Join our Fellowship team as they explore the impact of Fellowship. Throughout the series we will reflect on the different categories and advantages of Fellowship, sharing valuable tips and specialist insights along the way.
What to expect?
- Dedicated episodes covering the four categories of Fellowship
- Advice on developing applications
- Insights into the impact of Fellowship on teaching and learning practice
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Your Hosts
Louise Lumsden
Head of Fellowships
Dr Marita Grimwood
Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships
Rajesh Dhimar
Fellowship and Awards Adviser
Join Our Conversation
Whether you're an existing Fellow or are just getting started on your journey to Fellowship, we invite you to join in the conversation.
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Episode 7: Advocacy and Supporting Statements
1 July 2025
This month Louise and the team discuss Fellowship advocacy, and the vital part of the application process which is the Supporting Statement.
They look at what makes a good Supporting Statement, and the impact your advocate can have on your application.
Hosts
Louise Lumsden, Head of Fellowships, Advance HE
Rajesh Dhimar, Fellowship and Awards Adviser, Advance HE
Dr Marita Grimwood, Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships
Episode 6: Associate Fellowship - Descriptor 1
11 June 2025
In this episode the team discuss Associate Fellowship, which aligns to Descriptor 1 of the Professional Standards Framework. This category can be applicable to a wide range of job roles and experience, including student teachers and professional service staff, as long as, as with the other categories, you can demonstrate the impact of your teaching. They touch on who the category is suitable for, what a successful application looks like and top tips for those thinking of applying.
Hosts
Louise Lumsden, Head of Fellowships, Advance HE
Rajesh Dhimar, Fellowship and Awards Adviser, Advance HE
Dr Marita Grimwood, Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships
Episode 5: Exploring Fellowship - Descriptor 2
30 April 2025
This month Louise, Raj and Marita discuss all things to do with Fellowship category Fellow, which aligns with Descriptor 2 of the PSF 2023. The team cover every aspect of the category, including what makes a successful application, who it is suitable for, and some top tips for prospective applicants.
Hosts
Louise Lumsden, Head of Fellowships, Advance HE
Rajesh Dhimar, Fellowship and Awards Adviser, Advance HE
Dr Marita Grimwood, Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships
Episode 4: Principal Fellowship
31 March 2025
This month Louise, Marita and Raj are joined by special guest and Principal Fellow Gemma Witton from the University of Wolverhampton to discuss the differences between Principal Fellowship and the other categories, how to go about producing a successful PF application from start to finish and the resources and guides available at Advance HE to help you put together your application.
Hosts
Louise Lumsden, Head of Fellowships, Advance HE
Rajesh Dhimar, Fellowship and Awards Adviser, Advance HE
Dr Marita Grimwood, Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships
Episode 3: Using reflection to evidence effective and inclusive practice for fellowship
25 February 2025
In the third episode of the series, the team discuss the meaningful use of reflection to support the identification and articulation of evidence for fellowship based on PSF 2023.
Hosts
Louise Lumsden, Head of Fellowships, Advance HE
Rajesh Dhimar, Fellowship and Awards Adviser, Advance HE
Dr Marita Grimwood, Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships
Episode 2: Introduction to Senior Fellowship
28 January 2025
This episode reviews the key characteristics of senior fellowship and offers a few tips for those who are thinking about applying.
Hosts
Louise Lumsden, Head of Fellowships, Advance HE
Rajesh Dhimar, Fellowship and Awards Adviser, Advance HE
Dr Marita Grimwood, Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships
Episode 1: Fellowship to enhance teaching and learning
18 December 2024
The Fellowship team discuss the value and impact of applying for and achieving Fellowship for higher education professionals.
Hosts
Louise Lumsden, Head of Fellowships, Advance HE
Rajesh Dhimar, Fellowship and Awards Adviser, Advance HE
Dr Marita Grimwood, Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships
Preview
Louise Lumsden introduces The Fellowship Podcast Series.
Hosts
Louise Lumsden, Head of Fellowships, Advance HE
Festival of Fellowship
To celebrate a year in which we will reach 200,000 Fellows we invite all fellows around the world to share your stories and the institutional impact of Fellowship.
