Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 14/08/2024 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 14/08/2024

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement: What Does It Mean for Higher Education?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) is due to launch in late 2025. But what does it mean for the higher education sector?

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 08/05/2024 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 08/05/2024

How Will Professional Services be Affected by the LLE?

As providers prepare for the introduction of the Lifelong Loan Entitlement, we consider how service delivery might be impacted.

Elizabeth Cleaver, David Rowley and Yaz El Hakim 07/11/2023 Elizabeth Cleaver, David Rowley and Yaz El Hakim 07/11/2023

Stackable and Moveable Credentials: Could Technical Education Take an Early Lead?

This article challenges providers to reflect on their readiness to offer stackable, traceable, auditable and verifiable technical education credentials.

Kate S 12/10/2023 Kate S 12/10/2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)

What are higher technical qualifications? We outline the specifics and detail the benefits they offer for individuals, employers and the economy.

Kate S 12/10/2023 Kate S 12/10/2023

The Importance of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Higher Education

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? And how does it affect higher education? Read this blog to find out.

Jo Purves, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Development, University of Salford 31/08/2023 Jo Purves, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Development, University of Salford 31/08/2023

Short Courses and the Lifelong Loan Entitlement: Are They Compatible?

The Lifelong Loan Entitlement – can we deliver the flexibility it is supposed to create or are short courses better placed elsewhere?

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 03/08/2023 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 03/08/2023

Lifelong Learning and the Future of the Student Experience

As we await the introduction of the Lifelong Loan Entitlement, HE Professional explores what LLE may mean for the future of the student experience.

Jon Down and Ellie Garraway, Grit Breakthrough Programmes 06/07/2023 Jon Down and Ellie Garraway, Grit Breakthrough Programmes 06/07/2023

One Simple Question: Enhancing the Student Experience for Underrepresented Groups in Higher Education

It all begins with an idea. Grit breakthrough Programmes consider how universities can support all students to succeed.

Dr Sitara Akram, Lifelong Learning Centre Manager, University of Leeds 18/05/2023 Dr Sitara Akram, Lifelong Learning Centre Manager, University of Leeds 18/05/2023

The Philosophy of Integrated Service Design in a Widening Participation Setting

Dr Sitara Akram explores the philosophy underpinning the integrated service design approach used by the Centre of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds.

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 28/04/2023 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 28/04/2023

How to Support Mature Students: 5 Action Points for Universities

As questions arise regarding the rollout of the Lifelong Loan Entitlement, we explore practical steps universities can take to support mature students.

Alex Reuben, Head of Higher Technical Education Strategy, Department for Education 13/04/2023 Alex Reuben, Head of Higher Technical Education Strategy, Department for Education 13/04/2023

Transforming Higher Technical Education (HTE) in England: Insights from the Department for Education

Learn how the DfE are reshaping Higher Technical Education ahead of our The Future of Higher Technical Qualifications action day 2023.

Emily Klein 11/04/2023 Emily Klein 11/04/2023

What are Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)?

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are new or existing Level 4 and 5 qualifications. Explore the landscape of HTQs and learn more on HE Professional.

Callum Clark 18/02/2021 Callum Clark 18/02/2021

What is Lifelong Learning and Why is it Important?

What is lifelong learning, what does it involve and why is it important to the individual, employer and skills sector?