• 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
  • Regulation and funding
    31 July 2025

    How insolvency can happen more quickly than you might imagine

    CFO Mark Taylor identifies the key risk points any institution experiencing financial challenges should take on board and the strategies institutions…

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    Mark Taylor
    Mark Taylor
  • Teaching and quality
    22 July 2025

    The AI agenda in higher education: how policy can measure up with practice

    In our latest think piece, GuildHE's Policy Programmes Officer Omoye Otoide explores the case for sector-wide collaboration in AI, how vocational and…

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  • Student experience
    11 July 2025

    Staying local, aiming high: why proximity to home can be a university superpower

    At the NEON conference on 20 June our Director of Policy and Strategy, Dr Kate Wicklow, spoke on the power of local recruitment and highlighted that…

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    Dr Kate Wicklow
    Dr Kate Wicklow
  • Regulation and funding
    10 July 2025

    Effective regulation for a thriving HE sector

    GuildHE has been actively engaged in advocating for regulatory reform within the higher education sector. Our positions and recommendations are drawn…

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    Dr Kate Wicklow
    Dr Kate Wicklow
  • News
    9 July 2025

    GuildHE responds to update on Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)

    GuildHE CEO Dr Brooke Storer-Church responds to today’s letter to the sector from Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith, which confirmed updated policy…

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    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
  • Regulation and funding
    3 July 2025

    Lessons from the Dundee report: an essential checklist for Senior Leadership Teams and Board members

    CFO Mark Taylor identifies vital lessons from the Dundee report and draws up a checklist for Senior Leadership and Board members to critically audit…

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    Mark Taylor
    Mark Taylor
  • Member spotlight
    27 June 2025

    How Rose Bruford College embeds positive mental health into its pedagogy and creative training

    Sena Akbulut, Head of Student Life at Rose Bruford College, reflects on the performing arts institution’s approach to mental health and wellbeing as…

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    Sena Akbulut
  • Research and innovation
    20 June 2025

    'Walking the Ottoline: Make R&D Consolidation about Collaboration'

    A brilliant new think piece by our Head of Research Policy Rachel Persad responds to last week's UK Research and Innovation suggestions that…

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    Rachel Persad
    Rachel Persad
  • News
    12 June 2025

    Members score top marks in Complete University Guide league tables

    GuildHE and GuildHE Research institutions achieved superb results in the Complete University Guide 2026 rankings - congratulations to our brilliant…

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    Tara McNicholas
    Tara McNicholas
  • Regulation and funding
    11 June 2025

    GuildHE responds to the government's Spending Review

    On Wednesday 11 June the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, announced the government's spending review.

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    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
  • News
    9 June 2025

    GuildHE's third sold-out Research Doctoral Festival to focus on 'Beyond the Thesis: Thriving in Research and Making it Count'

    On 11 - 12 June GuildHE will hold their third and sold-out GuildHE Research Doctoral Festival at member institution the University of Winchester.

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  • News
    28 May 2025

    "What keeps you awake at night?"

    In a thought-provoking think piece for GuildHE, Dr Leyanda Purchase, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education at the University of Law sets out the significant…

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    Dr Leyanda Purchase