month, Dr Kate Wicklow delivered this keynote presentation assessing value and accountability across provider types at the Westminster Forum…

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    Dr Kate Wicklow
    Dr Kate Wicklow
  • News
    26 November 2025

    GuildHE responds to government announcement on International Student Levy

    As part of the Autumn budget today, government announced it will charge universities £925 per international student for each year of study from…

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    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
  • News
    18 November 2025

    GuildHE responds to new OfS Strategy 2025-30

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    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
  • News
    14 November 2025

    GuildHE joins sector bodies in urgent call for recognition of healthcare education in NHS workforce plan

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    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
    Dr Brooke Storer-Church