Re-imagining professional development for a new world.
Our programmes, conferences and events portfolio for 2021-22 is shaped by feedback from the sector and is aligned with Advance HE’s purpose to help higher education and research be the best it can be, supporting leadership and effective governance, tackling inequalities and enhancing teaching and learning.
Our strands of expertise
Through the legacy of our work in HE and ongoing conversations with our members, we have identified strands of expertise that address key areas of development and enhancement for your institution in the coming year: race and gender equality, strategic leadership, developing leadership, teaching and learning for student success, effective governance and fostering inclusion.
We have designed our portfolio around these strands, responding to the needs of institutions in equipping their staff with learning, tools, techniques and new insights at every stage of their career.
Race Equality
As the momentum for change intensifies, our portfolio seeks to support the improvement of the representation, progression and success of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff and students within higher education.
Gender Equality
By challenging the status quo, championing progression and building strong and supportive networks, our portfolio supports encouraging and recognising the commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education.
Strategic Leadership
Designed for those in senior or strategic roles our strategic leadership portfolio
can support the development of strategic outlook and skillset to lead across
organisational boundaries.
can support the development of strategic outlook and skillset to lead across
organisational boundaries.
Developing Leadership
For those new to leading or wanting to enhance their leadership practice, we have
several options that give you the opportunity to reflect on and find solutions for
challenges in all areas of leadership, or prepare for that next step.
several options that give you the opportunity to reflect on and find solutions for
challenges in all areas of leadership, or prepare for that next step.
Teaching and Learning for Student Success
Whatever your discipline, specialism or institutional context, our offer is designed to complement your institutional development activity, providing practical approaches, tools and stimuli to help you build or refresh your approach to teaching and learning throughout your career.
Fostering Inclusion
Our portfolio of services are designed to help your institution address systemic issues in equality of access and inclusive working environments. They will help participants understand the common issues in HE when designing inclusive support services, developing accessible campus environments and making everyone feel welcome at your institution.
Effective Governance
We have experience and expertise in supporting governing bodies across the UK to aid with board effectiveness, governor development, strategic sessions and wider support for the governance community. Our support is realised through national programmes, topical events, action research and tailored services for individual institutions.
Upcoming events
Hybrid and Flexible Leadership
Starting 16 March 2022, Hybrid and Flexible Leadership is an online programme supporting those leading large teams in providing connected leadership in a more flexible or disconnected workplace.
Governance Professionals in HE
Starting 23 March 2022, Governance Professionals in HE offers a flexible and practical development programme for higher education staff who lead and support corporate and academic governance.
Diversifying Leadership
Starting 23 March 2022, Diversifying Leadership is designed to support early-career academics and professional services staff from BAME backgrounds who are about to take their first steps into a leadership role.
GDP Leading the Board
Starting 6 April 2022, Leading the Board is a governor development programme designed to support those who are new to leading, or aspire to lead, a governing body (or committee) of a higher education institution.
Advance HE Development Pathway
Professional development at Advance HE includes programmes, conferences and events dedicated to developing those at specific stages of their career. Our Development Pathway has been designed to provide support at all stages of your career in higher education and works for you whatever your role or the role of those you manage.
Development programmes
Our development programmes are informed by a combination of sector expertise and the latest research and thought leadership to help staff to tackle and improve strategic planning and organisational and culture change. Many of our open programmes can also be run in-house.
Events and Symposia
Our events workshops and symposia are designed to respond to your requirements in a practical, action-based setting, providing you with insights and tools to
implement in your practice.
implement in your practice.
Conferences
We have an established and innovative programme of 14 conferences throughout the year for all engaged in HE, whether leaders, practitioners or Governors, supporting institutions at all levels. The benefits of attending are significant for the participants, their teams and institutions.
Coaching
Our One-to-One Executive Coaching creates the opportunity for you to become an agent of change, develop new perspectives and solutions and embed these for long term benefit.
In-house delivery
If you want a development partner, that can equip your staff with the required skills, knowledge and confidence across our major strands, we’re here to help.
A wide range of our open programmes and workshops can be delivered in-house specifically for groups of staff within your organisation. We also offer fully customised training and development solutions – whatever your needs, enquire below to find out more.
A wide range of our open programmes and workshops can be delivered in-house specifically for groups of staff within your organisation. We also offer fully customised training and development solutions – whatever your needs, enquire below to find out more.