In 1976, SRHE established Studies in Higher Education. This year, with the support of our publisher, Taylor & Francis Group, we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary with two special publications.

The first of these publications is now available. Eight scholars from around the world were invited to choose a previously published article from the Journal’s history. Each discusses what it contributed and how it has shaped scholarly debate up to the present day.

The Collection will be paired with a special 50th Anniversary Issue of the Journal: 17 new research articles, introduced by an extended Editorial from Professor Creso Sá, Professor Maria Slowey and Dr Summer Cowley, tracing how Studies has evolved over five decades. That issue will soon be available via the Journal’s website and to subscribers.

Together, the two publications look both backwards and forwards: at the ideas that built the field, and at where higher education research is heading.

Find out more here. 

SRHE is delighted to announce the election of four new Fellows of the Society for 2026.

Fellowship of the SRHE recognises members who have made a substantial and enduring contribution to research into higher education. Each Fellow has established a reputation of distinction and demonstrated a dedication to shaping the future of higher education research.

Congratulations to:

🔹Professor Sandra Acker

🔹Professor Rachel Brooks

🔹Professor Sarah O’Shea

🔹Professor Jacqueline Stevenson

“I am delighted to have been awarded fellowship of the SRHE. I have been involved with the society since the very start of my academic career, when I received a ‘Newer Researcher Award’ to fund my first piece of post-PhD research. Since then, I have very much enjoyed my time on SRHE Council and as co-editor of the SRHE book series, and shall look forward to continuing my involvement in my new capacity as a fellow.” Professor Rachel Brooks

“I am deeply honoured to receive an SRHE Fellowship. This recognition is particularly meaningful because SRHE’s commitment to rigorous, critical and socially responsive research closely reflects the values that have shaped my own career. Throughout my work, I have sought to challenge inequity and broaden understandings of who belongs in higher education. I look forward to contributing further to the SRHE community and its important work in supporting scholarship, collegial exchange and positive change across the sector.” Professor Sarah O’Shea

“I am delighted to accept Fellowship of the SRHE. The Society has long been central to my academic life, shaping my thinking, my collaborations, and my commitment to equity and social justice in higher education. I have enormously valued the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Society, as well as contribute to its networks and governance. I look forward to continuing this work and supporting SRHE’s ongoing role in shaping research, policy and practice.”  Professor Jacqueline Stevenson

Fellows are nominated from within the Society’s own membership. The Fellowship programme relies entirely on members putting their colleagues forward, and we thank all those who sent through a nomination this year. SRHE is committed to a Fellowship that reflects the full breadth and diversity of the higher education research community, and warmly encourages members across all backgrounds, career stages, and areas of the sector to nominate colleagues whose work merits this recognition.