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​Havas People
​With Havas People, you gain a partner, not just an agency. With over 35 years’ experience, we bring the passion, power, and people to drive your success. From audience research to communications, from creating content to attracting students and staff worldwide. We specialise in crafting university brands with the backing of one of the world’s largest agency networks.

FLAGSHIP SPONSORS

​IDP Education
Experts by your side
We connect universities with a community of highly engaged prospective students. Working closely with university partners, we offer a wide range of multimedia services and enable institutions to analyse real-time student demand trends to inform effective recruitment and marketing strategies.   
We are proud hosts of three of the UK’s most trusted student-facing websites collectively attracting over 18m annual site visits.

Uni Compare
Uni Compare is a leading EdTech brand who believe the university decision process should be as smooth as possible. Their platform connects millions of prospective students to universities and ensures students feel confident in their choices.

SPONSORS

CASE 
CASE—the Council for Advancement and Support of Education—is a global, not-for-profit membership association with a vision to advance education to transform lives and society. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is the global membership association dedicated to providing leadership and support to more than 97,000 educational advancement professionals. CASE sets the standards and provides ​resources for those working in educational advancement, including these core disciplines: communications, marketing, advancement services, alumni relations and development. 
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CASE serves non-profit institutions, schools and universities from its four offices in London, Singapore, Washington and Mexico City. Our institutional membership model means there is no limit to how many colleagues can access CASE’s resources and support. 

CIM 
CIM stands for better marketing. Marketing drives impact and we champion its positive impact on organisations, economies and society worldwide. So whether you’re looking for qualifications, thought leadership or best practice advice, or you’re on your journey to becoming a Chartered Marketer, we’re your first port of call.

FindAUniversity 
FindAUniversity has been at the forefront of postgraduate education since 2001, helping universities connect with prospective students worldwide. We’re passionate about supporting higher education institutions in achieving their postgraduate student recruitment goals through our trusted platforms, FindAMasters.com and FindAPhD.com and our student recruitment events. 
With a reputation for outstanding customer service and innovative solutions, we take an integrated approach to delivering effective student recruitment campaigns. We’re incredibly proud of the impact we’ve made, helping thousands of students find their perfect postgraduate degree and supporting institutions in shaping the future of higher education. 

Higher Education Marketing Conference
Ready to unleash innovation in student recruitment marketing? The Higher Education Marketing Conference, a must attend event for all HE marketing teams ready to drive transformation, returns to Central London on 1st July 2025!

Kickstart your summer and learn from innovators with game-changing ideas for your next campaigns, and inject a burst of energy into your team’s thinking and marketing strategy.

​Heist Awards are media partners of the Conference, so you can get 10% off your place with the code Heist10

Michael Page
Established in London in 1976, Michael Page has grown to become one of the world's best-known and most respected recruitment consultancies with operations in 36 countries - putting people into jobs and building careers. Providing recruitment services and career opportunities at a local, regional, and global level for permanent, temporary, and interim positions, Michael Page offers specialised expertise across 25 disciplines including marketing, HR and technology.
​For more information, visit www.michaelpage.co.uk

Postgrad Solutions
Postgrad.com is the No.1 website for postgraduate courses worldwide – an online information portal for students interested in studying a postgraduate course taught in English at any recognised university or higher education institution in the UK, Europe, USA or globally. The site features essential information for students, covering postgraduate-related topics including university admissions and application advice, tuition fees and funding, scholarships, course study modes, student life, accommodation options and postgraduate subjects. The unique postgraduate course search tool enables students to find their perfect postgraduate courses – MBA, MSc, MA, LLM or any other PG qualification. ​ 

StackAdapt
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels. For further information, visit www.stackadapt.com.

Stori
Stori is a team of journalists and content creators who transform complex information into clear, compelling stories that people can relate to. 

​Studyportals
Studyportals is the international study choice platform, helping students to find and compare their study options across borders. With over 200,000 published courses from over 3,750+ participating HE institutions and over 50 million users, Studyportals is a leading information source for study seekers. At the same time, the company’s results-based channels support universities with digital marketing, analytics, and international student recruitment, enabling them to reach a global audience and diversify their student population. ​​

​The She Network
Welcome to The She Network! A space for women working in Higher Education marketing, recruitment, creative and comms. Whether you're working in a university, an agency or you're a supplier to the sector, we want to hear from you. Every month, we host a webinar with guests covering a range of topics affecting women in HE marcomms. The intention? We want to shake up the system, get the answers we need, make a positive impact and support one another for a better working life. And based on our growing network of 800 members on LinkedIn, we are not alone!

All are welcome to take part, suggest topics and come on board. 

We'd like to say a huge thank you to Heist for the chance to sponsor this award and help us champion this important network.​​

​​UCAS
Each year, over 1.3 million students and young people depend on UCAS to explore their educational and career options, making life-changing decisions that shape their future. As the most recognised brand in the education sector, UCAS plays a vital role in guiding the next generation, offering tailored advice and support to help students make informed choices. 

UCAS partners with universities, colleges, businesses, and organisations of all sizes, helping them connect with future students through data-driven insights and strategic engagement. By leveraging its trusted reputation, UCAS ensures institutions can deliver meaningful messages to students at the key moments that matter most - whether during the initial exploration of opportunities or critical application decisions. ​

Beyond managing applications, UCAS empowers higher education institutions to make smarter, data-driven decisions. From identifying areas of student attrition to uncovering untapped markets, UCAS provides insights that drive growth and improve student outcomes. As a charity, all profits are reinvested to broaden access to education and career opportunities, ensuring that today’s investments benefit the next generation of students tomorrow.

​​Unifrog
Unifrog is the universal destinations platform, empowering over 1.9 million students worldwide to make informed decisions about their future. Trusted by over 60% of state secondary schools and colleges in the UK and international schools in 110+ countries, we support students in building successful applications and discovering their best next steps.

As the leading platform in the destinations space, Unifrog provides a unique opportunity for organisations to engage with students and teachers. Through sponsored content, events, and targeted opportunities, our partners can raise brand awareness and build a robust pipeline of prospective students. We offer exclusive access to valuable data on student behaviour trends, helping you shape effective marketing and recruitment strategies.
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By connecting with motivated teachers and careers leaders via our online community and in-person conferences, you can expand your network and reach key contacts at schools across the UK and internationally. Partner with Unifrog to amplify your brand, connect with future talent, and shape the next generation of successful applicants. 

​​Vepple
Used by university marketing teams across the sector as an essential recruitment tool, Vepple is the personalised virtual experience platform that engages and converts prospective students. Through guided tours, interactive maps, and tailored content journeys, Vepple immerses students in a campus experience that inspires emotional connection and drives decision-making, anytime, anywhere.
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Designed for high-quality lead capture, increased applications, and measurable performance, Vepple is mobile-optimised, data-driven, and ready to launch in weeks. 

Visit vepple.com to find out more.