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To support its research inquiries, the Higher Education Commission holds regular evidence sessions to gather input and ideas from leading figures from across the education, commercial and political landscape.

You can see the Commission's past events in our events archive, or keep up to date by following us on Twitter and contacting us with any queries.

Call for evidence for the Disabled Students Inquiry

31st January 2020

The Higher Education Commission has today launched a call for evidence for our inquiry into the experiences of disabled students in higher education.

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Disabled Students Inquiry evidence sessions

29th January 2020

The Higher Education Commission is convening two further evidence sessions for the Disabled Students Inquiry, in order to hear from expert witnesses about the challenges for supporting disabled students in higher education, prospective solutions to these, and examples of good practice.

The sessions will take place on Januray 29th and February 12th, and will draw on the views of representatives from the areas of policymaking, academia, higher education provision, and support provision.

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Parliamentary Evidence Session

29th October 2019

The Higher Education Commission will be holding roundtable evidence sessions in October and November, taking place in Parliament (October 29th) and at the University of Derby (November 5th).

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Navigational Session - Experience of Disabled Students Inquiry

16th July 2019

Following the success of Degree Apprenticeships: Up to Standard? and Staying Ahead: Are International Students Going Down Under?, the HE Commission will be meeting in mid-July for a navigational session regarding its next inquiry. This inquiry will focus on the experience of disabled students in HE. 

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Evidence Session III - Degree Apprenticeships Inquiry

10th October 2018

The HE Commission will be hearing evidence from a select panel of witnesses regarding Degree Apprenticeship provision. 

This session will hear witnesses from across the sectors of the economy.

If you are interested in potentially providing evidence at this session, or toward the inquiry more broadly, then please contact Tom Mcewan, Senior Researcher tom.mcewan@policyconnect.org.uk

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