Oxford Lifelong Learning hosts Spinnaker Group meeting on Lifelong Learning Entitlement

Oxford Lifelong Learning, part of the University of Oxford, has hosted a mission-critical meeting of The Spinnaker Group which brings together colleagues who lead on…

Glion and Les Roches lead global hospitality education in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, setting Sommet Education apart with two top-ranked institutions

Sommet Education, the leading network of hospitality management and culinary arts institutions including École Ducasse, Glion, Les Roches, Indian School of Hospitality and Invictus Education,…

Initial Teacher Training providers call for schools to prioritise mentor support and release time, as placement shortages are also highlighted in NASBTT survey

Over two thirds of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers have reported that mentors in their organisation have insufficient time within their workload to fulfil mentoring…

Glion Institute of Higher Education London students excel at Future Leaders Challenge 2026 in Dubai

The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC), the finals 2026 has concluded in Dubai, bringing together hospitality and tourism students, educators, industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders for…

AI, Robotics and Human Reskilling: The State of Hospitality Report 2025-2026 published by Les Roches Spark

Les Roches, a distinguished institution dedicated to fostering innovative and entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow in the hospitality industry, has released its Spark research white paper,…

Sommet Education appoints Spencer Coles as new Chief Executive Officer

Sommet Education, the world-leading network of hospitality management and culinary arts institutions including Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches, École Ducasse, Indian School of…

Master French pastry at home: École Ducasse launches its first online professional programme

École Ducasse, the globally renowned culinary school founded by the world’s most Michelin-starred awarded chef Alain Ducasse, has launched its first-ever online programme and opened…

ITT providers warn teachers are unprepared for rising SEND complexity in mainstream schools, as NASBTT announces plan to “bridge the gap”

Nearly two thirds of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers believe that teachers are not currently prepared to meet the government’s ambition to raise the complexity…

Saudi-Swiss partnership launched to develop national talent and establish an educational ecosystem in tourism, hospitality and culinary arts

Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, the city of Riyadh witnessed the launch of a Saudi-Swiss partnership…

25th Anniversary Celebration Evening toasts NASBTT community that has shaped teacher training

NASBTT has formally marked its 25th anniversary – a milestone celebrating a quarter-century championing school-based initial teacher training – with a Celebration Evening for members,…

Les Roches congratulates winner of UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Challenge, highlighting commitment to powering tourism innovation

Les Roches, through its innovation sphere SPARK, has announced the winner of the UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Challenge, an initiative supporting groundbreaking entrepreneurs redefining the…

École Ducasse wins World’s Best and Europe’s Best Culinary Training Institution awards for the third consecutive year

École Ducasse is once again setting the global benchmark for culinary education, having been named both World’s Best Culinary Training Institution 2025 and Europe’s Best Culinary Training Institution…

“Years of constant change, but always caring deeply about getting it right for trainees and pupils” – NASBTT CEO praises ITT providers in Annual Conference address

“If the past 25 years have shown us anything, it’s that this sector doesn’t just survive change. It transforms through it.” That is the message…

Les Roches and Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches receive three prestigious 2025 ISTTE Awards

The International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) has announced the recipients of its 2025 awards during its 44th Annual Conference, recognising exceptional contributions…

Les Roches and Meliá Hotels International partner to attract and develop talent to lead the future of the hotel group

Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group with more than 400 hotels open or in development across over 40 countries – and recognised as Europe’s…

“Mounting financial pressures” across multi-academy trusts revealed in MAT Finance Sector Insight Report 2025

Over half of Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are forecasting an in-year deficit for 2025/26 – and a third are expecting to hold reserves below 5% of…

Driving standards, supporting outcomes: How can we enhance teaching effectiveness and optimise the student experience? France higher education insights report published

A new report presenting strategic insights from leaders across French higher education institutions on enhancing teaching effectiveness and optimising the student experience has been published…

Sommet Education and Hospitality Community Foundation announce strategic partnership to advance training and sector intelligence in hospitality

Sommet Education, the global leader in higher education for hospitality management with prestigious institutions including Les Roches, Glion Institute of Higher Education and École Ducasse,…

Sommet Education partners with the World Economic Forum to strengthen global advocacy for the Future of the Hospitality sector

Sommet Education, global leader in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts education and training, has announced a strategic alliance with the World Economic Forum (WEF) designed…

NASBTT Mentor Development Modules praised for “flexibility, quality and impact" in Annual Progress Report 2024-25

An external quality assurance review of NASBTT’s Mentor Development Modules (MDMs) designed to “collate, present and feedback collective facilitator and mentor experience” has reported a…

Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches celebrates first anniversary

The Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches (ADHA–LR), a pioneering institution at the forefront of hospitality education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has…

New Campus Director for Glion London, and academic appointments reinforce wider institutional research ambitions

Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced a series of strategic appointments that support its academic development and international positioning. Two new faculty members have…

Sommet Education Foundation and Les Roches empower next-generation changemakers through UN Tourism Social Innovation Challenge

Sommet Education Foundation and Les Roches have announced their partnership with UN Tourism in launching the Social Innovation Challenge, a global call to accelerate startups…

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: new insight report launched

A new report by the Institute of Economic Development (iED) and AtkinsRéalis “puts universities at the centre of the debate on how to generate growth…

Sommet Education signs strategic partnership with Egyptian Hotels Association to empower hospitality talent

The Egyptian Hotels Association (EHA) – the official representative body for Egypt’s hotel sector, operating under the umbrella of the Egyptian Tourism Federation – has…

Glion awarded prestigious Swiss Federal Accreditation

Glion Institute of Higher Education is proud to announce its official recognition by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.…

Growing financial pressures and concerns for 2025-26 and beyond highlighted in MAT CFO Insights Survey

IMP Software’s 2025 MAT CFO Insights Survey, based on responses from over 150 multi-academy trust finance leaders, reveals growing financial concerns across the sector despite…

Sommet Education and CIDH sign strategic agreement to promote executive training in International Hospitality Leadership

The CIDH – Círculo Internacional de Directivos y Directivas de Hotelería/International Association of Executives & Hotel Managers, the largest global association connecting over 39,500 senior…

From increasing teacher numbers to supporting frameworks and sector learning culture: NASBTT publishes new ITT Insights Survey findings

The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) has published the findings of its latest ITT Insights Survey, which saw 45 school-based ITT providers –…

World’s first postgraduate program in luxury private aviation by Les Roches and Jetex set to take off in September 2025

Les Roches, ranked No.2 worldwide in higher education for hospitality and leisure management (QS World University Rankings, 2025), has officially launched the world’s first postgraduate…

Les Roches, ranked No.2 worldwide, launches new Master of Science in International Hospitality Management across all global campuses

Les Roches, a world-renowned institution in hospitality education and ranked No. 2 globally for Hospitality & Leisure Management in the QS World University Rankings 2025,…

University of West London partners with Explorance to improve survey insights

The University of West London (UWL) has commissioned Explorance Blue and Explorance MLY to support its commitment to student success. UWL was ranked Number 1…

NASBTT responds to Improving the way Ofsted inspects education consultation, and details “area of concern” for “underdeveloped” ITE inspection toolkit

The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) has published its “considered response” to the Improving the way Ofsted inspects education consultation. The consultation, which…

Glion Announces New Master’s for the Future of Hospitality

Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced the launch of a new Executive Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality and Business Leadership, designed to equip…

Philippe Vignon appointed Managing Director of Glion Institute of Higher Education

Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced the appointment of Philippe Vignon as its new Managing Director. Founded in 1962, Glion is a prestigious Swiss…

Ulster University partners with Explorance to support "continuous enhancement” around student voice

Ulster University, recently crowned University of the Year 2024 at the prestigious Times Higher Education Annual Awards, has signed up to Explorance Blue and Explorance…

Les Roches and Glion Reaffirm Global Leadership and Excellence in Hospitality Education with Top Rankings in QS World University Rankings 2025

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 have once again recognised Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education as two of the world’s…

École Ducasse at the forefront of culinary trends with its professional continuing education programs for 2025

École Ducasse, a leading institution in the world of gastronomy and pastry arts, has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence with an innovative series of continuing…

Les Roches CEO named among 150 most influential tourism professionals in Spain

Sergestur (Tourism Management Services) has published its annual list of the 150 most influential professionals in the Spanish tourism sector – and, for the sixth…

Celebrating 25 years of NASBTT: milestone anniversary programme for voice of ITT gets underway

The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) has officially launched its 25th anniversary celebrations, a milestone that reflects a quarter of a century of…

University of Nottingham partners with Explorance MLY to improve use of data analytics and drive student outcomes

The University of Nottingham has commissioned Explorance MLY to provide efficient and effective analysis of free-text comments in its institutional student surveys, as it seeks…

Les Roches and Jetex partner to launch exclusive Postgraduate Program in Private Aviation

Les Roches has partnered with Jetex to launch a one-of-a-kind postgraduate program in private aviation. This innovative course is crafted to meet the growing demand…

“Cautious optimism” for the ITT sector under new Labour government, says NASBTT Chief Executive at Annual Conference

Nearly half (48%) of school-based initial teacher training providers are ‘quite optimistic’ about the prospects for ITT under the new government, according to survey findings…

École Ducasse to open a new culinary and pastry school in Cairo, Egypt

École Ducasse, in collaboration with Reliance Egypt, has announced a strategic partnership to bring the prestigious institution to Cairo. An international network of schools founded…

Sommet Education forges partnership with Mandarin Oriental to set the highest standards in hospitality talent development

Sommet Education, the world’s leader in hospitality education, has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning owner and operator of some of…

New three-year partnership agreed between the University of Greenwich and Studiosity for AI-for-learning technology

Having worked together since 2018, the University of Greenwich has signed a new three-year partnership with Studiosity to offer every UK-based student access to sector-leading…

Sommet Education and HSMAI MEA forge strategic partnership to elevate hospitality education and professional development

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East & Africa (MEA) and Sommet Education, representing prestigious institutions specialising in hospitality management such as…

Heriot-Watt University boosts analysis of qualitative feedback in student surveys

Heriot-Watt University has purchased Explorance MLY to provide comprehensive analysis of open comments derived from student surveys. The University, which has five campuses across the…

Les Roches introduces new Sports Business Management degree

Les Roches, one of the world’s leading institutions in hospitality management and luxury tourism education, has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science…

Les Roches reaches prestigious Swiss Federal Accreditation

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is thrilled to announce its official recognition by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.…