The future of higher education will be shaped by institutions that can adapt with confidence, lead through complexity and empower their people to succeed.
Advance HE’s 2026–27 programmes and events portfolio supports institutions to develop confident people, stronger leadership and the organisational capability needed to achieve strategic priorities.
Explore our four strategic development themes to discover the programmes and events that will help your institution build capability, strengthen resilience and create lasting impact:
Enhancing Leadership
Develop leaders who can inspire people, drive change and deliver institutional priorities. Equip individuals at every level with the skills, confidence and adaptability needed to lead successfully in a complex and fast-changing sector.
Through flagship programmes such as Aurora and the Top Management Programme, targeted development opportunities including Transition to Leadership and Diversifying Leadership, and practical learning through our Leadership Skills Workshops and sector symposiums, we help institutions develop confident leaders who can navigate change, support their people and deliver lasting impact.
Achieving Educational Excellence
Empower educators to deliver outstanding learning experiences. Develop the pedagogical expertise, professional confidence and evidence-informed practice needed to meet evolving student expectations and improve outcomes across your institution.
From our flagship Teaching and Learning Conference and Fellowship support programmes to specialist development for External Examiners and a programme of symposia exploring topics such as assessment, employability and artificial intelligence, our portfolio enables educators and educational leaders to share practice, engage with emerging evidence and drive continuous improvement across the student experience.
Strengthening Governance
Support effective decision-making and institutional resilience through strong governance. Develop the knowledge, judgement and strategic oversight needed to navigate increasing complexity, accountability and regulatory expectations.
Our governance portfolio supports governors, governance professionals and senior leaders to build the confidence and capability needed to provide effective oversight and assurance. Through the Governance Conference, our Governance Continuous Professional Development programmes and opportunities to learn from sector peers, we help institutions strengthen governance practice, make evidence-informed decisions and enhance long-term organisational resilience.
Building Inclusive Institutions
Create environments where all students and staff can thrive. Build organisational capability to foster belonging, improve equity of outcomes and respond effectively to the diverse needs of contemporary learners and communities.
From our flagship Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference to specialist events such as the Inclusive Pedagogies Symposium, our portfolio helps educators, professional staff and institutional leaders develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to create more inclusive cultures and learning environments.
