Developing leaders and practitioners to design, deliver and support transformational change
In periods of challenge and change it’s especially important to empower staff through professional development. This is especially true today, when transformational change is a necessity for so many institutions, but something that’s not possible without realising the potential of your people.
Our programmes and events portfolio has been developed to help you and your staff navigate the current environment and establish long-term sustainability for your organisation.
Our 2025-26 portfolio will play an invaluable role in supporting the sector’s drive towards transformational change, supporting student retention and success, effective leadership and governance, career development and institutional sustainability.
If your organisation is an Advance HE member you could benefit from a 25% discount on booking prices across our portfolio.
For Terms and conditions on which Advance HE will organise, manage and run development programmes, conferences and events please see: Advance HE: Delegate Terms & Conditions for Programmes and Events | Advance HE
Discover the 2025-26 Programmes and Events portfolio
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Programmes, conferences and events portfolio for 2025-26
Our portfolio for 2025-26 blends high-quality learning and insight-sharing opportunities delivered using a range of innovative techniques and platforms both in person and virtually. For a limited time you can take advantage of a 5% early booking offer across many of our programmes and events and if your organisation is an Advance HE member you could benefit from a further 25% discount.
Our areas of expertise
The portfolio focusses on our four areas of expertise: educational excellence, leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and governance.
The 2025-26 portfolio helps equip individuals and institutions with learning, tools, techniques and new insights to help you anticipate and effectively respond to emerging issues.
Educational Excellence
Our programmes and events are designed to complement your institutional development activity, with a focus on supporting your student retention and success objectives.
Leadership
Our portfolio is designed to help you develop your leaders at every level to help deliver transformational change, enabling positive outcomes for students, staff and your organisation.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our portfolio seeks to champion progression and build strong and supportive networks that encourage and recognise the commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Governance
Our programmes and events support governing bodies around the world, covering board effectiveness, governor development, strategic sessions and more. We do this with national programmes, topical events, action research and tailored services for individual regions and institutions.
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 sector expertise, the latest research and thought leadership to help you 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 way, providing you with insights and tools to
implement in your practice.
implement in your practice.
Conferences
We have an established and innovative programme of seven conferences throughout the year for all HE professionals, whether leaders, practitioners or governors.
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.
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