Home of the higher education debate

Wonkhe brings UK higher education together through expert analysis, debate and insight – a community of diverse voices, with platforms that drive the policy conversation forward.

A practice of Thesis

Wonkhe is a practice of Thesis – the house behind Research Agenda, The Post-18 Project, Policy.Partners, and the Festival of Higher Education. Each practice speaks with its own voice; together we share one mission – taking big ideas seriously, and making them real.

What we do

Analysis & comment

Articles that lead the higher education debate – expert analysis and commentary, driven by hundreds of voices from across the sector.

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Briefings & subscriptions

The Daily Briefing in your inbox by 8am every weekday, the Monday Briefing, the Friday Review and more – with Wonkhe Pass covering everyone at your institution.

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Events & training

Events that bring the sector together to explore the big themes in HE and drive professional development – in the room and online.

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The Higher Education Show

Our weekly podcast keeps you up to speed with everything going on in and around UK higher education.

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The people

Led by founder and Editor in Chief Mark Leach, with a team of wonks based all over the UK – and hundreds of contributors across the sector.

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Write for Wonkhe

Wonkhe depends on contributions from across higher education. Read the guide, then pitch us your article.

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Our partners

We work with organisations in and around higher education that share our goals and support our work.

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