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'''Independent Higher Education''' is a representative body for some [[Higher education|higher education institutions]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. It represents 'independent' providers of higher education, generally those that are non-university, international, or [[For-profit education|for-profit institutions]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://ihe.ac.uk/about-us |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Independent Higher Education |language=en}}</ref>
'''Independent Higher Education''' is a representative body for some [[Higher education|higher education institutions]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. It represents 'independent' providers of higher education, generally those that are non-university, international, or [[For-profit education|for-profit institutions]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://ihe.ac.uk/about-us |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Independent Higher Education |language=en}}</ref> It is one of the sector bodies consulted by the UK Government on issues such as free speech at universities<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/free-speech-to-be-protected-at-university|title= Free speech to be protected at university|website=Gov.UK|publisher=[[Department for Education]]|quote=Sector leaders agreed to create new guidance during a Department for Education free speech summit in May 2018, which has been produced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, with input from the National Union of Students, Universities UK, Charity Commission for England and Wales, Office for Students, Independent HE, Guild HE, Commission for Countering Extremism and Home Office.|date=2 February 2019|access-date=6 August 2024}}</ref> and the admission of students during the Covid pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f3e5f3de90e072ed1ab1af5/MD_Letter_to_VC_master.pdf|title=Letter from Michelle Donelan MP, Minister of State for Universities|date=20 August 2020|website=Gov.UK|access-date=6 August 2024|quote=The taskforce, which will meet daily, will harness expert views from a range of sector and statutory bodies, including Universities UK, Universities Alliance, Association of Colleges, Independent Higher Education, Guild HE, Russell Group, UCAS, Office for Students, the Department for Health and Social Care, HM Treasury and the Student Loans Company.}}</ref> The chief executive of Independent Higher Education is a member of the [[Department for Business and Trade]]'s Education Sector Advisory Group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/education-sector-advisory-group|website=Gov.UK|title=Education Sector Advisory Group|access-date=6 August 2024}}</ref>


IHE is governed by a board of directors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet our Board |url=https://ihe.ac.uk/about-us/meet-our-board |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Independent Higher Education |language=en}}</ref> The Chair of IHE is James Pitman.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IHE announces James Pitman as new Chair |url=https://ihe.ac.uk/latest/news/ihe-announces-james-pitman-new-chair |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Independent Higher Education |language=en}}</ref>
IHE is governed by a board of directors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet our Board |url=https://ihe.ac.uk/about-us/meet-our-board |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Independent Higher Education |language=en}}</ref> The Chair of IHE is James Pitman.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IHE announces James Pitman as new Chair |url=https://ihe.ac.uk/latest/news/ihe-announces-james-pitman-new-chair |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Independent Higher Education |language=en}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 15:05, 6 August 2024

Not to be confused with Foundation for Independent Higher Education.
Independent Higher Education
TypeRepresentative body for higher education
Headquarters7 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3RA
Region
United Kingdom
Key people
James Pitman (Chair), Alex Proudfoot (Chief Executive)
Websiteihe.ac.uk

Independent Higher Education is a representative body for some higher education institutions in the United Kingdom. It represents 'independent' providers of higher education, generally those that are non-university, international, or for-profit institutions.[1] It is one of the sector bodies consulted by the UK Government on issues such as free speech at universities[2] and the admission of students during the Covid pandemic.[3] The chief executive of Independent Higher Education is a member of the Department for Business and Trade's Education Sector Advisory Group.[4]

IHE is governed by a board of directors.[5] The Chair of IHE is James Pitman.[6]

Members

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IHE has 75 members:[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About us". Independent Higher Education. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Free speech to be protected at university". Gov.UK. Department for Education. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2024. Sector leaders agreed to create new guidance during a Department for Education free speech summit in May 2018, which has been produced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, with input from the National Union of Students, Universities UK, Charity Commission for England and Wales, Office for Students, Independent HE, Guild HE, Commission for Countering Extremism and Home Office.
  3. ^ "Letter from Michelle Donelan MP, Minister of State for Universities" (PDF). Gov.UK. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2024. The taskforce, which will meet daily, will harness expert views from a range of sector and statutory bodies, including Universities UK, Universities Alliance, Association of Colleges, Independent Higher Education, Guild HE, Russell Group, UCAS, Office for Students, the Department for Health and Social Care, HM Treasury and the Student Loans Company.
  4. ^ "Education Sector Advisory Group". Gov.UK. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Meet our Board". Independent Higher Education. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  6. ^ "IHE announces James Pitman as new Chair". Independent Higher Education. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Our members". Independent Higher Education. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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