CHEAD is the association of educational institutions with degree or postgraduate provision in art, design, creative media and related disciplines.
Creative Education Manifesto
The manifesto outlines eight key asks which, if actioned, the coalition argues will help protect the critical talent pipeline that feeds the UK’s successful creative economy.
Resources for Embedding Skills for Planet
A space for practical resources to help designers, design educators and organisations that employ designers to embed the green design skills listed within the Skills for Planet Blueprint
A Shared Vision for Industry Led Design Education within Higher Education
A joint CHEAD / Design Business Association report on a shared vision for HE and Industry Collaboration.
Arts University Bournemouth, 15 - 17 March 2027
An empowering force for UK HE Creative Education: Catalysing Change
The CHEAD Conference 2027 brings together leaders from across creative higher education to champion the role of art & design and creative disciplines in shaping a more inclusive, innovative and prosperous future. As the UK seeks to drive economic growth, regional renewal and opportunity for all, creative education remains undervalued despite its significant impact. Building on the momentum of Navigating Change (2026), the conference is a call to action: to strengthen our collective voice, redefine our purpose and position creative higher education at the forefront of change.
Conference 2027 Creative Partner 
Photo: Arts University Bournemouth
CHEAD and Design Business Association White Paper 2026
CHEAD and DBA Report now available
Announcing the CHEAD IKE Co-Chairs
The Co-Chairs of CHEAD's IKE Forum are announced
CHEAD IKE Forum - KEF, Knowledge and Cultural Exchange
CHEAD provides a voice for and on behalf of higher education art and design in the UK four nations advancing knowledge and understanding in the sector and promoting the sector’s interests to others.
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