Step into a world of unparalleled opportunities for growth, collaboration, and influence. Connect with peers who share your dedication to excellence, access exclusive resources, and contribute to a collective mission that's redefining the educational landscape. Don't just observe the future – build it. Join GuildHE and become part of a movement that's empowering the next generation of leaders and shaping a brighter tomorrow.  

Learn more about our member benefits below:

Policy and publications

  • Power Your Voice: Directly shape government, Parliament, and regulator engagement through exclusive roundtables, tailored consultations, and impactful Party Conference events. We're talking sector-wide defense of HE diversity and laser-focused lobbying on your specific disciplines—creative, land-based, teacher, and healthcare education ignited!
  • Collective Impact: Amplify your influence with collaborative consultation responses, directly impacting critical policy debates across government, regulators, and sector bodies. Your voice, united.
  • Rapid-Fire Policy Intel: Stay ahead with six annual Policy Update papers, dissecting the latest in government, regulation, student experience, research, skills, and knowledge exchange. No more information overload--just clear, actionable insights.
  • Friday Pulse Checks: Get the sector's essential developments delivered directly to your inbox with our concise, must-read newsletters.
  • Instant Policy Alerts: Be first to react! Receive lightning-fast Member Mailings, breaking down key publications, consultations, research, and policy—essential for immediate understanding and impactful responses.
  • Shape the Sector from the Inside: Leverage GuildHE's influential positions as a company member of QAA, HESA, AdvanceHE, JISC, and UCEA. We're not just observers; we're active participants, with board influence and co-ownership of vital Codes of Practice and Charters (Admissions, Accommodation, Knowledge Exchange Concordat, etc.).
  • Unlock Data-Driven Insights: Access exclusive Research and Insight reports that illuminate the critical issues impacting your institution. Knowledge is power.

Meetings and events 

  • Summit of Visionaries: Immerse yourself in our dynamic, two-day annual conference, a crucial in-person gathering for senior leaders shaping the future of our member institutions.
  • Strategic Power Plays: Engage in three high-impact Council meetings annually for heads of institutions or their nominees, containing a blend of in-person and online sessions in which sector-defining decisions are forged.
  • Friday Fuel Injection: Kickstart your weekend with our fortnightly GHE Debrief via Zoom. Expect cutting-edge insights from sector leaders and beyond, plus vital updates on our policy and member engagement initiatives.
  • Sector-Leading Convening Power: GuildHE champions crucial dialogues, including the influential Teacher Education Advisory Group, driving progress on behalf of the entire sector.
  • Deep Dive Research Intel: Tap into the specialised expertise of GHE Research, our sub-association, with exclusive meetings for subscribers.
  • Unlock Your Network Superpowers: Gain instant access to our extensive network of special interest groups and development forums—your gateway to collaboration and innovation.
  • Community Catalyst: Ignite connections and build communities of practice within our vibrant networks and special interest groups. Empower your academic and professional services staff with a platform for knowledge sharing, best practice promotion, and direct influence on GuildHE's policy agenda.

Institutional development 

  • Future-Proof Your Institution: Drive forward cultural, social, and economic progress with our expert development support. Tackle crucial issues like free speech, EDI, regional development, and knowledge exchange head-on. Plus, leverage our network of trained professionals for impartial support in complaints, appeals, and disciplinary processes.
  • Accelerate Your Institutional Evolution: Supercharge your growth with our targeted development programme. From TEF and APP writing groups to data leadership, degree awarding power applications and efforts to find efficiencies, we're your partner in achieving ambitious goals.
  • Unlock Expert Guidance and Influence: Navigate the complexities of OfS registration with personalised, one-on-one advice. Plus, amplify your events with impactful presentations from our CEO and senior team.
  • Global Advantage & Insider Access: Expand your reach with our UUKi partnership, unlocking reduced rates and international collaboration. Gain exclusive insights with discounted subscriptions to WonkHE and WonkHE SU, enhancing your knowledge and strategic edge, all part of your comprehensive membership package.

Join GuildHE Research at a discounted rate 

GuildHE Research is our research-focused group within our wider GuildHE community.  Because we strive to be as inclusive as possible, we've extended GHER membership to any institution that wishes to join, regardless of whether their institution is a GuildHE member.  That's the good news for our community.

The even better news for our members is that we're able to offer you a discounted rate to join GHER since you're already paying membership fees to us. So visit our GuildHE Research space to find out more!