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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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Student Academic Experience Survey 2021

The annual Student Academic Experience Survey, published jointly by Advance HE and the Higher Education Policy Institute, highlights how students value in-person teaching.

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Fostering Inclusion Brochure

New Fostering Inclusion in Higher Education programmes and events brochure for 2021-22

Supporting the understanding of common issues, design of inclusive support services, and development of accessible campus environments to make everyone feel welcome

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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 September 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 27 August 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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Enhancing Organisational Performance

We support effective governance and build capacity and capability to deliver sustainable change and positive responses to emerging challenges.

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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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Accrediting and Celebrating Success

We develop our frameworks and charters, providing accreditation services and awards that celebrate success, deliver impact and further development.

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New guidance for disabled applicants to degree apprenticeships

The Disabled Students’ Commission has new guidance available for disabled applicants considering higher or degree apprenticeships.

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NET2021 Conference

NET2021 Conference

NET provides a unique opportunity for delegates to engage with the latest worldwide research evidence, developments and thinking in healthcare education with educators, practitioners and students.
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The transformed UK Athena Swan Charter dissemination events

Assisting practitioners in learning more about the transformed Charter
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News + Views

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Governance
 13 July 2021

Student governors: ensuring the student interest is 'front and centre'…

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Teaching and Learning
 09 July 2021

The future for inclusive assessment and feedback approaches at Day Three of ‘Teaching and Learning Conference 2021’

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Events
 09 July 2021

Focus on teaching and learning at Advance HE’s inaugural Island of Ireland Symposium

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Assessment and Feedback
 08 July 2021

Assessment and Feedback in a Post-Pandemic Era: A Time for Learning and Inclusion’

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Conferences
 08 July 2021

Future of student engagement at Day Two of Teaching and Learning Conference 2021

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Athena SWAN
 07 July 2021

Advancing gender equality for professional roles in higher education and research institutions in the UK

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Conferences
Teaching and Learning
 07 July 2021

Day One at the Teaching and Learning Conference 2021

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Race Equality Charter
 06 July 2021

New governance committee for the Race Equality Charter

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Advance HE
 01 July 2021

Advance HE appoints new Board and Committee members

Connect Benefit Series July
Assessment and Feedback
 01 July 2021

Connect Benefit Series July - Assessment interactive map launch

Connect Benefit Series July
Assessment and Feedback
 30 June 2021

Connect Benefit Series July - ‘Celebrating success and addressing challenges in assessment’

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Athena SWAN
 30 June 2021

A step-change for gender equality – the transformed UK Athena Swan Charter is launched today

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A celebration of ingenuity, resilience and generosity

July - Celebrating success and addressing challenges in assessment

The Connect Benefit Series throughout the month of July 2021 will celebrate HE sector colleagues around the world, and their demonstration of ingenuity, resilience and empathy to adapt to the changes in teaching, learning and assessment over the past year.

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