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The Higher Education Commission is a high-level research body committed to conducting inquiries and producing evidence-based reports that make significant contributions to the debate surrounding the UK's higher education system and wider education landscape.  The Commission has conducted four inquiries to date, listed below. If you have any questions regarding these inquiries, or any aspect of the Commission's work, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Arriving At Thriving: Learning from disabled students to ensure access for all

The Higher Education Commission has launched its eight report following an inquiry into the experiences of disabled students in higher education.

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Degree apprenticeships: up to standard?

Degree Apprenticeships: Up to Standard?

Findings released by the Higher Education Commission which show that degree apprenticeships may be good in theory but they’re not delivering for small employers or disadvantaged students. This is despite over 99% of UK businesses being SMEs and previous government commitments to providing a ‘head start’ for young people. Organisations ranging from NHS Employers, IBM, Boots and BAE Systems, to more than 40 higher education providers gave evidence. The Commission also interviewed sector leaders, such as Sir Gerry Berragan, Chief Executive of Institute for Apprenticeships.
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Report: Staying Ahead - Are International Students Going Down Under?

The HE Commission has launched its report Staying Ahead: Are International Students Going Down Under?

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Report: One size won't fit all: the challenges facing the Office for Students

The Higher Education Commission has published its fifth inquiry report, One Size Won't Fit All: The Challenges Facing the Office for Students

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