Ready to grow your leadership impact in higher education? Advance HE's Diversifying Leadership programme supports academics and professional services staff from racially minoritised backgrounds to build confidence, visibility and authentic leadership. advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

This week, the Advance HE team delivered the Elevate MENA Symposium 2026 held at Abu Dhabi University’s Al Ain campus. Louise Lumsden SFHEA, Head of Fellowship and Teaching Excellence Awards at Advance HE, delivered the keynote address at Elevate MENA. 👉Read more: advance-he.org/mena/news-an...

Build your understanding of Scottish HE governance and strengthen your skills in the unique role as a member of Court. Join our online Governance CPD: New Governors of Scottish HEIs on 19 October. Book now: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e... #HigherEducation #Governance #ScottishHE #GovernanceCPD

Enhance your skills as an external examiner with our unique Personal Development course! Gain insights from experts like Sarah Rayment and explore academic standards, professional judgement, and more. Learn more: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie... #ExternalExamining #HigherEducation

Recently, we attended the MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum. Fiona Lennoxsmith led a workshop at the forum, giving senior leaders from across the region space to test its Framework for Leading in Higher Education against the challenges they face at home. 👉 advance-he.org/mena/news-an...

Have a story, project or research to share? The Call for Papers for EDI Conference 2027 is open. 📅 14-15 April 2027 ⏰ Submit by 30 October 2026 Find out more and submit your proposal: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e... #EDIConference2027 #HigherEducation #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion

Explore early warning signs, financial assurance and how the finance and governance cycles work together on our Governance CPD: Strengthening financial oversight and assurance in HE Governance. Taking place online on 14 October, bookings close soon: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e... #Governance #HE

We're delighted to launch our new campaign Fellowship: From Recognition to Transformation. The campaign will share real stories of how Advance HE Fellowship supports growth, leadership and impact across higher education. ➡️Explore the campaign: advance-he.org/fellowship-i... #MyFellowshipImpact

Our new Leading and Preparing for Change workshop takes place 25 November 2026. This virtual workshop supports higher education leaders to develop the confidence, awareness and practical approaches needed to lead effectively in a context of continual change: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

🏆 Nominations for NTFS 2027 and CATE 2027 are now open! Celebrate the individuals and collaborative teams making an outstanding impact on teaching and learning across higher education. Find out more and download the guidance: advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...

In our latest blog, Katie Miller-Cole, Head of Student Wellbeing at Glasgow Caledonian University, sat down with us to talk about her experience of the Senior Women’s Leadership Development Programme. Read more: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie... #HigherEducation #WomenInLeadership

Build your confidence and capability as an external examiner. Our Personal Development for External Examiners course supports aspiring, new and experienced examiners to strengthen their practice. Read more about the course and discover what past participants say: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...

Gain confidence in having the high-impact, difficult conversations that drive positive change through our new Leading Transformative Conversations workshop for higher education leaders. The next workshop takes place 19 November 2026. Find out more: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

"Leadership isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about recognising who you’ve been all along” - Umbereen Moir, Newcastle University Diversifying Leadership supports colleagues from racially minoritised backgrounds to develop their leadership. Book your place now: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

Join us at our Governance Conference in December as we bring together governors, governance professionals and sector leaders from across higher education to connect and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping governance. Learn more: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e... #HigherEducation

Strengthen your approach to board leadership with our online Leading the Board programme. Explore the policy environment, governance and management, and effective governing body skills. Book by 30 September to save 5%: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e... #HigherEducation #Governance

Our Early Booking Discount is ending soon. Save on development opportunities starting from November including leadership programme, conferences, symposia and selected Governance CPD. Explore our portfolio: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e... #HigherEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

Last night, Advance HE honoured the 2026 National Teaching Fellows and winners of the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence at a special celebration event in Edinburgh ⭐ 👉Read more here: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...

In our latest blog, 2026 CATE winner, Rachel Baynton, Associate Professor – Creative Engagement Producer, discusses her work leading The Lincoln Company (TLC), raising cultural and social capital through collaboration at the University of Lincoln. 👉Read here: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...

We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding recipients of the 2026 National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) awards at this evening’s awards ceremony🏆 ➡️Read more: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...

Present at the Teaching and Learning Conference 2027 and share your research, practice and innovations with colleagues from across the global higher education community. Find out more: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

Develop your confidence and leadership identity with our Diversifying Leadership programme. Explore what authentic leadership means to you in a supportive environment with others who share similar experiences. Next cohort starts 7 October 2026. Learn more: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

Congratulations to the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) 2026 winners!🎉 The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the higher education sector. ➡️Learn more advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...

Join our new online workshop to build confidence in navigating financial pressures, budgets and resource decisions in a higher education context. The first workshops takes place 3 November 2026. Find out more: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

Congratulations to the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) 2026 winners!🎉 The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the higher education sector. ➡️Learn more advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...

Join us online for the Healthcare Educators NET Conference 2026 on 2 December 2026. Connect with peers from healthcare education and hear the latest research, innovation and best practice in a supportive environment. Book now: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e... #HealthcareEducation #NETConference26

Join Strengthening Financial Oversight and Assurance in HE Governance on 14 October 2026. Explore financial sustainability risks, early warning signs, effective oversight, and how boards can ensure they have the right information at the right time. Find out more: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

Congratulations to the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) 2026 winners!🎉 The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the higher education sector. ➡️Learn more advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...

Submit your proposal for the EDI Conference 2027, taking place on 14-15 April 2027. We're seeking contributions that explore what works, what doesn't and what's next for inclusion in higher education. Read the guidance and submit your proposal: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

New National Teaching Fellow, Dr Saneeya Qureshi, Head of Researcher Development and Culture at @liverpooluni.bsky.social reflects on researcher education, learner agency and why teaching excellence begins with empowering others. 👉Read more here: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie... #NTFSawards2026