Advance HE supports governing bodies, academic leaders and governance professionals to strengthen institutional governance, accountability and leadership effectiveness through a comprehensive portfolio of governance reviews, consultancy, leadership development and capability-building services.
Drawing on extensive sector expertise and informed by contemporary governance expectations, our services help institutions enhance board and committee effectiveness, foster constructive challenge and assurance, support a positive governance culture, and embed a cycle of reflection, evaluation and continuous improvement.
Governance maturity journey
How we support institutions
Assess the effectiveness of your current governance arrangements, structures, processes and culture through independent review, benchmarking and expert insight.
Gain independent challenge, expert guidance and a clear roadmap for governance enhancement, helping your institution focus on the areas that will have the greatest impact.
Equip governing bodies and senior leaders with the knowledge, behaviours and strategic insight needed to lead effectively and strengthen governance performance.
Develop the practical skills, processes and governance capability that support effective decision-making, assurance and continuous improvement across the institution.
Advance HE’s comprehensive understanding of the sector, the challenges facing governing bodies and best practice in the sector, meant that their work was extremely productive and their report insightful.
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Our pillars of support
Governance Assurance and Review
Independent assurance, benchmarking and governance improvement
Strong governance requires accountability, transparency and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Advance HE’s Governance Assurance and Review services provide institutions with independent insight into the effectiveness of governance arrangements, helping governing bodies understand current performance and identify opportunities for enhancement.
Our services
Governance Effectiveness Reviews
Independent reviews of governance effectiveness, structures, culture and performance.
Academic Governance Effectiveness Reviews
Reviews of academic governance effectiveness, assurance and Senate performance.
Reviewing Alignment with the New CUC Higher Education Code of Governance
Assessment of governance arrangements against the CUC Higher Education Code of Governance.
Governance Effectiveness Critical Friend
Flexible governance consultancy and implementation support.
Degree Awarding Powers Support
Specialist support throughout the Degree Awarding Powers journey.
Board Development and Leadership
Strengthening boards, governors and governance leadership
Effective boards need opportunities to learn, reflect and develop.
Advance HE’s board development offer supports governing bodies to strengthen strategic oversight, improve performance and develop effective governance cultures.
Our services
Board Development Sessions
Tailored board development for institutional priorities.
Shaping the Future of HE Governance Workshop
Exploring priorities, trends and future governance challenges.
Shaping Board Culture Workshop
Creating the conditions for governance effectiveness.
Governance Practice and Capability
Developing the skills that support effective governance
Strong governance depends on capable governance professionals and effective governance processes.
Our practical workshops help institutions strengthen governance capability across committees, reporting and governance operations.
Our services
Strengthening Governance through Effective Committees
Supporting effective governance through effective committees.
Writing Effective Board and Committee Papers
Practical approaches to producing high-quality Board and committee papers.
Our people
Advance HE’s governance services are delivered by a network of highly experienced governance professionals, former sector leaders, reviewers, consultants and facilitators.
Governance Continuous Professional Development
Advance HE’s Governance CPD Programme helps governors, governance professionals and senior leaders build the skills and confidence needed to navigate today’s higher education challenges. Through expert-led workshops covering financial oversight, strategic transformation, partnerships and governance effectiveness, the programme provides practical development opportunities designed to strengthen institutional leadership and resilience.
