We know that today’s operating environment creates an unprecedented level of uncertainty for both organisations and individuals across the higher education landscape. Delivering strategic change in an inclusive and effective way for all communities—and building trust and confidence in HE— has never been more important. We work closely with our members and clients to understand the challenges faced and the opportunities presented to improve and enhance how things are done.
Find out more about how Advance HE is supporting institutions to be world-class providers by requesting our Strategic Consultancy, Governance and Insights brochure.
Why work with Advance HE?
By working with Advance HE we can support you to:
- Develop country-wide systems and initiatives to drive excellence
- Climb world rankings by improving key metrics
- Design curricula and programmes which promote an inclusive student experience
- Deliver against strategic goals
- Understand and improve student and other key stakeholder perceptions
- Understand your strengths and weaknesses
- Develop your staff to be world-class practitioners
- Increase your reach in the local and international economy.
Solutions
Developing your strategies
We can support you to both develop and adapt a visionary strategy robust enough to withstand uncertainties in the external environment.
Culture reviews
Using our Transforming Culture Cycle, we work with you to review your cultures and transform behaviours and values.
Insights
Enhanced insights and analysis services to the sector and institutions to help identify strengths and challenges and the impetus for change.
Sustainability and the UN SDGs
Supporting the higher education sector to promote and utilise the SDGs to drive institutional change across research and culture, curricula and civic responsibility.
Transnational Education (TNE) and Internationalisation
Supporting higher education sectors across the globe to develop their Transnational Education (TNE), in partnership with institutions across borders and the development and quality of international education.
Integrated Thinking and Reporting
A strategic approach to communicating how an organisation uses different resources (‘capitals’) to create value for its stakeholders beyond their financial inputs.
Achieving Degree Awarding Powers
Providing support using specialist experts with experience of navigating and advising providers through the process.
Tailored solutions
If you have a specific challenge you would like our support with, please complete the form below and a member of the team will be in touch.
Our experts
Working with us means drawing on the expertise of highly experienced colleagues who are active leaders in their fields with significant track records in supporting institutions to deliver their objectives. We also work with a vast group of highly experienced and skilled associates.
Project Success Stories
Useful resources and links
Equality in higher education: statistical reports
Every year, Advance HE’s Research team produces a series of statistical reports on equality for staff and students in UK higher education.
Student Academic Experience Survey 2023
The 2023 survey, which took place between 16 January and 16 March 2023, focuses on key issues such as value for money during a cost of living crisis and the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on student satisfaction.
Essential Frameworks for Student Success
Frameworks to identify synergies between key strategic priorities that all underpin teaching excellence and the aspiration to support student success in its broadest sense.
Leadership survey and framework
The project will generate a unique evidence base for leadership in higher education, highlight contextual variations across the sector and around the world and explore the impact of leadership development.
Equality Charters
Advance HE’s equality charters enable organisations to apply for an award recognising their commitment to, and progress on, equality and diversity.
Framework for Supporting Governing Body Effectiveness Reviews
The 2020 framework sets out the key factors for consideration of higher education governing body effectiveness, and offers tools (such as an e survey) to support providers when they are conducting their effectiveness reviews.