Twenty grants are awarded by Advance HE to 17 institutions for initiatives that showcase innovative practice by UK College-Based and Small, Specialist and Independent higher education providers.
Advance HE’s new Innovative Practice Grants are designed to support UK College-Based and Small, Specialist and Independent higher education members to share good practice and impactful initiatives through case studies.
Grants of £500 are awarded to the following successful applicants that align with one of three themes:
Innovations in teaching and learning
- Barnsley College
- The Bedford College Group and University Centre
- Grwp Llandrillo Menai
- Hartpury University
- Middlesbrough College
- Morley College London Waterloo Centre
- Royal Northern College of Music
- St George's University of London
- UHI Perth
- University Centre Askham Bryan
- University of St Mark and St John
Building inclusion and belonging
- Bridgwater & Taunton College / University Centre Somerset
- Bridgwater & Taunton College / University Centre Somerset
- Gower College Swansea
- Hartpury University
- Newcastle College University Centre
Engaging leadership
- AECC University College
- Barnsley College
- Glasgow School of Art
- Plymouth Marjon University
Karen Taylor, Head of Membership (Tertiary) at Advance HE, said,
“Congratulations to each of these institutions on their successful grant applications. They are a testament to the scale of the work by our members from UK College-Based and Small, Specialist and Independent HE providers to advance innovative practice in higher education.
“Sharing good practice and learning from each other is a cornerstone of the support we provide for Advance HE members. Our new Innovative Practice Grants scheme is a really important new way to showcase all the great work that UK College-Based and Small, Specialist and Independent HE providers are contributing to the sector.”