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So what works for leadership in higher education?

We are seeking individual expressions of interest to contribute to the development of a sector consultation on a global leadership survey and framework.

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The transformed UK Athena Swan Charter

Developed in full consultation with specialist groups and the sector, we have enhanced the systems and processes that underpin the UK Charter to ensure it is fit for the future of the higher education and research sectors.

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Book before 30 September for a 10% discount on selected Advance HE programmes and events.

Teaching and Learning for Student Success - programmes and events for 2021-22

Celebrating best practice and development to support sustainable teaching excellence. *Book before 30 September for a 10% discount on selected programmes and events.

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Advance HE Strategy 2021-24

Advance HE Strategy 2021-24

In our new strategy we have set out three strategic goals underpinned by six commitments that cover leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion, Charters and Teaching and Learning Accreditation, professional development and governance to guide our work to 2024.

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Understanding structural inequality: theory, evidence, data and storytelling

Understanding structural inequality: theory, evidence, data and storytelling is one of the four strands that are part of our initiative on ‘Tackling structural race inequality in HE’, which will run through our member benefits for 2020-21.

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NEW Flexible by Design collaborative project

Taking place from October 2021, the new Flexible by Design collaborative project will support institutions developing and delivering a flexible learning offer. The deadline to join the project is Friday 1 October 2021.

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Helping higher education shape its future

We are Advance HE. We believe excellence is achieved by people. Removing the barriers, so all can succeed; driving positive change, to make higher education better for all.

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NEW Introduction to Race Equality e-Learning Course

Our new e-Learning course provides a simple solution to ensure all staff have access to a quality introduction to race equality.

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Exploring the impact of Covid-19 on disabled students’ experiences

Findings from the Disabled Students’ Commission survey explores a number of aspects of the student lifecycle, from transition to employment.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2022: Inclusive Institutions in Action

Call for papers now open | Deadline for submissions is 17:00 (GMT), 4 October 2021
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Connect Benefit Series 2021-22

'Transitions, Retention and Progression' and 'Student Success' are our two new projects as part of Connect Benefit Series 2021-22, designed to co-create and share innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Workshop Series

Institutions can receive a 10% discount when booking all five workshops. This offer can be used in conjunction with our Early Bird offer.
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Teaching and Learning
Employability and Entrepreneurship
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Access and Participation
 28 September 2021

Advance HE publishes literature review on employability

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 27 September 2021

What is a 'good' university – and who needs to know?

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Fellowship
 24 September 2021

First Principal Fellowships awarded in Taiwan

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Disabled Students’ Commission
 24 September 2021

DSC guidance on disabled apprenticeships at LSBU helping to provide the best possible experience

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Employability and Entrepreneurship
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Access and Participation
 23 September 2021

Student Success: inequalities and differential opportunities

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Student Retention
 22 September 2021

Transitions, retention and progression - fourth podcast

Sustainability for everyone, leadership perspectives
Education for Sustainable Development
 22 September 2021

Sustainability for Everyone: Perspectives from Higher Education Leaders

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Teaching and Learning
Employability and Entrepreneurship
Student Retention
Access and Participation
 21 September 2021

Student Success - critiques of employability

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Assessment and Feedback
 21 September 2021

A new guidebook for members – Student Partnerships in Assessment (SPiA)

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 20 September 2021

Culture change with Athena Swan

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National Teaching Fellowship Scheme
 17 September 2021

NTF 2021: Bluebells and branches – rewilding city-wide work

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Employability and Entrepreneurship
Student Retention
Access and Participation
 16 September 2021

Student Success - entrepreneurship and work-integrated learning

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Connect Benefit Series 2021-22

Transition, Retention and Progression & Student Success 

The Connect Benefit Series 2021-22 will start with two new themes; 'Transition, retention and progression' as part of a 3-month long project focussing on the challenges and opportunities of different experiences and approaches to transitions, retention and progression, and 'Student success' a longitudinal project lasting six months, focussing on Access, Retention, Attainment and Progression and Embedding Employability in Higher Education.

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