Join us 7-8 November 2023

Brought to you by Wonkhe and the University of London, The Festival of Higher Education will bring together higher education leaders, opinion-formers, and wonks of all types to discuss the biggest issues facing universities today.

Over two thought-provoking days, you’ll take part in intimate one to one conversations with HE leaders, set-piece debates, and hear insights from journalists, commentators, and policymakers. You’ll hear from speakers inside and outside the sector, learn about new research, data and ideas and meet colleagues old and new, equipping you with fresh thinking and insights ready to take back and share with your team. It’s unlike any other event on the higher education calendar and not to be missed.

Early bird booking is now open

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What to expect

The Festival of Higher Education replaces Wonkfest, Wonkhe’s previous jamboree of everything HE. After four successful festivals, we’ve moved to a fabulous new home at Senate House in partnership with The University of London.

The venue

The Festival of Higher Education will take place this year at Senate House in central London.

Get in touch

If you want more information about the event, have any ticketing enquiries or anything else email events@wonkhe.com. 

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. It is a national leader in the humanities, and promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.

The university is a unique federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of their ethos.

The Festival of Higher Education will take place at the University of London’s iconic home – Senate House.

Wonkhe is the home of the UK higher education debate, bringing the sector together through expert analysis, debate and insight. A community of diverse voices, we provide platforms to drive the policy conversation forward with articles, events, podcasts, research, consultancy services and more.

Our subscription services offer a range of tools to help universities stay ahead of the UK higher education agenda – from daily and weekly email briefings to monthly online briefing events and lots and lots more.

Find out more and subscribe today at www.wonkhe.com

Book your tickets

By booking your early bird ticket now, you’ll save 10% on our standard ticket prices.

Wonkhe Pass, partners, Wonkhe SUs: £535 + VAT*
Higher education providers & not for profits: £635 + VAT*
Commercial rate: £835 + VAT*

A further 10% discount is available if you’re booking for a group of 5 or more.

*The early bird offer ends 30 June 2023 at 17.00.
Payment can be made by debit/credit card or by invoice.