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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
  • Member spotlight
    5 June 2026

    The National Institute of Teaching: pioneering an evidence-informed approach to teacher professional development

    In our latest GuildHE member spotlight, Melanie Renowden, Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) explores how they’re…

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    Melanie Renowden
  • Member spotlight
    6 May 2026

    Creating work-ready graduates: how Ravensbourne University London and Perlego’s partnership delivers what the 21st century job market demands

    In our latest GuildHE member spotlight, Katharine Templeton reflects on Perlego's partnership with Ravensbourne University London and on the need for…

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    Katharine Templeton
  • Member spotlight
    24 April 2026

    St Mary’s University College Belfast: Powering community, culture and connection

    In this GuildHE Member Spotlight, John Brolly highlights how St Mary’s University College Belfast fosters dialogue, strengthens international…

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    John Brolly

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News
28 October 2026

Times Higher Education: Frustration as degree-awarding powers applications paused again

In this Times Higher Education article, GuildHE CEO Dr Brooke Storer-Church commented on the Office for Students' pause of degree-awarding powers…

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Dr Brooke Storer-Church
Dr Brooke Storer-Church
  • News
    28 October 2026

    Times Higher Education: Frustration as degree-awarding powers applications paused again

    In this Times Higher Education article, GuildHE CEO Dr Brooke Storer-Church commented on the Office for Students' pause of degree-awarding powers…

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    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
    Dr Brooke Storer-Church
  • News
    27 October 2026

    Jisc's sector-wide call to suppliers: Governance and cost control for generative AI in education and research

    Jic's new sector-wide statement, signed by representative bodies including GuildHE, aims to provide the foundations for responsible innovation and…

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  • News
    23 October 2026

    Annual Conference 2026 photos

    Below are a selection of photos from the GuildHE Annual Conference 2026, hosted by Hartpury University and Hartpury College. Our largest conference…

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