As one of the oldest centres in the world conducting higher education research, we are committed to enhancing and transforming the higher education sector and its role in society, economy and culture.

We have collaborations, partnerships and projects with world renowned higher education research centres in the UK, Europe and beyond. We are a key partner in the Centre for Global Higher Education (CGHE).

Please visit our PhD pages to learn more about our flagship programmes.

Visit the Higher Education Researcher podcast which features short interviews with current and past doctoral students, staff, and guest scholars to talk about their current interests, research, and thinking.

The current Directors are Richard Budd & Jonathan Vincent.