[company_age]22.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]nan[/funding][description]HEPI is the UK's only independent think tank dedicated to higher education. Founded in 2002 by Nick Hillman, it conducts research, publishes reports and briefings, and hosts events to inform and influence the debate on higher education policy. HEPI is funded by a diverse range of sources, including universities, businesses, and charitable trusts, and operates as a non-profit organization. Its work is highly respected by policymakers, academics, and the media, regularly cited in government reports and parliamentary debates. HEPI's research has also been featured in major newspapers and on television and radio, making it a leading voice in the UK's higher education policy landscape.[/description][ps]Research, reports, briefings, events[/ps]