Almost 300 delegates, over 40 speakers, and 14 exhibitors—including representatives from The Harding Hub—converged at One Great George Street in Westminster on Tuesday for the highly anticipated IHE Annual Conference 2024. The event brought together professionals from across the UK’s independent education sector for a day of dynamic discussion, idea generation, and peer-to-peer networking.
Throughout the conference, attendees were treated to a lively atmosphere brimming with insights on industry trends, institutional best practices, and technology-driven advancements in higher education. The Harding Hub team was present all day, showcasing how our funding solutions support vital wellbeing initiatives that help organisations—and their people—thrive. We also demonstrated how our approach saved College X over £40,000 last year, offering a glimpse into the tangible impact of our services.
As evening approached, the spotlight turned to the prestigious IHE Awards, where multiple Harding Hub clients were honoured for their forward-thinking contributions:
- The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) was recognised with the Technology Enhanced Learning award. ACM’s dedication to innovative student support includes designated spaces for our Tend VR Wellbeing technology. We’re currently collaborating on a new initiatives for 2025—details to come soon!
- Point Blank Music School was celebrated for Student Success. Our Tend VR Wellbeing technology forms part of the school’s commitment to helping students achieve their highest potential, reflecting their big commitment to offering holistic educational support.
Kaplan International Pathways also received the award for Supporting Staff Wellbeing. Presented by The Harding Hub’s own Tanya Birnie, this accolade acknowledges Kaplan’s outstanding efforts in fostering a supportive, healthy workplace at a time when higher education faces unique challenges.
The Harding Hub extends its congratulations to all the winners and nominees, whose dedication drives the sector forward. For more information on our wellbeing initiatives or to discover how we can support your institution, read our College X Case Study or get in touch to learn more.